World Cup Thread
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Too much passing, bunched up too much, too much trying to show off their foot skills. Very little attacking.
Our win over Spain at the 2009 Confederations Cup which prevented Spain’s win streak record was a better win.
This was a round of 16 PK win on a team with turmoil and lost its coach before the tournament.
Bigger stage today. Host of World Cup wins as big underdog over WC favorite.
Anyone watching knows Spain wasn’t in form and in disarray.
They fired their coach the day before the tournament started because he took the Real Madrid job.
They weren’t in form. That performance by Russia was pathetic they didn’t put any pressure on Spain and got lucky in a PK.
It wasn’t a great performance.
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Their HGH will wear off in the Quarters 
I can't argue with any of that but it was on a much bigger stage. It wasn't like Russia was a moderate underdog today either. They were +550. Spain (whether in bad form or not) was the co-favorite to win the WC at 4-1.
Played right into Russia's hands they were hoping to force Spain into a mistake and if not win it in penalty kicks.
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Nostradmus over here
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Casuals don’t know that. Only the hardcore even know what Confederations Cup is.
Every time USA has had a big game in the spotlight, with big casual viewership they have laid an egg. Russia is delivering on the big stage.
I know what it is wouldn't watch it if it was played in my backyard its about the world cup.
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Kids need to start practicing penalty shots. Some bad shots today
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Yeah, that had to be red.
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Conflicted feelings about the first game, but in the end glad Russia won. Brings an element of surprise and Spain didn’t earn the win. Their endless pointless backwards and sideways passing killed the 1st half. Almost fell asleep. At least the Russian penalty (well called imo) made the second half interesting. But their defense was solid and Akinfeev was spectacular. Much as i dislike the politics of it all (no way they should’ve been awarded the Cup after Sochi and the subsequent invasion of Ukraine) the team has done very well. At this point it’s all about the game anyway.
And that was definitely a red card - very surprising it wasn’t called. But that was kind of meaningless. Luka should’ve put it away - glad he at least nailed his in the shootout. They should take care of Russia, but their style will give Croatia problems. Should be interesting.
Was rooting for Messi and Argentina, but that was a very entertaining game! Not a fan of Suarez but at least Ronaldo is gone
Neimar - next!
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Think you’re being too harsh. Yes, Spain wasn’t ‘in form’ but it had something to do with Russian D and goalie. And the early lucky own goal, which sucked the life out of the match afterwards. The Russians were not pathetic because they didn’t pressure, but rather patient and smart. Instead of chasing short passes and exhausting themselves they waited for chances on counters. And PK’s were their only hope. So they got there and won. Yeah, maybe lucky, but it was experienced Spain that couldn’t convert them. IMO it was Spain who was pathetic.
