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Posted June 16, 2018
How the hell do you defend against that?
Posted June 16, 2018
The draw between Argentina and Iceland is the first big surprise. In the end it might have been a little lucky for Iceland, but on the other hand Argentina's game was rather unimaginative and so they didn't really deserve to win.
Posted June 16, 2018
Iceland had a really great defense. Certainly didn't think they would get a 1-1 against Argentina.
Posted June 16, 2018
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PaterAlf: The draw between Argentina and Iceland is the first big surprise. In the end it might have been a little lucky for Iceland, but on the other hand Argentina's game was rather unimaginative and so they didn't really deserve to win.
Well, I disagree. Iceland has a huge potential and they play collectively. They won their world cup qualification group in front of Croatia, Ukraine and Turkey. They can even qualify to the second round. Argentina, even though they have a very talented squad led by Messi, suffers in offense and they don't use their full potential, at all. They really need to be careful. Croatia and Iceland can finish the group in the top 2 and Argentina can quit the world cup in the first round.

The biggest surprise so far for me is Iran. I didn't expect them to win their first match. I can expect a 0-0 draw, but not a 0-1 win. Morrocco is a really talented team and somehow, with the help of luck (Morrocco's own goal), Iran beat them.
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Posted June 16, 2018
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Accatone: Well, I disagree. Iceland has a huge potential and they play collectively. They won their world cup qualification group in front of Croatia, Ukraine and Turkey. They can even qualify to the second round. Argentina, even though they have a very talented squad led by Messi, suffers in offense and they don't use their full potential, at all.
Completely agree. They were a surprise two years ago, but they've been solid since then. Team cohesion and work rate are off the charts.

Biggest surprise so far to me was actually the opening game. Figured that one would have been a lot closer with a decent chance of a KSA win.
Posted June 16, 2018
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lolplatypus: Biggest surprise so far to me was actually the opening game. Figured that one would have been a lot closer with a decent chance of a KSA win.
Yes, I was also expecting a close game (like a 1-0 or 2-0 game due to Russia's limited offense power) but after Cheryshev got into the game, the momentum changed and they really deserved a one-sided win. Russia has also very talented players. I wonder what they can do in the coming matches.
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Posted June 16, 2018
I used to love Argentina in the period of TRUE legends like Ortega, Veron and Batistuta. I was always cheering for them.
Today, I say GO FORTH YOU DESCENDANTS OF ODIN AND THOR AND PEE ON MESSI!!! :D
Posted June 16, 2018
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BranjoHello: I used to love Argentina in the period of TRUE legends like Ortega, Veron and Batistuta.
Ah, yes Batistuta, Ortega, great players. Ariel Ortega one time played in Turkey for Fenerbahçe and it was a realy joy to watch him. Very talented.
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Posted June 16, 2018
Watching Peru/Denmark and the guy calling the game is driving me nuts. :P No words, all he does is yell. XD

Even when nothing is happening it's "WHOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!"

And then there is a pass

"HEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!"

And then another pass

"OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"AYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Posted June 16, 2018
No other footballer has made it so obvious they were about to sky a penalty like the fella for Peru #ToePunts
Posted June 16, 2018
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Linko90: No other footballer has made it so obvious they were about to sky a penalty like the fella for Peru #ToePunts
Reminded me of myself on the JV team in high school.
Posted June 16, 2018
Two missed penalty in a row. What's the odds on that?
Posted June 16, 2018
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Linko90: No other footballer has made it so obvious they were about to sky a penalty like the fella for Peru #ToePunts
The Zaza Special.
Posted June 17, 2018
A well deserved tie for Iceland. :)
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tinyE: Watching Peru/Denmark and the guy calling the game is driving me nuts. :P No words, all he does is yell. XD
You clearly haven't watched any/enough football matches with Mexican commentators. They're always over the top. I actually thought it was pretty funny in comparison to the more calm demeanor of the usual ones we get on English-speaking channels.

Can't fault them for getting excited about watching the beautiful game. ;)
Posted June 17, 2018
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BranjoHello: I used to love Argentina in the period of TRUE legends like Ortega, Veron and Batistuta. I was always cheering for them.
Today, I say GO FORTH YOU DESCENDANTS OF ODIN AND THOR AND PEE ON MESSI!!! :D
France 98

What you see in the attached picture are the coca cola figurines
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