World Cup 2018 thread

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 07-01-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluff

Pretty much. But they're not producing many top players which is unusual for them, they've always had a few. Robben, Sneijder, van Persie, Huntelaar are all well into their 30s. They aren't producing players of that quality to replace them. It's just one of those things. They'll be back eventually.

Justin Kluivert (Patrick's son) is probably one to keep an eye on as well as Fosu-Mensah. Memphis Depay seemed like he could be their new star but he's back in the Netherlands now.

memphis had a great season, i heard there are a lot of big clubs interested in him once again. i think the Netherlands are a little lighter on talent than usual but they still have no excuse to not be a top tier nation.

De Vrij, Strootman, Promes, Depay, etc.

i’m missing the current game but someone let me know who wins

debaserr · 07-01-2018, 02:26 PM

OK Finally something happens. I was gonna go crazy if they didn't get that penalty.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-01-2018, 02:28 PM

That defender should return to Denmark a hero.

Sacrificed himself.

Kasper with the save

debaserr · 07-01-2018, 02:28 PM

Modric has looked gassed out there. Not surprised with the miss.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-01-2018, 02:30 PM

The Croats don't want penalties

OccultHawk · 07-01-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

And I was the only one who picked Russia. I win

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Originally Posted by Ol’ Qwerty Bastard

perfect bracket so far boys

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Occult’s Bracket

1 pt for each correct pick

Play me

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Originally Posted by Ol’ Qwerty Bastard

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

Okay, here are my picks. Read them and weep

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Originally Posted by Goofle

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Originally Posted by eric generic

Croatia and Belgium have impressed, wouldn't be surprised if they do better than my bracket says.

Occult - 2
Qwerty - 3
Rubbers - 3
Goofle- 2
Eric- 3

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-01-2018, 02:51 PM

The last Danish penalty did it. Guy nearly fell over himself trying to be clever with it.

rubber soul · 07-01-2018, 02:59 PM

I couldn't watch after Schmiekel blocked the penalty kick. Now I can breathe again. Russia scares the Hell out of me though. If Croatia plays like they did again Denmark and with Russia's home field advantage, they're toast.

Trollheart · 07-01-2018, 03:09 PM

Unbelievable! Two knockout games, two penalty shootouts. Can't believe Eriksen of all people missed. Fair play to Modric stepping up. Schmeichel still one of the best keepers in the world though. Well done Croatia.

rubber soul · 07-01-2018, 03:15 PM

Schmeichel is one Hell of a goalkeeper. I might have taken Denmark against Russia had they won.

07-01-2018, 02:26 PM	#1352 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	OK Finally something happens. I was gonna go crazy if they didn't get that penalty. __________________ Last.FM

07-01-2018, 02:28 PM	#1354 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	Modric has looked gassed out there. Not surprised with the miss. __________________ Last.FM

07-01-2018, 03:09 PM	#1359 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Unbelievable! Two knockout games, two penalty shootouts. Can't believe Eriksen of all people missed. Fair play to Modric stepping up. Schmeichel still one of the best keepers in the world though. Well done Croatia. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

07-01-2018, 02:28 PM	#1353 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	That defender should return to Denmark a hero. Sacrificed himself. Kasper with the save

07-01-2018, 02:30 PM	#1355 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	The Croats don't want penalties

07-01-2018, 02:51 PM	#1357 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	The last Danish penalty did it. Guy nearly fell over himself trying to be clever with it.