The 2017-2018 Football Thread

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[bbrks]

So, Switzerland defeat Serbia - another 90th minute goal (and Granit Xhaka with a superb goal - Balkan politics got a bit of a look in here, for both of Switzerland's goal scorers have Albanian or Kosovar names) by two goals to one.

Serbia will be livid at the clear penalty they were denied, but they also failed to put away some rather good chances; such profligacy usually comes wth a price.

Speaking of penalty for Serbia

 

[pachyderm]

Speaking of penalty for Serbia

That's funny.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

That's funny.

Yes, agreed, it is funny.

 

[bmac4]

I think Belgium are the team to beat. They are really good, and they work together really well.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Belgium 4-1 up and Bashuai should be on a hat trick. He's missed three sitters.
I'm concerned for Thursday if England need a win.

 

[bmac4]

Belgium 4-1 up and Bashuai should be on a hat trick. He's missed three sitters.
I'm concerned for Thursday if England need a win.

You think they will need a win? I think they win tomorrow.

 

[Apple fanboy]

You think they will need a win? I think they win tomorrow.

I doubt it. It should be decided tomorrow, but this is England we are talking about!
Plus there will be the first and second places up for grabs which can make a difference.

Enjoying this game though.

 

[bmac4]

I doubt it. It should be decided tomorrow, but this is England we are talking about!
Plus there will be the first and second places up for grabs which can make a difference.

Enjoying this game though.

Yeah it is England, but I think this team is different. Obviously though being American, I don’t have those same feeling you guys do. I am you guys do really well though. You have Kane, who might be the best 9 in the game. That means a lot.

Yeah that 1 or 2 means a lot. I hope that’s a good game as well.

This was a great game! I seriously think Belgium team might be the best team so far. They look very well put together. Passes on target, ball movement perfect. Look almost as good as a club team. Really fun to watch.

 

[bmac4]

Finally got his goal.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Yeah it is England, but I think this team is different. Obviously though being American, I don’t have those same feeling you guys do. I am you guys do really well though. You have Kane, who might be the best 9 in the game. That means a lot.

Yeah that 1 or 2 means a lot. I hope that’s a good game as well.

This was a great game! I seriously think Belgium team might be the best team so far. They look very well put together. Passes on target, ball movement perfect. Look almost as good as a club team. Really fun to watch.

Agree on Belgium. The favourites on current form. Lots of strong players.
KDB was my favourite player of last seasons Premier League season.
He makes a lot of the goals. But they also have great finishes.
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Finally got his goal.

Took enough attempts!

5-2 though. Who'd have thought. I bet it wouldn't have been if Kompany was fit!

 

[bmac4]

Agree on Belgium. The favourites on current form. Lots of strong players.
KDB was my favourite player of last seasons Premier League season.
He makes a lot of the goals. But they also have great finishes.

Yep KDB is amazing. He was the key to City’s success last season. Had Salah not gone off, he was the clear player of the year. Love to watch him play.

How about Hazard? He looked really good today.

 

[bmac4]

5-2 though. Who'd have thought. I bet it wouldn't have been if Kompany was fit!

I forgot about Kompany. Dang this team is stacked.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yes, Belgium play very well as a team - like the best sort of good club team where the players know one another and have played well together - for an age.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Yep KDB is amazing. He was the key to City’s success last season. Had Salah not gone off, he was the clear player of the year. Love to watch him play.

How about Hazard? He looked really good today.

Yes Hazard is class to. When the team plays well together, they look formidable.

 

[bmac4]

Yes Hazard is class to. When the team plays well together, they look formidable.

Totally agree! Won’t mind seeing them do something special. Spain still my team, but they haven’t looked that good yet.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yes Hazard is class to. When the team plays well together, they look formidable.

True; possibly the best team (as a team) thus far in the tournament.

For now, Mexico a goal ahead (a penalty) against South Korea.

 

[Apple fanboy]

True; possibly the best team (as a team) thus far in the tournament.

For now, Mexico a goal ahead (a penalty) against South Korea.

I'm not watching that game. I can't watch them all!

 

[bmac4]

I'm not watching that game. I can't watch them all!

It’s nothing special. Mexico playing a very poor South Korean team. Mexico will make it out of the group, but I don’t think they are very good. They got lucky against Germany, and there is not much else to stop them in the group.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

It’s nothing special. Mexico playing a very poor South Korean team. Mexico will make it out of the group, but I don’t think they are very good. They got lucky against Germany, and there is not much else to stop them in the group.

Well, South Korea seem to have mastered the professional (and the unprofessional) foul as a weapon.

For now, Mexico lead by two goals to nil.

 

[bmac4]

Well, South Korea seem to have mastered the professional (and the unprofessional) foul as a weapon.

For now, Mexico lead by two goals to nil.

Oh yeah I don’t think SK are playing clean at all. That is typically how Mexico play. They are one of the dirtiest teams usually.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Oh yeah I don’t think SK are playing clean at all. That is typically how Mexico play. They are one of the dirtiest teams usually.

Two dirty teams, yes, agreed, but today, it must be said that SK have far surpassed Mexico in the filthy playing stakes, (and have paid for it, too).

 

[bmac4]

Two dirty teams, yes, agreed, but today, it must be said that SK have far surpassed Mexico in the filthy playing stakes, (and have paid for it, too).

Totally agree! Didn’t expect that from SK, but I guess they are frustrated I really don’t know. I just have no respect for Mexico.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

So, Mexico currently sitting on top of Group F with two victories, giving a total of six points.

A late scare though - a stunning goal from Son in the (gulp) 94th minute left the score 2-1 to Mexico. South Korea will be heading home.

 

[bmac4]

That was a foul. Completely missed that one for Sweden.