Both of the substitutes did very well. Fellaini and Chadli deserve to start on that showing.
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I wouldn't beat yourself up about this or over analyse too much. Though I get the emotional investment.
The teams that do well. Whether that's Brazil, Real Madrid or Juventus. They don't concern themselves too much about how they get the results they need. Just that they did it.
Whatever criticisms get thrown at Belgium, a lack of character shouldn't be one of them. And that could be a deal breaker in other inevitably close games in the future.
The teams that do well. Whether that's Brazil, Real Madrid or Juventus. They don't concern themselves too much about how they get the results they need. Just that they did it.
Whatever criticisms get thrown at Belgium, a lack of character shouldn't be one of them. And that could be a deal breaker in other inevitably close games in the future.
I don't think you can say that Russia offers nothing, although they did concede a lot of possession and rarely crossed the halfway line, they defended almost perfectly if not for that own goal and Spain is not an easy team to do that against. the Spanish couldn't create a single chance for very long periods of game and then the Russians completely embarrassed someone who should be the the best goalie in the world, I see plenty of reason to support this Russia team. for the record, I personally hope Mandžukič puts 5 goals past them 
, but Russia is the Iceland of this World Cup
, but Russia is the Iceland of this World Cup
The only places Fellaini is great are:
1. His spell with Everton
2. FM (cant remember the exact year but he was a beast in one of them)
Today England vs Colombia
Can you guys (and Maddy) help me with predicting this one (I have a WC bet with friends at work and I need the points due to the system which says exact score gives way more points..)
I dont think Colombia will win it in 90 minutes but I am undecided about England or draw (need an exact score)
1. His spell with Everton
2. FM (cant remember the exact year but he was a beast in one of them)
Today England vs Colombia
Can you guys (and Maddy) help me with predicting this one (I have a WC bet with friends at work and I need the points due to the system which says exact score gives way more points..)
I dont think Colombia will win it in 90 minutes but I am undecided about England or draw (need an exact score)
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I didn't catch this before. Lol. 3-2. Must have hurt like a bitch.
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The fun part is both teams are inherently flawed. When you looked at Italy 2006 or Germany 2014, those were very solid teams overall. With Belgium and Brazil you get the feeling they might collapse at any given time.
I don't think you can say that Russia offers nothing, although they did concede a lot of possession and rarely crossed the halfway line, they defended almost perfectly if not for that own goal and Spain is not an easy team to do that against. the Spanish couldn't create a single chance for very long periods of game and then the Russians completely embarrassed someone who should be the the best goalie in the world, I see plenty of reason to support this Russia team. for the record, I hope Mandžukič puts 5 goals past them
The only thing I like about Russia is that they, somehow, with the grace of God, managed to eliminate Spain.
Dzyuba won 14 aerials (probably a record), mostly playing against Ramos who usually dominates everyone. Their defense didn't concede a single big chance to one of the most talented sides in the world, mostly not letting them get anywhere near their pen box. Yeah, Spain was shit, but Russia did a lot to drag this to PKs, it's just ignorant to say otherwise. Argument that Spain could've won if they wanted to is silly, obviously the hosts made it very difficult for them to find any space.
