Argentina vs Croatia (Group D) - 19:00 - 21/06/2018

[dessiato]

For Argentina a thoroughly messed up game. They looked lost and without hope in the last quarter. They looked like Grimsby playing a Championship side.

 

[Steel Icarus]

This is why Ronaldo is much better than Messi

Wondered when this wrong opinion would arrive on the thread. Just surprised it took so long

 

[SpookyFrank]

This is why Ronaldo is much better than Messi at falling over and crying

Ffy

 

[Mr.Bishie]

That's the last time you'll see Messi in an Int game that's for sure.

 

[TruXta]

That's the last time you'll see Messi in an Int game that's for sure.

Why? Has he said he'll retire?

 

[Mr.Bishie]

Written all o'er his lil face

 

[editor]

General Galtieri, Eva Peron, Juan Martin Del Potro - your boys took a hell of a beating!

And corned beef.

 

[JimW]

 

[SpookyFrank]

Back four might as well not be there.

 

[Mation]

3:0

Liked despite me having drawn Argentina as my team at work (randomly, I feel the need to add).

Current mood: joy at the game itself; sadness at my retreating £16 jackpot

 

[Dr. Furface]

And corned beef.

That'll be their coach soon!

 

[strung out]

Wondered when this wrong opinion would arrive on the thread. Just surprised it took so long

Bottled it on the big stage.

 

[imposs1904]

This is why Ronaldo is much better than Messi

Behave.

 

[Infidel Castro]

That Modric goal was whizzer. Liquid football.

 

[not-bono-ever]

this could turn out be a decent WC

 

[not-bono-ever]

i am going to spread the fuck out of the knockout games with the volatility of the likes of Croatia and Iceland pretty much through

/i only gamble on WC/ Euros BTW

 

[pocketscience]

Bottled it on the big stage.

Big stage you say?

 

[Voley]

Turned that defender inside out. Great goal.

 

[Dr. Furface]

That Modric goal was whizzer. Liquid football.

Right now for me it's either him or Ronaldo to win the Golden Ball for player of the tournament. Ronaldo is fav for that obvs but odds only about 4/1 - but Modric is still available on Skybet at 33/1. Of course there's a long way to go and to win it players have to be in teams that get to the semis at least, but that looks like great value to me.

 

[Dr. Furface]

Right now for me it's either him or Ronaldo to win the Golden Ball for player of the tournament. Ronaldo is fav for that obvs but odds only about 4/1 - but Modric is still available on Skybet at 33/1. Of course there's a long way to go and to win it players have to be in teams that get to the semis at least, but that looks like great value to me.

Wouldn't you just know it they just chopped it to 26/1 - but that's still better than you'll get elsewhere

 

[The39thStep]

Right now for me it's either him or Ronaldo to win the Golden Ball for player of the tournament. Ronaldo is fav for that obvs but odds only about 4/1 - but Modric is still available on Skybet at 33/1. Of course there's a long way to go and to win it players have to be in teams that get to the semis at least, but that looks like great value to me.

Dunno about Modric tbh ,I backed Jesus in the Brazil team but Costa ( Spain) looks a better bet to me .

 

[strung out]

Big stage you say?

Easy enough to do when you're surrounded by a star studded team, but could he do it on a wet Tuesday night at Stoke in November?

 

[Steel Icarus]

From the Argentina manager:

First and foremost I beg for the fans' forgiveness. The reality of the Argentina squad clouds Lionel Messi's brilliance. The team doesn't gel as well as it should.

"I have always looked for the best position on the pitch for my players. The players have a special responsibility as well, but we didn't manage to find relationships that Argentina or Lionel Messi benefited from.

"Croatia were an excellent team, but after we conceded we lost our way and we were emotionally broken. We couldn't change the course of events.

"I am very hurt by the defeat but I probably didn't understand the match as I should have.

 

[Badgers]

I just watched the 'highlights' again

 

[Teaboy]

I just watched the 'highlights' again

Is it worth watching?

I missed most of the game because I was pissed and watching the reaction of all the Argentinians in the bar was far more fun. Top tip for any London based urbs, that Portuguese bar in Exmouth Market is a great place to go during the world cup, especially on a sunny evening.

 

[Badgers]

Is it worth watching?

I missed most of the game because I was pissed and watching the reaction of all the Argentinians in the bar was far more fun. Top tip for any London based urbs, that Portuguese bar in Exmouth Market is a great place to go during the world cup, especially on a sunny evening.

It is worth a watch just to goggle at the Argentine side

Also the goal by Modric was great
In fact the first goal (Argentine fuck up but still) was pretty decent too

Not sure how much of the aggro will be in the 'highlights' but it was niggly at best

 

[marty21]

Easy enough to do when you're surrounded by a star studded team, but could he do it on a wet Tuesday night at Stoke in November?

I am looking forward to Messi playing on a wet Tuesday night at Stoke in November. It's about time he graced the Championship.

 

[The Octagon]

Proper shit performance and attitude from Messi, body language was defeatist, sulked throughout and made no effort to lead the team.

He should shoulder some of the abuse coming Argentina's way, but the rest of the team will be blamed for not being good enough for him, I bet the atmosphere in that dressing room is awful.

They're not out yet though, still fancy them to sneak through unless Iceland win today and then do the classic carve up with Croatia

 

[Kaka Tim]

nigeria were terrible against croatia - iceland have every chance of beating them.

 

[Badgers]

They're not out yet though, still fancy them to sneak through unless Iceland win today and then do the classic carve up with Croatia

It is possible.

Nigeria vs Iceland looks like a draw or a narrow Iceland win to me
If Iceland do win by a goal and are on 4pts with a +1 GD then Argentina could steal it beating Nigeria by a few goals