Goooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[mjazzg]

1 hour ago, Dmitry said:

This is what Cavani will be showing his grandkids 30 years from now. Guy became immortal tonight.

Don’t forget, I’m among the mostly tourist crowd. Guess how the Brits reacted to Argentina’s loss...

With great regret? 

[Brad]

Orgiastic joy no doubt 

[EKE BBB]

Vamosssss ESPAÑA!!!!!

[Brad]

3 minutes ago, EKE BBB said:

Vamosssss ESPAÑA!!!!!

Iniesta is on the bench today.  

Spain needs to make a statement today. 

[EKE BBB]

6 minutes ago, Brad said:

Iniesta is on the bench today.  

Spain needs to make a statement today. 

So are Thiago and Carvajal.

Let’s hope we will not miss Iniesta!

[Dmitry]

12 minutes ago, Brad said:

Iniesta is on the bench today

And Putin sent in his minion too. He only attends those matches where his team has a 100# chance of winning.

[mjazzg]

Spain really should be strong enough, even without Iniesta, surely

[Brad]

40 minutes ago, mjazzg said:

Spain really should be strong enough, even without Iniesta, surely

It's not an impressive display; possession without much attack. They need to put Iniesta in. 

[erwbol]

 

[Brad]

I think the Russians will try to take this to penalties. That is the only way they will have things equal. 

[mjazzg]

And who can blame them. Spain seem to have no plan B.

just as I type that Spain (Iniesta,of course) finally put one over the top for Aspas to chase, they need to mix it up a bit

Edited July 1, 2018 by mjazzg

[Brad]

They don’t even have a Plan A. 

[mjazzg]

 apart from pass it prettily outside the the Russian box. Fabregas on UK TV asking why they still have two defensive midfielders on the pitch. Which is a very good question

I'll still not be surprised if my favourite player doesn't score a winning header with 2 minutes left

[Brad]

What a disappointment

 

Edited July 1, 2018 by Brad

[mjazzg]

Well, another favourite falls and the competition gets more open. It's always the most cruel way to lose. Sad for Iniesta, his last competition

[Brad]

It's a bitter pill but they didn't really play well in the World Cup, except for the first match.  I feel bad for Iniesta.  What a way to go out, especially when they dominated the game.  Not a bloody goal was scored from the field in this match.  The PK loss to South Korea in 2002 was more disappointing but this one is close behind.   

[mandrill]

До свидания, España!
Gritty win by Russians- probably the only way they could pull it off. Glad Spain is out- their game is unbearable to watch. 1000+ passes = 5 shots on goal hardly makes a winning formula.

Edited July 1, 2018 by mandrill

[uli]

Glad for the Russian team  i think it;s good for the atmosphere of the tourney if the host country wins,

damn, 4 minutes and two goals alredy.

Edited July 1, 2018 by uli

[mandrill]

What a start to Croatia- Denmark game. 1:1 after only 4 minutes of play.

[Brad]

More action in this match than 120 of the prior one. 

[Dmitry]

At least now we know that Pique is one hell of a volleyball player. 

The mood in Madrid is somber. 

[uli]

enough drama for one day!

[Brad]

2 hours ago, Dmitry said:

At least now we know that Pique is one hell of a volleyball player. 

The mood in Madrid is somber. 

The mood is somber here too. 

41 minutes ago, uli said:

enough drama for one day!

I thought we might be getting Denmark-Russia in the quarters. Glad for Modric. 

[Brad]

Marca ran a poll to see what readers thought and other than Isco most players received the equivalent of Cs or D. The Coach received a D; he was put in an impossible position. More than half thought the decision to replace Lopetegui was the reason they were eliminated.  Voted as the worst of Spain were the goalie and the inability to create scoring chances. Defense came in a distant third. 

[mjazzg]

I'm looking forward to Mexico blowing the competition even wider open this afternoon