FIFA World Cup 2018 - GROUP A [Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay - 14/15/19/20/25 June] **spoiler

Mr Jack · 20 Jun 2018 at 09:58

I expected Russia to struggle, maybe squeak through to the knockout stages, maybe not. In fact, they'll comfortably make it through.

Mind you, then they'll likely face Spain or Portugal and I just can't see them winning that.

MooMoo444 · 20 Jun 2018 at 13:14

all this naysaying. We're witnessing a Russian revolution lads.

Lopéz · 20 Jun 2018 at 16:41

Oof, massive bollock stretch there.

bingham67 · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:21

Uruguay look awful to be honest

spook2575 · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:23

Or Uruguay pacing themselves for the next stages....

Lopéz · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:25

Is it just this TV I'm on, or are the numbers on the Saudi shirts violently green? I'm in a hotel, just wondered if it's the dodgy Chinese TV or if they are really that blisteringly bright.

MooMoo444 · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:30

Expected GOALS GOALS GOALS from the last 2 matches. Doesn't bode well for Spain later.

Mr Jack · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:36

Lopéz said:
Is it just this TV I'm on, or are the numbers on the Saudi shirts violently green? I'm in a hotel, just wondered if it's the dodgy Chinese TV or if they are really that blisteringly bright.

Yup. Violent.

spook2575 · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:39

MooMoo444 said:
Expected GOALS GOALS GOALS from the last 2 matches. Doesn't bode well for Spain later.

Or it'll balance out with all the goals saved for the day's 3rd game.

Mr Jack · 20 Jun 2018 at 17:44

You know, I think Russia may well be class of this group! Amazing.

melmac · 21 Jun 2018 at 14:55

Don't think any of the teams from this group are going to go further than the next round. Uruguay and Egypt have been very disappointing. The other teams have been so bad it's hard to know how good Russia are.

dl8860 · 22 Jun 2018 at 13:40

Russia's dominance so far too good to be true? Only a couple of months ago their doping charge was dropped by FIFA due to 'lack of evidence'. They now appear physical specimens and running their opponents of the park with record distance coverage
https://www.independent.ie/sport/so...the-whispers-are-growing-louder-37036671.html

fez · 22 Jun 2018 at 13:45

dl8860 said:
Russia's dominance so far too good to be true? Only a couple of months ago their doping charge was dropped by FIFA due to 'lack of evidence'. They now appear physical specimens and running their opponents of the park with record distance coverage
https://www.independent.ie/sport/so...the-whispers-are-growing-louder-37036671.html

How. Dare. You. Russia only has clean athletes now and they would never dope after they learned their lesson a few years ago. Their ridiculous stamina and huge work ethic even when 3/4 goals up is nothing to be suspicious about.

Kelt · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:11

Toothy git 1 Ruskies 0

fez · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:11

Haha, Russia defender trying to cheat and opens the gap up for a weak Suarez free kick to give Uraguay the lead.

explicit4u · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:11

Worst wall ever

fez · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:15

explicit4u said:
Worst wall ever

Pretty poor goalkeeping as well.

Rroff · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:18

What is it about the ITV coverage? framerate or colours or something I just don't get grabbed by the game when watching it - while the BBC coverage feels far more connected.

nicktay2605 · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:21

Rroff said:
What is it about the ITV coverage? framerate or colours or something I just don't get grabbed by the game when watching it - while the BBC coverage feels far more connected.

The BBC coverage is better in every sense. Better presenters and pundits, no adverts, 4k streaming, better picture quality.

fez · 25 Jun 2018 at 15:24