The Official World Cup 2018 Megathread

[Paddingtonwolf]

One each after absolute keystone kops nonsense.

 

[Jack Regan]

1-1 calamitous defending by the Dane's.

 

[Banjo]

Haha 1-1 not even four mins in

 

[Kenny]

Comedy hour

 

[Boozad]

Thank fuck you can rewind live TV these days.

 

[playtheace]

That Denmark Goal, if Messi etc had took that unsighted ball down in a crowded area and turned like that then the studio would have been full of spunk.
Alas, they haven't even mentioned it....typical arseholes.

 

[Jack Regan]

Probably not surprisingly the rest of the half has failed to live up to that fast start.

 

[pavlosmacwolf]

Daylight Russian robbery! As for var, if the last period of extra time wrestling hold on Pique was not a penalty and the kung fu grip on Ramos was not a penalty someone will need to take the pitch with a gun and shoot some fucker. Those tits in the kits should give their wages back. The ref was Russia all over he could have red carded three Russians in the first twenty minutes, way to go Putin!!!!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Still reasonably decent stuff though. It's intriguing now rather than knockout, but Croatia properly have a game on their hands. This one might go all the way as well, which will cause huge strife as the Handmaid's Tale is on at 9pm...

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Daylight Russian robbery! As for var, if the last period of extra time wrestling hold on Pique was not a penalty and the kung fu grip on Ramos was not a penalty someone will need to take the pitch with a gun and shoot some fucker. Those tits in the kits should give their wages back. The ref was Russia all over he could have red carded three Russians in the first twenty minutes, way to go Putin!!!!

You might want to look at Ramos pulling the defender toward him then. Only in view from behind.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

You might want to look at Ramos pulling the defender toward him then. Only in view from behind.

That's the only reason I can think that it wasn't given, Ramos was handbags from both sides but it should be irrelevant as the foul on Pique ahead of him was so blatant and prolonged.

 

[AndyWolves]

Why on earth didn't Spain start with Iniesta, ludicrous decision.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Came in after the goals were scored in the Croatia/Denmark game, but the latter doing better than I expected

Would like them to win as Croatia are probably the more dangerous opponent, but more importantly I have Danish relatives & like to see them being happy.

 

[Deleted Cyber]

Came in after the goals were scored in the Croatia/Denmark game, but the latter doing better than I expected

Would like them to win as Croatia are probably the more dangerous opponent, but more importantly I have Danish relatives & like to see them being happy.

I love scandanavian teams. My family DNA is high perecntage Norse viking so Iceland, Denmark , Sweden and even Norway usually get my support in non England matches. I also had Danish Au Pairs when my kids were little so a soft spot all round.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

A fair amount of viking in the step-kids DNA so I would like the Scandinavian countries to do well. Plus, the way the Swedes looked after me in Luxembourg during Euro 2004 doesn't get forgotten easily.

 

[Deleted Cyber]

A fair amount of viking in the step-kids DNA so I would like the Scandinavian countries to do well. Plus, the way the Swedes looked after me in Luxembourg during Euro 2004 doesn't get forgotten easily.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

A bizarre gif. But yes, I would like Sweden to do well. Until they meet England. yadda yadda - fake Welshman 50-50 etc etc etc

 

[White Wolf]

A bizarre gif. But yes, I would like Sweden to do well. Until they meet England. yadda yadda - fake Welshman 50-50 etc etc etc

Are you quite fond of England then Paddy? This isn't meant to sound sceptical or anything I'm just curious as you seem to be pretty supportive of them.

 

[Templeton Peck]

Nothing to fear here. Denmark have out thought and out manoeuvred Croatia and would be ahead if they had a little more quality.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

To explain. My mother was Welsh. Born in Aberdare. My father was English. Born in Bath (hence my other team being Bath City). I qualify for both countries. I can't support England at rugby without offending the memory of my mother, but at football it really isn't an issue for me.