thought John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses really gave it everything for their country tonight - so close to an amazing result   

Isn’t moses a Brit?

24 minutes ago, Phillip said:

Isn’t moses a Brit?

Born in Nigeria to Nigerian parents. His circumstances for moving here were actually quite tragic.

Argentina were technically superior with 66% of the possession and they made the ball work in the first half especially while Nigeria had to run.

I was interested to see Rojo start as thought he might not have recovered from the injury he sustained at Utd. I recall the last WC where he played as a defender taking no prisoners and thought he was lucky then to stay on the pitch. 

Again today seems like luck with that finish and gambling by staying up.

Again was disappointed at times with Messi not supporting the man on the ball and moving away yet his goal was majestic.

In the 2nd half Argentina increased the tempo with short inter passing and Nigeria struggled to get good possession though they did create the odd good chance.

Moses and Mikel both played well.

Don't see Argentina going past France, on another note their support today was massive.

11 minutes ago, Strider6003 said:

Don't see Argentina going past France, on another note their support today was massive.

If they can break through France's defence, then they stand a chance. France have been very underwhelming so far and their performances have been the most boring of the teams going through. They were my choice to win the whole thing, but i really hope they don't.

I trust N´Golo to control the mid and Giroud to get it in if needed 

7 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

If they can break through France's defence, then they stand a chance. France have been very underwhelming so far and their performances have been the most boring of the teams going through. They were my choice to win the whole thing, but i really hope they don't.

True about France and like Argentina raised their game today I expect similarly France to raise their game against Argentina. 

Personally would prefer France to drop out, yet jut don't see it.

4 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

If they can break through France's defence, then they stand a chance. France have been very underwhelming so far and their performances have been the most boring of the teams going through. They were my choice to win the whole thing, but i really hope they don't.

I also fancied France to win the WC, that was before the tournament started !.

Agree with you France have been awful to watch, but I do think that they should see off Argentina. At least France are organised and have a system, Argentina are just a shambles, no one seems to know what they are supposed to be doing in that side. 

Sad to see Maradona reduced to a circus act, with people egging him on. I don’t like the bloke, but he’s poorly advised and needs help, shouldn’t be anywhere near Russia. Enough of that though, it’s an interesting World Cup, I think the big teams have lacked quality, who knows who’s going to win it. 

Edited June 26, 20188 yr by Floyd25

8 hours ago, Floyd25 said:

Sad to see Maradona reduced to a circus act, with people egging him on. I don’t like the bloke, but he’s poorly advised and needs help, shouldn’t be anywhere near Russia. Enough of that though, it’s an interesting World Cup, I think the big teams have lacked quality, who knows who’s going to win it. 

Could you imagine if Gazza had gone to manage England, not that is an excuse.

I bet half of Argentina see him now as an embarrassment and wish he was watching back home on the TV.

I'm not sure their is a player at the world cup that would of scored that Messi goal, sublime first 2 touches, and that finish with his wrong foot, wowwwwwww, at least he shut up some of those idiotic ink scribblers, as for France, so far Pants, Argies 2-0

Iceland had plenty of goal scoring chances before Croatia lifted their game, I meant had they scored first it could be bye-bye Argentina, imagine Messi and his cos celebrated the win then got the awful news. If VAR is introduced in the league with the way it's been operating in WC, they'd be like 15 extra Penalties every weekend. The referee has to take charge and stand by his decision, if he saw it as accidental handball, tell the players to get f* and play on, no more this let's have a look because you guys asked for it BS.

2 hours ago, Ballack & Blu said:

I'm not sure their is a player at the world cup that would of scored that Messi goal, sublime first 2 touches, and that finish with his wrong foot, wowwwwwww, at least he shut up some of those idiotic ink scribblers, as for France, so far Pants, Argies 2-0

Repped yet still think France will win, gut feeling.

12 hours ago, Floyd25 said:

Sad to see Maradona reduced to a circus act, with people egging him on. I don’t like the bloke, but he’s poorly advised and needs help, shouldn’t be anywhere near Russia. Enough of that though, it’s an interesting World Cup, I think the big teams have lacked quality, who knows who’s going to win it. 

So why did Maradona decide to give the double middle finger right after Argentina scored the winner?   Was he giving it to the referee?  Just seems like a weird thing to do at that time, more like something he would do if Nigeria would have scored to go up a goal.

1 minute ago, Phillip said:

So why did Maradona decide to give the double middle finger right after Argentina scored the winner?   Was he giving it to the referee?  Just seems like a weird thing to do at that time, more like something he would do if Nigeria would have scored to go up a goal.

The guy looks a mess. Does he really know what’s he’s doing and why. I took it that maybe he was getting a bit of stick and that was to the Nigerian fans but who knows what goes on in there. 

Hes a bit like Best, I hero on the football field but during some of his drunken antics I found him an embarrassment.

Apparently De Gea is getting dropped by Hierro for the knockout stages with Kepa Arrizabalaga coming in.

Hopefully this nauseating w**k fest over him stops, most overrated keeper i have seen.

2 hours ago, goose said:

The guy looks a mess. Does he really know what’s he’s doing and why. I took it that maybe he was getting a bit of stick and that was to the Nigerian fans but who knows what goes on in there. 

Hes a bit like Best, I hero on the football field but during some of his drunken antics I found him an embarrassment.

Both incredibly skilled but ultimately flawed genius.

How was that not a penalty for Sweden. The cheat, that is Javier Hernandez, is up to his old tricks again.

18 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

Born in Nigeria to Nigerian parents. His circumstances for moving here were actually quite tragic.

Made even more tragic by the fact he moved to Croydon...

The South Korean players seem scared to have a shot at the minute, so frustrating. Their keeper is having a good game mind!

Edited June 27, 20188 yr by Munkworth

Germans out at the moment that would be a shock

 

They are definitely missing Sane

Exactly what Mexico didn't want to happen - getting smashed, so Germany only need to win now and Mexico are out, despite winning 2 of 3 games. Germany will find a late goal.

On 24/06/2018 at 16:28, charierre said:

Just showed one of my fav world cup.moments. Platt's goal against Belgium in 1990. Would be brilliant if we could get a good run again into the latter stages.

f**k!

On 24/06/2018 at 08:19, Gilvorak said:

Watching this World Cup makes me realize just how much we failed Hazard. He's been forced to play under defensive managers whilst surrounded by players nowhere near his level.

Put him in Madrid's team & he'd be considered Top 3 in the World. He's easily been the best player in the tournament so far.

God bless you, my friend!

Suck on that Germany !!!!!!!!!!

I thought there might be a shock today - but wow! Germany out before the knockout round - don't think many would have predicted that from the group they were in.