1 minute ago, coco said:

brilliant decision, full marks to ref.

100% a penalty. 

Well taken too. 

Edited July 1, 20188 yr by dkw

yessssssssssss

Now that has made this game a bit more interesting.

Seeing a cheat get caught out is as good as a goal in my book, Karma i believe they call it.

Even the pundits are bored of Spain these days.

Own goal and penalty. Name me a more iconic WC 2018 duo.

This Spain team is so boring. Either bore people with passes or being d*ckheads to get fouls.

Come on Russia! 

When was the last time they were near the Spain goal 

Funny enough, Spain would've been more threatening if they brought Morata on to get on these crosses. I mean take off Diego for Aspas when all they do is long balls and crosses? 

This WC is as open as any ever before in my memory.

If Russia knock out Spain it would be the biggest upset this WC so far.

5 minutes ago, Deino said:

Funny enough, Spain would've been more threatening if they brought Morata on to get on these crosses. I mean take off Diego for Aspas when all they do is long balls and crosses? 

That would have been an option if Morata had been in the squad.

26 minutes ago, coco said:

If Russia knock out Spain it would be the biggest upset this WC so far.

Recklessly I've predicted a Portugal-Russia final, but I fear that Russia is going to let me down too  

Edited July 1, 20188 yr by Valerie

30 more minutes of this to come 

1 minute ago, Scott Harris said:

30 more minutes of this to come 

Thankfully I still have some nice cold white wine to dull the senses.

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

That would have been an option if Morata had been in the squad.

Iv'e seen defenders at this WC hit the ball better than Alvaro, you'd never see him hit a goal like that French defender yesterday, he doesn't even attempt those kind of shots, he prefers chewing grass.

I understand Russia being a bit defensive, but this is ridiculous. Even on the counter attack they don't have anybody to pass to.

Edited July 1, 20188 yr by Scott Harris

8 minutes ago, Valerie said:

That would have been an option if Morata had been in the squad.

I know. Think it's a mistake the Spain coach left him at home. He might be sh*t at shooting the ball but he's got a chance at scoring headers with Isco, Iniesta etc crossing at him

If Golovin does join us, he will have to cut that out of his game. He is sure to receive a red card with the Chelsea badge on his shirt.

Finally! A glimpse of Dave, albeit in his bench player's bib.

Just now, Scott Harris said:

If Golovin does join us, he will have to cut that out of his game. He is sure to receive a red card with the Chelsea badge on his shirt.

Was that really a foul though? Thought he got the ball and was clean through.

12 minutes ago, Deino said:

I know. Think it's a mistake the Spain coach left him at home. He might be sh*t at shooting the ball but he's got a chance at scoring headers with Isco, Iniesta etc crossing at him

He hasn't done much this season to justify selection. 

4 minutes ago, Deino said:

Was that really a foul though? Thought he got the ball and was clean through.

Studs up tackle. If he was playing for Chelsea, he would get a red card.

here we go

Oof, that was close, De Gea almost saved that.