2018 World Cup

[Deleted User]

Got to savour this one. Germany crash out of the competition.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44439270

 

[psionandy]

I'm sure there is a word in German for that... not sure what it is, but its bound to be a long one.

 

[Deleted User]

Schadenfreude?
One thing's for sure - they're not going to be beating England on penalties this time.

 

[Deleted User]

Now it would be perfect if we saw off this lot too.

 

[psionandy]

Schadenfreude?
One thing's for sure - they're not going to be beating England on penalties this time.

 

[bcrichster]

https://news.avclub.com/the-simpsons-may-have-predicted-this-year-s-world-cup-1827171738/amp

 

[Deleted User]

You've got to laugh at these pro soccer players writhing around with cramp after 2x45 min sessions of kicking a ball around

 

[Deleted User]

Denmark v Croatia match. We have just witnessed an incident, which for me sums up the poor spirit in which this game is played -

Croatian attacker received a very skilful and precise through ball, which put him clean through the Denmark defence. Literally just the goalkeeper to beat. He neatly sidesteps the keeper open goal ahead, and is brought down cynically from behind by a defender. Of course it's a penalty, but the commentator comment was "well it was worth giving away the penalty to avoid the certain goal". WTH? What happened to sportsmanship? Honour? Fair play?

Bear in mind that this was in the dying seconds of extra time, and would have undoubtedly won the match for Croatia.
To rub salt into the wound, Croatia then missed the penalty.

I really hope Croatia now go on to beat the cheating bastards on penalties.
<disgusted>

 

[Deleted User]

Nice! Justice has been done, and Croatia have won the match (just) on deciding penalties. Shame they had to win it twice though.

 

[mikedt]

How is China doing in the World Cup?

 

[Deleted User]

How is China doing in the World Cup?

No idea, I have minimal interest in the game at the best of times

 

[Hadron]

How is China doing in the World Cup?

Didn't qualify for the competition (or however they decide who takes part - I'll confess I don't pay much attention to football either).

 

[psionandy]

I'm cheering on Japan, based on their fans excellent behaviour and the fact they do a litter pick of the stadium after their matches

 

[Deleted User]

I'm cheering on Japan, based on their fans excellent behaviour and the fact they do a litter pick of the stadium after their matches

Wouldn't it be great if they won it? Most of the favourites must be out now.

 

[Deleted User]

Alas, it was not to be.

 

[Deleted User]

And this unfortunately is what happens when some idiots can't handle alcohol or celebrate responsibly.