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Zakalwe · 7 July 2018, 04:53 AM

I just noticed on replay the living legend that is Thierry Henry celebrating the first Belgian goal like a madman. If they get through, it’ll be weird seeing a French World Cup winner pulling for his own countries’ opposition.

AK797 · 7 July 2018, 04:55 AM

Premier League boys are dominating this game, De Bruyne, Lukaku and Hazard for Belgium and Fellaini for Brazil.

Brazil are creating chances but don't look like they are going to score. Bring Firmino on, Willian has gone missing again which means Neymar has three men on him all the time. Push Coutinho to the other side and use Neymar as a decoy, they are too obvious now.

But on the break, De B and Hazard are the best in the business.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Bring Firmino on

Done. Good call.

GerardoG · 7 July 2018, 05:04 AM

First half was OUTSTANDING!!!! Great game so far!

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:07 AM

OK, you guys just got me to turn the game on. Watching.

What number is the Numar guy or whatever his name is?

dmash · 7 July 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

But also Belgium are doubling and tripling up on him and giving him no time or space.

I know I know, but still.....it's a bit Un-Neymar like some of this easy grabs he gave up.

Speaking of d though, Meunier has played some really good man to man every time they match up.

GerardoG · 7 July 2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thevtcguy

ok, you guys just got me to turn the game on. Watching.

What number is the numar guy or whatever his name is?

10

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

10

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:11 AM

Boy I would suck at this game, no wonder I never played it.

dmash · 7 July 2018, 05:12 AM

OMG can somebody please card these clowns when they ask for the TV.

You can tell media stuff has gotten to Neymar though, he faked that foul, but he didn't make a spectacle. Good, much better to try and see some good stuff from him. He's actually playing completely normal now.

longimanus88 · 7 July 2018, 05:13 AM

This was pure simulation, Neymar deserves yellow card

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:14 AM

Is Brazil heavily favored?

Zakalwe · 7 July 2018, 05:14 AM

The VAR implementation really has been a joke this tournament.

I know they go down a bit theatrically but that is a stonewall penalty.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

The VAR implementation really has been a joke this tournament.

I know they go down a bit theatrically but that is a stonewall penalty.

The one where Brazil's #9 flopped like a fish near the goal post? Not at all. Belgian defender got all ball, and the Brazilian took the opportunity with his momentum to flip forward off defender's shins and try to get the call. VAR confirmed there was nothing there.

At least, that's how I saw it, and I feel I'm unbiased. Would say it was if it was.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:21 AM

By the way, how strong must these goalkeeper's wrists be? They stop some smoking shots.

Zakalwe · 7 July 2018, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

The one where Brazil's #9 flopped like a fish near the goal post? Not at all. Belgian defender got all ball, and the Brazilian took the opportunity with his momentum to flip forward off defender's shins and try to get the call. VAR confirmed there was nothing there.

At least, that's how I saw it, and I feel I'm unbiased. Would say it was if it was.

Nah not the Neymar one. Kompany on Jesus near the byline. Kompany got none of the ball and all of the man.

Ironically this is where all the diving around counts against the team. This ref is clearly very unimpressed by simulation. He might have given it to a few other teams in the tournament but I think he just assumed Jesus was emulating Greg Louganis.

Edit just noticed I think we’re talking about the same incident. Agree to disagree!

dmash · 7 July 2018, 05:24 AM

IF this score holds, it's going to get a lot more interesting at 70 on. Brazil will start taking more chances, all or nothing baby. I can't wait

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Nah not the Neymar one. Kompany on Jesus near the byline. Kompany got none of the ball and all of the man.

Ironically this is where all the diving around counts against the team. This ref is clearly very unimpressed by simulation. He might have given it to a few other teams in the tournament but I think he just assumed Jesus was emulating Greg Louganis.

Edit just noticed I think we’re talking about the same incident. Agree to disagree!

Yea, we're talking about the same one. I'd have to see the replay again. It didn't look foul to me, but I'd have to watch once more.

dmash · 7 July 2018, 05:33 AM

dayummmmmmmmmmm that's some Brazilian football!!!!

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dmash

IF this score holds, it's going to get a lot more interesting at 70 on. Brazil will start taking more chances, all or nothing baby. I can't wait

Indeed. 2-1

Can they do it again or will Belgium launch the dagger of a counter-attack?

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:34 AM

Oh oh...

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:34 AM

I must admit, that was an excellent play.

Zakalwe · 7 July 2018, 05:41 AM

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I must admit, that was an excellent play.

Some would say that it was purely belter.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:43 AM

Augusto and Coutinho just had really good opportunities and didn't convert. Belgium is going to hold to win this, but partly thanks to bad luck on Brazil's part.

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:44 AM

Here is an American suggestion, each team should get a time out, it would add to the suspense.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:44 AM

Taking Lukaku out is going all in on defense during this half. If Brazil score, Belgium won't have him in extra time. Ballsy move.

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2018, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Some would say that it was purely belter.

That may be right.

Psssst.... what does “Purely Belter” Mean?

dmash · 7 July 2018, 05:47 AM

Douglas Costa should have been in the game all along. He's bringing the heat.

hahahah Neymar overran the ball and tried to cry foul.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:48 AM

Another dive by Neymar.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 July 2018, 05:53 AM

Game. Belgium moves on. Croissants vs Waffles!!

7 July 2018, 04:53 AM	#1381
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	I just noticed on replay the living legend that is Thierry Henry celebrating the first Belgian goal like a madman. If they get through, it’ll be weird seeing a French World Cup winner pulling for his own countries’ opposition.

7 July 2018, 04:55 AM	#1382
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Premier League boys are dominating this game, De Bruyne, Lukaku and Hazard for Belgium and Fellaini for Brazil. Brazil are creating chances but don't look like they are going to score. Bring Firmino on, Willian has gone missing again which means Neymar has three men on him all the time. Push Coutinho to the other side and use Neymar as a decoy, they are too obvious now. But on the break, De B and Hazard are the best in the business.

7 July 2018, 05:04 AM	#1384
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	First half was OUTSTANDING!!!! Great game so far!

7 July 2018, 05:07 AM	#1385
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	OK, you guys just got me to turn the game on. Watching. What number is the Numar guy or whatever his name is?

7 July 2018, 05:11 AM	#1389
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Boy I would suck at this game, no wonder I never played it.

7 July 2018, 05:12 AM	#1390
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	OMG can somebody please card these clowns when they ask for the TV. You can tell media stuff has gotten to Neymar though, he faked that foul, but he didn't make a spectacle. Good, much better to try and see some good stuff from him. He's actually playing completely normal now.

7 July 2018, 05:13 AM	#1391
longimanus88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brussels Posts: 154	This was pure simulation, Neymar deserves yellow card

7 July 2018, 05:14 AM	#1392
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Is Brazil heavily favored?

7 July 2018, 05:14 AM	#1393
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	The VAR implementation really has been a joke this tournament. I know they go down a bit theatrically but that is a stonewall penalty.

7 July 2018, 05:21 AM	#1395
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	By the way, how strong must these goalkeeper's wrists be? They stop some smoking shots.

7 July 2018, 05:24 AM	#1397
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	IF this score holds, it's going to get a lot more interesting at 70 on. Brazil will start taking more chances, all or nothing baby. I can't wait

7 July 2018, 05:33 AM	#1399
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	dayummmmmmmmmmm that's some Brazilian football!!!!

7 July 2018, 05:34 AM	#1401
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Oh oh...

7 July 2018, 05:34 AM	#1402
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I must admit, that was an excellent play.

7 July 2018, 05:43 AM	#1404
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	Augusto and Coutinho just had really good opportunities and didn't convert. Belgium is going to hold to win this, but partly thanks to bad luck on Brazil's part.

7 July 2018, 05:44 AM	#1405
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Here is an American suggestion, each team should get a time out, it would add to the suspense.

7 July 2018, 05:44 AM	#1406
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	Taking Lukaku out is going all in on defense during this half. If Brazil score, Belgium won't have him in extra time. Ballsy move.

7 July 2018, 05:47 AM	#1408
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	Douglas Costa should have been in the game all along. He's bringing the heat. hahahah Neymar overran the ball and tried to cry foul.

7 July 2018, 05:48 AM	#1409
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	Another dive by Neymar.

7 July 2018, 05:53 AM	#1410
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	Game. Belgium moves on. Croissants vs Waffles!!

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