They have a chance when Kane & Co. get into the semi-final in a drunk condition... Meanwhile Southgate - the man who missed a penalty against Germany so many years ago - wants to turn himself from zero to hero....
Viva la France. The Belgians gave the French a very good fight. I thought they would equalize late into the game. Hopefully Belgium wins the third spot playoff. They deserve it.
^Based upon what we've seen in different matches in this WC, I think they would in fact deserve 2nd place, it's just that this isn't a viable outcome the way the tournament is organised ...
Well, shoot. That sucked. A great match all around but it's a bummer Belgium lost. The poor reffing at the end didn't help any either, not that it would make any difference probably.
That French pass combo at the 1:13 mark was a thing of absolute soccer beauty!! It's like the French players had eyes in the back of their heads.
Bizarre thing is Belgium could probably have arranged that 2nd place by losing instead of winning from the very country that probably will become 2nd now (England) in the group stage...
Nervous ahead of the semifinal. In 20 years of watching this sport and following England, this is uncharted territory for me, and I'm still not confident of a win. On paper, England perhaps has the edge. But Croatia is a good, powerful side. I'm willing Kane to score some goals and settle the nerves. Throw Rashford on at 60 minutes to score more. Don't make this a nail-biter. Oh who am I kidding? This is England. The next 2 hours will be grueling.
Agreed. I am so glad it's him that is the manager. Imagine if Big Sam was still in charge. Gum chewing and hoofing it up the field
Incredibly nervous right now. I'm old enough to remember the last World Cup semi-final we were in, hope things go better this time.
Ladies and Gentlemen. Please stand up for the National Anthem of England.... (I won't sing God save the Queen, but thumbs are up for the men with the three lions.....)
I was 6 last time around. Young, but old enough to understand the stakes. I was a very sad ickle Trekkie that night.
The whole freakin' UK Trekfandom on the BBS is here right now. I like that very much.... Is the Romulan Spy anywhere in sight????