Truly stuck between admiration and boredom with this Croatia team.
Always expect 120 mins + pens with them
Always expect 120 mins + pens with them
Day 18: Croatia vs Brazil | Netherlands vs Argentina (QF 1&2)
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Saying this again, but I don't understand why Croatia is getting so much shit for playing the way they did. Everyone saw what happened to us (Korea) when we tried to play open, expansive football against Brazil and got utterly slaughterd before the first half was over.
Just so you remember.
3,8 million people.
Two time world cup semifinals in a row.
3,8 million people.
Two time world cup semifinals in a row.
I thought the dame after the excitement of the win.
France vs Croatia, again. Could be fun !
Modric is 37 and he was everywhere. And he is still surprisingly quick. What a player.
Thought Brazil deserve what's coming. They gotten a bit too sloppy towards the end especially Antony.
Now on to next horny match. I'm torn between wanting to see LVG or Messi to go through the next round. Messi has been one of the best player this tournament.
Thought Brazil deserve what's coming. They gotten a bit too sloppy towards the end especially Antony.
Now on to next horny match. I'm torn between wanting to see LVG or Messi to go through the next round. Messi has been one of the best player this tournament.
Roy Keane must be so happy today
Why didn't he bring Fabinho on!? was he on the bench
I do not know what Argentina will do today, but the world cup is becoming more and more a European affair.
Last 4 winners: Italy, Spain, Germany and France.
2006, 2010 and 2018: all-European finals.
2022: There will be at least two European teams, and possibly four in the Semis if the Dutch and Portugal win. Another all- European final is very much possible.
I know that there are more teams in the WC from Europe than from South America and other continents. But, as we saw this tournament and in previous ones, the European teams end up beating their rivals. In addition, Brazil made their straight finals (1994, 1998, 2002), and since then no final. In a way, it was the only team who was capable of competing with the Europeans. Argentina in 2014 too, but that's basically it.
Last 4 winners: Italy, Spain, Germany and France.
2006, 2010 and 2018: all-European finals.
2022: There will be at least two European teams, and possibly four in the Semis if the Dutch and Portugal win. Another all- European final is very much possible.
I know that there are more teams in the WC from Europe than from South America and other continents. But, as we saw this tournament and in previous ones, the European teams end up beating their rivals. In addition, Brazil made their straight finals (1994, 1998, 2002), and since then no final. In a way, it was the only team who was capable of competing with the Europeans. Argentina in 2014 too, but that's basically it.
what
Their 2006 team was great as well, a bit unbalanced but tbh they did look great until that game against France where Zidane and Viera erased Brazilian midfield...but they were favorites before the game.
Since 2010, i don't think Brazil has had an espectacular team
It'll be France or England. SA will have wait and improve.
It's always Antony the cheat
Let's be honest, this loss wasn't about one player. Brazil has enough quality to beat Croatia. They just were too slow from the get go.
I thought Croatia... played? They've been riding their luck alright, sure, their goal today was as jammy as is gets, but some of you are making it as if they're 2004 Greece mark two. I don't think accusations of them being anti-football are fair.
As a matter of fact I'm going to say it now: if Croatia go on and win the whole thing it will be well-deserved.
As a matter of fact I'm going to say it now: if Croatia go on and win the whole thing it will be well-deserved.
modric is still an incredible player. Had not lost that burst of pace in the first three strides that gets him away from a player.
Bossed it today.
Imagine Morocco and Croatia final
Hmm the penalties, the tension
. I'll never get enough of this Mario party's mini game, the coin toss that decides outcomes in biggest football event.Yep terrific achievement. Also having the best player in his position helps
If they beat Brazil, probably Argie and then France then it's ridiculously deserved.
I think we will see a Messi masterclass tonight.
Good news is no injuries to Casemiro,, Antony......oh and Fred.
Wasn’t convinced by this Brazilian team from day one. Overhyped.
You are right. They can control games but are not that powerful in attack so they are pragmatic. No one could blame them. 4 millions people and 2 semis in 4 years. Awesome.
I don’t care how they play I support them !
Not sure I agree... All they had to do was see the game out, not go full on attack.
Some more defence minded players might have helped.
If you don't mind me asking what exactly did Modric boss? Brazil had loads of shots on target which the keeper saved. Croatia did absolutely nothing going forwards. Is it just running and some pretty short passes around the half way line? Am I missing something? It was a great physical effort but bossed it? Feels like hyperbole. Bad end product and a defensive laps took the game to pens.
Dutch vs Argentina.
Historically this is a huge game. But neither team has looked particularly strong at this tournament.
I can see either losing. And the winner losing in the next game.
Historically this is a huge game. But neither team has looked particularly strong at this tournament.
I can see either losing. And the winner losing in the next game.
He made a couple sloppy passes towards the final few mins one resulting in a counter which Croatia equalized.
Ireland would have done the same if all of Stephen Ireland's grannies hadn't died
Maybe but they can play football. They are a very technical team. They are there to win not to entertain.
Brazilians on twitter blaming Oliver for the elimination. Guess those Copacabana vacations are off
I'm southamerican but WC has always been Europe +Brazil and Argentina....it was even worse in the 80s and 90s...teams like Chile,Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay never go far in the World Cup.
Things are just coming back to what they used to be, the exception was Uruguay in 2010.
Romania eliminated Argentina in 1994, and Bulgaria did the same with Germany, Croatia reached top 3 in France 98.
We never saw this in tier 2 southamerican teams in afraid, mentality is too weak and quality wise we are falling behind....well Balkanic players have always been better than peruvian, colombians,chileans, ecuadorians,etc anyway.
They got beaten by a deflected goal in the 117th minute, it's not as though Croatia were dominating or creating chances or the goal was the result of sustained pressure or a plan or even intention from the scorer. It was an accident. A team can do fine, and still lose in a knockout tournament.
How do you not enjoy that first quarterfinal game?!
These teams are here because they have the requiste talent and coaching/tactics for any situation.
What a tremendous match all throughout. Both teams were deserving of the win, but this time Croatia comes out of it. Fair play.
These teams are here because they have the requiste talent and coaching/tactics for any situation.
What a tremendous match all throughout. Both teams were deserving of the win, but this time Croatia comes out of it. Fair play.
And 3 times since 98, their first world cup…
Amazing.
Yep, I admire those things about them too.
Brazil started every game with an eleven that wasn’t the best they could put out, get rid of that coach
Indeed. A small nation by numbers, but their accomplishments are brilliant. Think they’ve made 3 World Cup semi finals since 98. They probably should have made the final that year too
But but but he danced with the players!
Yeah but we don't shit ourselves with shock every time we find out China aren't in the final