(01-07-2018 07:43 )babelover48 Wrote: [ -> ]taking Russia to take Spain apart
Even with home advantage, it would count as a surprise if Russia were to overcome Spain.
Kudos to Russia, for most of 2nd half and extra time they sat back and said to Spain are you good enough to break us down? the answer was no
Spain's put out a team of look-a-likes.
Or maybe Putin's put something in their food.
Or Putin ordered the kidnapping of the real Spanish team and they had to use Russian Doubles? Didn't agree with the penalty for the Russian equaliser no way was that deliberate handball and felt the referee was too soft.
Would I be right in thinking that IF Russia were to win this they'll be the first hosts to win since France in 1998?
BREAKING: Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football.
Two penalty shoot outs on the same day, both following 1-1 draws. The outcome of this drama being that Russia and Croatia will now meet in the quarter-finals.
The winner plays in the semi-finals against Sweden / Switzerland / Colombia / England.
(01-07-2018 20:14 )babelover48 Wrote: [ -> ]Would I be right in thinking that IF Russia were to win this they'll be the first hosts to win since France in 1998?
Reckon you're right. And the previous hosts to win before that was Argentina in 78. Every 20 years? I wonder ...
(02-07-2018 05:48 )mr shaker Wrote: [ -> ]Two penalty shoot outs on the same day, both following 1-1 draws. The outcome of this drama being that Russia and Croatia will now meet in the quarter-finals.
The winner plays in the semi-finals against Sweden / Switzerland / Colombia / England.
Who would have imagined one of those six in the World Cup final? Now all we need are for Mexico and Japan to pull off surprises and this will be the best World Cup ever.
Don't forget W Germany won 74 then you'd have to go back to 1966 for us