2018 World Cup (soccer) thread

[hoosierdoc]

I have not watched a lot of soccer lately, but when did they add the sprayed lines for free kicks?

 

[T.Lex]

A few years ago (heck, might be 10 years ago now), they started giving the refs the foam. Makes a ton of sense.

Extra innings.

The last 15 minutes were interesting to me. England seemed more composed, but Croatia had qualitatively better opportunities.

Meanwhile, Les Bleus are VERY pleased with the result. Whatever the result.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I hope this ends with a good play and not a bill Buckner moment

 

[T.Lex]

This is going to sound strange, but I think there's something odd about the pitch itself. Some of the bounces seem to be taking the players - both sides - off guard. Like, going too high or slightly changing direction.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Wow, what a save on the corner

 

[T.Lex]

Wow, what a save on the corner

+1000000000

 

[T.Lex]

It just feels like England will convert one of these setpieces, as Croatia gets more tired.

But then, all it takes (apparently) is a flashing counter for Croatia to net one.

I think England is the better team, but I think France is better than both. (And maybe Belgium.)

 

[T.Lex]

This ref sucks.

I've been hesitant to say it all game.

But he sucks.

 

[T.Lex]

I feel bad for the Croatian player, but the Brit keeper did nothing wrong.

 

[T.Lex]

What the the what the what....

 

[hoosierdoc]

I had to go see a patient

missed the goal

 

[hoosierdoc]

England out of subs and down a guy due to injury??

can’t he lay on the ground in front of the goal at least?

 

[T.Lex]

One last set piece for England.

The goal was just poor defending. Too tired. Not enough concentration. Waiting for a whistle that doesn't come.

Good hustle by the Croatian.

And England is out.

Wow.

 

[Sylvain]

Well, I just now found out about this thread.

Apparently all the 3 INGO soccer fans are here!

 

[hoosierdoc]

Everyone else is DVRing it

only docs and lawyers can watch a live game on a Wednesday

 

[Sylvain]

England vs France would have been interesting.

Riots should start any time soon in England.

When they won 3 days ago some British soccer fans celebrated by destroying an ambulance with a huge crowd cheering.

Not sure what they will do now that they have lost.
Burn their own hospital maybe.

 

[Sylvain]

Everyone else is DVRing it

only docs and lawyers can watch a live game on a Wednesday

Is that really that popular over there?

During the semi-finals France vs Belgium the streets were empty over here.They even had public announcements in stores to let people know that the game was about to start.

 

[rob63]

Is that really that popular over there?

During the semi-finals France vs Belgium the streets were empty over here.They even had public announcements in stores to let people know that the game was about to start.

No, he was joking. It is gaining ground, certainly a whole lot more popular than it was when I was young, but still nothing close to a major sport over here.

BTW, how does France being in the final effect coverage of the Tour de France over there?

 

[T.Lex]

Is that really that popular over there?

During the semi-finals France vs Belgium the streets were empty over here.They even had public announcements in stores to let people know that the game was about to start.

Locally, the only TV channel that broadcasts the weekday games is Telemundo, the Spanish language channel. I can get the HD broadcast on my laptop from Fox Sports, but not on the TV.

Some of the local bars are busy for big groups that go watch the games.

I think the actual numbers of fans are big, but we are still spread out and the advertisers aren't willing to spend money to reach us. Yet.

 

[Sylvain]

No, he was joking. It is gaining ground, certainly a whole lot more popular than it was when I was young, but still nothing close to a major sport over here.

BTW, how does France being in the final effect coverage of the Tour de France over there?

They had to reschedule the begining of the Tour, it started one week later that previously planned.

On July 15, the day of the World Cup final, the Tour de France stage will be shorter than originally planned to end before 5pm (when the soccer game starts).

Clearly the World Cup is more popular than the Tour de France (which is already very popular) so they have to change things around to get views.