The Syndicate

That Argentina game was like watching an accident that you knew would happen for the last 6 months. Argentina were like this all through the qualifying, only their individual talents lifted them over Chile. Going into the WC, the team continues to be a disjointed mess, even if they can still qualify. But tbf Croatia is not just some random team, their backbone is made of guys who play for Real Madrid, Atlético, Inter Milan, Barcelona or Juventus.

BuckarooBanzai wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:58 am That Argentina game was like watching an accident that you knew would happen for the last 6 months. Argentina were like this all through the qualifying, only their individual talents lifted them over Chile. Going into the WC, the team continues to be a disjointed mess, even if they can still qualify. But tbf Croatia is not just some random team, their backbone is made of guys who play for Real Madrid, Atlético, Inter Milan, Barcelona or Juventus.

Yeah, I always expected them to be out early - but not quite this early!

I thought they would be eliminated by France in the round of 16, not that they would fail to beat newcomers Iceland or struggle to even make it out of the group.

Yeah, exactly.

I really hope Iceland beat Nigeria, especially if it’s by a couple. A 5 goal difference would be a challenge to turn around.

Nigeria v Iceland is yet another unpredictable game, it can be a boring draw or either of the temas completely routing the other by exploiting their weaknesses.

First half stats seem pretty tame for Brazil-Costa Rica. Has it been a bland game so far? I just have Google updates, not video.

Costa Rica has been providing most of the emotion but they lack the talent to actually score.

Brazil is zzzzzzz

This could end either way tho. Both teans had some great chances.

Neymar is pathetic.

Goal Brazil. As lopsided as the stats are on Google, I guess this was just a matter of time.

I don't think I've ever seen 9+ minutes of stoppage time at the end of a game. Was there that much flopping and whining in the second half?!?

G-Man wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:00 am I don't think I've ever seen 9+ minutes of stoppage time at the end of a game. Was there that much flopping and whining in the second half?!?

Yes.

Including Neymar punching the ball to show how mad he is at the judge not giving him a penalty for falling on purpose, and getting a yellow card for the trouble.

Didn't watch the game but saw several people coming back from lunch chanting Coutinho's name.

rip costa rica

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:06 am

G-Man wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:00 am I don't think I've ever seen 9+ minutes of stoppage time at the end of a game. Was there that much flopping and whining in the second half?!?

Yes.

Including Neymar punching the ball to show how mad he is at the judge not giving him a penalty for falling on purpose, and getting a yellow card for the trouble.

Ugh and it paid off for him with both the goals in extra time. Laaaaame

wait I picked brazil to win it all why am I complaining lol I don't even care about my predictions anymore I've changed my mind :P

the nigerian jerseys are too cool for school

#teamiceland

nutella wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:14 am the nigerian jerseys are too cool for school

They definitely win the Best Uniform award for this tournament. Their other ones against Croatia were great oo.

Iceland had all the best chances in the first half. Hoping they can finally break through in the second. Keep doing what you’re doing, Icefolks.

Iceland are pretty likeable.

Ruh-ro. Nigeria scored. Plenty of time left though.

At least Nigeria is a team I can root for as well. I want all 4 teams in this group to be able to advance.

Damn Iceland.

#teammexico
#teamsenegal
#teamnigeria
#teamportugal

Really fun game.

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:44 pm Damn Iceland.

#teammexico
#teamsenegal
#teamnigeria
#teamportugal

It ain’t over yet.

Aiiiight Nigeria all the way man

Sloonei wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:53 pm

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:44 pm Damn Iceland.

#teammexico
#teamsenegal
#teamnigeria
#teamportugal

It ain’t over yet.

They ain't beating Croatia.

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:58 pm

Sloonei wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:53 pm

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:44 pm Damn Iceland.

#teammexico
#teamsenegal
#teamnigeria
#teamportugal

It ain’t over yet.

They ain't beating Croatia.

Never say never!

does this ref just not like serbia?

Blech just one point for me today then

Iceland 2, Nigeria 1
Brazil 3 Costa Rica 1
Switzerland 1 Serbia 3

today's scores

final results
Nigeria 2-0 Iceland
Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica
Serbia 1-2 Switzerland

dunya
Nigeria 1-1 Iceland - 0 pts
Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica - 3 pts
Serbia 2-1 Switzerland - 0 pts (fuck, I meants 2-1 for switzerland, guess I was tired when I did this...it's 2-1 for switzerland on my fifa game...oh well)

ddl
Brazil 2x1 Costa Rica - 1 pt
Iceland 2x0 Nigeria - 0 pts
Switzerland 2x2 Serbia - 0 pts

JJJ
Brazil over Costa Rica 2-1 - 1 pt
Iceland over Nigeria 1-0 - 0 pts
Serbia and Switzerland 1-1 - 0 pts

nutella
Brazil 1-1 Costa Rica - 0 pts
Nigeria 1-0 Iceland - 1 pt
Serbia 1-0 Switzerland - 0 pts

Golden
Brazil 2 Costa Rica 0 - 3 pts
Iceland 2 Nigeria 0 - 0 pts
Switzerland 2 Serbia 1 - 2 pts

melatonii
Nigeria 0-2 Iceland - 0 pts
Brazil 2-1 Costa Rica - 1 pt
Serbia 1-2 Switzerland - 2 pts

Sloonei
Iceland 2, Nigeria 0 - 0 pts
Brazil 2 Costa Rica 1 - 1 pt
Switzerland 1 Serbia 0 - 2 pts

wolbre
Nigeria vs. Iceland (22/6) 2-2 - 0 pts
Brazil vs. Costa Rica (22/6) 3-1 - 2 pts
Serbia vs. Switzerland (22/6) 2-1 - 0 pts

Iai
Nigeria 0-1 Iceland - 0 pts
Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica - 3 pts
Serbia 1-0 Switzerland - 0 pts

Buckaroo
Brazil 3 Costa Rica 0 - 1 pt
Nigeria 1 Iceland 1 - 0 pts
Serbia 2 Switzerland 0 - 0 pts

aflickering
brazil 2-0 costa rica - 3 pts
nigeria 0-1 iceland - 0 pts
serbia 0-0 switzerland - 0 pts

Choutas
brazil x costa rica - missed prediction 0 pts
nigeria x iceland - missed prediction 0 pts
serbia x switzerland - missed prediction 0 pts

Found both afternoon games very entertaining.

biggest scorer today was Golden, for the first time in history--he bagged 5 points with 1 correct score and 1 correct score difference. biggest jinx was DDL courtesy of nutella with just 1 point today (thx girl a few more days like that while we catch up)

1. [mention]Dragon D. Luffy[/mention] - 27 points -
2. [mention]Iai[/mention] - 24 points -
3. [mention]aflickering[/mention] - 23 points -
4. [mention]wolbre04[/mention] - 19 points -
5. [mention]dunya[/mention] - 19 points -
6. [mention]melatonii[/mention] - 19 points -
7. [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention] - 16 points -
8. [mention]Golden[/mention] - 16 points -
9. [mention]nutella[/mention] - 15 points -
10. [mention]Sloonei[/mention] - 15 points -
11. [mention]BuckarooBanzai[/mention] - 14 points -
12. [mention]Choutas[/mention] - 10 points -

BuckarooBanzai wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:15 pm Found both afternoon games very entertaining.

I didn't watch Nigeria sadly, but I love them and am glad they won. really hope they make it out of group stages.

Switzerland x Serbia was great, watched it with my dad and he jumped up and clapped when Switzerland took the lead.

Shaqiri was a live wire all game, so glad to see him snatch the victory in the dying seconds.

june 23 games
Germany vs. Sweden
South Korea vs. Mexico
Belgium vs. Tunisia

my predictions
Germany 3-0 Sweden
South Korea 0-2 Mexico
Belgium 3-0 Tunisia

Well my TV decided to turn off all my recordings including this mornings

I wish it had done it tommorrow instead of today. Switzerland vs Serbia would have been great. Anyone got a way to download?

Looks like I've found a way but it's not up yet. Getting Senegal Poland instead.

dunya wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:22 pm I didn't watch Nigeria sadly, but I love them and am glad they won. really hope they make it out of group stages.

It seems more likely that they've just eliminated Iceland instead, but who knows, I guess they only need a draw against Argentina, but that seems unlikely to me, Argentina will be pouncing.

I would just like to point out that when Dunya says I am the highest scorer for 'the first time in history'...

Nah, that's accurate.

Germany 4 Sweden 0 (I really want to predict a draw here... or a win to Sweden... badly.)
Mexico 1 South Korea 0
Belgium 3 Tunisia 0

Hey, dunya, I think you'll find I actually bagged 6 points not 5

Germany 2x0 Sweden
Mexico 2x0 South Korea
Belgium 2x1 Tunisia

Golden wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:18 pm Hey, dunya, I think you'll find I actually bagged 6 points not 5

correct.

Belgium over Tunisia 1-0
Mexico over South Korea 2-0
Germany over Sweden 2-0

Belgium 3-0 Tunisia
South Korea 0-2 Mexico
Germany 2-0 Sweden

Belgium 2 Tunisia 0
Mexico 2 South Korea 1
Germany 2 Sweden 0

I'm only two points off fourth...

Not too shabby given how many awful days I've had.

Belgium 2-0
Sweden 2-1
Mexico 3-0

Also you only gave me 2 pts for correct 2-1 Switzerland v Serbia.