World Cup: Group A: Egypt vs. Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs. Russia 6/25/2018

[Moncherry]

No, we are throwing it with unforced turnovers and deflection. Uruguay did nothing to be considered better if we talk their play

Bullshit. Russia keep giving away fouls because Uruguay are faster and more skilled. The turnovers are coming because of Uruguay's superior pressing and counter-attack. Coming back down to reality when they're now facing a top team.

 

[KrejciMVP]

You're not throwing this game. You're losing to a better team.

I think most fans expected Uruguay to go 3-0 and Russian fans can be very happy going 2-1. They won the games they were supposed to and they also benched 3 top players today.

The knockout rounds, anything can happen

 

[KrejciMVP]

looking better even though they are down a player

 

[Firsov99]

Holy crap! Miranchuk! Nice battle.

 

[Firsov99]

looking better even though they are down a player

They would be happy to just get one back and lose with some dignity. Uruguay is just too tough. Plus Russia is playing with a man down.

 

[Jussi]

The article doesn’t say that he is considering quitting the team AFTER the World Cup. It just says “considering”, so it could happen the next day or later or never. Plus the source is unnamed. In this case a good journalist should seek comment from the person who is “considering” immediately. Poor journalism.

Nowhere does it state either that he's quitting during the WC.

Most football transfer rumours come from a "source close to the player" yet I don't see you complaining about poor journalism in the Transfer Rumours thread.

 

[Firsov99]

Most football transfer rumours come from a "source close to the player" yet I don't see you complaining about poor journalism in the Transfer Rumours thread.

No, you don’t. Because I don’t go to this thread.

 

[Jussi]

No, you don’t. Because I don’t go to this thread.

But you do recognize the nature of football rumours?

 

[KrejciMVP]

was that offsides?

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

At least this Russia team doesn't look like they have the tools to do much in attack against a decent side and on defense there's too many mistakes. Anything is possible in the round of 16, but it shouldn't be a major challenge for Spain (I imagine it's gonna be them with the group scenario being what it is).

 

[TP]

Wow.

 

[Firsov99]

But you do recognize the nature of football rumours?

I ignore rumors and prefer facts. I don’t get the kick out of reading rumors. Seriously. If some people like football rumors, it’s their choice.

 

[Firsov99]

Dzyuba is dead tired and misses wildly a great opportunity.

 

[Jussi]

I ignore rumors and prefer facts. I don’t get the kick out of reading rumors. Seriously. If some people like football rumors, it’s their choice.

Then you're not a true football fan. And there's a difference between a realiable source and goal.com/The S*n rumours.

 

[Firsov99]

Then you're not a true football fan. And there's a difference between a realiable source and goal.com/The S*n rumours.

Haha! Ok. All the best to you, a true football fan.

 

[KrejciMVP]

whats worse, this game or having to hear the merits of CNN while watching it

 

[KrejciMVP]

damn... the finish for Russia just isnt there today.

 

[Firsov99]

Samedov, lol. Three butchered crosses.

 

[KrejciMVP]

good save by the Russian keeper

 

[Jussi]

Becoming a clownpunding now.

 

[KrejciMVP]

ouf 3-0, only so much the keeper could do there

 

[Firsov99]

Congrats to Uruguay! They have a solid D and two elite strikers. Let’s see what they can do in the playoffs.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

URU kicking Russia's ass

Russian fans look angry

Will be interesting playoff rounds to watch

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

I guess the last two matches have shown us if anything that South Americans are better at football than Eastern Europeans.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Russia's marking on standards is just awful..