World Cup: Group E: Serbia vs. Brazil, Switzerland vs. Costa Rica, 6/27/2018

[Live in the Now]

Costa Rica is eliminated.

I think the Swiss actually have the inside track to first place. Why? They could beat Costa Rica by more than Brazil beats Serbia as Costa Rica should field their reserves.

Brazil only needs a draw to qualify. A win greater than Switzerland's would get them first place.

Serbia could qualify with a win or draw. A win would lead to them qualifying, and its implications on Brazil depend on what happens in Swiss-Costa Rica. If the Swiss lose, Brazil and Serbia could advance with a draw, dependent upon goals scored.

So there's a lot that could happen here.

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[cgf]

Germany & Brazil missing each other in the round of 16 by both coming in second in their groups, might be even more amazing than having basically every favorite on the same side of the bracket

 

[Live in the Now]

Germany & Brazil missing each other in the round of 16 by both coming in second in their groups, might be even more amazing than having basically every favorite on the same side of the bracket

The German-Mexican games are also earlier in the day. So Mexico won't have the option to throw a game and ensure they avoid Brazil, even when they really need it. There is no chance in hell of Mexico ever beating Brazil and that could be their reward for winning the group.

 

[John Pedro]

Hope Tite starts Douglas Costa instead of Willian and Firmino instead of Jesus (clearly hasn't handled well the pressure of being our #9 at a WC). Although, Firmino finishing kinda sucks for a striker. Douglas is twice the player Willian is. With Neymar, Coutinho and Marcelo teams are going to overload their defense right side so we need someone capable of taking advantage of 1x1 situations, DC does just that. He changed the game today.

 

[cgf]

The German-Mexican games are also earlier in the day. So Mexico won't have the option to throw a game and ensure they avoid Brazil, even when they really need it. There is no chance in hell of Mexico ever beating Brazil and that could be their reward for winning the group.

That would be too funny for the Mexicans

 

[N o o d l e s]

That would be too funny for the Mexicans

I hope it does

 

[Moncherry]

These games being after Group F's provides the opportunity for Brazil to avoid Germany if both teams advance. If Group E's games were played beforehand like they should be, it would have been more likely to see that match-up in the next round as Germany has to win regardless. Why are they being played later anyway?

 

[Eisen]

These games being after Group F's provides the opportunity for Brazil to avoid Germany if both teams advance. If Group E's games were played beforehand like they should be, it would have been more likely to see that match-up in the next round as Germany has to win regardless. Why are they being played later anyway?

I'm happy. I work the night shift, so I can watch the game. The evening game is played during one of my busiest phases. They probably did it because of me.

 

[Corto]

Gonna be rooting for Serbia today.

Our rivalry (and it is "just" a rivalry for sane people) aside, Brazil is so unlikable I'd enjoy watching them get knocked out in the group stage.

 

[Ivan13]

Yeah definitely pulling for Serbs. I don't care for the political nonsense and don't like how they acted after the last game - looking at you Krstajić - but they have many likable players and they are fun to watch.

 

[maclean]

I'd like Brazil and Serbia to both go through, but hard to imagine the Swiss screwing this up

 

[Corto]

I'd like Brazil and Serbia to both go through, but hard to imagine the Swiss screwing this up

No, no. In order for my shadenfreuede to kick in, Brazil has to go out.

I will never, ever forgive them for the Fred penalty. Ever.
Petty? Sure. But I will also never forget the 7-1 game and all those lovely tears.
And for that, I'll always have a soft spot for Germany.

 

[maclean]

No, no. In order for my shadenfreuede to kick in, Brazil has to go out.

I will never, ever forgive them for the Fred penalty. Ever.
Petty? Sure. But I will also never forget the 7-1 game and all those lovely tears.
And for that, I'll always have a soft spot for Germany.

I don't blame you, but my son's cheering for Brazil, so I'd like to keep him interested. This will probably be the first World Cup he'll really have lasting memories of, so maybe he'll get a chance to experience his own Fred moment and re-evaluate

 

[BruinLVGA]

1. Brazil 2. Switzerland, for the group. So Brazil gets Germany and we get Mexico.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Going with Serbia-Switzerland, for the lulz

 

[BigT2002]

The German-Mexican games are also earlier in the day. So Mexico won't have the option to throw a game and ensure they avoid Brazil, even when they really need it. There is no chance in hell of Mexico ever beating Brazil and that could be their reward for winning the group.

Wasn't that said about Mexico's chances against Germany?

 

[maclean]

Wasn't that said about Mexico's chances against Germany?

I honestly don't know how anyone can say there's "no chance in hell" of anything happening in a tournament like this. OK, no chance in hell of one of the minnows winning the whole thing? fine. That's getting into cumulative chances. But any particular match? Always a chance, and often not even that bad a one.

 

[The Moose]

So is this group prepared to upstage the Group F shocker?

 

[koyvoo]

Was gonna say. Serbia is capable.

 

[FlamerForLife]

Imagine the scenes if Serbia and Switzerland win, resulting in Brazil joining Germany in getting knocked out at the group stage.

 

[Kyle McMahon]

I actually was feeling an upset today and bet Serbia...we'll see if South Korea already used up all the upset magic. Brazil and Germany both failing to advance would be incredible.

 

[ViD]

Србиja!

 

[Jack Straw]

Neymar almost gives FS1 viewers a non PG rated show

 

[Suiteness]

You figure Brazil will have an enormous boost from knowing Germany is out of this? I don't see them drop this.

 

[TP]

Lets go Serbia!!!!!!