World Cup: QF: Brazil vs. Belgium, 7/6/2018

[Suiteness]

Mertens out, really? I'm surprised he had the balls to do this, don't get me wrong, Mertens's Casper act was surpassed by De Bruyne only but still.

 

[Eisen]

As expected, Belgium change the personnel a bit, Chadli and Fellaini in, Carrasco and Mertens out.

Funny tidbit. The word Dries (or Drieß or Driss) is rhineland dialect for shit (poop).

 

[hatterson]

As expected, Belgium change the personnel a bit, Chadli and Fellaini in, Carrasco and Mertens out.

Fellaini did great when he came on last game, but he's much much better as a sub than as a starter.

 

[Eisen]

Fellaini did great when he came on last game, but he's much much better as a sub than as a starter.

There are just some players who are like that. It takes a certain mindset.

 

[Eisen]

anyone up for a Neymar embellishment drinking game?
Just a joke, I don't have that much booze at home.

 

[hatterson]

anyone up for a Neymar embellishment drinking game?
Just a joke, I don't have that much booze at home.

You will die.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Allez les Diables rouge!!

 

[Eisen]

German commentator is very open about Neymar. "...don't worry about Neymar, he has recovered from the terrible pain the Mexicans inflicted on him".

 

[YNWA14]

Hope this game is half as exciting as the Japan/Belgium game was. Though it seems like the further the competition goes the more cautious the teams become, as it becomes more about not losing than it does about winning.

I can't help but feel that continuing to force Jesus into the line-up over Firmino is a mistake that will haunt them at some point. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Despite the local rivalry with the Dutch I do quite like this Belgian team though so I wouldn't mind if they won here and went on to lose to Croatia in the final.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Insanely weird to see Titi with a Belgium shirt on.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Conservative approach gonna bite Belgium in the ass here.

 

[Sorry]

I don’t have FS1 at my work. Is there any where to stream this game?

 

[GKJ]

Fellaini did great when he came on last game, but he's much much better as a sub than as a starter.

I had a feeling that would happen, but they also can’t go down 2-0 today

 

[robertmac43]

What is this Belgium team selection? I guess they are rewarding Chadli and Fellaini for scoring?

 

[HanSolo]

Ah I see Neymar's ankle is still fine. Thank goodness.

 

[YNWA14]

While having Fellaini in midfield is going to give de Bruyne more freedom higher up, it's something I expect to work more in Brazil's favour. I would be very surprised if he doesn't get a card or two.

 

[Firsov99]

I want an upset. Let’s go Belgium!

 

[Live in the Now]

Fellaini should have a yellow for that forearm to the back of the head.

 

[Firsov99]

My god! Brazil had only four people in the box, and they still generated a chance.

 

[koyvoo]

Belgium defending that corner

 

[robertmac43]

Unreal first 10 minutes

 

[koyvoo]

Holy shit. What a mess.

 

[Firsov99]

Clumsy defending by Belgium.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Awesome start

 

[Halladay]

Belgium needs to play on thd counter.