Well we had a game on for ten minutes... back to the same as before now can't see Uruguay conceding again unless it's a Ronaldo screamer out of nowhere
I have no idea how nobody has been booked yet in this game I've seen at least 3 yellow card challenges.
Quite refreshing as it's not a dirty game. Cavani's tackle was a mistimed striker's tackle rather than malicious albeit a booking by today's standards so pleasing to see the ref let the game flow.
I have no idea how nobody has been booked yet in this game I've seen at least 3 yellow card challenges.
Quite refreshing as it's not a dirty game. Cavani's tackle was a mistimed striker's tackle rather than malicious albeit a booking by today's standards so pleasing to see the ref let the game flow.
Hopefully ref won't be penalised for it.
Collina is the chief Ref so be surprised if he is penalised
Its hard to tell with the histrionics sometimes but i'm pretty sure at least 2 players have been absolutely poleaxed. Not sure I agree that's a good thing but maybe the players are just fooling me and not the ref! (they haven't really shown any replays so i'm judging on real time what I've seen - did anyone see the challenge by the Uruguayan that led up to the goalkeeper error chance? Looked incredibly nasty to me)
William Carvalho amazing how he always seems to have plenty of time. Saw him play for Sporting this season and he was the same. Can only think it is his sheer size.
Its hard to tell with the histrionics sometimes but i'm pretty sure at least 2 players have been absolutely poleaxed. Not sure I agree that's a good thing but maybe the players are just fooling me and not the ref!
Poor ref for me - but I don't think it's his fault - think he's been briefed about the over-dramatics from both sides pregame and isn't prepared to give anything.
Unfair on Ronaldo. Uruguay made one defensive mistake in 96 minutes. Godin is the best no nonsense defender in the world who demands high standards from those around him.
Lesson one for all coaches at this world cup. Don't take your star young players off even if there's only minutes to go.
Ramsey made that mistake in 70 with Bobby Charlton when England were 2 nil up.
It's a myth that it was a mistake of Sir Alf. Bobby Charlton himself has said he couldn't continue in that game, as the heat had gotten too much for him, & sapped all his strength.
Just looked at some of the quality in this World Cup....... if we manage to get through to the semi finals by landing say Colombia and Switzerland it would be a once in a lifetime stroke of luck. There is so much quality around this tournament that would chew us up and spit us out in a flash.
Just looked at some of the quality in this World Cup....... if we manage to get through to the semi finals by landing say Colombia and Switzerland it would be a once in a lifetime stroke of luck. There is so much quality around this tournament that would chew us up and spit us out in a flash.
Tend to agree with this. I think with this young England team, the further we progress the better as they will gain experience, but winning it is an expectation too far. I'm pretty happy we're on this side of the draw. Four years time will be a different matter. Though the French would worry me on today's showing.
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First Katrien scores for Argentina then Amelie Mauresmo gets two tonight
Hopefully ref won't be penalised for it.
Uruguay made one defensive mistake in 96 minutes.
Godin is the best no nonsense defender in the world who demands high standards from those around him.