Russia 2018 - Day 5
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COME ON ENGLAND!
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Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Monday, June 18, 2018
COME ON ENGLAND!
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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teams out in the tunnel in the Group F match between Sweden and South Korea
They're off from Novogrod.
Granquist with a slide tackle for a Korean corner
Robin Olsen fists away the corner.
The 6ft 6 in Kim Shin-Wook of Huyndai Motors has driven errantly to the point of getting a yellow card
Nice back heel by Markus Berg and the huge central defender and skipper, Granqvist was through, but a superb slide tackle by the Huyndai motors layer put the move in neutral.
OHH!!! Cho superbly save s a close range effort from Toivonen to prevent Sweden taken the lad. A De Gea style kick save,
Then LUFC's Pontus heads wide from the corner with a free header.
After early Korean pressure, Sweden is starting to dominate
Park down injured while Chan concedes a free kick to Sweden and Lee, another Huyndai player , heads out for a Sweden corner. Kim on for the injured Park.
Granqvist heads down the corner from Seb Larsson and Markus Berg has a shot blocked for another corner. A foul is called off the next corner.
Number One Son leads a Korean break and is fouled from behind by Granqvist, who somehow escapes a booking
The match is so scrappy that the announcers ask Dr. Joe about the 21 fouls in this match. Most are tactical and all by different players on different players. BORING!
Number On Son, goes down looking for a penalty and CONCACAF ref, Joel Aguilar, does a good job of having none of it.
Tovonen slide tackled for a corner. Cobi wants a pen. It seemed like the ref got it right.
The corner from Seb Larsson is headed out then after the Koreans block a couple of shots, Granqvist has a long range effort easily saved.
Into stoppage time. A pair of those minutes.
Classen has a header deflected for a corner. The corner from Seb Larsson is fisted away by the keeper.
It's 0-0 at the end of a scrappy half where Sweden started t dominate near the end of the half.
Back for the second half. Sweden look the more likely team to score.
Koo , of Augsburg, nearly gives Korea the lead. A near post header off a nice cross landed in the side netting.
Hwandg , of Salzburg, is boooked for a foul on Augustissson
OH!!!~ A free header off the free kick was fumbled by the keeper then cleared away
Hwang wins a corner after picking Pontus's pocket
David....Bob and I have been commenting on the Three Lions thread. I've told him to move over to this one
We've been on there since kick off
Taken short and Markus Berg heads out for another corner.
Good morning, UWS> Than you. I wasn't aware that you all were on that thread.
We will be on here now
Bob hasn't replied
Sweden want a pen
Korea break...no time for VAR
The fast break is stopped to look at it!!!!!!!!!
VAR being used to determine if Sweden are awarded a penalty.
Sweden is awarded a penalty
Penalty
Definite penalty
They've been missed...not this one
One Nil Dahlgrens
GOAL !!! THE GIANT SKIPPER SCORES WITH A WELL PLACED PENALTY, SENDING THE KEEPER THE WRONG WAY
What would have happened if it wasn't a penalty and Korea's break was stopped
Sorry, lads - I didn't realize that there was another thread up and running. I was still on the Baddiel and Skinner one that UWS posted earlier this morning.
That seemed like the correct decision to me. What do you lot think?
That's how Sweden eliminated Italy and they play a lot like Italy.
I actually posted that one last night to get us in the mood!!
It's all MUR's fault for not noticing all the comments under the Three Lions thread
Silly Texan!!
It seemed the right call.
LOL! I never checked to be honest
Absolutely a pen.. just the question of stopping Korea's attack
So now, what do Korea have left in the tank?
Does it seem like very few penalties are being called on the initial sighting and the referees are relying on the VAR review later on?
Sweden win a corner as they are now starting to take control.
How was your walkies, UWS? It's rather hot here. I'm a bit cooked this morning, Bruce.
Agreed. The refs are relying heavily on VAR for penalty decisions.
Hijemark on for Ekdal.
Hot enough to boil a monkey's bum
Not looking forward to our 3 miler coming up soon
Drinking my power shake right now
Sweden make their first change. Erdal replaced by Hiljemaak.
Final roll of the dice for Korea.
Since the majority of Korean players play for Huyndai motors , you would expect there to be some gas left in the tank of those fuel efficient motors.
It's overcast and muggy here both inside and outside.
That's a strange saying, Bruce.
Heard her majesty say it
Boom, boom, MUR!
Did you take your cough medicine. Day quil may work.
I thought it was the Prime Minister, Bruce. Said, "it's hot enough to boil a monkey's bum, your majesty." And she smiled....
Cheers! Volvo ahead of Huyndai
Mix a bit of the cough syrup in with the power shake, mate. It'll do your body good.
Python sayings? Sounds like it.
would it be better to call the pen and then say it wasn't instead of stopping play when a team is breaking
No where have I read they have a problem with the break stopped
Still no nil nillers
Volvos are a bit more reliable than Hyundais, to be fair.
Like for like as Thelin is on for Toivonen.
Another Swedish change. Thelin on for Toivenen.
I think you're right
I knew her majesty was in there somewhere
Sorry Michael Baldwin
That would explain the current score.
Seb LArsson brings down Number One Son
Would you guys like Germany going out?
Goals sure are drying up. As things stand four out of the last five matches will finish 1-0 and that will be half a dozen on the trot with fewer than three goals in a match
I'm just fine with it, yes.
Wouldn't bother me. When was the last time they went out in the group stage of a WC?
Did you see Croatia's Milan striker Kalinic has been sent home by the manager for refusing to come as a sub?
MLS representation as Gustav Svensson of the Sounders, on for Seb LArsson
There really have only been two great matches so far in this tournament. Spain-Portugal and Mexico-Germany. Let's hope that England can entertain us this afternoon.
I did not. I agree with the manager.
Wow - I can't remember a time. They're usually in the quarters or better.
Bob are you pleased with the LUFC representation in this match?
He said he had a back problem
This is what the manager said after the win
Dalic told reporters that the team had finished the game without injuries but 'with a problem'.
I just don't see Germany dropping points to either of these two sides? Probably will be runners up to Mexico.
Looks like the answer is 1938, where they were knocked out in the first round. That's the only time that they haven't progressed beyond that stage.
Very much so - Pontus has acquitted himself very well today.
Sounds like good riddance either way.
WOW !!!! That would be like finding a needle in a haystack.
Agreed about Pontus.
A quartet of stoppage time minutes,
Sweden have declared at 1-0. They’ve barely bothered to attack in the last 10 minutes.
Oh - big chance for Hwang. Couldn't steer his effort on target.
4 added minutes
I know it wasn't the World Cup but...
Didn't Germany fail to get out of the groups in the Euros when Shearer scored that diving header
Lineker said....I know we are supposed to be impartial but...YES!!!
OH!!! Hwang wide with a free header as that could have tied it up.
That's correct. They did in both 2000 and 2004.
Lack of communication gives Korea a corner... takes it short!
Svensson concedes a needless corner taken short then a pass deflects off a Swedish defender and off the post.
Yeah - I do remember that one.
This match is put out of it's misery and Sweden wins 1-0 thanks to a penalty awarded by VAR
That is it
Sweden win!!
Mexico and Sweden lead the way!!
I am off for our three miler in a few
I'll be back for match #2 as soon as I can
That's it - Sweden wrap up a very professional win in a rather dirty match. They join Mexico at the top of the group, with Germany slipping into third.
Off to get a few errands done between the matches.
Germany are third only by four letters of the alphabet
Right then, I'm back from an errand break to enjoy the Group G action between Belgium and Panama, England's other opponents.
The teams lining up in the tunnel now:
Belgium (3-4-2-1): Courtois, Alderweireld, Boyata, Vertonghen, Meunier, Witsel, De Bruyne, Carrasco, Mertens, E. Hazard, R. Lukaku.
Subs: Mignolet, Casteels, Kompany, Dendoncker, Hazard, Tielemans, Dembele, Fellaini, Chadli, Januzaj, Batshuayi.
Panama (4-1-4-1): Penedo, Murillo, Escobar, R Torres, Davis, Gomez, Godoy, Cooper, J Rodriguez, Barcenas, Perez.
Subs: Claderon, A Rodriguez, Cummings, G Torres, Diaz, Machado, Pimentel, Arroyo, Ovalle, Tejada, Avila, Baloy.
Referee: Janny Sikazwe (Zambia)
We've got one red card prediction for this match. Someone Said has gone for Panama skipper Ramon Torres.
An even split between those who sang the anthem and those who didn't there. Interesting. Signs of dissension in the ranks? Hope so!
I am back
Three miles+ in 40 minutes
It's hot!!
Panama singing like Brazil in the semi final last time
We all know what happened then!!
In contrast, every Panamanian is signing their anthem as if his life depended on it. Torres also praying and perhaps in tears. Crikey!
Well done, mate. Welcome back. Pull up a comfy chair and a cold beverage.
Back for Belgium vs Panama
That's a decent shout from Someone.
Enjoy a cold beverage, UWS.
Tony put me in a completion at the pub and Worly
You get a sealed envelope with the winner inside
Tony got Nigeria
Mike got BRAZIL
I got GERMANY
I think so, too. Ramon seems a bit too ardent even in the tunnel. That could go to his head.
Panam , like the Ticos with a large MLS influence. Belgian with a large Prem influence.
I am sweating!!!
Well done, mate!
Has the MLS suspended many of their games because of players missing?
It's muggy and near 80 in Sochi. Still cooler than my house.
They're off from Sochi
Panama gets us underway here in Sochi. Their first World Cup Finals match. Can Belgium live up to their huge reputations.
We are off
Panama the 79th team to play in the WC following #78 Iceland
Who will be #80?
Belgium onto the attack right from the off. Cross over to Chunk who skies it.
The Chunk shoots over after Panama conceded possession just outside their box.
Lukaku with a chance...weak effort
Qatar should be # 80.
What are Belgium's nickname?
Red Devils?
If so, Lukaku is a full Red Devil
Well done David!!
Hope England start better than this
Panama attack and Boyata concedes the free kick. The free kick from Eric Davis is headed away
Cheers, Dave,
Predictably, the match is taking place entirely in the Panama half.
Carrasco shoots straight at Jaime Pinedo off a pass from Mertens.
Oh - first big chance. Hazard has a great run and passes to Martens who pulls a great save out of Pinedo.
Panama really on the rack now.
Belgium are turning the screw
Pinedo tips over s hot from Mertens. Taken short by Hazard Panama defend desperately as Mertens has a pass cleared
Decent penalty shout - waved on by the ref.
England should hammer these lot
Definitely. Two wins against Tunisia and Panama and the last match should be a formality.
That we may want to lose
OH!!! Into the side netting from Hazard off a back pass from Ramon Torres.
Oh - Torres left his keeper a hospital ball and Hazard was nearly in. Hit the side netting.
Hazard side netting after a bad back pass!!
Hard to say - after yesterday, I don't fear either Germany or Brazil.
Typical modern day football
Tries to be too cute in the back... WHEN IN DOUBT... KICK IT OUT
It's important for the Thee lions to get off to a great start
Meunier book for a foul on Rodriguez, who makes a meal out of that challenge.
First booking of the mach goes to Meunier.
COME ON! How is Cooper injured this early in the match? How is he not embarrassed?
I agree - he must have been watching Neymar's performance art yesterday.
Panama starting to break up Belgium's midfield play. They're just starting to grow into this match.
Belgium will probably still win but England have to know this is not how to start
BTW, fire Martinez!!
Davis booked for a nasty one on Martens.
Mertens wins a corner off a pass from Meretens . Eric David booke dfor an earlier challenge on Mertens.
Into the side netting from Merten off a short corner.
WAY HAY ! AC people are here!
DB almost finds Lukaku..blocked
KDB has a pass cleared by Torres for a corner as Pineda tried to gather.
Oh - great cross by Ginger Winger and it fizzed straight across. Roman Torres nearly with an o.g. effort.
WAY HAY
Ginger again rips one at goal. Just over the bar.
Excellent - I'm happy for you, mate.
Let's hope the AC guys are Panamanians because they're starting to spring a leak here.
Aren't that is - sorry, I spoiled my own pun.
Nice quick break there for Belgium. Earns them a corner.
Would an upset be that upsetting?
Yeah - we don't want Panama getting a result here. I'll take a 1-0 Belgium win.
A draw?
Thanks, chaps. It will be a relief. Not fun living in a house that's near 90 in the afternoon and evening. Not sure how people did it before AC
Nearing the half-way mark and Belgium are failing to live up to expectations so far, just like other big teams. I hope that England can show them all how it's done.
Hazard down. Not sure why off minimal contact
I don't a draw helps us. We don't want to encourage either of the minnows.
Ginger's free kick deflects out for a corner.
MUR's favorite player Cooper is down for the count again.
The free kick from KDB is off the wall and Panamanian player is down, holding his face. It be be valid as the ball smashed off his face as it was hit with pace.
Ed Sheeran posted of an England shirt with writing on t
It says, my mum bought me a fake England shirt for 1998. It only had TWO LIONS on it! All my friends picked on me...now I have sold out Wembley 7 times and get my England shirt for FREE
Play resumes and the corner was headed away
Nice one, UWS. tHAT'S HILARIOUS
LOL, Bob. I have posters of Cooper all over my bedroom wall.
Escobar concedes another corner to Belgium. Blas Perez heads away
Corner hits the first man - cue the UWS groans.
Belgium being held 0-0, but they are creating chances. I don't see Panama holding on the entire ninety minutes. Hazard and the Chunk need to be more involved.
Ask Fred if there is any representation from Sunderland in this match.
Axel Rose fouled in midfield and acts as if he's been tackled by a thousand fans.
A rare Panama attack earns a first corner for the Central Americans.
And another one!!
GEEZ
None in this match , but Fred says former Black Cats keeper Pickford starting for England and another former Bl;ck Cat , Khazri , the captain of Tunisia.
UWS has buggered off as he's fed up with these corners hitting the man on the post.
Hey Guys.... ENGLAND ARE NEXT UP!!!!!!!!!!
Have to take off my shirt soon
That's Freddy Mercury, not Axle Rose, UWS!
DuB with a useless pass
That ship has sailed for Yours Truly due to the unbearably warm, humid house.
I agree with Warren Barton for a change - Belgium should be making a statement here. I hope that England will.
Another great save by Pinedo from Hazard!
Hazard put through and Pineda beats away a nea r post effort from him. That's better. Torres heads away the corner from Mertens.,
Lukaku should've done better with that thru pass
Murillo fouls Hazard near the touchline,.
Almost a great volley by Mert
Mertens volleys wide off the free kick from KDB
Courtois should have a brought a lounge chair to the match. He could have been sipping on a Martini.
Armnado Cooper with a long range effort well over.
You would expect Ginger to dictate this match, but he hasn't yet.
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