Dottleshead Posted July 8, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2018 Well, 2 of my 4 teams got into the semis. I had Croatia and England passing through. Now it's: TUESDAY, JULY 10 Match 61: France vs. Belgium 2 p.m. ET Saint Petersburg Fox WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Match 62: Croatia vs. England 2 p.m. ET Moscow Fox I'm just going to openly admit that i want Croatia. I'm going to pick them over England. I guess I'm picking Belgium over France. My Final: Croatia versus Belgium I admit though -- I'm not very confident. It's a tough pick this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted July 8, 2018 Anybody want to take a gander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted July 8, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 8, 2018 England - Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted July 8, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, Zephyr said: England - Belgium England Belgium. Long overdue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted July 11, 2018 Bummer Belgium. France is through. I'm still picking the Croats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 11, 2018 <attention> For those not fluent in Spanish, the English language broadcast is on Fox (main channel not sports) today for the second semi final game between England and Croatia. I'm not telling you who won so as not to spoil your enjoyment of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted July 11, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2018 I am picking France to make it to the finals. I will have my pick for England Croatia by the end of the day. England France would be a classic final. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: I am picking France to make it to the finals. I will have my pick for England Croatia by the end of the day. England France would be a classic final. this is my plan as well. Not Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 11, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2018 I am picking France. and likely England. Will confirm by end of day. Not Thom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted July 11, 2018 Share #10 Posted July 11, 2018 Patriots vs. Seahawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: Patriots vs. Seahawks You should really sign your post. Maybe you could be Tom Sillyk and wear Hawaiian shirts and drive a Ferrari Tom Thom Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 11, 2018 Share #12 Posted July 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: Patriots vs. Seahawks What’s the spread? not Thom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted July 11, 2018 6 hours ago, maddmaxx said: <attention> For those not fluent in Spanish, the English language broadcast is on Fox (main channel not sports) today for the second semi final game between England and Croatia. I'm not telling you who won so as not to spoil your enjoyment of the game. I will not look on ESPN or countless other websites either. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #14 Posted July 11, 2018 An observation. In Croatia at the watching party people buy $10 worth of beer and throw it up into the air to spray the crowd. At the watching party in London people buy $10 worth of beer and then drink it. I don't know if this has any effect on the game but it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted July 11, 2018 Share #15 Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Prophet Zacharia said: What’s the spread? not Thom. The over/under is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #16 Posted July 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, BuffJim said: The over/under is 1 Made it. Drink a beer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted July 11, 2018 England just scored on a set piece. It was a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted July 11, 2018 My take is this is a very interesting game to watch so far. 23 minutes in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #19 Posted July 11, 2018 That's what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted July 11, 2018 Most folks want to see the to old European guard face off against each other. I would love to see the splintered country of Croatia get through. I like the way they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted July 11, 2018 Ok it's not hard to call this. Croatia is exciting pushing forward. But I think the English have a very potent counter attack. I'm thinking eventually Croats tie this up if it continues -- but this also could turn into a lopsided loss if England hits on a counter because then the Croats will be forced to push even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #22 Posted July 11, 2018 Halftime: England 1, Croatia 0 Good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted July 11, 2018 The ref's letting 'em play. I like that but it's skirting the rim on this thing getting out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #24 Posted July 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dottles said: The ref's letting 'em play. I like that but it's skirting the rim on this thing getting out of control. Was that goal legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted July 11, 2018 There is no such thing as a high kick. It's a dangerous play and it's totally up to the ref to judge what's dangerous. You could argue that it was but the fact that he connected with the ball and put it in the back of the net.... takes the zing out of that argument. Max might have better insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #26 Posted July 11, 2018 1:1 in the 78th minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 11, 2018 Share #27 Posted July 11, 2018 I took my car in for an oil change on my lunch and the game is on the Spanish station. I'm not really watching except for when the announcer goes in hyperdrive I look up at the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #28 Posted July 11, 2018 It's been a very good game. I'm glad to say it has not wasted an hour and 45 minutes of my life so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #29 Posted July 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, Dottles said: There is no such thing as a high kick. It's a dangerous play and it's totally up to the ref to judge what's dangerous. You could argue that it was but the fact that he connected with the ball and put it in the back of the net.... takes the zing out of that argument. Max might have better insight. I know nothing about soccer. Heard something about dangerous play, high kick near head, but I am of the no blood, no foul school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #30 Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: I know nothing about soccer. Heard something about dangerous play, high kick near head, but I am of the no blood, no foul school. Both Max and I refereed the game. But Max has FAR more experience at it than I do. I hope he chimes in. We are both former players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #31 Posted July 11, 2018 Extra time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #32 Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Dottles said: Most folks want to see the to old European guard face off against each other. I would love to see the splintered country of Croatia get through. I like the way they play. They play filthy ball with intentional fouls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #33 Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, maddmaxx said: They play filthy ball with intentional fouls. So it was dangerous play! I knew it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #34 Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, maddmaxx said: They play filthy ball with intentional fouls. I dunno. The English are brutish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #35 Posted July 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: So it was dangerous play! I knew it! The announcers at half time were leaning that way. Honestly if he hadn't connected and scored, the ref may have called it -- although he isn't calling much of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #36 Posted July 11, 2018 Yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #37 Posted July 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Dottles said: The announcers at half time were leaning that way. Honestly if he hadn't connected and scored, the ref may have called it -- although he isn't calling much of anything. That's to the advantage of a thuggish team. Lovren should already have had 3 or more yellows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #38 Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: That's to the advantage of a thuggish team. Lovren should already have had 3 or more yellows. Such strong language, Max. I'm not seeing the 'thug' in thuggish. I hope you're not losing money on this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #39 Posted July 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dottles said: Such strong language, Max. I'm not seeing the 'thug' in thuggish. I hope you're not losing money on this game. Then you weren't watching Lovren throwing cross body blocks early in the game. In addition you probably don't know the reputation of this ref vis a vis English players in prior years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #40 Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, maddmaxx said: In addition you probably don't know the reputation of this ref vis a vis English players in prior years. Correct. We have agreement here. But even so, I don't see the pussycat English players you fail to speak of. I've watched a physical game on both sides. And I'm also watching a Croatian team beating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #41 Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Then you weren't watching Lovren throwing cross body blocks early in the game. In addition you probably don't know the reputation of this ref vis a vis English players in prior years. 36 minutes ago, Dottles said: The announcers at half time were leaning that way. Honestly if he hadn't connected and scored, the ref may have called it -- although he isn't calling much of anything. 13 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: That's to the advantage of a thuggish team. Lovren should already have had 3 or more yellows. 9 minutes ago, Dottles said: Such strong language, Max. I'm not seeing the 'thug' in thuggish. I hope you're not losing money on this game. 3 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Then you weren't watching Lovren throwing cross body blocks early in the game. In addition you probably don't know the reputation of this ref vis a vis English players in prior years. OOOOH, A soccer fight. When will tea be served? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #42 Posted July 11, 2018 Correction: I just watched a Croatian team beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #43 Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, jsharr said: OOOOH, A soccer fight. When will tea be served? I just hope the English fans in Moscow remember where they are at. Not a good time for hooliganism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted July 11, 2018 Share #44 Posted July 11, 2018 Meanwhile FIFA asks broadcasters to show fewer shots of attractive women fans. Fortunately this ref can't take part in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted July 11, 2018 Share #45 Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, maddmaxx said: Meanwhile FIFA asks broadcasters to show fewer shots of attractive women fans. Fortunately this ref can't take part in the final. He has done his job and kept England out. Is the American team still playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted July 11, 2018 Share #46 Posted July 11, 2018 I'm picking Croatia over England. France over Croatia this Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #47 Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, maddmaxx said: Meanwhile FIFA asks broadcasters to show fewer shots of attractive women fans. Really? Honestly, I love to see women of other cultures. We 'have to' watch their sweaty men run around in shorts for 90+ minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 11, 2018 Share #48 Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I am picking France. and likely England. Will confirm by end of day. Not Thom. I meant Croatia. Not Thom Edited July 11, 2018 by Prophet Zacharia Signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share #49 Posted July 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I meant Croatia. Not Thom They did it! I was hoping but wasn't so sure. Same deal as the final coming up. I hope but won't be making any bets any time soon. Actually, I don't gamble so -- well I hope you understand me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 11, 2018 Share #50 Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Dottles said: They did it! I was hoping but wasn't so sure. Same deal as the final coming up. I hope but won't be making any bets any time soon. Actually, I don't gamble so -- well I hope you understand me. I had house guests this week who are of Croatian descent. So I was a relatively early addition to their fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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