bozziovai 195 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: If it wasn't for Japan we wouldnt have power rangers. Go go Japan bwehehehehe. i'm hoping japan will have the strength left for the second half. don't want to see them go out like mexico who for the whole part of the 2nd half was going forward only to be deflated on the last two minutes ..... @Eco -- look man .......... it's another russia vs spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Stan said: did I say they were boring or compare them to Russia? There was a period of the game where Japan had ALL but one player in their own box. And that other player was just outside of it. You inferred they were negative by saying they were 'sticking men behind the ball', this is palpable bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, bozziovai said: bwehehehehe. i'm hoping japan will have the strength left for the second half. don't want to see them go out like mexico who for the whole part of the 2nd half was going forward only to be deflated on the last two minutes ..... @Eco -- look man .......... it's another russia vs spain I''ll save this just for you. Still wouldn't shock me if the Waffles win by 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Not sure who else thinks this but this has a very Belgium - USA feel to it, except switch the goalkeeping with defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozziovai 195 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Eco said: I''ll save this just for you. Still wouldn't shock me if the Waffles win by 3 we'll soon know soon enough which of us will go to the -- this didn't age well thread-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I think American robots will have the same accent as Jurgen Klinnsman in 20 years time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I don't know what it is but there has ways been something likeable about Japan. It'd be class to see them go through. The competition, in the next round, will lack a non European/South American side as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Lukaku is fucking up every one of Belgium's attacks. Do you agree mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Eco said: I''ll save this just for you. Still wouldn't shock me if the Waffles win by 3 The waffles Well I suppose that is better than their previous nickname the paedophiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Meunier is a liability on defence. Japan are creating some good chances on his flank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted July 2, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Artful Dodger said: You inferred they were negative by saying they were 'sticking men behind the ball', this is palpable bollocks. you implied the negativity. I didn't say they were constantly sticking men behind the ball. I also don't think they've been that great around the box. Yeah they had the ball around the box at times with good switches of play, but have they actually tested the defence or the keeper? Barely any clear-cut chances or openings. Japan's tactics are working for them. Good for them but I don't think it's a 'great' performance just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Harvsky said: Thibaut Karius Maybe a was a tribute to karius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Harvsky said: The waffles Well I suppose that is better than their previous nickname the paedophiles What? Who called them that ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Gunnersauraus said: What? Who called them that ha ha Belgium used to be famous for chocolate and paedophiles and they only invented the chocolate to get to the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,186 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Stan said: you implied the negativity. I didn't say they were constantly sticking men behind the ball. I also don't think they've been that great around the box. Yeah they had the ball around the box at times with good switches of play, but have they actually tested the defence or the keeper? Barely any clear-cut chances or openings. Japan's tactics are working for them. Good for them but I don't think it's a 'great' performance just yet. They've had a shot on target, but I think that's about it. I think they're putting in an alright performance, but as @Harvsky says, they'll show a lot of good technique and good touches and pass it up from the back only to routinely pass it away to the sidelines for no reason. Belgium rightly look the better side here, but Japan are frustrating them. And that is good tactically for Japan, I agree with both of you. But I think @Stan and I are in agreement that they've got to be a little more clinical and make the limited chances they might get in the second half count. Because otherwise, I think Belgium might be able to beat them on just fitness... and obviously you need to score goals to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, Eco said: I''ll save this just for you. Still wouldn't shock me if the Waffles win by 3 Samuri v the waffles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Harvsky said: Belgium used to be famous for chocolate and paedophiles and they only invented the chocolate to get to the kids Pretty certain the Aztecs invented chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,186 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: Pretty certain the Aztecs invented chocolate Yes but the Belgians invented a special sleepy time chocolate to let them touch kids more easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted July 2, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 2, 2018 Think Japan have been wasteful honestly. They should be putting balls in earlier because the bodies are there to take the chances and Inui is drifting too wide and not allowing Nagatomo enough time to join the attack when the does have the ball. What I have liked is how they've not just short-changed their defensive duties by lobbing balls out of the box with no hope of retaining possession once that is done. Sadly, that is also coupled with some horrendous passing once its gets past the defensive portion leading to Belgium restarting again. I think they can win this game if they just start to take more chances. Courtois is literally sleeping in that goal like he has all season long for his club as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted July 2, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 2, 2018 Side Note: The amount of knowledge on luring kids with chocolate in this thread is mildly disturbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This thread has gotten weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: Pretty certain the Aztecs invented chocolate They used the beans but Belgium is famous for chocolatiers who invented new things with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Harvsky said: They used the beans but Belgium is famous for chocolatiers who invented new things with them Mate it was a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Gunnersauraus said: Mate it was a joke It didn't involve any kids though so I didn't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,186 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mel81x said: Side Note: The amount of knowledge on luring kids with chocolate in this thread is mildly disturbing Tbf I'm just making up my own facts now because the idea that Belgium's nickname was the paedophiles is hilarious. And that's why you never leave your kids anywhere near Brussels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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