Knockout Stages - Round of 32

[Kitchandro]

Paraguay were a bit lucky today but those decisions usually go against the small teams so they can cry me a river.

 

Can’t say I’ve been impressed by any of the 6 teams I’ve seen in the knockouts so my sympathy for anyone who gets knocked out is very limited. We have at least had some drama though.

[MonarchFox]

Can't wait to speak to my German colleagues later

[ramboacdc]

9 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

The German media and fans aren’t going to be impressed at all in many different ways:

Poor Germany performance 

The germans and German media will stop there. Dont rely on luck, chance or the toss of a coin. Get the job done and rule out that even being a possibility. 

 

Germany failed in that. Passed it around nice. Did ****all with it. 

 

Another manager who was given a new deal before the tournament will, rightfully, be gone. Thats an embarrassment for Germany.

 

You love to see it.

[ramboacdc]

11 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

Expectations weren‘t high in Germany in the first place. Many calling this the worst national squad ever.

When you have to call the 41 year old GK out of retirement to be your number 1, its not the best of looks. They really not got another keeper better than Nuer?

[spacemunky]

1 minute ago, ramboacdc said:

When you have to call the 41 year old GK out of retirement to be your number 1, its not the best of looks. They really not got another keeper better than Nuer?

There has to be someone Nuer 

[-sodapop]

2 minutes ago, ramboacdc said:

When you have to call the 41 year old GK out of retirement to be your number 1, its not the best of looks. They really not got another keeper better than Nuer?

Baumann, and many were surprised that Neuer got given the #1 over him. But can you really say Neuer was the problem?

[spacemunky]

6 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Paraguay were a bit lucky today but those decisions usually go against the small teams so they can cry me a river.

 

Can’t say I’ve been impressed by any of the 6 teams I’ve seen in the knockouts so my sympathy for anyone who gets knocked out is very limited. We have at least had some drama though.

I thought Canada looked brilliant 

[Super_horns]

14 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

Expectations weren‘t high in Germany in the first place. Many calling this the worst national squad ever.

True and they would have lost to France I suspect .

[-sodapop]

Just got back from the bar I was watching at, I was surprised by how many of the German fans were not expecting to win before the game started. Lots of people mad at Nagelsmann, lots of people blaming the foul (very soft, but I don't think it's a total robbery like some were making out), but mostly a feeling that the talent in the squad just simply isn't there. The only big name to really show up was sort of Havertz? But then he missed a super crucial penalty. 

 

[MPH]

Straight up I’m loving this World Cup.

[Arriba Los Zorros]

Paraguay maybe the most defensive side I've ever seen in my life. Just booted it away when in possession with the aim of giving possession back to Germany and keeping their low block in shape, horrible to watch.

 

Great to see Germany to go out especially on pens but this is hardly a victory for football.

[Lionator]

That Mexican stadium looks like they built a stadium at the bottom of old John at Bradgate hahaah

[AdcockFox]

Maybe the architect was in the hospital when he got the stadium inspiration 

[spacemunky]

Happy for Gakpo.

[spacemunky]

Great ball and finish to even it up!

[Lionator]

Some game this (if you have crippling insomnia) like j me on my 

[spacemunky]

Whoever loses this will definitely feel a bit hard done by going out at this stage.

[Aus Fox]

You can’t say these knock out games haven’t been competitive. 
I’m expecting one big upset and one big blow out in the other games, but loving the rest going down to the wire.

[AdcockFox]

Should have buried that, great save 

[Aus Fox]

Great save, but Rahimi has to score there.

[spacemunky]

Morocco to me are more deserving, but of course, that won't really factor in the pens.

[Aus Fox]

Those stuttered run ups… just run up and twat the ball.

[spacemunky]

Own goal! 

[Finnegan]

Worst penalty shootout ever

 

[spacemunky]

This is nuts!