Round of 16: Spain v Russia, 1st July, 3pm(GMT)

[JJ1532]

Dzyuba off? Strange decision.

 

[Gassy]

Saw this on Facebook the other day, quite weird/awesome when you think about it

 

[Leo]

Can see this going to extra time the rate its going.

I'm actually enjoying the 2nd 45 to the first.

 

[Leo]

Saw this on Facebook the other day, quite weird/awesome when you think about it

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what's the thoughts behind it Gassy....can't be fucked trying to work it out.

 

[Gassy]

what's the thoughts behind it Gassy....can't be fucked trying to work it out.

Well for whatever reason, I didn’t look at it that way.

I was so focused on England Vs Colombia it didn’t even enter my head until it was spelt out for me

 

[Super_horns]

Spain so passive and slow .

Our half of the draw is so open ..

Even more reason why we won't win tomorrow then !

 

[JJ1532]

what's the thoughts behind it Gassy....can't be fucked trying to work it out.

I'd say it was obvious. Either it'll be England's first major tournament final appearance since 1966 or if it's one of the other 6, it'll be their first ever. As in, it'll be a very special achievement and occasion for whoever makes it.

 

[Benji]

My thoughts on Spain passing it wearily between their centre midfielders and full backs are best summed up by Shania Twain's 90s hit, That Don't Impress Me Much.

 

[JJ1532]

Spain going for the 4-6-0 formation, playing no natural strikers. Are the Russians planning to....you know....attack at all? Or are they hoping for penalties?

 

[Leo]

I'd say it was obvious. Either it'll be England's first major tournament final appearance since 1966 or if it's one of the other 6, it'll be their first ever. As in, it'll be a very special achievement and occasion for whoever makes it.

must admit it wasn't obvious to me JJ but in my defence I'm on the spiced rum and coke mate.....

 

[Leo]

Spain so passive and slow .

Our half of the draw is so open ..

Even more reason why we won't win tomorrow then !

My thoughts on Spain passing it wearily between their centre midfielders and full backs are best summed up by Shania Twain's 90s hit, That Don't Impress Me Much.

I thought for a period (short, mind ye) that they were upping the pace but reverted to type it seems.

 

[rudebwoyben]

Finally, a bit of drama!

 

[AFCB_Mark]

Iniesta still Spain's best player and the only bloke willing to make something happen.

 

[JimJams]

Spain so passive and slow .

Our half of the draw is so open ..

Even more reason why we won't win tomorrow then !

We definitely won't win tomorrow. I guarantee you that.

 

[AFCB_Mark]

What are they going on about both managers having used all their subs for, I thought teams could make a 4th sub in extra time at this World Cup?

 

[Benji]

We definitely won't win tomorrow. I guarantee you that.

Support your team mate

 

[DarkSithLord]

We definitely won't win tomorrow. I guarantee you that.

Your right because we arent playing tomorrow!

 

[DarkSithLord]

What are they going on about both managers having used all their subs for, I thought teams could make a 4th sub in extra time at this World Cup?

They can

 

[Bobbin']

What exactly is Russia’s game plan, try and get it to penalties?

Everyone praising them but I don’t get it.

 

[Benji]

30 minutes more, yes please!

 

[Abertawe]

What exactly is Russia’s game plan, try and get it to penalties?

Everyone praising them but I don’t get it.

This is how England should be playing.

 

[DarkSithLord]

30 minutes more, yes please!

Said nobody.

 

[JimJams]

Russia will fall apart in extra time. Not fit enough.

 

[Bobbin']

This is how England should be playing.

There is absolutely no point to it. I wouldn’t mind if they actually showed any ambition going forward but they’re playing like they only need a point to progress from the groups and now they look knackered. They won’t survive another 25 minutes.

 

[Pagnell]

Unfortunately, only a matter of time. Russia offering absolutely nothing. I can't stand Spain but only one team deserves to win this.

 

[Leo]

Russian fans getting stuck into sausage rolls.....get in there!!!

 

[AFCB_Mark]

Surely there's better attacking quality in Spain's ranks than Aspas?

 

[Liam_SWFC]

Imagine is Russia do this on penalties...

 

[Jockney]

There is absolutely no point to it. I wouldn’t mind if they actually showed any ambition going forward but they’re playing like they only need a point to progress from the groups and now they look knackered. They won’t survive another 25 minutes.

Unfortunately, only a matter of time. Russia offering absolutely nothing. I can't stand Spain but only one team deserves to win this.

Still ten mins left yet, but they've defended excellently and look comfortable so you can't exactly say it's not working.

 

[Super_horns]

Never going to give that against Russia!

Probably wants to be safe ..