Semifinals: France vs Belgium

[ToffeeTim]

Should have played same system as the Brazil game.

 

[dannyboy]

This just in.....France are really, really good.

Tough to see the Slavs or Anglo-Saxons competing with these lot.

An excellent machine. If Croatia/England go behind then that's probably the game done.

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

Another semi loss for Bobby with a team that was every bit as equal as France. Not good enough.

To be fair mate, this World Cup showed the best and worst of Bobby that we're all familiar with. Occasionally tactically brilliant (Brazil match), exciting to watch, too many defensive lapses, vulnerable from set-pieces. Standard Roberto.

 

[riddick]

Still think England match up better against France thank Croatia.

 

[trebilcock66]

Romelu Lukaku. Bottling big games since 2014......

 

[Pootsy]

Imagine Roberto going out to a set piece. Ironic.

 

[Blackwell Livermore]

Phenomenal 72-pointer that.

 

[ToffeeTim]

France are like the international version of Atletico.

That's a high compliment in my book btw. They are slick and effective.

 

[YoboCopter]

Romelu Lukaku. Bottling big games since 2014......

At least he was injured for this one so he didnt get on

 

[Goat]

Should have played same system as the Brazil game.

It only works once every 3 years.

 

[Blues Harp]

But...the clique in the Belgian dressing room did for Bobby...lollol

 

[USABlue]

He played advantage when 2 Belgians were right next to the ball, but stopped because they didn’t play to the whistle.

No he didnt lol he waved it off, watch the replay he did not signal advantage

 

[dannyboy]

Still think England match up better against France thank Croatia.

Considering one of England's problems has been creating chances in open play then they're going to struggle against France. You've got Giroud playing as a defensive midfielder at times there.

 

[jackyboy]

Yep, very comfortable.

 

[Tylard]

If Courtois were only a little shorter and quicker...