Wish Sagna was an Arsenal player.

Rohit wrote:

I can't believe Koscielny didn't start.

I couldn't believe it either. Just no way to explain not starting him.
It was weird, though, to see him subbed on when what they needed is something to push them forward properly.
Despite common belief (and reactions) what France missed(es) most is a decent midfield. When Pogba is not on, they are hopeless. Good enough for the easier games, but vs top teams they are exposed.

I thought Cabaye played pretty well today.

The coach only want one proactive defender which is Varane. Understandable that he won't start 2. Same theory as us not starting Vermaelen and Kos.

still doesnt explain how varane gets picked over kos. he got outmuscled by hummels on every set piece

Not a great argument for playing Kos. He's about half Varane's size.

Kos is great for us, but he has been poor compared to the other defenders for France. You can understand Deschamps decision.

You really can't. Sakho is as poor as they come and was horrible both today and in their previous game.

Feels like the stars are aligning for the jerries. They've been really unlucky in previous tournaments to get so far but never managing to finish the job. Looks like they might just do it now. If they beat Brazil they will take it imo.

Germany Argentina final hopefully

Shame yesterday's games couldn't be the semi's. Other 4 teams are useless compared.

id ike to see germany vs netherlands in the final. plenty of history between those two

Massive grudge match that'd be, could be dour to watch.
Need either Brazil or Argentina in the final for the atmosphere to be electric

Best case scenario would be for us to beat Belgium in the semi final and Germany in the final. If we lost that final I would never recover though.

Aren't you Armenian?

Yes I am, but I have a Dutch passport and have lived in the Netherlands for 20 years.

The Argies will do the cheaty Dutch.

I don't think Holland will still be in the tournament by then.

You'd be wrong.

Against my will Neuer's been one of my favourite players of this WC

y va marquer wrote:

Against my will Neuer's been one of my favourite players of this WC

He has his own unorthodox style, but he's the best goalkeeper in the world right now.

Gurgen wrote:

Best case scenario would be for us to beat Belgium in the semi final and Germany in the final. If we lost that final I would never recover though.

I know a Chilean guy who lives in Ireland but supports Holland because he lived there for a few years when he moved to Europe. Dutch football gets under people's skin and I can see why.