Mirth wrote:

They have better players on the bench than on the pitch

I just got home from the store and saw the lineup. This is literally the case 😆

Sneaky foul from Mandzukic

I know Sampaoli was thrown around as a Wenger replacement, but based off this game alone I can’t take him seriously

😆 I think the whole Argentinian team has conspired to be as shit as possible

At least Argentina can blame someone besides Messi now

Croatia are a far superior team, but they really make it difficult for themselves by playing it back to the keeper all the time. They constantly invite pressure, and those are the only times Argentina look dangerous.

Agreed, they’ve abandoned their greatest strength by not holding possession through Modric and Rakitic

I'm beginning to go off football watching this tedium

The ref needs to dish out some yellow cards. It's been an ugly game so far. That Rebic is a dirty fecker.

Just fit as many of your best players in the team as you can, how ducking hard is that?

Incredibly arrogant to think your tactics are so important that you can leave half of your best players on the bnech.

This world cup has a serious lack of open play goals. Mostly from penalties and set plays

y va marquer wrote:

What in particular are you enjoying about it?

Thought the tactical steup/formations are interesting. Sampaoli over reaching and Croatia knowingly reacting to Argentina's lack of a midfield. 

We've seen a number of good chances (unfortunately missed) that have been a result of both team playing to their strengths. 

Also though the ref has got the game spot on and let them play, as both teams are playing with an edge that isn't over the top but aggressive. 

Plus....Modric is awesome, I could enjoy a game spent just watching him.

Mirth wrote:

😆 I think the whole Argentinian team has conspired to be as shit as possible

We have to consult Claudius to be sure but this has to be some massive juju

Oh ffs 😆 my boy Rebic

Oh my word what a finish but what a gift!!!

What a mistale by the keeper but that was some finish. Magical.

Mirth wrote:

😆 I think the whole Argentinian team has conspired to be as shit as possible

Someone investigate them