[World Cup 2018] Group B (Ira - Mor - Por - Spa)

[Pepe]

Costa's for me, no doubt. Nacho's second. Ronaldo's was great but I don't care much for free kicks.

[John]

I can't decide which was the best goal from Costa's, Nacho's and Ronaldo's.

Rare to get three corking goals that are so completely different in one game. I'll take Nacho's.

[Adramelch]

Costa's for me too. He just bodied the entire Portugal defence on his own.

[Giggles]

Nacho by a mile. Costas just looked clumsy finished with a mis-hit.

[SincereTheRebel]

The giant screen.

Looking at himself on the big screen. He dies that in other games too

[Boydy]

Ronaldo's.

[Giggles]

Looking at himself on the big screen. He dies that in other games too

He deserves to at this stage.

[Jimmy Floyd]

The irony with Ronaldo is that he is fucking pug ugly.

[Reg]

Cracking game.

I think Germany/Brazil might have tighter defences but both teams tonight looked potential winners.

[Adramelch]

Portugal didn't play that good though did they? Then again, that's exactly how they won the Euros so what do I know.

[Guybrush]

It really is great watching a game like this as a completely neutral fan and not even having a preference as to who wins. Happens so rarely as usually cunting Liverpool are involved in these.

Strangely enough, the goals spain conceded were classic Liverpool as well. Two soft fouls and a goalkeeper brain-fart.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I think these are a lot better than the Euro-winning team. Cedric looked a bit of a weak link, but that aside they're solid and well balanced, and Cristiano is Cristiano.

[Reg]

Not as good as Spain overall but, y'know, Ronaldo.

[Adramelch]

I think these are a lot better than the Euro-winning team. Cedric looked a bit of a weak link, but that aside they're solid and well balanced, and Cristiano is Cristiano.

I don't know, their defence looked like a trainwreck (but that might be down to the Spain midfield playing very good) and as always, they don't have anyone up front that can do anything of note other than Ronaldo. Granted Ronaldo could be enough.

[Foe]

Portugal didn't play that good though did they? Then again, that's exactly how they won the Euros so what do I know.

That Portugal performance was nothing like them in the euros. In the euros they didn't want to attack at all. At least here they gave it a go when they had the ball.

[Lewis]

Top night for past and present United.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Rio Ferdinand spending the whole show wanking over Ronaldo and then saying 'well he's your mate, mate' when Fabregas said that Messi would do well was a highlight.

[Lewis]

At some point the United old boys will run out of anecdotes about his professionalism, and they will have to get people like Iker Casillas on to call him a cunt.

[Shindig]

Costa's goal was great although I can't remember the last time I saw a Ronaldo free-kick beat the wall.

[Amigo]

Nice to see Cristiano 'small mentality' Ronaldo celebrating a draw.

[Lewis]

He won 3-0 you nerd.

[Pepe]

Probably celebrating his hat-trick more than the result.

EDIT: What he said

[Pepe]

His only regret is passing the ball on that move in the first half.

[Adramelch]

And I mean, they were losing the game up until the 88th minute, of course you'll celebrate a late equaliser draw.

[Amigo]

When they don’t try to play and just defend, defend, defend, this is in my opinion shows a small mentality.

[Jimmy Floyd]

https://110101-313254-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/spain.1960adjpg.jpg

Small mentality.

[ItalAussie]

I'm trying not to get too carried away, but in the cold light of day, that was still one of the very best football matches I've ever seen.

[Adramelch]

It was a great game no doubt. I genuinely can't recall the last time I saw an international football game that good.

[Spoonsky]

Nacho's goal was the best for me. I'm not sure I've ever seen a ball hit that well (Isco's was close).

Costa's is great, largely because it exposed Pepe as the clown he is.

[Giggles]

Nice to see Cristiano 'small mentality' Ronaldo celebrating a draw.

Horse shit.

[Foe]

Nacho's goal was the best for me. I'm not sure I've ever seen a ball hit that well (Isco's was close).

Costa's is great, largely because it exposed Pepe as the clown he is.

That Southampton full back hit a really similar one about a year or so ago no? Can't mind his name though.

[Shindig]

Ronaldo's got two more World Cups in him.

[Magic]

Costa's for me too. He just bodied the entire Portugal defence on his own.

Did you see Pepe's part in it? What an absolute cunt.

[Shindig]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44499138

Hold up. You can't deny something and then pay over the amount you owe. Stupid giraffe.

[SincereTheRebel]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44499138

Hold up. You can't deny something and then pay over the amount you owe. Stupid giraffe.

Still escapes jail term

[Disco]

Amateur.

https://i.imgur.com/6Y8A2JV.png

[SincereTheRebel]

Evra just compared Ronaldo to Lebron James :face:

[Trancemeister]

Amrabat playing with a headgear today

[Adramelch]

I reckon Ronaldo can't do it in every game. :D

[Browning]

First official elimination here, and 2 more to come at 4pm.

[Adramelch]

It's quite confusing that Morocco are wearing the red and green I have to admit.

[Browning]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I wasn't really watching before the goal and thought the teams were the other way around.

[Pepe]

Crap, tuned in five minutes late and already missed a goal.

[Boydy]

I went for a piss and missed it.

[Adramelch]

Was a similar close header to Switzerland's against Brazil.

Morocco are playing some good stuff.

[Trancemeister]

Amrabat had a headgear on during the national anthem but now he's taken it off?

[Pepe]

Morocco looks like they might get something here.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Amrabat had a headgear on during the national anthem but now he's taken it off?

He didn't like it.

[Adramelch]

How can they complain about that foul?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

It's quite confusing that Morocco are wearing the red and green I have to admit.

Yep, didn't like England wearing red with Tunisia in white either.

[ItalAussie]

Morocco could definitely have had a penalty there. They're up for this.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

The Ronaldo free kick that we all know and love is back.

[Mazuuurk]

Yep, didn't like England wearing red with Tunisia in white either.



Yeah I was watching that with my dad and after about 30 minutes or something he was damn, England are really getting outplayed here.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Yep, didn't like England wearing red with Tunisia in white either.

Tunisia always play in white, it's their home colour.

[Mazuuurk]

The Ronaldo free kick that we all know and love is back.

That focus and calm he seemed to have against Spain wasn't there. Much more casually took that one. Not enough pressure to be a hero for his ego to focus.

[-james-]

VAR keep bottling it. Approach favours quick decisions rather than accurate ones, which renders it pointless.

[Mazuuurk]

Tunisia always play in white, it's their home colour.

Jim, I love how after all these years of this board, you still take it upon you as your role and mission to inform people about this and that of African Football :D

[ItalAussie]

Tunisia always play in white, it's their home colour.

Ditto red/green and Morocco. There's only so many colours in the world. It's an entertaining coincidence that they got drawn against the other red/green side though.

[Mazuuurk]

VAR keep bottling it. Approach favours quick decisions rather than accurate ones, which renders it pointless.

I think it's been great so far.

[Jimmy Floyd]

VAR keep bottling it. Approach favours quick decisions rather than accurate ones, which renders it pointless.

Doesn't it just favour staying with the on field call unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary?

That bump in the area just now was 50/50.

[ItalAussie]

Doesn't it just favour staying with the on field call unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary?

That bump in the area just now was 50/50.

I've been impressed with their willingness to hold off from interfering with situations like that. You have to wonder if it'll last.

[Adramelch]

Doesn't it just favour staying with the on field call unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary?

That bump in the area just now was 50/50.

Ye that's my understanding. VAR only "interferes" if they think the ref's decision is blatantly wrong.

ItalAussie: I always had Morocco down as playing in full red but it's been ages since I last saw a match of theirs, so it was more of an assumption.

[Mazuuurk]

The Swedish broadcasters have a Ref in as an expert which is quite interesting. He said that apparently, it's forbidden for the players to do the "TV-square-sign" that the refs do to designate VAR. If they do it to the ref, they should get a Yellow card, but apparently so far they are doing it all the time and no one is getting a yellow yet.

[Giggles]

That Ronaldo lad is shit.

[Adramelch]

As much as I'd like Morocco to get an equaliser, their constant whining ruins it for me.

[Jimmy Floyd]

As much as I'd like Morocco to get an equaliser, their constant whining ruins it for me.

Arab teams all have the same problem which is hotheadedness. They will get a red card later if the scoreline is against them.

[-james-]

Doesn't it just favour staying with the on field call unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary?

That bump in the area just now was 50/50.

It seems like a hell of a lot of effort for one decision every few games.

[Adramelch]

They deserved to concede there just for that reaction.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Great save that.

[Mazuuurk]

Morocco wasting this a bit

[bruhnaldo]

Equalizer is surely coming.

[niko_cee]

Portugal are absolute shite and Morocco will count themselves unlucky if they get biffed out of the tournament on the back of these two games. That said, it would help if they could ever take a chance.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Guerrero looks shit.

Don't they have anyone else who can play there?

[Mazuuurk]

What happened to that Cointreau guy who played for Real for a bit?

[bruhnaldo]

didn't make the final team, think he's fallen off a bit after injuries.

[Browning]

Well, that's a penalty.

[bruhnaldo]

Portugal look ridiculous.

[-james-]

Best team in Europe, I heard.

[bruhnaldo]

Ya die on that hill, fam.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Watch them shit out results all the way to the final (again).

[bruhnaldo]

Cristiano come on bro.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That dive :D

[Guybrush]

Martin Keown is a gobshite.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That's actually a foul but he made so much of it.

[Mazuuurk]

Watch them shit out results all the way to the final (again).

Yeah I'm really tempted to put in a bet on them to win it after seeing this.

[niko_cee]

Why aren't players being booked for diving? That was scandalous behaviour from C. Ronaldo, topped off with the TV gesture.

[Adramelch]

Pepe. :D

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Pepe should be banned for life.

[Pepe]

Pepe :face:

[Adramelch]

Cedric's had a great game.

[Browning]

Portugal are going to get dicked by the Russians in the next round at this rate.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Herve Renard :(

[Pepe]

Would've liked Morocco to get the draw here.

[Adramelch]

Portugal are going to get dicked by the Russians in the next round at this rate.

Same way they were going to get dicked by say Croatia and France a couple of years ago? It's a Fernando Santos team, that's how they play and get results.

[thommo]

Benatia has had an absolute stinker there. Could have had a hat trick today.

[Browning]

Same way they were going to get dicked by say Croatia and France a couple of years ago? It's a Fernando Santos team, that's how they play and get results.

It's not like they had a defensive masterclass, Morocco were just woeful in front of goal.

Plus, I fully expect Russia to get every decision going (including Ronaldo's one goal being ruled out for no reason) and turn them over.

[bruhnaldo]

Russia's not in their group?

[Adramelch]

It's not like they had a defensive masterclass, Morocco were just woeful in front of goal.

Plus, I fully expect Russia to get every decision going (including Ronaldo's one goal being ruled out for no reason) and turn them over.

I'm not trying to defend Portugal or anything. I've just seen a lot of Fernando Santos games and his "Greece 2004" style.

Morocco didn't lack in terms of finishing in my opinion, more so in terms of a good final pass.

bruhnaldo: Portugal and Russia are going to meet in the 1st knockout round if one of them finishes 1st and the other 2nd.

[niko_cee]

Uruguay v Portugal in a shit-off for the ages.

[Adramelch]

I reckon Portugal will make it to quarters and then go out on a shitty 1-0 were the goal was the only chance of the game.

[Baz]

Portugal are garb. They have a goalie and a Ronaldo. But they were just as garb in the Euros (until the very very end) and managed to grind out enough wins to win the whole thing, so they could well do a Spain and win back to back tournaments. However Spain were boss and Portugal are toss. :huhu:

[bruhnaldo]

oh i got it my bad Adramelch

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Strange seeing Drogba bald.

[SincereTheRebel]

Ronaldo needs to chill with that celebrations. Its only a matter of time he blows out his knee or twists his ankle as he lands.

[Giggles]

This is such a bad game.

[Adramelch]

Ronaldo needs to chill with that celebrations. Its only a matter of time he blows out his knee or twists his ankle as he lands.

You'd think it would have happened already in one of the 700 goals he's scored.

[Boydy]

Why are Iran in red and Spain in white?

[Jimmy Floyd]

Iran are quite likeable tbh, but this ref will see Spain home.

[Giggles]

I get the awful smell of a 0-0 off this for some reason.

[Pepe]

Spain to win via PK.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Just look at that gesticulation. Makes a typical Puglian waiter seem laconic.

So far he's given a free kick every single time a player has fallen over.

[Serj]

Yeah this ref seems oddly agitated.

[John]

Referee looks like a properly snide little Hitler type.

EDIT - He's Uruguayan. Shocking.

[Magic]

I was waiting for him to say south American when he was flailing about. :D

[Magic]

That Southgate breaking news. :D

[John]

What was that Iranian down the right up to there? Seemed to want forever to control a ball that was already under control.

[Magic]

WHAT IS THAT BUZZING/HORN NOISE.

words.

[Giggles]

WHAT IS THAT BUZZING/HORN NOISE.

words.

This is the worst I've heard it. Had to mute the telly, fucking horrendous.

[Browning]

If this carries on like this it’ll probably be the worst day of World Cup football ever.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Arab teams are played 6 lost 6. You simply can't compete on the world stage with their mentality.

[Waffdon]

Isco :drool:

[Magic]

Arab teams are played 6 lost 6. You simply can't compete on the world stage with their mentality.

How did they bring so many fans?

[Jimmy Floyd]

In fact, I've just looked up the history and this century, Arab teams are played 24, won 1, drawn 5, lost 18 at World Cups. Two of those draws were Tunisia and Saudi Arabia drawing with each other as well.

Algeria have 5 of the 8 points in that timeframe.

[SvN]

I'm sure he probably said "erratic", but I swear Hoddle just described a challenge as being an "Erotic tackle".

[SvN]

Oh, and Spain look shit.

[Pepe]

They need a better captain.

The Arabs, that is.

[Jimmy Floyd]

To clarify, Iran are not Arabs. They are Persians. I'm needed on these duties in a Tazless era.

[Boydy]

I knew that.

[Lewis]

I had a Persian housemate who used to bristle at all things 'Iran'.

[Giggles]

Six of one...

[Pepe]

To clarify, Iran are not Arabs. They are Persians. I'm needed on these duties in a Tazless era.

We all know that, mate. Don't get all smug on us.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I know, I'm just baiting mokbull and other twats who are even smugger than me.

[Pepe]

Carry on then.

[bruhnaldo]

We all know that, mate. Don't get all smug on us.

Truth be told i had no idea but also i think we all knew THAT. :)

[Pepe]

The France and Argentina matches tomorrow sound interesting but apart from that the second round is looking like it will be complete shit.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

The match stats are beautiful.

I predicted 1-0 Spain but I'd love it if it finished goalless.

[Pepe]

Iran to qualify first. :drool:

[Jimmy Floyd]

If the Islamic Republic nick this 1-0 Spain are as good as out, which would be pretty lol.

[Magic]

That would be the only saving grace today.

[Disco]

Footballers, the real victims of economic sanctions.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I also want to see Uruguay-Iran in knockout football, just to see how bad it can get.

[Giggles]

There are far more potentially poor games than one with Uruguay, likeable or not.

[Pepe]

Doubtful.

[Magic]

Oh my God.

[Trancemeister]

Fuck I thought that went in :D

[SvN]

I cheered for that. Thought it was in.

[Disco]

Fuck me I thought that was in.

[Magic]

Fuck off.

[Disco]

Did you think it was in?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Fucking jam factory.

[Pepe]

:face:

[Pepe]

Proper striker, Costa.

[Magic]

What a load of shi'ite.

[Waffdon]

That was like Sterling v Italy all over again from Iran earlier.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Ref is a nonce.

[Magic]

Nooooo.

[Pepe]

Fuck this shit.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Iran :(

[Pepe]

Anti-VAR forever.

[SvN]

Ah that sucks.

[Magic]

Benefit of the doubt?

[Waffdon]

How isn’t that a penalty for handball?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Pique and Costa should have been sent off there.

Clearly taking the opportunity to kick at Iranian players.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Anti-VAR forever.

I'll join the club. 'The right decision' is not worth these sacrifices.

[-james-]

I'll join the club. 'The right decision' is not worth these sacrifices.

What sacrifices? What if it's 0-0 and Spain score a marginally offside goal in stoppage time?

[Pepe]

What sacrifices? What if it's 0-0 and Spain score a marginally offside goal in stoppage time?

Then VAR would get all the love it would deserve, of course.

[Pepe]

That never happens though.

[Jimmy Floyd]

What sacrifices? What if it's 0-0 and Spain score a marginally offside goal in stoppage time?

Tough shit, just like it always was.

[Serj]

That nugmeg. :drool:

[Pepe]

There is something poetic about illegal goals. Also, if you're offside by an inch, that should be a goal.

[Pepe]

If Iran sends Ronnie home. :drool:

[-james-]

Tough shit, just like it always was.

Why is that better than ruling out goals that break the rules?

[Waffdon]

Isco’s first touch is orgasmic.

[Waffdon]

The fuck was that? :D

[Pepe]

:lol:

[-james-]

That's got to be one of the best things i've ever seen.

[Browning]

What the fuck was that?

[SvN]

What a shit day of football.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Why is that better than ruling out goals that break the rules?

I think we watch sport for different reasons so there's no point debating it.

Emotion, immediacy, joy (and seethe), VAR works against them all. My team have been on the end of stuff in the past, that Ovrebo shit for example, would I want that sent upstairs? Would I fuck. Let Ovrebo be a shitcunt. Next time my team will get the call.

[Pepe]

That throw in attempt saved the day.

[mugbull]

VAR aside (of course it should exist), what are people's thoughts on the quality of play at the WC so far? I'd say it's below 2010 levels, at the moment. Has had 2 or 3 good games though.

[Jimmy Floyd]

It's better than 2010, as there's a usable football and the pitches aren't made of clay. Too many Middle Eastern shitfests, aside from that there's been decent football.

[Giggles]

I think we watch sport for different reasons so there's no point debating it.

Emotion, immediacy, joy (and seethe), VAR works against them all. My team have been on the end of stuff in the past, that Ovrebo shit for example, would I want that sent upstairs? Would I fuck. Let Ovrebo be a shitcunt. Next time my team will get the call.

Bingo.

[Pepe]

I think it is pretty good so far. A few turds but that is unavoidable. There seems to be less teams parking the bus for 90 minutes, plus the no 0-0 dream is still going.

[Pepe]

Also, there are no clearly superior teams, so the knockouts might bring some surprises.

[Browning]

There's been some good games, but no team has looked up to much so far. Spain were the best in the first round of matches, but were shit tonight.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I'm starting to genuinely think England might win it, which is I think the first time that's happened in my life. We are shit at the back but have a golden boot candidate, and our draw is favourable and getting better.

The best performance so far was that of Mexico.

[niko_cee]

People should read that Why England Lose book for a passable explanation as to why things like 'a level playing field' are things people think they want but don't really want. I think getting the right decision via VAR falls into this sort of thing. It greatly inhibits the chances of an upset as most backs-to-the-wall great stands usually have at least one bit of terrible refereeing in their favour.

[Pepe]

On an emotional level, VAR is not very desirable. However, now that it has been installed you'll never get rid of it by appealing to 'emotion, immediacy, and joy.' We just need to get on with it.

[niko_cee]

I'm starting to genuinely think England might win it, which is I think the first time that's happened in my life. We are shit at the back but have a golden boot candidate, and our draw is favourable and getting better.


The route to glory is wedging Cahill and Dier into the team (say at the cost of Trippier and Sterling) and just go full set piece attack of the giants mode. Assuming someone can cross a ball. Might have to get young Trent in for that.

[Baz]

England actually looking decent from corners can’t last, surely.

Edit: this isn’t England group thread!

[Giggles]

The route to glory is wedging Cahill and Dier into the team (say at the cost of Trippier and Sterling) and just go full set piece attack of the giants mode. Assuming someone can cross a ball. Might have to get young Trent in for that.

That's not a bad shout at all.

[Mellberg]

Draw getting better, Jim? Is that because Columbia and Poland both lost or am I missing something else?

Edit: Ze Germans.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Draw getting better, Jim? Is that because Columbia and Poland both lost or am I missing something else?

Edit: Ze Germans.

Germany losing, and I don't think even we have it in us to lose to Japan.

If Germany finish second in their group, then we'll want to finish second in ours, so Belgium-England could be both teams trying to score own goals and defending the other team's net.

[Mellberg]

Yeah, just had a look. If Brazil win their group and Germany finish second, they'd play each other in the second round and we'd potentially play the winner in the quarters...if we win our group.

Finish second and we'd end up losing to Mexico or whoever finishes second in Brazil's group in the last eight.

[Baz]

:lol:

[Mellberg]

Taking it one further, if we win the group, in the semis you're looking at one of Uruguay, Spain or Portugal. Second it's France, Argentina or Iceland(!).

Unlikely, but there it is.

[John]

That didn't take long.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I reckon the most deflating possible World Cup exit would be going out to Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-finals, so let's do that.

[Waffdon]

If Spain/Portugal both win by the same score the group winners will be decided by fair play lol.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

When they're dumped out in the next round :drool:

[SincereTheRebel]

You'd think it would have happened already in one of the 700 goals he's scored.

He an old foul now. Better be careful.

[Kikó]

Heading to Saransk tonight for the game tomorrow. I think it'll be shit on a stick unless Portugal can score early.

[Browning]

Surely an early Portugal goal kills the game off? Iran aren’t scoring two.

[Kikó]

Iran won't attack until they have to so if Portugal score it should open the game up.

[niko_cee]

If Portugal score there will be 10 men behind the ball for the rest of the match. Although that's probably the case whether they score or they don't. An Iran goal makes it interesting.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I've got it down to break the 0-0 run.

[Pepe]

Iran won't attack no matter what the scoreline is.

[randomlegend]

Christ, the selection of games today is garbage.

[Jimmy Floyd]

There are too many teams already out really. I've always been a fan of the top two seeds meeting first to keep things alive until round 3.

[SvN]

Yeah, total dogshit today. Uruguay must be the worst team to watch in the entire tournament.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Yep, especially as they've got a few good players. They're turgid though.

[Raoul Duke]

Uruguay vs. Russia sounds alright (will be a good barometer of how good Russia's drugs are).

I'm probably gonna go for the Spain game tonight as it'll at least be nice to watch, whereas Ronaldo diving trying to win penalties against some postmen sounds kinda brutal.

[Baz]

So Uruguay get second in this group? Hopefully it’s Iran, rather than Portugal.

[Waffdon]

Ronaldo having over 150 caps is fucking mental.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I quite want to see Uruguay v Portugal next round as it would be on paper one of the dirtiest, most shitheaded games of all time.

[Adramelch]

Can't decide which one to watch. You'd think Spain vs Morocco would be the best quality-wise but the other one has 2 teams having to go for it (albeit Portugal are fine with the draw).

[Jimmy Floyd]

I'm watching Portugal (the beeb clearly know how many weirdo Portuguese obsessives there are in Stockwell) and the greasy-haired Paraguayan ref caps this off as confirmed 0-0. It was nice while it lasted.

[Disco]

I'm on Spain Morocco and it's been quite tasty so far.

[Waffdon]

Why did Pique even bother going in for the tackle like that? Gimp.

[Adramelch]

I picked the Spain one purely because it's on a higher definition channel than the other one.

[Bernanke]

Kicking off in the Iranian team. :drool:

[Disco]

I'm watching Portugal (the beeb clearly know how many weirdo Portuguese obsessives there are in Stockwell) and the greasy-haired Paraguayan ref caps this off as confirmed 0-0. It was nice while it lasted.

Herve Renard is smouldering on the other channel.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Iran goalkeeper, nose longer than the 1998 Arrows, has made three howlers in three minutes. Still 0-0. Enjoying this.

[Adramelch]

Well that just got interesting.

[Pepe]

Spain. :harold:

[Boydy]

These fucking horns in the Portugal match might make me switch over.

[Disco]

Lol Spain.

Can confirm minimal hornage, plus it's actually been quite good.

[Adramelch]

All we need now is for Iran to score a goal and Spain v Portugal to go down to cards. Either of them getting eliminated based on dirtiness will be a nice outcome.

[Bernanke]

This BBC sidekick is absolutely clueless, kind of impressive.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Jesus that was a Demba Ba special as well. Chinniesta stroking his just once too often this time.

[Jimmy Floyd]

This BBC sidekick is absolutely clueless, kind of impressive.

Do you mean Lawro? Don't touch Lawro, he's a national treasure.

[Adramelch]

That was a nice goal.

[Waffdon]

That’s fucking sexual from Spain.

[Disco]

Moroccan players passing it around with the outside of the foot, calm down lads it's not even been 20 minutes yet.

Edit: See.

[Waffdon]

Pique shouldn’t start for Spain.

[Disco]

This ref clearly has Spain in the sweepstake.

[Adramelch]

Boussoufa's logic there "I got a yellow card for moaning to the ref, let's moan some more to get my money's worth".

[John]

Morocco will finish with about eight men here if they don't tone it down a bit.

[Pepe]

Costa has been woeful so far.

[Trancemeister]

Warren Barton got such an annoying voice. No idea what channel I'm watching.

Edit. It's Fox

[CJay]

Iran are definitely good for a goal here. Portugal’s defence opens up every time Iran go forward. Very even game.

[Waffdon]

That’s even more ridiculous. What a man :drool:

[Guybrush]

He loves those finishes, doesn't he?

[Jimmy Floyd]

Quaresma wondergoal just after Pepe nearly whipped his cock out, this has been the game to watch.

See if Queiroz attacks second half or if we all realise he is actually a terrible manager and has achieved practically nothing in his career.

[Yevrah]

As was mentioned elsewhere, Portugal are a horrible team, but they are a team and fuck me it's effective.

[Disco]

Joleon Lescott looks like an advert for facial reconstruction surgery, as if he'd been mauled by a bear or something.

[Disco]

We're just ignoring handballs now are we? He was even stood about chatting with the Spanish players in the tunnel.

[CJay]

Was that a penalty? :cab:

[Yevrah]

If this gets given then that's it for VAR.