NP's 2018 World Cup Thread, Predictions, News and Fun

Egypt 1-3 Russia

The faces of dejection...

World Cup Fans...

GILSAN said:

Logic says that Portugal, Uruguay and Spain should win, but... like we say here in Portugal: "The ball is round and the game has 90 minutes"

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Funny but I do believe I have heard that a few times from different people, etc.
Oh, and basketball, round ball and 48 minutes.

Today's and tomorrow's matches...

I'll bet the English are hoping for this...

The 1st round of the World Cup group matches is already over! Which players have impressed you the most?

Great photo taken during Senegal - Poland match. It's not just a game...

Moscow low on beer as visiting World Cup fans run risk of leaving Russian capital dry: 'There are a lot of people here... and they are all drinking'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ns-run-risk-drinking-Russian-capital-dry.html

GILSAN said:

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You've got a good sense of humor.
Thanks

The hosts' start is the best since 1938, thats the headline on some channels.

its based on analysis I guess.

That is quite something for Russia..

Russia having a walk over on weak team.Until they meet the top countries would I give them a chance to reach them he finals but for now,they can enjoy scoring more goals at will against weak defenses .

Skyvisum said:

Russia having a walk over on weak team.Until they meet the top countries would I give them a chance to reach them he finals but for now,they can enjoy scoring more goals at will against weak defenses .

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May be true, but they played some nice football.

No one expects them to compete for much longer, but having the host nation play well adds to the excitement..

MS-Domains said:

May be true, but they played some nice football.

No one expects them to compete for much longer, but having the host nation play well adds to the excitement..

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I love the goals and team work which they have displayed and its always better to be host and stay on so the stadium get's packed .It adds a lot of fun and excitement .They came out to play and I love how they controlled the game and the goals that came after that dashed the hopes of the egyptians.I always say ,it's important to always win your first game,get your 3 points and then next games you either fight for a draw/play and move on to the next round .First win always vital.

interesting fact:

Japan's win over Colombia was the first for an Asian team against a South American team in the world cup.

Halftime; Portugal 1-0 Morocco... CR7 scores again

Cristiano Ronaldo lists all the countries he'll score against at the World Cup...

GILSAN said:

Cristiano Ronaldo lists all the countries he'll score against at the World Cup...

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He is realistic enough not to mention Denmark because he knows he can´t score against Kasper Schmeichel

Portugal won the match beat Morocco by 1 goal to nil.

Lucky win for the Portuguese. Morocco played better football. They also lost to Iran ingloriously. Hats off to them...
Sorry to see an excellent team like Morocco having to pack their bags, but that's football...



Moroccan players constantly pressuring and never giving spaces for Portugal to play it's game...

Congrats to Portugal.

Sorry to see the Moroccans exit.

Now Ronaldo's teammates will need to do more, especially their defense.

If they want the cup, they'll have to support their front.

This guy can & will score, but he needs the team.

Uruguai 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Russia and Uruguay are through, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia can start packing their bags...

GILSAN said:

Russia and Uruguay are through, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia can start packing their bags...

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This was to be epected, don't you think also ?