World Cup. (SPOILER)

[Chippy_Tea]

To concede 2 against that Iran team identifies they have some work to do.

I think every man and his dog have identified that England are sh*t at the back.

We were 4 - 0 up when they scored their first and it was a good goal, the second was a penalty at 6 - 1 the defence played well all game a great team effort.

We should have had a penalty early in the game.

 

[Braufather]

To concede 2 against that Iran team identifies they have some work to do.

First goal was well taken by them. The second goal wasn’t a goal. That was a near perfect performance from england. They showed verve. Energy and great moment. Could have asked for more than that.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

First goal was well taken by them. The second goal wasn’t a goal. That was a near perfect performance from England. They showed verve. Energy and great moment. Could have asked for more than that.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I would like to see Wales win so am predicting a win by one goal for them.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

They finally get a penalty at 83 minutes 1 - 1

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

Real game of two halves for Wales. Well deserved draw in the end. Bale and Ramsey clearly not 100% match fit. Hopefully they can grow into the tournament

 

[Rodcx500z]

Wait until they meet a proper team, we can judge them properly then, was a good effort though, Bellingham is a roughcut diamond at the moment with loads of potential

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

Wait until they meet a proper team, we can judge them properly then, was a good effort though, Bellingham is a roughcut diamond at the moment with loads of potential

I think getting to the semis and the finals of the last two tournaments allows reasonable judgement. England should expect to reach the latter stages of this world cup.

 

[Brew_DD2]

Real game of two halves for Wales. Well deserved draw in the end. Bale and Ramsey clearly not 100% match fit. Hopefully they can grow into the tournament

Ramsey was stinking. Clearly still being selected on past reputation.

 

[Twogunrocky]

What a great game of football, the Saudis have proper turned up.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Ramsey was stinking. Clearly still being selected on past reputation.

This will be a huge shock if the Saudis draw or win - (11/2 vs 500/1)

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Messi screwed that free kick up.

Posted at 11:43

Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia

It can't always be Lionel Messi, others players have to step up too, but you would have expected him to at least hit target there.

BBC News

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Posted at 17:56

FULL-TIME​

Mexico 0-0 Poland

Who had Saudi Arabia to be two points clear at the top of a group containing Argentina, Mexico and Poland?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Posted at 19:16

France 0-1 Australia

It's obviously still early but looking at the numbers, Australia have made the more composed start here.

They're edging the possession stats and have kept the ball better with a passing accuracy of 86% to France's 78%.

And of course the most important figure is the one on the scoresheet for the Socceroos.

How will France respond?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

33 mins

GOAL - Germany 1-0 Japan​

Ilkay Gundogan

Never in doubt.

Ilkay Gundogan sends Shuichi Gonda the wrong way to give Germany the lead!

BBC Sport.

 

[Twogunrocky]

Oooops

 

[Chippy_Tea]

GOAL - Germany 1-2 Japan​

Takuma Asano

OH MY WORD!!

It is a simple long ball over the top from Japan and Takuma Asano controls it instantly, shifts the ball away from the defender and buries it in the roof of the net from a tight angle.
Asano sprints to the Japan fans, joined by all his team-mates - and all of the substitutes!
What a moment! What a comeback!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

90+9 mins

FULL-TIME - Germany 1-2 Japan​

JAPAN HAVE DONE IT!!
It is another shock at this World Cup as Japan come from behind to beat four-time world champions for the first time in their history!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

 

[Chippy_Tea]

20:57

FULL-TIME​

Belgium 1-0 Canada

They gave it everything but Canada emerge with nothing as Belgium go straight to the top of Group F.