World Cup 2018 FIFA World Cup Round of 16-COLOMBIA V ENGLAND

[TheGreatBarryB]

that was the 80s & 90s.

it'd be worse to have a monumental **** up if you're mexican these days.

Up until just a few years ago Colombia were still world’s biggest coacaine producer.

Carlos Sanchez received death threats for his third minute send off against Japan.

Yeah Mexico’s pretty bad, maybe cartels aren’t as big soccer fans

 

[Established1870]

Both teams have pretty average defenses. Expecting goals galore in this game.

3-2 Colombia (ET)

 

[darth_timon]

Colombia being a real threat in this match and progression further into the tourney depends on James being fit, not just making up the starting 11. I read a stat that 10 of the last 14 Colombia goals involved James in some capacity. He's the lynch pin.

England definitely the faves here and to make it through to the final from the bottom half. I'd go as far as to say now that without Germany (usually win their groups and would've been on this side of the draw) or Spain in their road, they have to be odds-on to play off for the trophy. Anything less is a failure, and a massive wasted opportunity.

I wouldn’t say we’re guaranteed a final spot and I don’t think it would be regarded as a failure if we didn’t get there. This World Cup has offered up repeated lessons of the dangers of underestimating the so-called weaker teams. It would be unwise on our part to assume either Switzerland or Sweden would be a walk in the part, assuming we even get by Colombia.


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[Roobs321]

Colombia seem less James-reliant in 2018 compared to 2014, I think they can cover his absence and still grab a win, this is one of the more salivating matches of the tournament to date. A relatively likeable England and fun Colombian side, both brimming with attacking IQ, free-flowing hopefully.

 

[romeohwho]

England to win.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

This is gong to be tough. Japan pushed Belgium all the way while Colombia were the better side against japan even though they had 10 men. No one thought this game would be easy but my gut feeling is it will be harder than imagined.

 

[Frank Bunn]

James to miss out and England to win 2-0 in normal time.

Big Harry MacGuire to go Boomers on Falcao at corners and the Colombians to try to swap places with the boys in the Thai cave after they lose.

 

[Forward Press]

Colombia rely on James more than Argentina and Portugal rely on their lynchpins imo.

If he doesn't play you can almost pencil it in for England.

But this is England we're talking about, I suppose.

 

[The_Big_Ship]

Always amazes me seeing players listening to music on cheap Apple headphones. Buy a decent pair!

 

[estibador]

Always amazes me seeing players listening to music on cheap Apple headphones. Buy a decent pair!

I gave up doing that after I kept wrecking or losing them... but then I'm not on 100k a week!

 

[PIE-BOI]

James officially ruled out. Bugger. If England can't win this...

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[estibador]

C'mon England, I want a England v Belgium final.

 

[go you pups]

Interesting to note the only 2nd place team to win through to the QFs has been Russia so far

C'mon England, I want a England v Belgium final.

Would be a massive win for the PL over La Liga if this happens

 

[go you pups]

Looking at Colombia burst on the counter there, Walker and his pace is vital for England stopping them

 

[No_Spoke]

Colombia played and qualified in arguably the toughest region with Argentina and Brazil. They'll be tough to beat tonight.

 

[darth_timon]

Sterling is annoying me.


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[JG22]

England dominant but without any guarantees

 

[go you pups]

England dominant but without any guarantees

Possession football has been flawed this tournament, the counter attack has worked more times than not

Switzerland had 68% possession apparently, yet couldnt break Sweden down

 

[RhinotheFC]

Take Sterling off.

 

[Forward Press]

Yellow card was really quite lenient there - it was a deliberate headbutt.

 

[No_Spoke]

Possession football has been flawed this tournament, the counter attack has worked more times than not

Switzerland had 68% possession apparently, yet couldnt break Sweden down

No team has a gun midfielder to do something with all those possesions

 

[apollo_creed]

Sterling is horrible.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Been a struggle so far. The eyes are getting heavy.

Hopefully an early goal in this second half to open up the game.

Colombia look to be set up very well defensively and have looked dangerous on the counter. Won't be easy for England to break them down

 

[samFFC]

Yellow card was really quite lenient there - it was a deliberate headbutt.

Yeah seemed like it's either a non-card, or a red card.

 

[jd2010]

England really need to get sterling off. His teammates are doing everything (too much at times) to get him into the game and he just stuffs it up.