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Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 8:32 am
France v Uruguay (likely without Cavani) at 10 a.m.
Brazil v Belgium at 2 p.m.

Let's go. One subplot is that there are several players, particularly on Brazil, who are on yellows and could miss the semis.
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It does have..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 7/6/2018 12:44 pm : link
to be difficult to try and discuss the sport with some of the American audience though.

Fans of Int'l soccer or those who see PSG play will know Mbappe, but introducing younger players like him, Kimmich, and even a player like Kante has to be tough.

For the most part, the US is still fairly soccer ignorant.
It was a terrible comparison though
It is sort  
Pete in MD : 7/6/2018 1:21 pm : link
of awkward listening to these guys trying to introduce pretty well-known players to the "every 4 year" audience. Pogba and Griezmann aren't Messi and Ronaldo but they're not obscure in the soccer world either.
RE: I've never liked JP Dellacamera  
The Turk : 7/6/2018 1:28 pm : link
In comment 14007387 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said:
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and he's having a bad game as an announcer.


He is the absolute worst. Adds nothing, repeats himself, misses the big picture because he needs to constantly speak, and never says anything. Meola is a good commentator though
Lalas is an embarassment  
Nitro : 7/6/2018 1:35 pm : link
this game was a bit of a fizzle, lacking Cavani. Hoping for major fireworks Belgium/Brazil
Fellaini and Chadli in for Belgium today  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 2:03 pm : link
The goal-scoring subs in the round of 16 start
Huge corner  
UConn4523 : 7/6/2018 2:16 pm : link
1-0 Belgium
if you are going to "protect" Neymar, equally you  
ColHowPepper : 7/6/2018 2:16 pm : link
protect Hazard: cynical, late challenge by Marcelo: I would go to the caution right there, put your stamp on the match early
Belgium is fortunate to be up 1-0  
SimpleMan : 7/6/2018 2:16 pm : link
Brazil has had some great chances to score.
Brazil flopping early  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 2:29 pm : link
.
Lukaku is a man  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 2:33 pm : link
and Debruyne finishes. 2-0.
This is great  
UConn4523 : 7/6/2018 2:34 pm : link
!
What a counterattack again by Belgium  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 2:35 pm : link
started this time by Lukaku and finished by de Bruyne
I definitely underestimated  
Kyle in NY : 7/6/2018 2:35 pm : link
how lethal that Belgium counter attack is. The chances have been there for Brazil though
DeBruyne  
AcidTest : 7/6/2018 2:36 pm : link
with a fantastic strike into the side netting for a 2-0 lead. But it was Lukaku's strength in midfield that made it possible. Great counterattack by Belgium.
Belgium is gonna win the cup  
spike : 7/6/2018 2:37 pm : link
Taking it to the favorites Brazil
i still don't understand the fascination with Gabriel Jesus  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 2:45 pm : link
You best bring on Firmino at half-time
Not playing Firmino  
Oscar : 7/6/2018 2:50 pm : link
Is basically malpractice. He is such a useful player. Amazing Brazil refuse to accept it.
RE: Not playing Firmino  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 2:52 pm : link
In comment 14007568 Oscar said:
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Is basically malpractice. He is such a useful player. Amazing Brazil refuse to accept it.


Brazil pretty much has no other choice
AND Brazil is worse off with Marcelo in the lineup  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 2:55 pm : link
now they need him but they were so much more solid defensively without him.
RE: AND Brazil is worse off with Marcelo in the lineup  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 2:57 pm : link
In comment 14007574 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said:
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now they need him but they were so much more solid defensively without him.


They have no choice but to play Marcelo. No other fullback on their team is even close to his quality
Here's Firmino  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 3:03 pm : link
Willian substituted
Harsh for Willian  
Kyle in NY : 7/6/2018 3:06 pm : link
Brazil was creating down both flanks
Firmino  
AcidTest : 7/6/2018 3:06 pm : link
in, but is it too late?
Should have been a yellow on Neymar  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 3:12 pm : link
for diving again (if Neymar gets booked he misses the semi should Brazil come back)
Brazil  
AcidTest : 7/6/2018 3:13 pm : link
with some pretty consistent pressure that has produced several decent chances.
That's NOT a penalty  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 3:15 pm : link
he's not going anywhere.
Could have been a penalty on Kompany  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 3:16 pm : link
for that tackle on Jesus in the box. Douglas Costa replaces Jesus
Lukaku was ALL BY HIMSELF  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 3:20 pm : link
neither KDB nor Hazard saw him. Would have been all over
Fernandinho has struggled  
Kyle in NY : 7/6/2018 3:21 pm : link
Surprised by that
Great pass  
dep026 : 7/6/2018 3:34 pm : link
....
Brazil gets one back  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 3:34 pm : link
Renato Augusto
Game on.  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 3:35 pm : link
Great pass, great header.
Beautiful  
AcidTest : 7/6/2018 3:35 pm : link
header from a gorgeous pass. Brazil really pushing everyone forward.
ouch  
dep026 : 7/6/2018 3:38 pm : link
missed a golden opportyunity.
Should  
AcidTest : 7/6/2018 3:39 pm : link
have shot to the goalie's left.
Belgium needs a sub  
Kyle in NY : 7/6/2018 3:39 pm : link
I'm kinda surprised Dembele doesn't play more for them
Belgium's goalie is awesome  
adamg : 7/6/2018 3:52 pm : link
Game changer
Hazard is so good  
Kyle in NY : 7/6/2018 3:52 pm : link
Agonizing to watch Hazard, KDB, and Lukaku together as a Chelsea fan. What could have been
Courtois  
Kyle in NY : 7/6/2018 3:52 pm : link
fantastic
Thank Heavens Brazil  
section125 : 7/6/2018 3:53 pm : link
is out.
Good for Belgium!
Fantastic  
AcidTest : 7/6/2018 3:53 pm : link
save by the Belgium GK. Wow. Gorgeous. One of the best saves of the tournament. That took an incredible effort.
Helluva shot by Neymar.  
shockeyisthebest8056 : 7/6/2018 3:54 pm : link
Great save.
Brazil is gone!  
dpinzow : 7/6/2018 3:54 pm : link
...
Neymar  
Oscar : 7/6/2018 3:56 pm : link
Is so unlikeable, he makes Ronaldo look like a dignified professional by comparison. What a shitty approach to the game for a player with his talent.
RE: Hazard is so good  
ColHowPepper : 7/6/2018 4:03 pm : link
In comment 14007620 Kyle in NY said:
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Agonizing to watch Hazard, KDB, and Lukaku together as a Chelsea fan. What could have been
20 months ago at the start of the 2016-2017 EPL season my eyes told me Lukaku was overrated, mostly one way, not terribly nimble, over-reliance on his size and strength, and not especially fit.

What a frigging transformation, and the three of them on counters, just lethal smarts and execution.
Ronaldo is hyper-competitive  
Nitro : 7/6/2018 4:05 pm : link
it can come across as petulant. Neymar is like the progeny of a Hollywood star - never grounded in this world.
RE: RE: Hazard is so good  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 4:06 pm : link
In comment 14007635 ColHowPepper said:
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In comment 14007620 Kyle in NY said:


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Agonizing to watch Hazard, KDB, and Lukaku together as a Chelsea fan. What could have been

20 months ago at the start of the 2016-2017 EPL season my eyes told me Lukaku was overrated, mostly one way, not terribly nimble, over-reliance on his size and strength, and not especially fit.

What a frigging transformation, and the three of them on counters, just lethal smarts and execution.


Mourinho turned him into a new version of Drogba. Maybe not the natural poacher, but a better hold up player and attacker of defenses.
BTW no South American teams.  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 7/6/2018 4:08 pm : link
it will be all Europe, unless you consider Russia Eurasian.
Nitro  
Oscar : 7/6/2018 4:09 pm : link
Well put I agree with that.
BHE  
ColHowPepper : 7/6/2018 4:11 pm : link
and he certainly can be and is a hold-up player top of the PA, but he is absolutely thriving in space
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