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Im starting to believe more each time I watch any of the big boys play. Brazil look shit the only ones so far that have really impressed are Croatia.

Kick off at 2100, I shall be in the bar at 1600 to secure a prime seat and get splattered prior to the match.

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I'm going to Barasti.

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Cant beat a bit of Barnasty mate.

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Will you go to Russia for the final or watch England here?

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I shall be in Ibiza for it so no escaping. If I was here I would be tempted to fly there for the weekend as it would most probably be the only chance in my lifetime to watch them in a final.

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International football in that dome? Stop it.

I'm in the UK, it's meant to be. It's going to happen.

#AriseSirGareth

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Meh. I was battered by the time we conceded.

It was exactly as predicted - turgid. But look at the positives - as a management team they made a decision and got on with it. We weren't embarrassed or run ragged, we weren't exciting or impressive. It was probably just as they wanted, so let's not worry about it because it's coming home.

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Not a chance. I reckon Columbia will give us a good game and if i am brutally honest i think they will send us home

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I was in Barnasty too.... Bud only.... meh!

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They'll be a stiff test, that's for sure but don't forget, we aren't totally shit at the moment like we usually are.

The downfall will be us playing possession football camped in their half knocking it sideways for 75 minutes whilst they hit us on a counter attack and win 1-0.

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It's getting interesting. Two games ending in penalties, did you take a bath last night Scamp or did your crystal ball foresee this?

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Have the officials forgotten or abandoned the rule about the goalkeeper not moving off his line before the ball's kicked? On a couple of penalties I've watched the 'keeper was half way to the penalty spot.

That aside, it certainly is interesting.

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Horrid stuff. I finished by swigging whisky and puking on a table.

My crystal ball is well and truly ****ed buddy. I have been throwing good money after bad sadly.

I thought Brazil would walk it today but frankly, I think a draw is possible. Belgium will win though I reckon.

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You should borrow my crystal ball
I have written proof that I predicted the penalty outcome for both matches last night and won both times
sad that I am not a betting man

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ha!
Nah, I got myself a proper dodgy ****** *** now, its 100% authentic copy! Just watching it in another language thats all :D
and my predictions were atleast 30 minutes before it happened..so there :P

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Looking forward to tonight, I'm conservatively predicting England 4-1 v Colombia. With some of the bigger players being rested for the semi final and final. (Though it would be nice for Kane to wrap up the golden boot early with another hat trick)

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I think England will score goals but I think they'll conceded as well . The test comes when put under pressure in the knockout stages . This is where the big players step up and come good , you'd think England will have more than enough but you never know.

You also need to keep your shape and discipline as good players will punish you at this level .

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Don't worry mate, it's coming home.

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**** me sideways, that was painful last night. Japan's defence was 6 boys chasing a ball, and they tackled liked they were awestruck. Correct result, I regret to say.

Tonight: 5:2.

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I was bloody gutted. Japan play some very good football at times and nearly executed a solid game plan.

Strange / fluke / unlikely goal to get Belgium back in it, even if it was meant.

Japan lacked that killer instinct and ability to close the game out. Belgium were ruthless.

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:) I'm nearly convincing myself at this stage. Though to balance the universe I have put a ton on England to win, (they were at 10/1 last week.)

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I got them at 18/1 at the start. Free money because it's coming home.

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Anyone watching Sweden vs Switzerland today?

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Definitely, I think it could be a corker.

Sweden to edge it I think. What do you think?

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The Swiss do look very strong though. I wouldn't discount them at all.

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I've backed the draw.

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Switzerland to win, it's nailed on.

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Switzerland / England double is 4.77/1 so not bad
My best bet today is Stones to score anytime and 2-2. 135/1 I think.

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Just clicked onto BBC sport, first bit of Live Text I see:

Switzerland have not scored a goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup since their 7-5 loss to Austria in the quarter-finals at the 1954 tournament (which they hosted).

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I will be supporting Sweden notwithstanding the Swiss great-grandfather in my ancestry.

Switzerland will probably win. Reckon it will be tight.

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And Sweden wins despite being on the clear defence for most of the match.

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Was tough win..hope it doesn't go down to wire against Sweden

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Sounds about right, hope you didn't put the year's rent on the outcome. Seems Switzerland are only capable of scoring on the break, not capable of finding the net against a team that doesn't push up.

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Watched the full game last night so I'm feeling the tiredness today. England were easily the better side but of course got rocked by the late goal, bit of a sucker punch but they rode it well to run out the extra time. It was a good old school tough, hard hitting, dirty and emotional match that was great to watch as a neutral. The ref did a good job not letting it descend to five sendings off and a mini riot :)

I have to admit as soon as Henderson missed the penalty I was sure the same old story was about to play out, but kudos to the team they held their nerve. I was watching the game on ITV and after the shootout I don't think any of the pundits could speak, especially Wright he sounded like he had been crying. !!

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Nail baiting stuff last night , actually thought they'd thrown it away after the equalizer but to be honest they showed tremendous character to win the shoot out as we're cursed . Can we beat Sweden , yes of course but it'll be another very close encounter as England still lack that creativity in the middle of the park.

Can England win the world cup ? I'm not so sure but anything impossible now at this stage .