In Brazil 2014, Uruguay was knocked out of the round of 16, 2-0, their opponent? Colombia.

So, word to the wise!

2010 with Forlan, Uruguay in the semi-finals, so, they definitely seem like a bunch of good people..... well, one can think of Luis what they want.... but congrats to them.

It was mentioned the other day about Japan at the end of the Poland/Japan match and they were just passing it around. From my understanding, Japan went through on "fair play" points, fewer yellow cards than Senegal....that's why they did it.

Watch Japan surprise Belgium like they surprised Colombia and England defeat Colombia. That would really be something if the Red Devils lost. I will be for Belgium but Japan is a bit of a wildcard. They aren't there for nothing.

I'm certainly not saying Uruguay will lose today, I see it as close or even and apparently, most here think Uruguay is the better team but if they lose, that's 2 South American sides out, 2 out of 4.  That seems like it would be a bit rough.

Wow.... I thought they'd give them more time.... with that little scuffle.... man.

4-3, it's not over, Argentina scores.. Send the GK up...

France generally has a very sound defence, they did have a lapse earlier but to me, that's a trademark of French teams along with some players almost seeming able to catch passes with their foot.... speaking of which, another pen maybe, no free kick.... really took him down near the box, oh, my....nothing on the Free Kick

PENALTY KICK FOR FRANCE, that was pretty obvious.....you almost have to give that.....

1 hour ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Very reasonable response. The difference with resting players before a Cup Final though is that the opposition is fixed and doesn't become more difficult as a result of resting players for the other game.

I'm surprised more posters Don't consider there to be a huge gulf in quality between Colombia and Japan.

Yes, the two should play head to head.

England's match is the last one,  watch how the above words look when we see England win on Tuesday.

Yes, Colombia is the better team versus Japan but Japan defeated them. Opening game jitters I suppose is a good excuse. Japan might really have a top plan for Belgium.

And this gloominess, against a team, Colombia, that was a dark horse to win it all last time and went out in a game I find questionably officiated and only to see who they lost to, Brazil, get throttled next by Germany.

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Argentina is a banana peel for France. France should be able to take it.

Ronaldo's tears? We should remember this as well, Portugal to take it.

It's clear, all of these teams to have a lot of potential,  Argentina a bit questionable against a solid team.

Billy Fury - Nothin' Shakin' (But The Leaves On The Trees)

Colombia was a dark horse last time, and wasn't that Chile a very good team. Too bad, they didn't make it.

Kinks - Little Miss Queen Of Darkness

Japan may not be as strong as Colombia but Japan has planning and methodology as to where they just might upset that more vaunted opponent. I guess any team at this level is a threat... EXCEPT.... I don't see Russia threatening Spain at all.  Denmark don't look to strong BUT.... I've seen teams like them before, they could probably draw about half of the final 16 teams.  Looks are deceptive.

Kinks - Catch Me Now, I'm Falling

I shouldn't talk down Colombia really, they got jobbed by the referee back in 2014 according to many against Brazil. I think they did.

A lot of good footy really eventually came out of that group, Japan, Colombia, Senegal and even Poland today.

40 minutes ago, Baz said:

It's also one of the youngest squads at the finals, and 2 weeks ago no one was talking about anything other than getting out of the group.

Time to stop the negativity and look where we are - we now have an unbelievable opportunity to play Colombia, Switzerland or Denmark to get to a world cup semi-final.

The odds of us winning have gone up dramatically after losing tonight.

England can defeat Colombia,  Columbia only really caught fire against Poland in those last 30 minutes. No problem.

So, the winner will play Switz/Denmark. That is a bit of fortune. Switzerland would seem to be big favourites against Denmark, we will see.

3 minutes ago, Husky said:

Come on guys! Let's not piss off Emilio and Pedro.

Hilarious, I posted that elsewhere. Love it.

Mexico and Japan today, I think, spent so much energy in the first two games, they came out flat in the 3rd. 

But I think England really look good, so just try your best... don't be too tense.

Senegal got that bizarre goal vs. Poland, it was legal, you can't take it away from them... but still, I've got to think that was a bit of luck to defeat Poland.

Japan defeated Colombia straight out, I think Japan rightfully advances.

Shucks, looks like the last African team is going out.....Senegal should have done better with at least one of those chances.... it was a very good look.

Senegal needs to almost send everyone, goalkeeper included up....

Colombia scores....1-0

Lewandowski sure missed a big chance there..... should have been a shot on goal at least....not over the goal.

POLSKA!!! 1-0

Senegal hanging on against Colombia, 0-0.

I don't know who advances if Senegal and Colombia draw, it almost sounds like it could be Senegal and Coliombia OR could be down to goal difference.

There's grey areas definitely, sometimes people say someone dived, they even get carded for the dive but to me, it's not always clear.