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| 15-Jun-2018 | 03:00 NZT | Russia | Match 1 | Saudi Arabia |
Moscow |
| 16-Jun-2018 | 00:00 NZT | Egypt | Match 2 | Uruguay |
Yekaterinburg |
| 20-Jun-2018 | 06:00 NZT | Russia | Match 17 | Egypt |
Saint Petersburg |
| 21-Jun-2018 | 03:00 NZT | Uruguay | Match 18 | Saudi Arabia |
Rostov-on-Don |
| 26-Jun-2018 | 02:00 NZT | Uruguay | Match 33 | Russia |
Samara |
| 26-Jun-2018 | 02:00 NZT | Saudi Arabia | Match 34 | Egypt | Volgograd |
Brazil got plenty of "help" last world cup, wouldn't be surprised if VAR is Russia's MVP.
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Russia v Saudi Arabia really is an awful opening game for so many reasons. Is Salah going to be fit?
Latest I hear he is touch and go for 2nd game
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
Wow I got up for this? This opening game is Nix level
Wouldn't mind that Russian striker playing for the Nix though. A couple of great finishes.
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Game one highlights
Fair play to the Russians, they did well and proved me wrong. Couple of very nice goals at the end.
There is no doubt that for the opening game, in their home country, the Russians got a lift but Saudi were very poor. I can see them getting steam rolled again by Uruguay.
Grumpy old bastard alert
There is no doubt that for the opening game, in their home country, the Russians got a lift but Saudi were very poor. I can see them getting steam rolled again by Uruguay.
And this is the team that qualified ahead of Australia.
Scoring goals has been a problem for Russia in previous tournaments, so that was a great start for them.
Typically, the English media have been bagging Russia in the build-up to this, with the Independent printing yesterday: "expect Russia to impress no-one, entertain no-one and quite possibly beat no-one". Oops.
All those precious scousers who have a sudden interest in Egypt should thank that coach. Ramos may be a prick but he's an angel compared to Godin who would kill his own kids to save a goal
Anyone watching on a reliable stream?
Kotahitanga. We are one.
Anyone watching on a reliable stream?
Trust me, you're missing nothing. Suarez not even trying, Ururgay a bunch of thugs as usual and Egypt happy to go home now with 0-0. These teams are a disgrace to football
Anyone watching on a reliable stream?
Trust me, you're missing nothing. Suarez not even trying, Ururgay a bunch of thugs as usual and Egypt happy to go home now with 0-0. These teams are a disgrace to football
Ha, got one sorted. Just saw the Egyptian bicycle kick attempt stay down, but miraculously recover when ref wandered over.
Kotahitanga. We are one.
Uruguay a bit disappointing in first half, though Suarez should've scored. Egypt pretty useful even without Salah.
What is up with the numbers and letters on the shirts? The 2 on Uruguay.
Uruguay played poorly - but got the W in the end. Salah required in next game
Kotahitanga. We are one.
Bugger, that was a shame for Egypt after a good effort. Stupid foul to give away that led to the goal.
Anyone watching on a reliable stream?
http://buffstreamz.com/view/soccer.php - brilliant pic. Watched whole game. had to "refresh" twice only.
Uruguay should dick this one 1-0 S/Arabia have been woeful.
Mr Positive
Godin is pure class.
I thought Suarez was going to lose his shark at one point. Hopefully in the next match
I'm loving the Egyption dude who has decided to 1. Choose David Trezeguet as his idol, 2. name himself after him and 3. Mis-spell his name
Godin is pure class.
I thought Suarez was going to lose his shark at one point. Hopefully in the next match
I'm loving the Egyption dude who has decided to 1. Choose David Trezeguet as his idol, 2. name himself after him and 3. Mis-spell his name
Well, for starters, it should be "shark", not "shark".
