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    Soccer, WC 2018 Final: France vs. Croatia official in-game thread.

    After 63 games and a wonderful tournament full of surprises it comes down to France and Croatia to decide the winner of the 2018 World Cup (WC).

    France’s path to the final saw them comfortably qualify through Group C before they saw off Argentina (4-3) in a thriller, and then Uruguay (2-0) in the quarters.

    They emerged victorious from a tough semi against Belgium (1-0), harnessing their flair to grind out the win thanks in part to the superb Hugo Lloris in goal. That win against Belgium marked their tenth game unbeaten overall (W8, D2).

    This will be France’s second consecutive major final after they lost to Portugal in the final of Euro 2016, and their third WC final appearance – winning once in 1998 when coach Didier Deschamps was captain. Deschamps could become only the third man after Brazilian Mario Zagallo and Germany's Franz Beckenbauer to win the WC as both a player and coach.

    After easily qualifying through Group D, including a 3-0 demolition of Argentina, Croatia’s path to the final has been much more fraught.

    Whilst they saw off England 2-1 in the semi with an extra-time goal by Mario Mandžukić, their previous two knockout games (Russia, Denmark) both ended in penalty shootout wins.

    Quite how much those three extra-time wins have taken out of Croatia will be seen on the day, but the relatively small Balkan state won’t lack for passion as they play their first major final ever and attempt to become the second smallest nation to win the WC after Uruguay.

    Players to watch: Kylian Mbappé (FRA) has showcased his huge array of talents this WC, scoring three goals. At times, the 19-year-old has looked unplayable!

    Luka Modrić (two goals) is the man who makes Croatia tick. If he can escape the shackles of N'Golo Kanté and co, then Croatia might be in with a chance.

    Stat attack: France haven’t lost to Croatia in their five meetings (W3, D2), including victory in the 1998 semi.

    France haven’t been behind at half-time at these finals.

    Prior to the third-place game, 43.48% (70/161) of the goals at this WC have come from set pieces.

    Croatia have now played a full ninety minutes more than France at this WC.

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    Referee: Pitana N. (Arg)
    Venue: Luzhniki Arena (Moscow)

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    Under 1.5 goals?

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    Quote Originally Posted by slayer14 View Post
    Under 1.5 goals?

    No! Crap odds.

    Over 1.5 live bet after a lead is taken best bet imo.

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    @@@FRANCE vs. CROATIA in match thread WORLD CUP@@@

    A lot of late steam on Croatia

    Let's see some goals!

    I'm thinking France 2-1 or 2-0

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    Croatia starting off attack mode

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    Fukk! are you doing it again? You (pretending to be blind) racist piece of shit!

    You started an in-game thread with England vs. Croatia as well 15 min. after I started one knowing I did several ones before.

    You think you are trolling me?...useless fukk.

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    Goallllllllllllllllllllllll (Own goal)

    France 1-0

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    Gooooooaaaaaalllll

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlowilly View Post
    A lot of late steam on Croatia

    Let's see some goals!

    I'm thinking France 2-1 or 2-0

    Nobody gives a fukk about your low IQ inbred redneck opinion.

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    Air France baby

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    It's over already.

    Congrats France.

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    own goal

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    Quote Originally Posted by robbypark View Post
    It's over already.





    Congrats France.
    I think you're right

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    18' 1-0 France

    OWN GOAL! The free kick is whipped in and Mario Mandzukic (Croatia) is unlucky enough to head the ball into his own net.


    Last edited by Thrilla; 07-15-18 at 10:27 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by robbypark View Post
    It's over already.

    Congrats France.
    Wasn’t England up 1-0 also?

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    Quote Originally Posted by robbypark View Post
    It's over already.

    Congrats France.
    Long ways to go...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ikid2groove415 View Post
    Wasn’t England up 1-0 also?
    LOL imagine comparing England to France. That's like comparing Melissa McCarthy to Alexandra Daddario. France is a light years better team than England.

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    Both teams with plenty of attacking chances

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    Quote Originally Posted by robbypark View Post
    LOL imagine comparing England to France. That's like comparing Melissa McCarthy to Alexandra Daddario. France is a light years better team than England.
    I am on Air France - no jinxing man

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    Tie game....

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    This is exactly what I mean - thanks Robby

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    Lakerboy knew

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    Quote Originally Posted by robbypark View Post
    LOL imagine comparing England to France. That's like comparing Melissa McCarthy to Alexandra Daddario. France is a light years better team than England.
    They may be, however, it's 1-1 now...

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    What a shot by Perisic! 1-1

    Game on!

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    28' 1-1 Croatia

    Domagoj Vida plays it to Ivan Perisic (Croatia), whose deflected shot from inside the box goes past the helpless Hugo Lloris.


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    That's a penalty for sure

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    That is a hand ball for a penalty kick ladies and gentlemen

    What was the Croatia defender thinking?

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    Hand ball....

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    Pk? 😎

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    Should be 2-1 France soon

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    Anyone else here think its a penalty?

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    First time they reviewed something all worls cup??

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