The (somewhat) better team France (2) into the semis over Cavani-less Uruguay (0) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UIsxO0w3L4&feature=onebox This French team appears to be far more relaxed and confident than prior French teams in world Cup. Their talent is far superior to that of Uruguay especially the constant threat of Mbappe (who did not shine as much as versus Read More
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A Baker Dozen Reflection on the 2018 World Cup-So far
July 4, 2018 A Baker Dozen Reflection on the 2018 World Cup-So far There are no matches today (and tomorrow) at the 2018 World Cup. The Quarter Finals begin in two days and this may be a perfect time to reflect on what we have observed thus far in this exciting competition. We offer a Read More
Jogo Bonito is the real deal. Awesome Brazil (2) over feisty, energetic Mexico (0)>It’s not over till it’s over and the fat lady sings. She did for Belgium (3) on the last kick over Japan (2)
Jogo Bonito is the real deal. Awesome Brazil (2) over feisty, energetic Mexico (0) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpKjb3yXbU&feature=onebox On paper the result was quite predictable. Mexico was the clear underdog and on paper inferior in almost every position. But they came to play full of confidence and belief (after all they beat the mighty Germany) Unlike Russia they Read More
Russia’s (1) Iron Curtain holds back the Spanish (1) Armada to win on PKs > Croatia (1) out nerved the Danes (1) winning 3:2 on Penalty Kicks.
Russia’s (1) Iron Curtain holds back the Spanish (1) Armada to win on PKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAAuptp9QHU&feature=onebox Spain won the statistical game and lost the one that really matters. Statistics sometime do and sometime do not tell the story of the match. Not so in this one. Spain had 79% (!!!) possession, 1114(!!!) passes 90% pass completion Read More
Virtual Assistant Referee (“VAR”) The 12th Player – Swipe Left or Swipe Right?
Virtual Assistant Referee (“VAR”) The 12th Player – Swipe Left or Swipe Right? The introduction of VAR technology to the World Cup merits an early evaluation now that almost half of the matches have been played and all the teams now have two matches under their belt. The argument to be debated is that “The Read More