2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay)

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2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#1 » by Baphomet » Wed Jun 6, 2018 3:02 pm

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Thursday 14th June
Russia 16:00 Saudi Arabia
Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Friday 15th June
Egypt 13:00 Uruguay
Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg

Tuesday 19th June
Russia 19:00 Egypt
Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg

Wednesday 20th June
Uruguay 16:00 Saudi Arabia
Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don

Monday 25th June
Saudi Arabia 15:00 Egypt
Volgograd Arena, Volgograd

Monday 25th June
Uruguay 15:00 Russia
Samara Arena, Samara
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#3 » by CalamityX12 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:28 pm

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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#4 » by AK47MVP » Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:20 pm

Totally expect Russia to lose to Uruguay and Egypt.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#5 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:18 pm

T-Minus 40 minutes until the Russia vs. Saudi blockbuster kicks off...

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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#6 » by Foye » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:36 pm

I bet with russian girl that russia will win...if they draw or lose I have to cook for her...Go Russia!


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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#7 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:41 pm

Foye wrote:I bet with russian girl that russia will win...if they draw or lose I have to cook for her...Go Russia!


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Ouch. :lol:

I mean, they have a home advantage, but they might be the worst team in the tournament. Hope you've got a nice meal planned.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#8 » by Foye » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:43 pm

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Foye wrote:I bet with russian girl that russia will win...if they draw or lose I have to cook for her...Go Russia!


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Ouch. :lol:

I mean, they have a home advantage, but they might be the worst team in the tournament. Hope you've got a nice meal planned.


I‘m smart...I already lowered her expectations to the point of „be glad if you dont die when I cook“. So I can only impress
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#9 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:51 pm

Did they just pipe in applause for Putin through the sound system? :lol:

Guess not. That sounded wonky though.
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Post#10 » by iggymcfrack » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:56 pm

Russia ranks low in FIFA rankings because they didn’t have to qualify so they were just playing friendlies, but they’re definitely much better than Saudi Arabia. Their players are worth 10x as much by transfermarkt. It will be a huge disappointment if they fail to win.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#11 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:00 pm

iggymcfrack wrote:Russia ranks low in FIFA rankings because they didn’t have to qualify so they were just playing friendlies, but they’re definitely much better than Saudi Arabia. Their players are worth 10x as much by transfermarkt. It will be a huge disappointment if they fail to win.


True, but they're missing quite a few key players through injury, mostly in defence. Kokorin too.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#12 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:14 pm

gooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaal

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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#13 » by El Turco » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:31 pm

put some change on over 2.5, even with an early goal i am pessimistic
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#14 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:39 pm

I had this one as a 1-1 draw, refusing to stick my neck out for either team.

Now I kinda hope the Saudis win so that Foye has to show off his culinary skills for a lady.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#15 » by Baphomet » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:44 pm

2-0, this one looks done. Saudi defence is horrific. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#16 » by Andi Obst » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:45 pm

That Saudi defense, though.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#17 » by Andi Obst » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:47 pm

I have Russia winning 2-0.

I'm in for a boring second half.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#18 » by Foye » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:52 pm

Baphomet wrote:I had this one as a 1-1 draw, refusing to stick my neck out for either team.

Now I kinda hope the Saudis win so that Foye has to show off his culinary skills for a lady.


Not looking good for her unfortunately
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#19 » by El Turco » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:53 pm

Baphomet wrote:2-0, this one looks done. Saudi defence is horrific. :lol: :lol: :lol:


yeah i've read from couple good sources that they have the worst defense in the cup, they aint disappointing. hopefully people think russia is good after this so i can bet against them with good odds next games.
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Re: 2018 FIFA World Cup: Group A (Russia/Saudi Arabia/Egypt/Uruguay) 

Post#20 » by KeithCozart » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:04 pm

Boring start even with 2:0... This is why im against expanding WC to 48 teams. I don't want to watch these bad teams like Saudi Arabia, with all due respect.

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