2018 World Cup Final: France vs Croatia
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Chris O'Connor
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Perhaps the most pertinent question now is what has made this World Cup so special, one to be fondly remembered and treasured, just how a truly exceptional world cup should be?
Huge shocks, high drama, last minute twists, some truly exceptional football matches, plenty of goals and excitement have all played there part, plus the hugely successful introduction of VAR leading to even more goals from set plays and penalties. From a personal point of view England going far has helped and the reconnection to the fans a real positive to take home, international football can matter once again.
Who will quickly forget such shocks with Spain, Germany, Argentina and Portugal out even before the quarters, soon to be followed by the mighty Brazil?
Spain and Portugal set a standard with an exhilarating 3-3 draw but Mexico's sharp and fast counters that struck right at the heart of German invincibility possibly set the tone of what was to come.
Belgium beating favourites Brazil so soon after a remarkable comeback against Japan was huge and then to the finalists...
The emergence of a player of true quality in Mbappe as France overcame Messi and Argentina 4-3 told of potential champions who were peaking when it became all too serious.
An inspirational Modric has somehow guided courageous Croatia through, although often hanging onto survival by the thinnest of threads. Two penalty shootouts and an extra time winner has made their route a nerve-rackingly arduous and gruelling one, but what an achievement!
I hope this final is a match to savour and gives the right ending, the final touch, the icing on the cake, but regardless this is a world cup that will stand out and get better with time, the duller matches will fade leaving only the truly outstanding moments for posterity.
Huge shocks, high drama, last minute twists, some truly exceptional football matches, plenty of goals and excitement have all played there part, plus the hugely successful introduction of VAR leading to even more goals from set plays and penalties. From a personal point of view England going far has helped and the reconnection to the fans a real positive to take home, international football can matter once again.
Who will quickly forget such shocks with Spain, Germany, Argentina and Portugal out even before the quarters, soon to be followed by the mighty Brazil?
Spain and Portugal set a standard with an exhilarating 3-3 draw but Mexico's sharp and fast counters that struck right at the heart of German invincibility possibly set the tone of what was to come.
Belgium beating favourites Brazil so soon after a remarkable comeback against Japan was huge and then to the finalists...
The emergence of a player of true quality in Mbappe as France overcame Messi and Argentina 4-3 told of potential champions who were peaking when it became all too serious.
An inspirational Modric has somehow guided courageous Croatia through, although often hanging onto survival by the thinnest of threads. Two penalty shootouts and an extra time winner has made their route a nerve-rackingly arduous and gruelling one, but what an achievement!
I hope this final is a match to savour and gives the right ending, the final touch, the icing on the cake, but regardless this is a world cup that will stand out and get better with time, the duller matches will fade leaving only the truly outstanding moments for posterity.
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davek
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It's France. It's always been France. The fools who were doubting them in the group stage underlined how little they know about football by believing they struggled past Australia/Peru etc. They were always in second gear in those matches but always in control. The Argentina game saw them questioned seriously for the first time and then they blew them away - should have been 6-3. A very skillful and resilient Uruguay were handled with ease. Belgium they gave the ball to and challeneged them to break them down. They couldn't. Croatia will see one more stern challenge though. The Croats are fierce competitors and if they get a goal up in this final it'll be a hell of a game. However, they'll still lose - because France are the only out and out world class team in the whole tournament. They deserve to be champions of the world and no one could have any grumbles about them winning it. I dont like Deschamps one bit. Seems a nasty peice of work. However, he'll go down as a great of the game with a player and manager WC win under his belt, and you cant argue with that.
No surprises...
Up the Croats!
Kante v Modric - whoever wins that battle wins the WC
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Is it? Haha. Saw it on twitter.
Chris O'Connor
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France the more talented and have latterly shown to possess all the weapons needed. They have played some excellent football against Argentina and shown they can adapt too if teams offer a stiffer defensive barrier against a Uruguay who badly missed Cavani. Overcoming Belgium confirmed their resilience while all the time carrying a potent threat on the break.
The emergence of a player of true quality in Mbappe in France's thrilling game against Argentina first told of potential champions who were peaking when it became all too serious.
I think they'll have enough today.
The emergence of a player of true quality in Mbappe in France's thrilling game against Argentina first told of potential champions who were peaking when it became all too serious.
I think they'll have enough today.
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Player Valuation: £35m
Yeah it's the Pamplona Bull run festival thingy
Heart says Croatia, head says France. Just hope it's a good game with goals!! (Been spoiled by that 22-0 lollollol).
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