Posted on 07/11/2018 9:43:01 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
This is a FIFA World Cup semi-final decades in the making. Both sides have waited patiently for their turn, each experiencing heartbreak in prior editions since they last appeared in the final four. Croatia have 'only' had to wait 20 years (semi-finalists at France 1998), while England last reached the semi-final stage 28 years ago at Italy 1990.
Indeed, this first World Cup meeting between the pair will have a historic outcome. Croatia were defeated by hosts France back in 1998, meaning they have never reached a World Cup Final, while the Three Lions have only reached the Final once before, when they lifted their sole World Cup Trophy more than half-a-century ago - on home soil in 1966.
If both coaches are honest, they will admit that before Russia 2018 started, they would not have anticipated reaching this stage. But both sides have certainly earned their place with valiant performances.
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Oh my goodness!
(or badness as the case may be)
Croatia babes look thrilled.
England’s in trouble.
England is hanging on in quiet desperation.
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...
LOL, I was hoping I’d be able to use that line.
England praying for PKs now.
Overtime 1-1
The break will do England good.
I wouldn mind an England goal though.
(not an own goal)
I follow a blog that discusses the World Cup refs. This ref is considered by all to be one of the top 3-4 in the world. His performance in this match is horrible, yet his syncophants are trying to hes doing a very good job.
If American Mark Geiger had performed like this, theyd be ripping him a new one.
Sadly, the 4th Referee in this match is actually the best in the world, he is on the sideline and probably wont be assigned the Final.
The announcers for Fox should be sporting England jerseys. They are shamelessly Pro-England. Unprofessional.
Go Croatia!!!
Defensive play of the World Cup.
ET tied
May come down to penalty shootouts:
GOAL HRVATSKA!!!!!!!
Old man Manezukic Gooooooal!
Mandzukic wasn’t going to be denied that time.
England is Coming Home.
Goal of his life.
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