World Cup Semi Finals

I'm almost out of here

In a world cup full of shocks, well actually you shouldn't call them shocks anymore, the playing field has been levelled in a number of ways I won't waste on the fanboys here who just want a pick. 

I don't think there'll be the Argentina France final the TV companies and sponsors want, I expect tight games like the Quarter Finals but like every football match, the game will turn on its head when that first goal goes in.

But for right now, I like both dogs to Advance, that doesn't mean just to win in 90 minutes, I can see at least 1 upsetting the apple cart. There are no certainties at this level.

Thank you BOLLOX :

All those years of football insight.

Somewhat astonished a depleted Morocco side gets your nod (perhaps) to advance.

Nonetheless you have picked the correct side so much more often than not.

"nihil timendum est" … said John Herdman.

A more appropriate Team Canada credo:

“Never stop fighting until the fight is done.  Here endeth the lesson “.

Best wishes for whatever is next, BOLLOX.

I am about to put 500 dollars on both dogs to win ti all. One of them should be the dark Horse. Do you think it’s wise to bet 1000 dollars that Argentina nor France  will not win it all. One pays +760 and the other -+900 so it will pay min 3,750 dollars 

If Morocco give France as many chances as they did Portugal there's just no way they are getting to the final.  The run comes to an end here for me.

Croatia are the team most primed for the upset but something about the Argentina qualification from the last round said destiny.  They gave up 2 late goals to push the game into ET and despite what could easily have derailed them they looked so determined and focussed and absolutely destroyed the Dutch in ET doing everything but score a goal.  Then when it came to penalties they just had this look about them like "you're not beating us".  I do worry about Scaloni's inexperience in these games however.  Some of his substitutions late and his decision to have his teams sit right back and try to defend a 2-0 lead blew up in his face 2nd time round after Australia's Behich almost did it to them in the round of 16.  If he does that again Croatia will be even more confident that if they keep it tight and even perhaps are down only 1 goal they can push late and great a leveller.  Croatia would then be confident in ET/Pens. Tough game to pick and will be siding with Croatia +0.5 and the draw.

France will win 3-1 (Mbappé brace).

Croatia will beat Argentina. They have a better midfield and Messi is being hyped to be this all conquering game changer. The guy has done absolutely nothing. The one game he was the difference was against a piss poor Australian team.

@Bobbys_pregame

 lmfao.  u crazy to speak that way.  messi had the no look assist last game and 4 goals in tourny.  with more assist  so bet Croatia today and talk to me after the match.    legends wear #10.  he will be lifting the trophy this year.  and France will beat the over hyped team.  both messi and mbappe score today /tomorrow. 

Why ya leaving us bud? Love your insights 

Thank you for all the insights Mr bollox. It always has been very helpful and profitable. Wish you all the best and hope to see around on the forum now and then. 

Boll       got your msg.      agreed, far too many simply look at the color of the jerseys and not even know the clubs those players pick up their paychecks from. more often than not these semis get decided by mistakes rather than brilliance.  and i seriously doubt Daniele & Cesar will allow these matches to be decided from the spot, theyll let them play it out.   we'll see how things unfold.  

looks like a Argentina France final - Good TV and Ad money 

punch it in. see ya on the dark side ballox 

Croatia got Slapped