World Cup 2018 | 17th June Matches | Next Game: Brazil vs Switzerland, KO 19:00 (BST)

[Phil1]

He was kicked and shoved constantly. Disgraceful refereeing.

Disgraceful refereeing? The lucky fucker wouldn’t have been given a sniff of a free kick in the prem for half those ‘fouls’
If it was disgraceful it was because he fell for it every time.

 

[taconinja]

Heaven forbid a team defending against one of the best teams, they should just open up and let Brazil go nuts.

If Brazil spent more time attacking than rolling around trying to con the ref they may have won

Anyone can defend when you're allowed to do that.

 

[Phil1]

He had hold of his arm. He let go then Jesus left it late to go down. He could have pulled off a shot.

Let's remember it's a mans game and its modern day fans who scream "contact" "contact" every 5 seconds who will kill the sport.

Contact doesn’t include wrapping both arms around a player.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Gabby needs to do something before he gets hooked for Firmino

It's very hard when you aren't seeing the ball. He has no one to link up with, seeing as Neymar likes his own ball.

 

[The Preacher]

Pretty ordinary show from Brazil. Like Messi yesterday, Neymar seemed to want to make it all about him, though he did receive rough treatment from the Swiss. The Portuguese Preener at least delivered and does seem to play a bit more with the rest of his team.

 

[taconinja]

Disgraceful refereeing? The lucky fucker wouldn’t have been given a sniff of a free kick in the prem for half those ‘fouls’
If it was disgraceful it was because he fell for it every time.

I admit that my preferred football isn't best described as dour thuggery.

 

[dave_blue12]

He had hold of his arm. He let go then Jesus left it late to go down. He could have pulled off a shot.

Let's remember it's a mans game and its modern day fans who scream "contact" "contact" every 5 seconds who will kill the sport.

Defender had both arms around Jesus and then a knee into his thigh but no foul !

Okay

 

[blueinsa]

Contact doesn’t include wrapping both arms around a player.

Smalling and Jones disagree completely.

 

[jimharri]

Neymar is unwatchable. I don't understand how any man can have so little respect for themselves. It's pathetic. Maybe the ref would give out some yellow cards if Neymsr didn't act like such an unrelenting little woman.

Jesus was OK. Had some nice moments, very little service. The Swiss were always going be difficult to break down.

I've noticed Danillo has been great at 1 v 1 defending lately. Stands his ground and nicks the ball every time. I'm not sure he isn't better than Walker as a pure right back.

Agreed. He's a dreadful drama queen.

 

[Larry Stranger]

Coutinho is a one trick pony. Sure he's got a great curling shot, but what else does he do? How is he a central midfielder? He doesn't have the passing and control of a Modric, Iniesta or even our Dave.