I made a prediction a couple weeks ago. Check the last line of this post. That put's me on a 100% winning streak that I'm quite proud of. Though the final, concluded only a few hours ago, proved much tighter than I had initially expected. We now know who the winners are. France are a top class team with, from my point of view, the best player in the world today. Kylian Mbappe. The talent that oozes from this young megastar on the pitch, is almost miraculous. Only a mere nineteen years of age and running rings around veterans names from the game, his career path is shaping up to be a glorious one. I believe the torch is being passed on from the likes of Messi and Ronaldo. He is certainly one to watch in the future. But what of the game itself?
Well, this is where things get a little more interesting. You see, I would have said that the better team today was Croatia. More aggressive pushes forward with some absolutely beautiful passing shots. Their footballing prowess is undeniable and if they keep to this standard of play, I have no doubt it's only a matter of time before the Croatian team will be crowned world champions. Emotion has so much to do with the outcome of a match and two iffy calls by the referee gave France their chance to score the duo, leaving Croatia a little more than agitated. I mean, the first half was all Croatia. "Domination" was the only way to call it. France were on the ropes for much of that half and it just so happened that fate swayed in their favour to put them ahead. It was not until the second half that France managed to find their footing somewhat and up the tempo and general state of play. However, Croatia did exactly the same which culminated into a thrilling conclusion to the final.
Also worth mentioning (apart from disruptive several pitch invaders which is actually a World Cup final first) was the goal scored by Mario Mandzukic after a botched move by French keeper Hugo Lloris. But alas, by that point, it was of little consolation to the presumed final result. So did the right team win in the end? Honestly speaking? I feel it could have gone either way. It just so happened that luck (as well as their undoubted skills) helped them to the trophy. So, that's two World Cups under the belt for France. Well done, boys.
And just to think. Their last win was is way back in 1998 when Kylian Mbappe wasn't even born yet. So now begins a long four year wait until Qatar 2022. Patience is certainly gonna be a virtue... :)
@ezzy hahahaa .. your prediction totally came right... but i was supporting Croatia to WIN.. hard luck for them.. if could have made prediction for Croatia then Croatia would have been Winner.. hehehe.. anyway congrats to france
I do love the Croatian team. They certainly have heart and if it was up to me, they'd have been my preferred choice for the win. But I had to call it how I saw it and France deserve the trophy every bit a much. :)
@ezzy yes very true france was deserving WINNER but Croatia won our heart .. at the starting of world cup no one was thinking that Croatia will be playing final
This soccer world cup was very surprising, unthinkable things happened, many players suggested that they deserve to be seen by the world of football for their personal growth
today's game was very worth seeing, a Croatian team that deserved the draw and define penalties and there won the best luck or better standing. that is my personal opinion
many selected will have to analyze and work hard to get to the next meeting.
As always magnifies your opinion football dear friend / @ ezzy
I wish you a good start to the week
Totally, buddy. It lived up to expectations, without a doubt. Wishing you a blessed week also, bro... :)
An intriguing match in the final today, I guess the France National Team really showed their much experience over the Croatian Team. The first half was just too good for the Croatians. But at the end a call to coming up to line for France paved the way.
With your predictions here, you're in the best form hoping to have more of this in the league.
Thanks, man. It was a memorable match, without question. France are indeed now the team to watch. :)
happy I feel for the achievement of France is well deserved above the champion team
Couldn't agree more. :)
We were right Ezzy! Whyy.... why didn't i put money on it... i would have made a really nice amount! Goddamn i never stick to what i think i should do... but with my luck if i had bet on france winning croatia would probably have won :P
Even though I thought France would win, I feel sorry for croatia... they never win anything :(
France did well but the goalkeeper letting in that goal was stupid.
Pure complacency.
2026, we have 48 teams instead of 32 and I read they are trying to get the 48 into 2022 instead.
It was a mouth-watering finals I really want Croatia to win but the god of football was behind France, in recent times the round leather game has gone past holding ball possession. You have to score goals for you to win , I will say Croatia lost it at the first half, the own goal and the spot kicks saw them losing to the French team who are very good with game management.
The coming of VAR to me as done the game more harm than good because it is use to favor some teams over others. FIFA should watch it in the Qatar and be fair in their dealings.
Congratulations France !