World Cup 3rd place play-off was a game of 2 halves

True Believer · 2026-07-19T17:45:30+0800

England were criticised for being too defensive in their semi-final loss to Argentina, so Thomas Tuchel sent his team out flying with offensive football. The direct, aggressive attacking play completely blew France away. Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka scored to give England a commanding 4-0 lead at half-time. With nothing left to lose, France completely dominated the second half. England's defense struggled under pressure, allowing Kylian Mbappe to score twice and give the English the jitters, but they managed to hold their nerve under intense French pressure to win 6-4.

True Believer · 2026-07-19T17:46:21+0800

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bigozt said:
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England's footballers can only express themselves freely when the pressure is not too intense; they crumble when the heat is turned on.

glockman · 2026-07-20T00:08:21+0800

It was goals galore, i totally enjoyed the match. Was glad it did not go into extra time/penalties....was really sleepy liao.

laksaboy · 2026-07-20T02:55:07+0800

6-4 is a tennis score. :biggrin:

True Believer · 2026-07-20T08:24:59+0800

laksaboy said:
6-4 is a tennis score.

I remember the 1988 FA Cup Final when Wimbledon beat Liverpool in straight sets. LOL!

World Cup 3rd place play-off was a game of 2 halves

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