OTOH. Nice
Getting interesting!
Brazil attack much better than defense 
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BRA strike, so much powerful, 1-1 at 33 mins.
We’ve moved up a few levels for this game, thankfully.
Is Fabinho really Brazilian.
Hard to believe. 
Whether heat or fear that one didn’t live up to expectations in the 2nd half.
Definitely a game of two halves. Can’t see Brasil winning tournament
I’m shocked the Brazil game ended in a tie.
Two top ten in the world teams. Neither required to peak at this stage. Zero shock.
Great result Australia v Turkey, one game down and we’ve already surpassed our expectations. 
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As in, he deploys elbows and knees at least as often as his feet? I’ve played with Brazilians, and that’s the way they do it. They’re rough, gawd bless ‘em.
Meanwhile, Scotland are top of their group! I’ll enjoy that while it lasts (which won’t be long, I expect).
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He seemed bewildered the ref was making him leave the field with a bloodied face.
Not the usual lying on the grass for 5 minutes waiting for the stretcher.
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Ah yes. He looks to be enjoying it, doesn’t he?
This is the lad who caught my – and everyone else’s – eye. Ayyoub Bouaddi, of Morocco.
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That fella was all over the pitch yesterday. I had not heard of him before but I bet he has a lot of clubs looking at him now. I hope for Lille’s sake they have him on a good contract.
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Come on Curaçao! Great game so far
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Germany 1-1 Curacao. Don’t look down on the small island country!
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Always knew Curaçao were going to score 
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you never want to play the “smaller” teams on their first game. Full of hope and enthusiasm. Not sure they will be able to keep this up for 90 minutes but fair play to them, some great blocking, and a great watch
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The commentators were pretty convinced the German penalty was the correct decision. But I thought he went down really easily and did the classic trailing leg thing before throwing himself to the floor. But what do I know? I am properly old. I still think they should be playing with a proper sodden leather football with thick laces on it.
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