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Lincoln1 - 2Swansea
Lawrence Vigouroux is proving time and again he's the best goalkeeper in the division. He is the solid foundation that the Swans build every attack from - few keepers are as composed or reliable. It wasn't the best total performance from the Swans, but a 10-minute period where they played Lincoln off the park, scored two goals, and ultimately won the game. A stronger referee or VAR would have carded multiple Imps players for simulation.
SwanseaSwansea3 - 1Burnley
A disjointed Burnley spurned chance after chance and struggled with the basics. And yet, this wet and miserable day was completely brought to life by sheer determination and moments of class from the Swans. On another day, it easily could have ended 5-3.
Swansea
Southampton3 - 1Swansea
SouthamptonSwansea0 - 0Wrexham
A game where dynamic, attacking football was nullified by aggressive anti-football. The fact that three Swansea players were forced off with injuries tells you everything you need to know about how Wrexham played. Can't catch the player? Kick him. Can't jump as high? Elbow him in the back of the head. Can't recover the ball? Rugby tackle him. A game of two teams going in very different directions.
Swansea
Swansea0 - 0Sheffield Utd
A beautiful reminder today that you don’t need to be good at something to do it professionally
Swansea
Midtjylland2 - 0HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
Stoke City1 - 2Swansea
SwanseaHNK Rijeka1 - 0Ilves
Unbelievable humidity turned the match into a grueling, low-quality slog.
HNK Rijeka
Spain1 - 0Argentina
Such a disappointing finale, to what had been a mostly entertaining world cup. It felt like Martínez's goal was impenetrable, but the relentless Spanish attack finally paid off. Would Argentina have been better with a more attacking mindset? We'll never know. They had chances. But squandered each and every one of them.
Argentina
France4 - 6England
Probably the most entertaining game of the world cup. France could have scored 10. Yet England win through sheer French incompetence. Didier Deschamps deserved better.
EnglandEngland1 - 2ArgentinaCould have been 4-1 to Argentina. The arrogance of England to think they could park the bus and soak up the pressure for so long. 38 year old Nicolás Otamendi had Harry Kane in his pocket.
ArgentinaFrance0 - 2SpainA Rodri masterclass!
SpainArgentina3 - 1Switzerland
Just as Switzerland took control, VAR conjured up a phantom dive and sent off Embolo. After that, an Argentina win felt inevitable; even if they made hard work of it.
Argentina
Norway1 - 2EnglandIf another nation dived as much as England does, the English media would crucify them. FIFA favourites win again!
EnglandSpain2 - 1Belgium
The VAR team took the night off it would seem. Spain survived a handball. Cucurella should have seen red for two yellows, 1 for kicking the ball away, and a second for consistent fouling. Belgium on another night win 3-1. I'm not sure Lammens recovers from this.
SpainSwitzerland0 - 0Colombia
The referee's restraint during this game was something to behold. A weaker official would have sent off four or five players. European dominance continues.
Argentina3 - 2Egypt
Amazing game.
Argentina
USA1 - 4BelgiumBeating Belgium isn't for everyone. The muted sounds in the stadium every time Belgium scored felt euphoric.
Belgium
Portugal0 - 1SpainWhat a bleak game. Roberto Martínez wastes another "golden generation". Has any other manager failed upward so consistently as Roberto?
Spain
Mexico2 - 3EnglandVAR finally turns up and gets the decisions correct. England are lucky to have Pickford. Without him tonight Mexico would have scored 5 or 6.
England
Brazil1 - 2NorwayEasy win for Norway. Shocking lack of VAR intervention against Brazil. Vinícius Júnior makes no intention to pull out and kicks the keeper in the face. While Neymar should have seen a 2nd yellow for pushing a Norwegian player in the face. Good riddance to a FIFA favourite.
Norway
Paraguay0 - 1FranceVAR is being used for everything other than what isn't needed for this tournament. Both teams could have had 2 players sent off. Disgraceful actions from Paraguay at the full time whistle, but this was just the culmination for poor sportsmanship and just downright cheating throughout the game. I feel bad for Orlando Gill being in this team. He's been their standout player. But all that will be forgotten.
France
Canada0 - 3Morocco
Morocco didn't need to play well to dominate and easily dispatch a Canada team bereft of ideas. Jonathan David - Is there a player that continually fails to deliver as much as he does?
MoroccoColombia1 - 0Ghana
Laboured win for Colombia. Ghana should count themselves lucky they got out of the group stages.
ColombiaArgentina3 - 2Cape Verde Islands
Game of the tournament. I don't see how anything can top that!
Argentina
Australia1 - 1EgyptProper lower league energy to this game. Really lacking quality in every aspect of the game.
EgyptPortugal2 - 1Croatia
Absolutely disgraceful refereeing. The entire tournament will be remembered by bias, favouritism, and corruption.
Croatia
England2 - 1Congo DR
Lack of VAR intervention stole DR Congo of a victory. Bellingham should have seen red, and Kane should have had two yellows. Oh well. FIFA want their favourites to go deep in the tournament.
Congo DRBrazil2 - 1Japan
Favourable decisions for FIFA favourites continue to plague the tournament.
Japan
Panama0 - 1CroatiaWins a win!
CroatiaEngland0 - 0GhanaEngland doing England things.
GhanaPortugal5 - 0Uzbekistan
Flat track bullies.
Portugal
Uruguay2 - 2Cape Verde Islands
Uruguay
Spain4 - 0Saudi Arabia
Spain
Scotland0 - 1MoroccoAn absolute farce of a performance from the referee.
Morocco