Well done Belgium!!! And France of course. I've got everything crossed for England this afternoon!!!! At least the betting odds are ever so slightly in our favour... and if I may, a mini-rant... Why oh why do our commentators keep referring to statistics and matches in the 60's, 70's and 80's as if they are relevant to todays games... (Miserable old sod!! . )
Best world cup I've seen as an England supporter (and I do just remember 66). Perhaps if we win we can dump the whole Brexit fiasco.
As @Neil.C pointed out, in a tournament knock out phase the match has to be decided. I have stood in (local level, last one to kick and decide the penalty series and outcome of a semi-final ) cup tournament waiting for the referee to give the sign, and trust me, I have wished someone could come up and present a better alternative! When you score the team wins, fail and you're in a very lonely place.
Admin Post Gotta root for Croatia at this point. No Eastern European team has ever won. Bulgaria got to the semis back in the 90s and my wife still remembers the craziness.
BTW a pleasure to play against such civilised opposition yesterday as Sweden after the big fight with Colombia. Great result by our lot yesterday afternoon against a tough and fair Swedish side and now a semi final against Croatia. All Europeans in the last four which is unusual. Belgium v France will be a nail biter too. Too close to call all round now.