England v France (part 2)

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It is a cliché

the better team lost the match

so proud of the boys

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by Scooj

England v France (part 1)

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Anticipation

any outcome possible

powerless, we hope

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by Scooj

Surprise? (Germany v Japan)

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Unlikely result

although on their current form

not so unlikely

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by Scooj

Underdog (Argentina v Saudi Arabia)

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Unlikely result

tournament favourites lose

to World Cup minnows

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by Scooj

Starboy (England v Iran)

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Modest victory

typified by one player

Bukayo Saka

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by Scooj

Lazy Sunday (Qatar v Ecuador)

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World Cup opener

nothing to write home about

afternoon snooze time.

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It’s coming home

 

Inconceivable

isn’t it that England might,

just might, bring it home?

 

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England v Colombia

 

Anticipation

a nation’s expectation,

exasperation?

 

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No contest

 

France – Argentina

or take down the trampoline;

easy decision.

 

by Scooj