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Meanwhile In Moscow: The Top 11 of the First Round

June 20, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The first round of games in World Cup 2018 showed that the traditional powerhouses’ domination is being threatened by multiple outsiders. On that note, such victories as the one of Japan, Mexico, or Iceland's draw are pure joy to those like us who love football in its pure expression. So bear with us as we take you through our very personal Top 11 Team of this first round.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Penalty Win Gives Sweden Good Start

June 20, 2018 Arjun Sethi Meanwhile In Moscow, South Korea, Sweden, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The western Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod was the home of Sweden's first game in the 2018 World Cup last Monday. Despite having an aerial advantage against South Korea, the Swedes were not clinical enough, and it took a penalty awarded via VAR and converted by their captain Andreas Granqvist to give them their first three points.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Russia Make it Two, Salah Bid Farewell

June 19, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Egypt, Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Five goals to Saudi Arabia, three to Egypt. The Russians are scary, and put one foot and a half in the knock-out phase tonight, catching their second win in a row. The match in Saint Petersburg was supposed to be Mohammed Salah’s comeback, but the Pharaohs’ star could only collect his first World Cup goal with a penalty conversion to set the score to 1-3.

Meanwhile in Moscow: 10-Man Colombia Succumb to Samurais

June 19, 2018 Antonio Guarini Colombia, Japan, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Colombia-Japan, a bitter debut in Group H for the Cafeteros. The careless Colombians lost 1-2 to Japan in Saransk, making their path towards the Round of 16 extremely complicated. The match took a clear direction after less than three minutes, with the expulsion of Carlos Sanchez and the subsequent penalty conversion by Shinji Kagawa.

Cup of Tea: The Night Harry Kane Attempted My Life

June 19, 2018 Paolo Bozzelli Cup of Tea, England, Meanwhile In Moscow, Tunisia, World Cup, World Cup 2018 3 comments

Last week, I met some clients from London who asked me "So, what are you going to do during this summer?" My answer was "I'm gonna root for England, of course." Being an Italian, it goes without saying that their were filled with surprise: "Why?," they asked. There are at least three reasons. Check the first episode of "Cup of Tea" to find out what they are!

Meanwhile in Moscow: Brazil, Is That All You Got?

June 18, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Brazil, Meanwhile In Moscow, Switzerland, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic had said it the day before the match: “We will win our group.” It’s too early to say whether his prophecy fulfills, but surely snatching one point out the game with the Selecao is a promising step in the right direction. Brazil on the other hand had a staggering start, failing to win their third World Cup game in a row.

Meanwhile In Moscow: Poland, Are Underdog Days Over?

June 18, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Poland, World Cup, World Cup 2018 4 comments

The new golden generation of Polish players has been constantly moving forward, and they arrive at World Cup 2018 in full maturity. Players like Kamil Glik, Grzegorz Krychowiak , Piotr Zielinski, and of course Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski can make a whole country dream. Will this be the year of Poland? Are their underdog days over?

Meanwhile in Moscow: Serbia Tame Ticos From Free-Kick Spot

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Costa Rica, Meanwhile In Moscow, Serbia, World Cup, World Cup 2018 2 comments

This Sunday, we had an excellent World Cup match served for lunch, a battle between two of the smallest participant nations in terms of population, but among the biggest in terms of passion and quality. Serbia ultimately took the three points, beating Costa Rica with a winning free-kick by their captain Aleksandar Kolarov.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Viva Mexico! Lozano Stuns Germany

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, Mexico, World Cup, World Cup 2018

If we were in Joachim Low, we wouldn’t be much concerned at Germany’s 0-1 loss to Mexico in their opening match in Russia. The history of the World Cup is full of occurrences where the defending champions tripped during their first dance, and when the loss comes at the hand of such a solid and spectacular Mexican side, there is little to be ashamed about.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Messi Bumps Into Iceland Wall

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, Iceland, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Everyone was calling for Lionel Messi to respond to Cristiano Ronaldo’s bullying debut. Underdog Iceland looked like a comfortable test on paper, yet the hero of the day turned out to be Icelandic goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson, who saved a penalty from La Pulce and led his side to a stunning 1-1 tie with Argentina in the opening match of World Cup Pool D.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Eid Mubarak, Morocco and Iran

June 16, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Iran, Meanwhile In Moscow, Morocco, World Cup, World Cup 2018

In the day the Muslim World celebrated Eid, the end of Ramadan, the first game in Group B of World Cup 2018 featured an evocative clash between Morocco and Iran. Just when people were about to leave Saint Peterburg's Stadium, Moroccan striker Aziz Bouhaddouz deflected a free kick into his own goal, giving a shocking late victory to the Asians.

Meanwhile In Moscow: Uruguay, El Maestro Tabarez’s Lesson

June 16, 2018 Antonio Guarini Egypt, Meanwhile In Moscow, Uruguay, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Few things are as thrilling as winning a match at the last minute, especially if it’s a World Cup game – and even more, when you are fighting against a hideous disease. Oscar Washington Tabarez, the coach of Uruguay, raising his hands up to the sky after Jose Gimenez’s late goal to Egypt is surely the best image of these initial World Cup days.

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