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      Enganche's All-Russia 2018 Starting 11, and a few wrap-up thoughts
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 25, 2018
      • 28 min

      Enganche's All-Russia 2018 Starting 11, and a few wrap-up thoughts

      The All-Russia 2018 is at the end, but I've got a few things to get off my chest before we get there. The art of making your work look...
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      Enganche's Top 10 World Cup Goals Reviewed
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 19, 2018
      • 8 min

      Enganche's Top 10 World Cup Goals Reviewed

      They're so great, it's actually a dozen moments that had me leap out of my seat, scare the cat, wake the neighbors. Relive and...
      314 views0 comments
      France-Belgium Match Report:  A Dynasty Rises
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 11, 2018
      • 10 min

      France-Belgium Match Report: A Dynasty Rises

      The flower of youth bloomed sweet and true in the St. Petersburg night, as the France's free-wheeling youth turn Belgium's Golden...
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      Croatia-England Preview:  It's Coming Home!  Or It's Coming Dom!  Or to the Final, At Least.
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 10, 2018
      • 4 min

      Croatia-England Preview: It's Coming Home! Or It's Coming Dom! Or to the Final, At Least.

      So, that's more an attempt at cleverness that a prediction ("dom" is "home" in Serbo-Croatian), because this Croatia team is running on...
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      Clash of Conquistadors of the Counter:  Belgium-France Preview
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 9, 2018
      • 6 min

      Clash of Conquistadors of the Counter: Belgium-France Preview

      One's practically ready to show a Monty Python parody to sum up the fears of getting countered: "Oh, noooooo, we couldn't possibly take...
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      De Bruyne Scythes the Samba Kings:  7 Takeaways from Belgium-Brazil
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 7, 2018
      • 5 min

      De Bruyne Scythes the Samba Kings: 7 Takeaways from Belgium-Brazil

      One for the ages this one, and I have to eat some crow. I thought Brazil would win--and by golly, they almost did. But credit Belgium...
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      Varane Invincible!:  6 Takeaways from Uruguay-France
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 6, 2018
      • 4 min

      Varane Invincible!: 6 Takeaways from Uruguay-France

      1. A great, great first half to watch! Furious pressing by Uruguay, quick combination play by France, and a few of those...
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      Preview: 7 Reasons England Repels the Swedish Invasion
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 6, 2018
      • 5 min

      Preview: 7 Reasons England Repels the Swedish Invasion

      At last, Sweden will meet a team that is as bound to its coach--and each other--as they are, and that will negate their biggest advantage....
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      Belgium-Brazil Preview:  It's Flank Steak at Fogo De Chao
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 5, 2018
      • 3 min

      Belgium-Brazil Preview: It's Flank Steak at Fogo De Chao

      Belgium has a golden generation, but somehow a left back did not emerge, and they're going to pay against the Brazilian wide men. Brazil...
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      France-Uruguay Preview:  Step Inside the Squeezer
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 5, 2018
      • 4 min

      France-Uruguay Preview: Step Inside the Squeezer

      Club teammates face off in a match that will test whether France can withstand Uruguay's defensive grinder, while one wonders how Suarez...
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      Belgian Supersubs & Counter for the Ages Sink Noble Japan
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 5, 2018
      • 6 min

      Belgian Supersubs & Counter for the Ages Sink Noble Japan

      Agony and revival in a cardiac finish at Rostov Arena, where a little luck, an undeniable Fellaini header, and a lungbusting 100-meter...
      36 views0 comments
      Sweden, the Ford F-350 of World Cup Sides, Knockout the Swiss
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 4, 2018
      • 3 min

      Sweden, the Ford F-350 of World Cup Sides, Knockout the Swiss

      . Two sides with stunningly unproductive attacks launched balls anywhere but on frame in St. Petersburg, only to be separated by a...
      57 views0 comments
      Colombia-England: 8 Takeaways on A Nasty Moscow Night
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 4, 2018
      • 6 min

      Colombia-England: 8 Takeaways on A Nasty Moscow Night

      Extra sour in the Moscow Mule, as England escape in a tawdry affair by both sides, more of an old school festival of nasty than the happy...
      292 views0 comments
      Match Report: Brazil Ducks El Tri Knockout Punch, a la Ali in Zaire
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 2, 2018
      • 6 min

      Match Report: Brazil Ducks El Tri Knockout Punch, a la Ali in Zaire

      Mexico cornered their prey and moved in for the kill at the opening bell, but a rock solid defensive core took every punch. Then Willian...
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      Bunkered: Spain, Portugal Out; Croatia Saved in PKs
      Peter Shulman
      • Jul 2, 2018
      • 6 min

      Bunkered: Spain, Portugal Out; Croatia Saved in PKs

      France moves on, but the rest were nearly divided into those who packed it in, and those who are packing up. Only Super Subasic flipped...
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      France-Argentina Match Review:  Youth Springs Eternal*
      Peter Shulman
      • Jun 30, 2018
      • 4 min

      France-Argentina Match Review: Youth Springs Eternal*

      *But the old guys almost pulled it out, somehow? How did that even happen? Well, that went exactly as I expected, except all the parts...
      78 views0 comments
      France-Argentina Preview:  End of The Hero's Journey
      Peter Shulman
      • Jun 30, 2018
      • 4 min

      France-Argentina Preview: End of The Hero's Journey

      Your work here is done, young Jedi. Three touches for eternity, and on to the youthful, enigmatic Les Bleus. Were I to be in some...
      41 views0 comments
      Uruguay-Portugal Preview:  They Deserve Each Other
      Peter Shulman
      • Jun 29, 2018
      • 6 min

      Uruguay-Portugal Preview: They Deserve Each Other

      If ever two teams deserved each other more, it’s hard to remember, and as fans we can at least avoid the spectacle of two potential...
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      Colombia Stumble by a Deserving Senegal
      Peter Shulman
      • Jun 28, 2018
      • 2 min

      Colombia Stumble by a Deserving Senegal

      Colombia-Senegal Match Report: Mr. Hyde gets by a worthy Senegalese side People often asks me who I'm for, and I've finally gotten around...
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      Believe Your Eyes: Germany, Mexico Thrashed
      Peter Shulman
      • Jun 28, 2018
      • 7 min

      Believe Your Eyes: Germany, Mexico Thrashed

      Group F proved that it's hard to shake preconceived notions, but Low, Muller and Germany come into clear focus in the finale. I highly...
      63 views0 comments
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