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Hello everyone, France advances to the Final of FIFA WC2018 by beating Belgium 1-0 at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Russia. Umtiti shines as he headed France in the 2nd half of the match. Belgians were good in the match but not good enough to overcome France defense. Let us take a look at yesterday's match. Naijaloaded STADIUM- Saint Peterburg Stadium TEAMS- FRANCE vs BELGIUM France's playing XI- Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez, Kante, Pogba, Mbappe, Griezmann, Matuidi, Giroud. Subs- Tolisso, Nzonzi Formation- 4-2-3-1 Manager- D. Deschamps Belgium's playing XI-  Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen; Chadli, Witsel, Fellaini, Dembele; De Bruyne, E Hazard,   Lukaku . Subs- Carrasco, Mertens, Batshuayi. Formation- 4-2-3-1 Manager-  R. Martinez PRE-MATCH STATS: Total matches b/w France and Belgium are 74. Belgium dominating with 30 wins. France 24 wins, 19 Draws. In WC, France dominating with 2 out of 2 wins against Belgium {1938(...

Hello everyone, Croatia reaches Semifinal after 20 years, Rankitic scores from the spot and by this kick Russian dreams are over. Russia puts up a great fight and determination but fell short as match advances to the Penalty shootout, let us analyze full match with stats and details. Pic Credit:  world cup 2018 live stream (Check out my latest post,  France vs Belgium, SemiFinal  ) Stadium- Fisht Stadium Teams-  RUSSIA Playing XI- Akinfeev, Fernandes, Kutepov, Ignashevich, Kudryashov, Kuzyayev, Zobnin, Samedov, Golovin, Cheryshev, Dzyuba. Sub- Gazinsky, Dzagoev, Smolov, Yerokhin Formation- 4-2-3-1 Manager- S. Cherchesov CROATIA Playing XI- Subasic, Strinic, Vida, Lovren, Vrsaljko, Rankitic, Modric, Rebic, Kramaric, Perisic, Mandzukic. Sub- Corluka, Kovacic, Brozovic, Pivaric Formation- 4-3-2-1 Manager- Z. Dalic PRE-MATCH STATS Russia vs Croatia faced each other 3 times, 2 Draws, 1 Win for Croatia. Russia reached their first Quarter-Fin...

Hello everyone, Welcome to another post of The Vivpost, England thrashed Sweden to reach semifinal after 28 years. Maguire gives a lead for England at 30", Alli confident header gives England a comfortable 2 goals lead. Sweden tries to comeback but Pickford is too good for them. Let's take a look and analyze today's match. Pic Credit:  best wallpapers Stadium- Samara Arena TEAMS SWEDEN: Playing 11 : Olsen, Krafth, Lindelof, Granqvist, Augustinsson, Claesson, Larsson, Ekdal, Forsberg, Berg, Tolvonen.  Substitutes : Olsson, Guidetti, Jansson. Formation - 4-4-2 Manager - J. Andersson  ENGLAND Playing 11: Pickford, Maguire, Stones, Walker, Henderson, Alli, Lingarel, Young, Trippier, Kane, Sterling. Substitutes: Dier, Delph, Rashford. Formation: 3-1-4-2 Manager: G. Southgate Pre-Match Stats: England and Sweden encountered each other 24 times previously. England won 8, Sweden 7, Draws 9. 2 matches in WC so far b/w England and Sweden, bot...

Hello everyone, welcome to  The Vivpost. France marches to Semifinal of FIFA World Cup 2018 after dominating win against Uruguay. A spectacular header by Varane and powerful shot by Griezmann puts France on the cushion to win by domination. With the win probability of 80% it is pretty assumed that France will win this match but when Cavani not included in playing 11 then it is sure that it will be difficult for Uruguay to attack. Lets Checkout some highlights of the match with Analysis. Pic Credit: Fc Naija STADIUM- Nizhny Novgorod Stadium Playing 11- Uruguay - Muslera, Caceres, Gimenez, Godin, Laxalt, Torreira,Nandez,Vecino,Betancur,Suarez,Stuani  SUB- Rodriguez, Gonzalez, Urretaviscaya Formation- 4-1-2-1-2 Manager- O. Tabarez France- Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez, Pogba, Kante, Mbappe, Griezmann, Tolisso, Giroud. SUB- Dembele, Nzonzi, Fekir Formation- 4-2-3-1 Manager- D. Deschamps Pre-Match Stats- France only won 1 of the 8 matches play...

Its Red Devil v/s Blue Samurai at Rostov Arena in Russia. An exciting match which ended with a score 3-2 favorable to Belgium. As an Asian, I was supporting Japan but its heartbreaking to see Japan collapsing in stoppage time. One of the best performance by Japan at least what I have seen. Hats off to Japan but hard-luck.Belgium shows their class why they are in Top 5. Let's watch out what happens in today's match brought to you by Vivpost. Pic Credit: World Cup 2018 Pre-Match Analysis Belgium scores most goals in the group stages at FIFA WC2018 (Goals = 9).   Belgium won only 1 game out of 5 against Japan. (Draw 2, Lose 2) Previous WC encounter was in 2002 group stages, Draws with 2-2. Belgium was unbeaten from last 22 games. Prediction: Belgium 88 % , Japan 12% Match Analysis Starting  from the formation,  Belgium - 3-4-2-1 Japan - 4-2-3-1 0"-15" - First 10 minutes, Japan was aggressive and attacking Belgium. After 10 minutes, Belgium...

Brazil played calmly as they march through Quarter Final by thrashing Mexico 2-0. Neymar scores and gives Brazil lead, Super-sub Firmino came and taps the ball in that comes to him by rebound giving Brazil a strong lead of 2 goals. Mexico tried hard but was not enough as they were knocked out of WC2018. Vivpost takes a quick and full analysis of the match. Pic Credit: The Sun Pre-Match Analysis Brazil hasn't won 3 consecutive matches in World Cup since 2006. Mexico hasn't won their previous 4 games against Brazil at Worldcup. Mexico hasn't scored against Brazil till date in WC, conceded 11 goals in total Brazil and Mexico encountered each other in total 40 matches. Brazil leads the tally with 23 Wins and 7 Draws and 10 Losses. Win Probability, Brazil 93% , Mexico 7%. Match Analysis Till 20" -  Brazil failed to touch even a single ball in the opposition's box.                  Mexico attacking better but can...

A nail-biting match and a twisted ending make a day for Russian fans. Spain and Russia encountered for Round of 16 at Luzhniki Stadium, Russia. In front of 75K home fans, Russian players displayed a phenomenal performance and a great defensive strategy. An outstanding performance by Russian goalkeeper  Igor Akinfeev  who saves not only 2 penalties in the penalty shootout but also saves some important balls during the match. Pic Credit: Hindustan Times There was a little hope that Russia might serve an upset but nearly 90% predicted a Spanish win. This was the first match in WC2018 that went to Extra time. After this upset, it is sure that FIFA WC2018 is unpredictable. Starting from Russia beating Egypt, Iceland draws with Argentina, Mexico and S. Korea beat Germany, Swiss draws with Brazil, Poland exit, Japan's nice performance, Iran draws with Portugal etc. Pre-Match Analysis Russia's 1st knockout matches in a major tournament since the break-up of Soviet Uni...

In the opening match of FIFA WC 2018, Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0, a humiliating defeat. With around 81k spectators and Chief of both the nations present in the stadium. In starting minutes of the match, Saudi touches and passes were impressive. In 10th minute Russia started counter-attacking and air passes. In the 12th minute a cross from left wing to the right striker is utilized and Russia scores. Both the strikers on right left unmarked and single defender covering 3 strikers and unfortunately he slipped and gives clear way to Y. Gazinskiy to score. Osama was good in defense and marking his players. In the 42nd minute , a long pass from midfield makes way for the D. Cheryshev to create a chance and he keeps his calm and leads Russia to 2-0. Till Half time scoreboard reads Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia, Russia has over 57% of possession and Saudi has 84% accuracy in passes. Loose defending caused Saudi one more goal as the 3rd goal (71st minute) also scored by a head...