Gold Gloves: Goalkeepers of the World Cup – World Cup in Russia

Only a year ago, only fans in England have heard of him. It was said that he was too small and too inexperienced to be part of a serious team in a big tournament.

Before the World Cup, Jordan Pickford only played three games in the first team, while in Russia he defended as he had been in the team for many years [19659004].

Accelerated end-of-high school exam, a series of penalty kicks in the 1/8 final match against Colombia, he passed to perfection. He impressed me calmly, not nervousness or hesitation. He defended the firing of Carlos Bakka, he expelled from England a curse that lasted for years, even affecting the representation of young people.

A year ago, during the Euro at 21 years old in Poland, the English lost in the semi-final against Germany. Of course, after eleven o'clock. Pickford, like his colleagues, was disappointed but before the tournament he signed a contract with Everton, who ended his wanderings in the lower leagues and made him the third most expensive goalkeeper in history . 25 million pounds did not go down the drain. Pickford was named best player of the club in the first season.

Gareth Southgate did a good job. – Jordan is a perfect example of how a modern goalie should play – convinces the coach. Today, nobody dares to question his choice, and after matches like the quarter-final against Sweden, where Pickford scored three good interventions and was chosen as player of the meeting, the English can not imagine that anyone else could be in the goal. through Pickford, in a tantrum, the thumb became a national affair. The footballer assures that this is nothing serious and will be ready to play in the semi-finals with Croatia. – I'm a man, not a mouse – he says.

Dedication for a deceased friend

The British feel mentally strong, but the game with the Croats would probably settle after 90 minutes. Rivals has already triumphed twice in penalty, which is great thanks to Danijela Subasic.

The Monaco goalkeeper has already stopped four shots in the competition and equaled the world record for the German Harald Schumacher (Worlds 1982 and 1986) and Argentine Sergio Goycochei (1990). 19659008] In Saturday's meeting with Russia, Subasić defended Fyodor Smolov's strike, even though he did not miss the penalties. During one of the interventions he suffered a muscle injury, he needed the help of doctors, he was replaced by Dominik Livaković, who was preparing to warm up .

Subasić is up, he is again a hero and could dedicate a new victory. friend. T-shirt with the effigy of Hrvoje Custić (he died 10 years ago during the match of the Croatian league, hitting the concrete wall separating the stands from the grass), he puts on a regular shirt of guardian. He reiterates that it is his guardian angel

but FIFA remains indifferent to these translations and warns that if Subasic pays tribute to his friend, parading in the T-shirt after the last whistle of the l? referee, he will be obliged to punish him. 19659008] Thibaut Courtois did not have to defend the penalty in Russia, but with his parade in injury time after Neymar's shot at the bar, he reminded that it belongs to the world leaders. – What did I think after this intervention? Ulala – The Belgian goalkeeper was delighted. – The Brazilians quickly felt world champions

Closer and closer

Courtois took the blame for the match against Japan, in which he released two goals and was close to a big slippage . After one of the rivals shot, the ball flew between his hands, then between his legs and headed for the empty goal. He managed to catch him before the line. If he continues to defend against Canarinhos, no one will remember and transfer to the Real becomes a reality

For now, Courtois is still a Chelsea player, so on Tuesday we will witness to a duel of London goalkeepers: against Belgium's Hugo Lloris of Tottenham

The Frenchman in the quarterfinals with Uruguay did not have as much work as at one time. previous meeting with Argentina. Looking through the portals, one could have the impression that the biggest problem was caused by the mysterious insect that was on his lips, but Lloris was not completely unemployed, and the parade of Martin Caceres was of the highest class. And confirmed that the goal of the Frenchman is a high level professional.