Lykos Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Howdy, Clark was marking Lewicki or Larsson, who was right behind him, I think nine out of ten defenders would have made contact with the ball. The Irish are keeping the pace, I'm really impressed. Where were the young swedes that won the U21 Euros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CityApache Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I literally took a nap for the last quarter or so. Missed much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pumpkin Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Ireland can be happy with a point. Decent, fighting. Consider yourselves lucky to get a draw there Swedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killer Snark Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 In spite of what I said a bit earlier, I'm starting to warm to this ROI side. I overjudged Sweden, apparently. They did not really look convincing. An adequate game in the end, but I'm getting tired of these narrow margin or no margin really tight games. Bring on some bunch of numpties getting drubbed 6-0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon AS Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Two goals scored by Irish players, none by Swedes. I'm calling this a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Criston of House Shapper Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 28 minutes ago, The Killer Snark said: In spite of what I said a bit earlier, I'm starting to warm to this ROI side. I overjudged Sweden, apparently. They did not really look convincing. An adequate game in the end, but I'm getting tired of these narrow margin or no margin really tight games. Bring on some bunch of numpties getting drubbed 6-0! A 6-0 would be much more boring. We should be happy there's a lot of tension in each match, it makes for a much more entertaining viewing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killer Snark Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Criston of House Shapper said: A 6-0 would be much more boring. We should be happy there's a lot of tension in each match, it makes for a much more entertaining viewing experience. Maybe it's just that we were spoiled by the goalfests of the last WC, but I'd far rather have open ended even games with lots of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Fuckkkkkkkkkkk what a fucking passssssss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CityApache Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 And of course Belgium conceded when they were actually better. Typical. But I don't think it was the last goal tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Don't think Belgium looked better at all. Italy being pretty impressive. Belgium are certainly a better team though, so there's no excuse for them not to get it together in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Yeeeee Fellaini is such an oaf, not sure why he starts for Belgium. Pretty expected showing from Italy, Belgium underwhelmed. Conte is just a much better manager than Wilmots. Forza Italia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernmonkey Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 God I hate Italy. They're so bloody Italian. Cynical fouls, time wasting, kicking the ball away, defending well. As for Belgium they were awful. They need a proper manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Belgium's coach is a fraud - astounded he's still in the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Zlatan Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Gylfi Gylfi Gylfi said: God I hate Italy. They're so bloody Italian. Cynical fouls, time wasting, kicking the ball away, defending well. As for Belgium they were awful. They need a proper manager. This. Still a good performance from them, though. Belgium, on the other hand, should be able to do better than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 3 hours ago, HowdyGareth Bale said: Why would a defender do that? How hard is it to not hit the ball with velocity into your own goal? Have you played as a defender? It would be *very* difficult to push that ball anywhere but at the goal unless he's in a different position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Criston of House Shapper Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Well, somebody just became the favourite to win the tournament... 2 hours ago, The Killer Snark said: Maybe it's just that we were spoiled by the goalfests of the last WC, but I'd far rather have open ended even games with lots of goals. More goals would be fine. A 3-2 is definitely better to watch than a 1-0, in that respect the WC was really fun. But I for one stopped watching the semi-finals between Germany and Brazil once it was 5-0. And I also stopped watching France vs. Switzerland after the first half at 3-0 (That one was because I was pissed off). I only tuned in to see how they would end after about 85 minutes or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Belgium were properly schooled by Italy. Easily the better side. Belgium, once again, flatter to deceive. Idk if it's an inferiority complex or ineptitude on the part of Wilmots - probably a combination of both. With the individual quality that Belgium have, they really should be doing better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernmonkey Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The best thing about today was Mark Lawrenson's commentary. Highlights include: - Comparing himself to Boutros Boutros Ghali - Saying that Granqvist went "down like custard" - Something about Shane Long chasing paper bags in the park He's such a strange man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philokles Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Italy are a limited side, but so well coached and with a back 3 + keeper that know each other very well - that could be enough to get to the latter stages. I don't understand what Giaccherini offers that Florenzi does not with more technical ability to boot, but I'll give Conte the benefit of the doubt on that one. I actually thought Fellaini was one of Belgium's better players. I'd still drop him though, as his differing style is one of the main reasons why their side is incohesive. Playing him as the most advanced of the midfield three means a complete waste of KdB out wide, especially damning with Carrasco and Mertens on the bench. Also why ignore the centre back partnership of Alderweireld and Vertonghen when Vermaelen can be stuck out on the left instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyphillip Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 6 minutes ago, Raja said: Have you played as a defender? It would be *very* difficult to push that ball anywhere but at the goal unless he's in a different position. So what is the matter with letting the ball cross? If it is a question of possibly having someone there to score or scoring yourself against your team, it seems like you should just mae the choice to not make contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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