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Post by milesfenton on Jun 19, 2024 7:12:31 GMT
Not sure how this is going to end but the Czech Republic are giving a masterclass in defending. They couldn't do this for 90 mins could they.......? For 90 minutes yes, just not the stoppage time!
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Post by artvandelay on Jun 19, 2024 8:16:32 GMT
Not sure how this is going to end but the Czech Republic are giving a masterclass in defending. They couldn't do this for 90 mins could they.......? For 90 minutes yes, just not the stoppage time! Nearly all commentary and punditry now is unbearable. Every commentator (or as they are now infuriatingly referred to: comms) seems to be permanently looking for a moment akin to 'they think it's all over' so try to shoehorn premeditated lines at every opportunity. Analysts (or as they are even more infuriatingly referred to: color(sic) commentator), merely point out the obvious while trying to force a sense of humour. Punditry is a half an hour of 'bants' aimed for social media interaction by people dressed for a yacht party in Marbella.
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Post by artvandelay on Jun 19, 2024 8:19:04 GMT
Not sure how this is going to end but the Czech Republic are giving a masterclass in defending. They couldn't do this for 90 mins could they.......? Made quite easy for them by Portugal. Ronaldo wasn't terrible but they would surely be better suited to having him come off the bench when needing a goal rather than starting him. I did feel there was a foul on a Czech player in the lead up to the winning goal too.
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Post by c130uk on Jun 19, 2024 12:42:08 GMT
Anyone supporting Scotland tonight ? nah me neither
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Post by funkymonk on Jun 19, 2024 12:56:03 GMT
Yeah, like to see the Scotch doing alright.
Which only pisses them off more, as they'll already have their finely pressed Denmark shirts ready for mañana, but ho hum!
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 19, 2024 13:01:58 GMT
Yeah, I'd like to see the Scots do well. Never really understood wishing ill on the home nations..
...well, I mean I do understand it from a Scottish, Welsh and Irish perspective obviously.
Andrew
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Post by flouncingarburyboy on Jun 19, 2024 13:38:38 GMT
I wonder if Croatia are starting to fall into the 'most underwhelming/disappointing/underachieving team' category?
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 19, 2024 13:43:08 GMT
Nah, I think they're finally just old. I still wouldn't put it past them to win this and go deep into the competition.
What they've achieved over the years given their population is smaller than that of Scotland and only slightly larger than Wales is incredible.
Andrew
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Post by flouncingarburyboy on Jun 19, 2024 14:50:31 GMT
I wonder if Croatia are starting to fall into the 'most underwhelming/disappointing/underachieving team' category? Obviously not.
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Post by funkymonk on Jun 19, 2024 14:55:12 GMT
Gotta feel for Albania, qualify twice and get a group of death twice. Looks like hearts and minds only for them, again.
Edit: Nevermind.
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Post by Bendigeidfran on Jun 19, 2024 14:55:36 GMT
Croatia have been pretty mediocre for a while. Decent game mind.
Edit: mediocre may be harsh actually, they just had a bit of a wobble for a bit
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Post by champair79 on Jun 19, 2024 14:59:02 GMT
Some absolutely belting games this tournament. Add Croatia vs Albania to the list.
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 19, 2024 14:59:13 GMT
Christ in a bin. What a fantastic game.
The atmosphere at these games is killing me. Seeing the scenes of fans taking over cities and hearing the passion in the games is incredible. I love the Euros.
Andrew
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Post by champair79 on Jun 19, 2024 18:20:11 GMT
Shout out to VAR as well. Much quicker decisions and not intrusive. It doesn’t seem to be killing the atmosphere like it does in the PL.
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Post by flouncingarburyboy on Jun 19, 2024 19:29:25 GMT
Wasn't Shaqiri's goal a thing of absolute beauty? (But disappointed for Scotland).
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