UEFA EURO 2016
- Thread starter Night Prowler
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Pogba and Griezmann dropped for the match against Albania, Coman and Martial starting instead.
France survives with 2 late goals! Payet has been the player of the tournament so far.
Spambot
Meme Lord
On first group round I've guessed all games except two (IRE-SWE) and (AUS-HUN) and the latter one cost me money.
None of the teams scored more then 2 goals, most of the favourites win, gameplay of most teams was safe and boring and there were 2 surprises (Iceland and Hungary) which is pretty typical for EURO.
Here are my thought based on what's happened so far:
GROUP A
France - The only thing that's going for them so far is advantage of home field, otherwise very bad display
Switzerland - One of the contenders for finals have failed miserably, unimaginated against Albania and clueless against Romania.
Romania - They could pass to group, but that's it for them - no attacking display will get them so far.
Albania - The only reason why they passed to EURO is widening of championship/groups which can be seen in this group stage, but I do admire their will.
GROUP B
England - If they win Wales today, it could give them positive boost that could propeled them far because they have the game that could beat any other team here. Unless they try to finish the match with penalties.
Russia - 150 million people and they can't find 11 of them to pass the group. Big disapointment.
Slovakia - One if the biggest positive surprises of the EURO. Didn't think much about them, but after the match with Wales I admired their attacking style. And they were awarded for that yesterday.
Wales - I think game against Slovakia was Wales at their best. But I can't see them winning "big players" with that same game.
GROUP C
Germany - I don't think they'll win EURO. They've changed the game a lot, it looks like they're still finding themselves. Match against Poland will be interesting today.
Poland - I expected a lot more from Poland, one of my favourites for this EURO thundered throught qualifications, but kind of slowed down now. If they don't do something in the next 2 games, their moment could pass.
Ukraine - Good defence, no attack. Could pass the group, but that's it.
N. Ireland - Same as Albania
GROUP D
Spain - After World Cup fiasco, it seems like Spain has waken up again, but they still have a lot of problems in defence. I think their attacking display could get them to finals, if they don't repeat their mistaking that are currently occuring in their defence.
Croatia - If they don't get cocky and keep the same spirit like they had against Turkey, they could go very far. Awesome midfield, but average attack and questionable defence could cost them.
Turkey - Big disapointment. I thought they'll be contenders for 2nd place in the group but it seems like they'll be going home soon. If they don't display good game against Spain, Czech are going to eat them in the last game.
Czech - Positive surprise, they had very good display against strongest opponent in the group. Althought I predicted they'll be going home with 0 points, they could easily pass the group if they get a win and a draw.
GROUP E
Italy - Italy scored a goal and then put 11 players in their penatly box. Then they defended until last minute when they scored another goal. What a revolution for Italian gameplay! The most disguisting team have already played their card. Luckily, if Italy plays well in the group, they don't get far. Hopefully this will be the case on this EURO. I wish they get some underdog in the round of 16 and then loose. Something like this: opposing player scores a goal for 1-0 in 120 minute. With his ass. Throught Buffon's legs. From centre of stadium.
Belgium - Definitely biggest disapointment of EURO. Altgought they have 2 more games, they didn't show anything that would confirm their status as possible EURO winner.
Sweden - It seems like Zlatan is saving his moments for Man Utd. Except swearing at referee in Bosnian language he didn't show anything, like rest of his team. This draw will probably send them home, with this gameplay no way they're getting a draw or win against Italy/Belgium.
Ireland - Got to love the Irish fighting spirit. I hope they pass the group. There is nothing like an underdog who goes for "all or nothing" against big players.
GROUP F
Portugal - Shame. Shame. Shame. (ring-ring) Shame. Shame. Shame. (ring-ring)
Austria - I don't know what happened to this team. They had such a positive future and completely blew it.
Iceland - They were my contender for an underdog that could get really far this EURO. And after match against Portugal they still are.
Hungary - Definitely biggest surprise of EURO. I don't know where they came from, but that was amazing. The most "weak group" of the tournament became the most interesting one.
None of the teams scored more then 2 goals, most of the favourites win, gameplay of most teams was safe and boring and there were 2 surprises (Iceland and Hungary) which is pretty typical for EURO.
Here are my thought based on what's happened so far:
GROUP A
France - The only thing that's going for them so far is advantage of home field, otherwise very bad display
Switzerland - One of the contenders for finals have failed miserably, unimaginated against Albania and clueless against Romania.
Romania - They could pass to group, but that's it for them - no attacking display will get them so far.
Albania - The only reason why they passed to EURO is widening of championship/groups which can be seen in this group stage, but I do admire their will.
GROUP B
England - If they win Wales today, it could give them positive boost that could propeled them far because they have the game that could beat any other team here. Unless they try to finish the match with penalties.
Russia - 150 million people and they can't find 11 of them to pass the group. Big disapointment.
Slovakia - One if the biggest positive surprises of the EURO. Didn't think much about them, but after the match with Wales I admired their attacking style. And they were awarded for that yesterday.
Wales - I think game against Slovakia was Wales at their best. But I can't see them winning "big players" with that same game.
GROUP C
Germany - I don't think they'll win EURO. They've changed the game a lot, it looks like they're still finding themselves. Match against Poland will be interesting today.
Poland - I expected a lot more from Poland, one of my favourites for this EURO thundered throught qualifications, but kind of slowed down now. If they don't do something in the next 2 games, their moment could pass.
Ukraine - Good defence, no attack. Could pass the group, but that's it.
N. Ireland - Same as Albania
GROUP D
Spain - After World Cup fiasco, it seems like Spain has waken up again, but they still have a lot of problems in defence. I think their attacking display could get them to finals, if they don't repeat their mistaking that are currently occuring in their defence.
Croatia - If they don't get cocky and keep the same spirit like they had against Turkey, they could go very far. Awesome midfield, but average attack and questionable defence could cost them.
Turkey - Big disapointment. I thought they'll be contenders for 2nd place in the group but it seems like they'll be going home soon. If they don't display good game against Spain, Czech are going to eat them in the last game.
Czech - Positive surprise, they had very good display against strongest opponent in the group. Althought I predicted they'll be going home with 0 points, they could easily pass the group if they get a win and a draw.
GROUP E
Italy - Italy scored a goal and then put 11 players in their penatly box. Then they defended until last minute when they scored another goal. What a revolution for Italian gameplay! The most disguisting team have already played their card. Luckily, if Italy plays well in the group, they don't get far. Hopefully this will be the case on this EURO. I wish they get some underdog in the round of 16 and then loose. Something like this: opposing player scores a goal for 1-0 in 120 minute. With his ass. Throught Buffon's legs. From centre of stadium.
Belgium - Definitely biggest disapointment of EURO. Altgought they have 2 more games, they didn't show anything that would confirm their status as possible EURO winner.
Sweden - It seems like Zlatan is saving his moments for Man Utd. Except swearing at referee in Bosnian language he didn't show anything, like rest of his team. This draw will probably send them home, with this gameplay no way they're getting a draw or win against Italy/Belgium.
Ireland - Got to love the Irish fighting spirit. I hope they pass the group. There is nothing like an underdog who goes for "all or nothing" against big players.
GROUP F
Portugal - Shame. Shame. Shame. (ring-ring) Shame. Shame. Shame. (ring-ring)
Austria - I don't know what happened to this team. They had such a positive future and completely blew it.
Iceland - They were my contender for an underdog that could get really far this EURO. And after match against Portugal they still are.
Hungary - Definitely biggest surprise of EURO. I don't know where they came from, but that was amazing. The most "weak group" of the tournament became the most interesting one.
God fucking dammit, England.
Bales sucked, England deserved this turnaround 
Kane was disappointing, and apart from the goal Vardy too. Rashford was awesome in his cameo.
Kane was disappointing, and apart from the goal Vardy too. Rashford was awesome in his cameo.
Srogyy
Ancient Mariner
OMG, and now all of a sudden they blocked these German channels, what a dick fucking move...
Anyway, today's the day. Poland once again faces its archenemy - Germany.
That's always a huge event here. It's hard to expect a crushing win, which is obviously a dream scenario and I keep my fingers crossed. It only happened once in history (quite recently) with 6 draws and 13 loses (if I'm not mistaken). I guess another draw would be a fine result in the current situation. I'm hoping for 1:1. I'm also hoping Ukraine - N. Ireland will end at 0:0, that's the best for us.Damn, I can already hear chanting and air horns coming from the outside.
Thank goodness.Bales sucked, England deserved this turnaround
SixesAlltheway
Ancient Mariner
Do feel a bit bad for Wales....
Cheering for Northern Ireland now..
Cheering for Northern Ireland now..
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
Fucking storm, I lost signal on my tv!
3-0 Poland!
