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Re: Today's Games

Post by Aclaret » Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:17 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:08 pm
I'm not a fan who "these days" thinks any contact equals a legbreaker. Have another look at it, I'm not convinced it was accidental - the lad made no attempt to pull out of what was, clearly, a lost cause and was lucky not to cause his opponent serious injury. If that foul isn't a straight red it's hard to imagine what might be.
Yeah but John Hartson on commentary said there was no malice intended ! He should know about malice, just ask Eyal Berkovich ! 😁

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Re: Today's Games

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:25 pm

And he's not all biased either.... :lol:

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Re: Today's Games

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:26 pm

Well done to Wales, and they must fancy their chances against either Finland/Russia in the last 16.

The one real downside for them is the straight red for Ampadu, and he'll now have to sit out the next game, but if Wales do progress he'll be available again come the quarter-finals.

Italy look the real deal even with their b team playing, and their defensive record is bonkers, 11 successive clean sheets now.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by minnieclaret » Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:06 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:26 pm
The one real downside for them is the straight red for Ampadu, and he'll now have to sit out the next game.
Are you sure? Is straight red not 3 games. Not being smart arse, I have no idea.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:32 pm

minnieclaret wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:06 pm
Are you sure? Is straight red not 3 games. Not being smart arse, I have no idea.
Not in this tournament no only a 1 game ban, and he may not have even played in their next game anyway, but it'll still be a blow to Rob Page that's for sure.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by KRBFC » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:01 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote:
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Contrarian nonsense!
How? their defence is well old, flat track bullies, it's a whole lot different when Mbappe is running in behind. 30 games unbeaten, against who? what have they won? everybody hyping them up because they peaked and played their best football in the group stages, like I said, peak late not early.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by yTib » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:03 pm

i bet krbfc is ace at parties.
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Re: Today's Games

Post by thelaughingclaret » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:59 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:32 pm
Not in this tournament no only a 1 game ban, and he may not have even played in their next game anyway, but it'll still be a blow to Rob Page that's for sure.
So hypothetically being on a yellow card and picking up a soft second yellow for a mistimed challenge or pulling someone back results in the same punishment as punching someone in the face? That is stupid. A straight red for violent conduct should not be a just 1 match ban.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:10 am

KRBFC wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:01 pm
How? their defence is well old, flat track bullies, it's a whole lot different when Mbappe is running in behind. 30 games unbeaten, against who? what have they won? everybody hyping them up because they peaked and played their best football in the group stages, like I said, peak late not early.
out of interest, who do you think will win the Euro's ?

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Foshiznik » Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:49 am

KRBFC wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:01 pm
How? their defence is well old, flat track bullies, it's a whole lot different when Mbappe is running in behind. 30 games unbeaten, against who? what have they won? everybody hyping them up because they peaked and played their best football in the group stages, like I said, peak late not early.
Spot on. Still a good side but will not have enough against the big boys.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by KRBFC » Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:47 am

Vegas Claret wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:10 am
out of interest, who do you think will win the Euro's ?
France, Germany or Portugal.

I don't care how good Italy have looked in the group stages, it doesn't matter. I'd have England over Italy in a knockout game.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by CFS » Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:46 am

KRBFC wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:01 pm
How? their defence is well old, flat track bullies, it's a whole lot different when Mbappe is running in behind. 30 games unbeaten, against who? what have they won? everybody hyping them up because they peaked and played their best football in the group stages, like I said, peak late not early.
Mbappe ran behind Hungary it didn't seem nothing special to me. As for their defence it's experienced enough to know how to play against the big teams not exactly going to play on the halfway line are they?

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Re: Today's Games

Post by CFS » Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:49 am

KRBFC wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:47 am
France, Germany or Portugal.

I don't care how good Italy have looked in the group stages, it doesn't matter. I'd have England over Italy in a knockout game.
Let England get out the group first lol

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Re: Today's Games

Post by KRBFC » Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:13 am

CFS wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:49 am
Let England get out the group first lol
They are already out of the group

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:16 am

KRBFC wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:47 am
France, Germany or Portugal.

I don't care how good Italy have looked in the group stages, it doesn't matter. I'd have England over Italy in a knockout game.
Portugal were laughable against Germany at the back. I can't see passed France tbh (unless they fall out with each other :lol: )

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Re: Today's Games

Post by CFS » Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:20 am

KRBFC wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:13 am
They are already out of the group
Since when?

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Re: Today's Games

Post by KRBFC » Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:28 am

CFS wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:20 am
Since when?
4 of the best 6 teams who finish 3rd qualify, England already qualify into that at worst. 3 points with positive goal difference is usually enough, Portugal qualified last tournament with just 3 points in the group stage.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Silkyskills1 » Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:32 am

KRBFC wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:01 pm
How? their defence is well old, flat track bullies, it's a whole lot different when Mbappe is running in behind. 30 games unbeaten, against who? what have they won? everybody hyping them up because they peaked and played their best football in the group stages, like I said, peak late not early.
Perhaps you might, with goodness of heart, replace 'old' with experienced. Italy have an exceptional record of qualifying for tournaments and invariably doing well. They've even had the audacity to go on and win a few.
As for their 30 game unbeaten run you pose the question to who they have beaten. I don't know but I presume you do otherwise why ask. Good players, tradition, excellent manager, no goals conceded yet, 30 unbeaten. Folly to ignore them. They might not even have 'peaked' yet.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Peter Loo » Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:20 pm

What a great shame for Billy Gilmour and Scotland as he has been tested positive for Covid 19.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57551368

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Re: Today's Games

Post by evensteadiereddie » Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:12 pm

Russia v Denmark should be interesting...the Danes have to win to have any chance of progressing. It is in Copenhagen so they do have a chance.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:22 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:12 pm
Russia v Denmark should be interesting...the Danes have to win to have any chance of progressing. It is in Copenhagen so they do have a chance.
Be a better watch that the potential carve up between Ukraine & Austria, always a bit odd when the draw is the favourite

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Re: Today's Games

Post by evensteadiereddie » Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:25 pm

The winner is guaranteed second spot but, as you imply, a draw may well suit both sides. Ukraine have scored more though if it comes down to it.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:22 pm

Ampadu got sent off for the exact same thing Lukaku just did and Lukaku didn't even get a talking too

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Re: Today's Games

Post by boatshed bill » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:33 pm

Belgium vs Finland is dire.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Buxtonclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:40 pm

Cracking goal!
Danes 1-0

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Re: Today's Games

Post by ClaretTony » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:42 pm

boatshed bill wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:33 pm
Belgium vs Finland is dire.
I didn’t think it was that good

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Re: Today's Games

Post by HahaYeah » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:42 pm

Great goal for Denmark by Damsgaard, very Allan Simonsen-esque!

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Buxtonclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:42 pm

Would add that the noise from a full house when it went in was bloody marvelous.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by minnieclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:45 pm

Because of their 0-3 v Belgium Russia now have to score. This is the match to watch.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by HahaYeah » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:19 pm

Should be force fed a polonium butty for that mistake. 0-2.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by minnieclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:20 pm

HahaYeah wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:19 pm
Should be force fed a polonium butty for that mistake. 0-2.
After Colombia in ‘96 let’s not go there please.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Conroysleftfoot » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:22 pm

Maele having a good game for Denmark, playing out of position on the left instead of on the right.
He's the one we were supposedly interested in at the start of the year before he went to Atalanta for 10 million (euros).

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Buxtonclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:24 pm

Belgium 1-0??
Russia pen???

VAR rules! :lol:
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Re: Today's Games

Post by yTib » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:25 pm

some high drama here.

russian penalty and belgian goal chalked off.

russia score.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Rileybobs » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:26 pm

Some decent entertainment there flicking between the channels. Big mood change in Copenhagen.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by HahaYeah » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:26 pm

Russia now scored a dramatic penalty 1-2 .

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Boss Hogg » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:28 pm

Very tight offside decision

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Spijed » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:29 pm

Is there any point celebrating a goal?

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Buxtonclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:30 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:26 pm
Some decent
entertainment there flicking between the channels. Big mood change in Copenhagen.
Not half!
A few minutes back, Denmark could-should- have been 3-0 and Russia down to ten men!
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Re: Today's Games

Post by Elizabeth » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:30 pm

Drawing of thicker lines don’t appear to make any difference to VAR offsides.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by minnieclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:31 pm

Spijed wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:29 pm
Is there any point celebrating a goal?
Always. You can only be wrong. It is painless.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by minnieclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:32 pm

Vermaelen scores for Belgium, possible OG off the keeper.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by yTib » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:32 pm

and belgium score. thrilling stuff!

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Rileybobs » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:35 pm

Wow

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Re: Today's Games

Post by Conroysleftfoot » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 pm

Come on Denmark

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Re: Today's Games

Post by HahaYeah » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 pm

Wow great stuff and well deserved for the Denmark team 1-3.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by tiger76 » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 pm

Spijed wrote:
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:29 pm
Is there any point celebrating a goal?
Not anymore no, it was the correct call to give Lukaku offside, but what took them so long to eventually check it, that's what drives players and fans batty, if you're going to overrule then do it as quickly as possible.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by minnieclaret » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 pm

WOW! CHRISTIANSEN. 25yarder.

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Re: Today's Games

Post by yTib » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 pm

WHAT A BELTER!!

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Re: Today's Games

Post by tim_noone » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 pm

What a goal for Denmark!!

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