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Re: Today's Games

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:34 pm

Russia creating a lot of chances but feels like Finland will equalise. Enjoyable game

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:44 pm

what a pass from Bale, 1-0 Wales Ramsey finally scores after missing two easier chances

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Post by Winstonswhite » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:45 pm

Superb goal. Wales a lot better tonight.

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Post by RingoMcCartney » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:46 pm

Great opener from Wales.

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Post by thelaughingclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:51 pm

The commentary was better when it switched away from the BBC and went to whoever it was. Savage is doing my head in.

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Post by ksrclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:52 pm

Great to see Wales taking the lead, they deserved it.

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Post by ecc » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:59 pm

Just seen the goal. As said above, excellent pass and finish. Ramsey's a class player as, of course, is Bale when he's up for it.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:13 pm

Phew.
Awful defending by Wales.

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Post by RingoMcCartney » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:13 pm

Envious of those Welsh fans. Its a great feeling being part of a tiny band of away fans in a hostile ground and your teams winning.

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Post by ClaretDiver » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:18 pm

How the hell did Bale miss that penno!

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Post by RingoMcCartney » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:18 pm

Bale pen.

WTF !

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Post by ksrclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:18 pm

That was a pretty pathetic penalty attempt from Bale.

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Post by ElectroClaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:19 pm

Bale what a bellend.

Could be costly.
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Post by RingoMcCartney » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:19 pm

Should have Graham Alexandered it.

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Post by minnieclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:19 pm

Higher than Chris Waddles WC semi attempt. Has it landed yet?

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:20 pm

dreadful pen, truly was

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:21 pm

Came closer with that rebound!
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Post by RingoMcCartney » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:21 pm

Seemed to over think it. It's easy for us to say I guess.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:23 pm

Cripes.
Wales really looking scared defending at the mo.

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:25 pm

RingoMcCartney wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:21 pm
Seemed to over think it. It's easy for us to say I guess.
one of the first things you are taught is pick your spot and don't change your mind - all this stuttering run up nonsense is exactly the opposite. Agree 100% he over thought it
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Post by box_of_frogs » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:26 pm

ClaretDiver wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:18 pm
How the hell did Bale miss that penno!
Anyone with a haircut like that deserves to miss penalties like that.

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Post by ClaretTony » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:26 pm

minnieclaret wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:19 pm
Higher than Chris Waddles WC semi attempt. Has it landed yet?
No - it’s just hit Gifton’s.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:32 pm

Superb looking ground, isn't it.

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Post by ClaretTony » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:37 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:32 pm
Superb looking ground, isn't it.
It’s a fairly new stadium isn’t it?

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:39 pm

Great timing from Ramsey.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:43 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:37 pm
It’s a fairly new stadium isn’t it?
Not sure. Seen match's in Baku before but, never noticed what a good looking ground it is so, could well be.

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Post by ElectroClaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:44 pm

Good save by Ward.

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Post by minnieclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:46 pm

Does Dan James do anything else apart from carry the ball at pace?
His final decision and execution are awful.

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Post by ElectroClaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:48 pm

Cracking scrap.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:48 pm

Bugger.
Poor cross after a great run by James.

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Post by Winstonswhite » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:50 pm

Turkey absolutely terrible after I’d said they’d beat Wales. That’s why I don’t bet on football!

That donkey Yilmaz was more of a hindrance than a help and should have been hooked at half time.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:51 pm

Add 10 bloody minutes now.

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Post by ksrclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:51 pm

Nervy ending for Wales here.

They really should have had this sewn up by 3 or 4 ages ago though.

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Post by HahaYeah » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:53 pm

Well done Wales, great stuff.
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Post by box_of_frogs » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:53 pm

It took them long enough to get the 2nd, but a deserved win imho.

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:54 pm

fair play to Wales, really good performance

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Post by groove » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:54 pm

Belting game that Wales were superb.

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Post by RingoMcCartney » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:54 pm

Fair play to the Welshmen 👍
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Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:54 pm

Haha.
Good lads!!
They really deserves that!

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Post by ksrclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:56 pm

Excellent result and performance. Their keeper is definitely a good un.

Need to work on their finishing, mind!

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Post by bodge » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:15 pm

Great performance in that heat on the edge of Asia, you really need to work hard in those conditions, particularly as it was like an an away game but that's Baku life, Baku reality.
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Post by box_of_frogs » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:19 pm

bodge wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:15 pm
Great performance in that heat on the edge of Asia, you really need to work hard in those conditions, particularly as it was like an an away game but that's Baku life, Baku reality.
Yeah, pretty good performance. Bit dodgy at the back, good going forward, cack at penalties!

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Post by tiger76 » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:57 pm

Terrific display by Wales, a deserved victory which should ensure they at least qualify for the last 16 as a minimum.

Aaron Ramsay was awesome at both ends of the park, and he must have been named MOTM after that.

As for the much hyped Turkey were are they, they were thrashed by Italy, and but for some poor finishing Wales would have scored 3 or 4 today.

Gareth is a lucky boy though as that hash of a penalty could have been costly, fortunately for Wales it wasn't in the end.

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:57 pm

Anyone else miss Buffon singing the Italian National Anthem ?

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:07 pm

A suspected car bomb has been discovered close to the Stadio Olimpico ahead of Italy's Euro 2020 clash with Switzerland.

According to reports in Italy, a fan spotted a suspicious item on the seat of a parked Smart car while heading to the stadium and alerted police.

The car was situated in the Piazza Mancini area of the Italian capital Rome, which is close to where Wednesday night's Euro 2020 clash is taking place.

Authorities contacted a bomb squad who destroyed the item in a controlled explosion.

It has not yet been confirmed whether the item was indeed a bomb.

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:27 pm

Italy 1-0, top goal, battering the Swiss tbh

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Post by tiger76 » Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:28 pm

1-0 Italy and this isn't your typical Italian team this lot are genuinely exciting to watch, and they'll take some stopping on this form.
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Post by Sarum » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:12 pm

bodge wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:15 pm
Great performance in that heat on the edge of Asia, you really need to work hard in those conditions, particularly as it was like an an away game but that's Baku life, Baku reality.

Very "Soul2Soulful", Bodge!

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Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:29 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:28 pm
1-0 Italy and this isn't your typical Italian team this lot are genuinely exciting to watch, and they'll take some stopping on this form.
so far they've played 2 of the worst teams in the tournament, not saying they aren't good, just saying we've no idea at this point

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Post by Jakubclaret » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:29 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:28 pm
1-0 Italy and this isn't your typical Italian team this lot are genuinely exciting to watch, and they'll take some stopping on this form.
They are a good side, a lot of old guard have been phased out I think chiellino is the only 1 I remember, I think they are a few seasoned pros away from being the finished article & this might be a little bit too early for them.

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