European Football Discussion

EURO 2021

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over 4 years ago
kwlap
One of the hardest parts of international tournaments for me is the first day when there isn’t a few games to watch. 

One of the hardest parts of international tournaments for me is the last day when so many good teams have fallen by the wayside and are not in the final.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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over 4 years ago · edited over 4 years ago · History
Surprised to see how well the Czechs played and how the Dutch wilted in the second half (the red card did not help).  In the end, there was no doubt the Czechs deserved their victory, despite coming out only in the third place of their group.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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over 4 years ago
The games this morning have been amazing.  Come on the Cheese!!!
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over 4 years ago · edited over 4 years ago · History
Swiss 3-3 France
into penalties, great couple of games this morning.

just waiting for the English/German game to wreck things tomorrow.

Queenslander 3x a year.

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over 4 years ago · edited over 4 years ago · History
France gone.... Mbappe's miss sends them home (Jan Sommer's save)

Queenslander 3x a year.

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over 4 years ago
theprof
France gone.... Mbappe's miss sends them home.
 
Poor kick from a player who has played poorly all tournament. That’s rough on the guy. Hope he bounces back. Not a fan of him heading straight down the tunnel after his miss though. 
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over 4 years ago
Thought pogba and kante were still immense today. And pogba has been the player of the tournament so far. 
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over 4 years ago
Excellent football all around.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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over 4 years ago
Its coming home :-)

Its no longer a problem.

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over 4 years ago · edited over 4 years ago · History
Any bars or pubs showing the England vs Ukraine game at the weekend? 
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over 4 years ago
Toffeeman
Its coming home :-)

god I hope not. 
England might get past Ukraine, but they'll fall over after that.

Queenslander 3x a year.

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over 4 years ago
mancunian
Any bars or pubs showing the England vs Ukraine game at the weekend? 
The Bristol Cuba St are going to setup for it - Check their FB page later today 

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over 4 years ago
theprof
Toffeeman
Its coming home :-)

god I hope not. 
England might get past Ukraine, but they'll fall over after that.

They won't get past the 1/4's if there's a penalty shoot out.
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over 4 years ago
I’m surprised at the English restraint on here. I am expecting years of insufferableness. 


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over 4 years ago
For me the best result so far was the French getting knocked out.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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over 4 years ago
Leggy
For me the best result so far was the French getting knocked out.

Haha! I’ve a friend who amongst a few claims a bit of Italian nationality and he simply said ‘Good Riddance.’ Pogba into form and out the door at United?


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over 4 years ago
England might have the easiest draw on paper while Italy might just have an edge over Belgium due to injuries in the Reds team. Also, Spain looks good on paper, but have you seen how the Swiss have kept their form since the World Cup?
Also, I would not underestimate the Czech Republic - Denmark game as the winner of this might be the team that goes all the way. They're both great to watch.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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over 4 years ago
Denmark v Belgium final.

Queenslander 3x a year.

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over 4 years ago
theprof
Denmark v Belgium final.

This or the Italian would be great. Pretty excited for tomorrow's games!!
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over 4 years ago
Spain jammy through, 3-1 on Pens.
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over 4 years ago
Denmark vs Czech Rep game was excellent to watch.  Shame one of them had to go home.

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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over 4 years ago · edited over 4 years ago · History
Being here in the UK hearing the old chant of footies coming home, no one has mentioned that this is really a home torney for England like the last time they actually won something ('66).
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over 4 years ago
Is there a pub in Chch showing the games? Would like to get to the Final on Monday when down there.
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over 4 years ago
Rusty Dunks
Is there a pub in Chch showing the games? Would like to get to the Final on Monday when down there.

Morrell and Co were booked by some of the YF stalwarts for the England games, so this might be your best bet.  I will ask Danny to reconfirm.
https://www.morrellandco.co.nz

Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days

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over 4 years ago
Rusty Dunks wrote:

Is there a pub in Chch showing the games? Would like to get to the Final on Monday when down there.

no matter who's in the final?

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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over 4 years ago
Well, preferably if Ingerlund make it. I think it'll be too cold to watch Denmark!
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over 4 years ago
Spain haven’t played this well all tournament and they are still behind! This gonna be a tense finish
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over 4 years ago
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Italy v Spain
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over 4 years ago
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Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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over 4 years ago
Thoughts on the referee? imho I think he is doing really well. Allowing the game to flow but also not putting up with any nonsense. Plus, keeping the cards under control. I hope most referees would be of his standard to be honest. 
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over 4 years ago
Italians win on penalties. Actually was a very entertaining game, full of attacking from both sides. Referee was very good.
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over 4 years ago
Lonegunmen
Italians win on penalties. Actually was a very entertaining game, full of attacking from both sides. Referee was very good.

He's the guy who did Engalnd v Ukraine. Was good then too. German I think. He's got to be in line for the final.

Its no longer a problem.

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over 4 years ago
Toffeeman
Lonegunmen
Italians win on penalties. Actually was a very entertaining game, full of attacking from both sides. Referee was very good.

He's the guy who did Engalnd v Ukraine. Was good then too. German I think. He's got to be in line for the final.

More importantly, can we sell him the New Zealand lifestyle and have him referee in the A League!!
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over 4 years ago
What a goal!!! COYD!!!
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over 4 years ago
1-1. Outstanding free kick. Super "Own Goal".
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over 4 years ago
2-1 Penalty. Was there actually any contact? Or an opportunistic "dive"?
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over 4 years ago
Lonegunmen
2-1 Penalty. Was there actually any contact? Or an opportunistic "dive"?
Have seen it from a few different angles and hard to tell. One looks like there was no contact and another appears a defender did get him. Either way, a soft penalty.

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over 4 years ago
It's a rough final when you have to cheer for Italy of all teams. 
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over 4 years ago
2ndBest
It's a rough final when you have to cheer for Italy of all teams. 

I will just cheer for the ref and hope he has an excellent game!

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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over 4 years ago
Soft penalty but softer free kick that Denmark scored from.
Come on England

Its no longer a problem.

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