Euro 2016 Thread

[Locke]

Well. Thats not gone well for the Welsh.

[SuperMatt18]

Nope - Ronaldo doing Ronaldo things.

[CroFlames]

It sure hasn't. And Whine-aldo had a really close free kick too that he just put over the bar.

[rubecube]

Well at least Portugal might finally win a game in regulation. I'm not even a Ronaldo hater but man what an awful team to watch. I hope they get smoked in the finals.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Well at least Portugal might finally win a game in regulation. I'm not even a Ronaldo hater but man what an awful team to watch. I hope they get smoked in the finals.

... by Germany.

[Locke]

The streaks have been broken, Wales didnt score and Portugal actually won a normal game.

[Stay Golden]

Proud of Wales. Accomplished far more than many, most expected. Going in they were expected to maybe finish 3rd in Group stage and depending on points and maybe move on if everything went right. Instead they win their group and go all the way to the Semi Finals with this lunch box team.
There was no depth to replace Ramsey or Davies. Even with them in the lineup they still would be massive underdogs.
It was a fun run, we'll coached. Bale showed in Euro16 why he is a world class talent.
No shame losing 2-0 to a talent like Portugal.
Well done Dragons!

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Would have been happy with a quarter finals appearance, beyond the moon for reaching the finals.

don't love their chances against either France or Germany but in a one game final, who knows.

FORCA PORTUGAL

[devo22]

Gutted for Wales. Happy for Ronaldo and Nani.

[Sainters7]

England must be so relieved

[Senator Clay Davis]

You knew Wales were going to park the bus, they're never getting this close to a title again. Wish they would have just gone for broke and lost 9-0, but to only get like 5 shots is pretty weak. Even though you'd favor Germany or France pretty heavily over Portugal, Portugal will have the best player on the field (well...maybe Neuer) and that's always important.

[Luder]

Auf Geht's Deutschland!

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Would have been happy with a quarter finals appearance, beyond the moon for reaching the finals.

don't love their chances against either France or Germany but in a one game final, who knows.

FORCA PORTUGAL

Bracket broke quite nicely for them in the end and that can be huge in a tournament.

Iceland doesn't get that late winner the whole tournament could be a much different story for Portugal.

Path to the final became Croatia, Poland, Wales, instead of England, France, Germany.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Bracket broke quite nicely for them in the end and that can be huge in a tournament.

Iceland doesn't get that late winner the whole tournament could be a much different story for Portugal.

Portugal have won 2 games out of 6 and they're in the final.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Germany needs Muller to step up and play to his ability today.

Before the tournament I had France beating Germany in semi final but now that it is here I think Germany is going to take it.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Germany needs Muller to step up and play to his ability today.

Before the tournament I had France beating Germany in semi final but now that it is here I think Germany is going to take it.

Its going to be a tight game today, both teams are in really good form and have been really tight defensively.

It will be interesting to see how they line up.

[Sainters7]

If it wasn't for the injuries I'd be all in on Germany, but now it seems more 50/50 to me. Either way, I hope whoever wins hammers Portugal in the final

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its going to be a tight game today, both teams are in really good form and have been really tight defensively.

It will be interesting to see how they line up.

I think it has to be Sane or Schurrle up top, use their speed. I don't think you start Gotze

[Locke]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

I think it has to be Sane or Schurrle up top, use their speed. I don't think you start Gotze

I agree, whats concerning is that the Germans cant really use their standard formation or typical best XI, they're going into a semi-final having to experiment.

So not only do they have to test the German depth they have to test their adaptability and you typically dont want to be testing both of those things at the same time during a semi-final.

If the Germans make it to the Final they'll have had to go through Italy (after the Italians defeated the Spanish) and the French.

[devo22]

allez les bleus!!! Otherwise I have to hope Ronaldo does his thing in the final ...