Euro 2016 Thread

[Locke]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I don't watch a lot of soccer but the commentators for the Italy/Spain game are doing very little to keep me from changing the channel. Could these guys get any more boring?

Its Italy and Spain. Spain made their name playing the most boring game in the world.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its Italy and Spain. Spain made their name playing the most boring game in the world.

It's not that boring when it works.

[Senator Clay Davis]

De Gea must be getting into his comfort zone, he's used to bailing out a poor team in front of him and keeping them from embarrassment.

[SuperMatt18]

Feel like there has actually be some decent chances and action so far.

De Gea is probably the best in the world when it comes to pure shot stopping.

[d_phaneuf]

I think its been an exciting game

Italy very much surprised me this tournament with Conte being so aggressive

Spain are showing their fatal flaw which is no ability to create chances against good defenses unless they are literally throwing out 2 of the best Spanish creators of all time, Xavi is gone and Iniesta is a bit past his prime

new manager after this tournament cant change their tactics soon enough, still so much talent but even Pep stopped playing Tiki Taka

[dissentowner]

Like England's chances this afternoon. Hopefully this is the tournament they actual play up to their abilities. As an England fan I am not holding my breath though.

[White Out 403]

Italy will proceed a tough test for the Germans I think. Still unsure as to why Vazquez isn't getting respect for the Italian national team

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Itse

It's not that boring when it works.

Thats the thing about it, theres no 'right or wrong' way to win. So if you're a Spanish fan you love the endless buildup that goes nowhere and games with no goals because who cares? At the end of the day you win.

But if you're a neutral fan you can acknowledge that its often effective but just unbelievably boring.

And hence why people enjoy watching Spain lose, even if it is to the Italians. Because at least when Spain are losing their stupid game plan doesnt work and it forces them to actually....you know....play.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Spain look atrocious today, as bad as I've seen from them. I can't remember if they looked this bad when they lost 5-1 to the Netherlands, but that defense is a mess and Italy doesn't exactly have a top front line or anything.

[GirlySports]

I've never found the Italians boring. They happen to be really good at defense but they're not that defensive tactically. They always have creative midfielders and good wingers.

[jammies]

Yah, Spain is so frustrating to watch I am actually cheering for the Italians. Put an end to these diving, boring clowns.

And just as I type that, Spain gets a gift as that should have been a red card. DIE SPAIN DIE!!!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Not even a free kick either. Terrible non-call.

[SuperMatt18]

Yeah that should have been a straight red on Silva - late, studs up, and high on the leg.

I feel like Italy is going to regret all those missed chances.

[IceMan]

Italy needs to score another one and put this game away already. Can't let Spain get a lucky one late after dominating the whole game.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Lol at Conte just booting the ball away.

[atb]

Man Buffon is awesome

[IceMan]

Boom!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Deserved win for Italy. Germany/Italy should be the final, not a Quarter though.

[SuperMatt18]

[Senator Clay Davis]

Spain choking it away against Croatia is what ended their tournament. Win that match with the easy side of the bracket and they're probably in the Final. Instead out in the round of 16.