Fab1b
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Jun 14, 2012 1:44pm
Update on Rock's health?
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 1:50pm
Italy still in pretty good shape with the tie here. Croatia will have to play Spain, who won't be able to rest, and Italy get Ireland on the third match day. I'd certainly favor them to advance over the Croatians or Irish.
wildcats20
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Jun 14, 2012 1:51pm
Only way to advance would be to beat Ireland, correct?
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 1:53pm
That's correct (assuming the Spanish beat the Irish today). The Irish showed nothing in their opening game which is why I say I think Italy still have an easier path, particularly since Spain will be going full bore against the Croatians (they'll likely be tied with 4 points each).wildcats20;1199770 wrote:Only way to advance would be to beat Ireland, correct?
Basically, if I had to bet, I'd say the group ends up as:
Spain 7 points
Italy 5 points
Croatia 4 points
Ireland 0 points
Edit: like_that covers another scenario below
like_that
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Jun 14, 2012 1:53pm
No. Ireland/Spain could tie. Then Spain loses to croatia, while Italy/Ireland tie.wildcats20;1199770 wrote:Only way to advance would be to beat Ireland, correct?
wildcats20
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Jun 14, 2012 1:55pm
Sorry, I was assuming Spain wins out.
like_that
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Jun 14, 2012 1:57pm
Then yes.wildcats20;1199781 wrote:Sorry, I was assuming Spain wins out.
Ireland and Italy have played many times the past 3 years, it won't be easy for Italy to beat them. Im hoping for an Ireland/Spain tie.
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 2:00pm
If Ireland and Spain tie this shit goes crazy. Every team with a chance to finish first heading into the last match day.
Fab1b
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Jun 14, 2012 2:37pm
Decided to throw a spinner in the pond outback between games
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 2:40pm
Nice catch. But where'd the fish come from?
Fab1b
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Jun 14, 2012 2:43pm
Ha
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gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 2:48pm
Wow, Torres. What a rocket.
Fab1b
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Jun 14, 2012 2:48pm
That was quick!
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 2:51pm
This game will be an absolute shit kicking. Might be the biggest mismatch of the tournament.
ohiobucks1
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Jun 14, 2012 3:20pm
Lets go spain!
hoops23
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Jun 14, 2012 3:39pm
Ireland conceded an early goal and has played decent since. I'd love to see them get an equalizer, but I'm not expecting it.
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 3:49pm
Another one for Spain. It was a matter of time.
hoops23
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Jun 14, 2012 3:49pm
Damn. 2-nil Spain. Too good
hoops23
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Jun 14, 2012 3:58pm
Ireland has been far too careless with the ball.
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 4:10pm
Another one for Torres. Spain looking every bit the favorites.
Laley23
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Jun 14, 2012 4:20pm
Spain is just clinical. You really wonder if they would have more titles if the Barca and Real players were able to put aside the hatred for the national sie before 2008. Right now, they are on one of the greatest 5 year professional sports runs of all time, in any country, in any sport. If they win Euros here, I may say it is the greatest.
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 4:22pm
Dayyyyyum. Fabregas
Laley23
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Jun 14, 2012 4:22pm
lol. 4-0. Cesc with a rocket off the corner.
Midstate01
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Jun 14, 2012 4:23pm
Blasted
gorocks99
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Jun 14, 2012 4:34pm
And the Irish are the first teams out of the tournament. 4-0 Spain...wow.