Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 9, 2012 7:33pm
Just projected ahead. I have the next Group B days off work. Pumped. I have a few days off this week, and only a half day Monday. Hopefully I can catch the second game.hoops23;1194095 wrote:Kinda shocked to see Denmark knocked off the dutch...
Fucking pissed I've not been able to watch any of the games because of work. That'll change this upcoming week though.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 10, 2012 12:48am
Just finally caught up on today's games. Shocked that Denmark won. The other 3 matches have had the results I expected, but I would have guessed something like 2-0 Netherlands in that one.
I think they have a decent chance to advance still though. I think 4 might be good to get out and I expect them to beat Portugal. The Portuguese back line won't be able to hold them. They need Portugal over Denmark and at least a draw with Germany on Wednesday though.
I think they have a decent chance to advance still though. I think 4 might be good to get out and I expect them to beat Portugal. The Portuguese back line won't be able to hold them. They need Portugal over Denmark and at least a draw with Germany on Wednesday though.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 10, 2012 11:47am
Excited for Spain-Italy. Curious to see if the champs have their form without Puyol and Villa, and Italy is somewhat of an enigma, but anytime Balotelli is on the pitch there is something waiting to happen.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 10, 2012 11:49am
Ian Darke!!!!!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 10, 2012 11:54am
Hoping Spain rolls these greasers!
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 10, 2012 12:22pm
Wow. Close....
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 10, 2012 12:30pm
At some point in this tourney I expect the Spain defense to get out of whack for a big mistake. Puyol was the leader of that unit, physically and vocally. He is a huge loss. That and Sergio Ramos in a CB position will be onteresting
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 10, 2012 12:35pm
Italy clearly with the upper hand. Not quite sure what Spain is trying to do, playing with 6 midfielders.
Watch how they are attacking. Its all very methodical through the central midfield, dribbling not shooting or serving.
Balotelli with his obligatory card.
Watch how they are attacking. Its all very methodical through the central midfield, dribbling not shooting or serving.
Balotelli with his obligatory card.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Jun 10, 2012 12:37pm
Ramos played mainly CB for Real this past season. That being said, seeing him in the CB position for the national team is a bit out of sort.Laley23;1194498 wrote:At some point in this tourney I expect the Spain defense to get out of whack for a big mistake. Puyol was the leader of that unit, physically and vocally. He is a huge loss. That and Sergio Ramos in a CB position will be onteresting
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 10, 2012 12:43pm
Ive only been able to watch the last 15 minutes of this half. But Spain looks like they always look to me. Dominate the midfield and work for the tap in goal. Its gotten them Euro and WC back to back. Italy has only had the one volley from the top of the 18.chicago510;1194501 wrote:Italy clearly with the upper hand. Not quite sure what Spain is trying to do, playing with 6 midfielders.
Watch how they are attacking. Its all very methodical through the central midfield, dribbling not shooting or serving.
Balotelli with his obligatory card.
But, admittedly, I didnt see the first 30 minutes.
EDIT: Then that Motta shot. Great save from Iker.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 10, 2012 1:09pm
WTF was Balotelli thinking there???? SMH
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 10, 2012 1:09pm
lol Balotelli fail.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 10, 2012 1:11pm
Wow, then he gets pulled.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 10, 2012 1:15pm
Italy!!!! 1-0
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 10, 2012 1:16pm
Super sub!
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 10, 2012 1:17pm
NICE! Great move by taking out Ballotelli. He was going through the motions this game imo.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 10, 2012 1:19pm
Level. Shit.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Jun 10, 2012 1:19pm
Great pass to set up that goal.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jun 10, 2012 1:21pm
I love soccer so I'm by no means bashing the sport. But jesus christ you already got the call, why do players still roll around on the ground lke they were shot after the fact?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 10, 2012 1:28pm
Because they aren't USA Americans.Hb31187;1194523 wrote:I love soccer so I'm by no means bashing the sport. But jesus christ you already got the call, why do players still roll around on the ground lke they were shot after the fact?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jun 10, 2012 1:29pm
lol is that thread in the archives somewhere?like_that;1194527 wrote:Because they aren't USA Americans.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 10, 2012 1:29pm
Laley23;1194505 wrote:Ive only been able to watch the last 15 minutes of this half. But Spain looks like they always look to me. Dominate the midfield and work for the tap in goal. Its gotten them Euro and WC back to back. Italy has only had the one volley from the top of the 18.
But, admittedly, I didnt see the first 30 minutes.
EDIT: Then that Motta shot. Great save from Iker.
It was spanish football but with no torres, villa (messi with barca) etc. to run onto anything or run at anyone. Maybe it was just me, but it looked a training session where you only get 20sq yards to work with. They figured it out a but though.
Brilliant game today though, best of the tournament imo.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 10, 2012 1:39pm
Literally every trending topic on tweeeeeeter is about this game lol
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 10, 2012 1:42pm
Torres is the greatest player ever from 40-20 yards out then he seemingly always misses or pisses down his leg.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 10, 2012 1:48pm
Pretty entertaining game.