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Jun 14, 2012 1:44 PM
Update on Rock's health?
Jun 14, 2012 1:44pm
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Jun 14, 2012 1:50 PM
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.
Jun 14, 2012 1:50pm
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Jun 14, 2012 1:51 PM
Only way to advance would be to beat Ireland, correct?
Jun 14, 2012 1:51pm
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Jun 14, 2012 1:53 PM
wildcats20;1199770 wrote:Only way to advance would be to beat Ireland, correct?
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).

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
Jun 14, 2012 1:53pm
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Jun 14, 2012 1:53 PM
wildcats20;1199770 wrote:Only way to advance would be to beat Ireland, correct?
No. Ireland/Spain could tie. Then Spain loses to croatia, while Italy/Ireland tie.
Jun 14, 2012 1:53pm
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Jun 14, 2012 1:55 PM
Sorry, I was assuming Spain wins out.
Jun 14, 2012 1:55pm
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Jun 14, 2012 1:57 PM
wildcats20;1199781 wrote:Sorry, I was assuming Spain wins out.
Then yes.

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.
Jun 14, 2012 1:57pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:00 PM
If Ireland and Spain tie this shit goes crazy. Every team with a chance to finish first heading into the last match day.
Jun 14, 2012 2:00pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:37 PM
Decided to throw a spinner in the pond outback between games
Jun 14, 2012 2:37pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:40 PM
Nice catch. But where'd the fish come from?
Jun 14, 2012 2:40pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:43 PM
Ha

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Jun 14, 2012 2:43pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:48 PM
Wow, Torres. What a rocket.
Jun 14, 2012 2:48pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:48 PM
That was quick!
Jun 14, 2012 2:48pm
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Jun 14, 2012 2:51 PM
This game will be an absolute shit kicking. Might be the biggest mismatch of the tournament.
Jun 14, 2012 2:51pm
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Jun 14, 2012 3:20 PM
Lets go spain!
Jun 14, 2012 3:20pm
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Jun 14, 2012 3:39 PM
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.
Jun 14, 2012 3:39pm
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Jun 14, 2012 3:49 PM
Another one for Spain. It was a matter of time.
Jun 14, 2012 3:49pm
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Jun 14, 2012 3:49 PM
Damn. 2-nil Spain. Too good
Jun 14, 2012 3:49pm
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Jun 14, 2012 3:58 PM
Ireland has been far too careless with the ball.
Jun 14, 2012 3:58pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:10 PM
Another one for Torres. Spain looking every bit the favorites.
Jun 14, 2012 4:10pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:20 PM
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.
Jun 14, 2012 4:20pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:22 PM
Dayyyyyum. Fabregas
Jun 14, 2012 4:22pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:22 PM
lol. 4-0. Cesc with a rocket off the corner.
Jun 14, 2012 4:22pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:23 PM
Blasted
Jun 14, 2012 4:23pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:34 PM
And the Irish are the first teams out of the tournament. 4-0 Spain...wow.
Jun 14, 2012 4:34pm