It was a match for the ages...
And how tense was the penalty shoot-out... Everyone scored but Mbappe missed the last one. He is meant to be the next big thing but had a poor overall tournament
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It was a match for the ages...
And how tense was the penalty shoot-out... Everyone scored but Mbappe missed the last one. He is meant to be the next big thing but had a poor overall tournament
It used to be no subs a match before I was born. If a player got injured it was bad luck, you had to play with 10 men.
Since I can remember I has been 3 subs.
Then they allowed another sub if the match went into extra time.
This tournament, for the first time, they allowed 5 subs in the 90 minutes. And I think one more in extra time.
Since I can remember I has been 3 subs.
Then they allowed another sub if the match went into extra time.
This tournament, for the first time, they allowed 5 subs in the 90 minutes. And I think one more in extra time.
Quarter final preview...
From here a teams only needs to survive 3 matches to be crowned the champions of Europe
Switzerland vs Spain
Both teams will be exhausted after playing extra time. It may come down to which team has the stamina and fitness...
I'm picking Spain
Belgium vs Italy
Belgium is FIFA ranked number one in the world, unjustly in my opinion, those rankings mean nothing.
The Azzuri are still favourites in my book
Czech Republic vs Denmark
Two small footballing nations.
I pick Denmark
England vs Ukraine
This will be the first match away from Wembley for the Lions. The heat in Rome might slow the game down like @APAK said
I'm tipping the poms still
From here a teams only needs to survive 3 matches to be crowned the champions of Europe
Switzerland vs Spain
Both teams will be exhausted after playing extra time. It may come down to which team has the stamina and fitness...
I'm picking Spain
Belgium vs Italy
Belgium is FIFA ranked number one in the world, unjustly in my opinion, those rankings mean nothing.
The Azzuri are still favourites in my book
Czech Republic vs Denmark
Two small footballing nations.
I pick Denmark
England vs Ukraine
This will be the first match away from Wembley for the Lions. The heat in Rome might slow the game down like @APAK said
I'm tipping the poms still
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There must be further rule changes for the extra 30mins then, they substituted 3 players right at the start of that ( Sweden ) I think in the end there was a total of 12 all together. Rita
The Belgium V Italy will be interesting x
I would like to see Denmark go through.
England will also have lost all the fan support in Rome as many are not allowed to travel to Italy because of restrictions Italy have imposed on travel from the U.K. So, only Brits who live in Europe will be allowed at the stadium. …….thankfully it’s an evening match, so it should be a bit cooler x
Rita
I would like to see Denmark go through.
England will also have lost all the fan support in Rome as many are not allowed to travel to Italy because of restrictions Italy have imposed on travel from the U.K. So, only Brits who live in Europe will be allowed at the stadium. …….thankfully it’s an evening match, so it should be a bit cooler x
Rita
It was a weird game to watch !
The problem with England is that they can become complacent if they think it will be an easy match ………
Rita
Yea 5 during the 90 minutes and one more in extra time...
Sweden would have made only three changes in the 90 minutes allowing them to make another 3 in extra time...
Ok I didn’t realise this, and I am a Brit , but we haven’t beaten Germany in an international competition since the 1966 World Cup final………..we have beaten them in other matches. I could have sworn the time we beat them 5:1 was in the euros.
Harry Kane has some fire left for the Saturday match. I wish as the Captain though, Harry would be a little bit more assertive and vocal with his team on the field for my liking. Can't have everything.
Out of the teams left, there's a good chance a small nation could cause and upset and take the cup.
Still though, it only takes a powerhouse to have an off day...
I mean look at the AFL....
Melbourne has an off day to Adelaide and Collingwood.
And even in the A-League, Melbourne City had an off day to Newcastle Jets before the finals.
Upsets do happen.
But you are right, it would take all the giants remaining to have an off game for an underdog to win. Which is unlikely, but in the sense all teams start 0-0, Denmark, Switzerland, Czech and Ukraine all do have a chance at the cup still.
Remember England didn't even score a goal against Scotland in the group stage.
I never said it was impossible. Just long odds in my book... A small country won it last
Okay @Cristo Rei , @APAK and @Josho …..how could I not log in and comment on the England match.
That was amazing and brilliant to watch…….okay Wednesday might be a bit tougher, but bring it on ‘ it’s not come home yet ‘ but it’s nearer than it’s been since 1966 !!
My youngest had to stay in hospital as the exploratory op revealed he has shattered the nerve in his arm, so they are operating in the morning, taking a nerve from his leg and putting it in his arm. We made sure he had an iPad to watch the match on……he was texting and keeping in the loop as we all watch it here.
My brother would have been coming over to England next week, but sadly restrictions have stopped his trip…would have been great to watch it with him xx
Rita
That was amazing and brilliant to watch…….okay Wednesday might be a bit tougher, but bring it on ‘ it’s not come home yet ‘ but it’s nearer than it’s been since 1966 !!
My youngest had to stay in hospital as the exploratory op revealed he has shattered the nerve in his arm, so they are operating in the morning, taking a nerve from his leg and putting it in his arm. We made sure he had an iPad to watch the match on……he was texting and keeping in the loop as we all watch it here.
My brother would have been coming over to England next week, but sadly restrictions have stopped his trip…would have been great to watch it with him xx
Rita
I'm glad for the England win, they deserved it. Ukraine were too predictable. I noticed the Rome pitch was not regulation max width size. Well it looked that way to me. This may have benefited England a bit.
Wow, I hope and pray your youngest has a successful surgery recovery.
Awell.. I thought these games started tonight or Sunday over there... Ah well I'll watch the highlights a bit later on and chip in my 2 cents...
Strong performance by England.
It's a good time to be hitting form.
England's first goal was the pick of the bunch. That through pass from Sterling was amazing cos he was under pressure being tackled.
Denmark looked dangerous as well even though they conceded. They won't be easy to beat.
It's a good time to be hitting form.
England's first goal was the pick of the bunch. That through pass from Sterling was amazing cos he was under pressure being tackled.
Denmark looked dangerous as well even though they conceded. They won't be easy to beat.
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Meanwhile, in South America, the Copa America is down to the semi finals.
Brasil vs Peru
Argentina vs Columbia
Interested to see if Lionel Messi can throw that monkey off his back and finally win a trophy with his nation
Also they have the best football commentators over there. They really hype up the game. I love how they call GOOOL for as long as they can breathe... LoL
Brasil vs Peru
Argentina vs Columbia
Interested to see if Lionel Messi can throw that monkey off his back and finally win a trophy with his nation
Also they have the best football commentators over there. They really hype up the game. I love how they call GOOOL for as long as they can breathe... LoL
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