Euro 2012
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Dio said:Chad_Sexington said:
It's an Adidas ball, a descendant of the infamous Jabulani, so it's to be expected I guess.
Actually the ball in this tournament has received many congratulations on its quality and similarity to the balls used in the major European leagues, and several have noted it as a factor in the generally high-quality football that's been played so far.
Exactly the same as the Jabulani, which had some crazy movement in it. -
Wishful thinking on a large numbers part.Sir_LANsalot said:Did someone smack Alan Hanson in the face with a frying pan or something?
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Indeed mate. One of the worst 20 mins I can recall from an England team and somehow a spirited comeback on the back of some Walcott luck/magic. Ukraine is no given of course, and even then the spectre of Spain looms beyond, so let's 'enjoy' it while we can. Also, I defy anyone to argue Downing would have done worse than Ashley Young tonight. ;)
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I would say Young was anonymous tonight, whereas Downing would have been outright awful.
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Mr_Kentish said:
Also, I defy anyone to argue Downing would have done worse than Ashley Young tonight. ;)
I defy anyone to argue he could possibly have been any better. -
Put me down in the "Welbeck meant it" camp. His game is full of flicks and backheels and although it looks ridiculous, that's a pretty natural motion for a footballer.
More importantly, two best kits out of the tournament in Russia home and Sweden away. -
Come on Denmark!
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I think we are all agreed then that Ronaldo is a high-resolution, weapons-grade gobshite, but an excellent football player.
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I think I he just came out and admitted he loves a bit of cock, he'd be much happier and therefore nicer.
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OnePunchMickey said:
I think we are all agreed then that Ronaldo is a high-resolution, weapons-grade gobshite, but an excellent football player.
He's certainly very good, but I still have suspicions about his ability to perform against top level opposition, I've always seen him as a flat-track bully, and the stats from his last Manchester United season, where although they scored more goals per game with him in the team they actually had a lower winning percentage, seemed to bear that out. I thought selling him for that much was the best bit of business Ferguson's ever done.
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It simply points out the utter ridiculousness of the rankings. The Dutch should have beaten Denmark, but the tournament has developed into a farce and a shambles for them. Last night they were hopelessly exposed on the counter by the pace and running power of what is a very athletic Portugal team.
Pushing aside the personal for one moment...Ronaldo does perform week-in, week-out in La Liga, and with every 50-goal season, the flat-track bully tag loses its clout. As for Robben, he is a mercurial player, and for every anonymous, fitful performance, I've seen one when he was equally unplayable. -
It's hard for him to be a professional footballer AND a Starfleet captain.
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Russia and Holland are going home because they proved so wasteful with the sheer number of chances they had in all three games. Ronaldo wasted a fair few but redeemed himself spectacularly last night.
At one stage, Denmark could quite easily nicked a goal or two to condemn Germany to a shock exit. Given how well the Germans have played overall, that would be very unfair. Even if they are German. -
You have to fancy them in the quarters, that's for sure. It would be interesting to see how they deal with Spain, having been so comprehensively outplayed by them at the past two tournaments. We'll find out tonight if that potential clash is still on.
What odds a 2-2 between Spain and Croatia? -
Fittest birds.
Even that one might be level. -
German tv channel, ZDF have spent so much money on their fancy outdoor studio on a beach(!), they had to get the completely wooden, wurst-advertiser, Oliver Kahn as expert. Hosted by Skeletor's missus, being more annoying than Adrian Chiles.
Although to be fair, Kahn seems ok tonight. -
Dio said:Mayhem said:
Anyone know what happens if Spain Croatia is 0-0 and Italy wins 2-0? Italy and Croatia would be on same points, same GD, same goals scored, and they drew against each other. Drawing of lots, flip a coin?
UEFA coefficient I believe so Italy go through.
They're saying on TV here that a 2-2 draw in the Spain game puts Italy out no matter what. I have no idea why. Italy winning by a huge margin is not unlikely.
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I think I read that if that a 2-2 draw and a win for Italy puts Spain, Croatia & Italy all on 5 points, which then turns the group into a mini 3-team league, meaning that the margin of hammering of Ireland doesn't count for anything.
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