Posted June 15, 2021 Excellent goal by Mbappé, beautifully stroked in. So it's a bit if a shame he was a good foot or so offside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Julius said: Excellent goal by Mbappé, beautifully stroked in. So it's a bit if a shame he was a good foot or so offside Indeed. Very well taken but miles offside. Love seeing players celebrate and then realise it doesn’t count. Always cracks me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 Offside again. Good old VAR comes through in a pinch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Mbappé and involvement in offside goals, name a better duo Edited June 15, 2021 by Julius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Julius said: Mbappé and involvement in offside goals, name a better duo Gerrard and Torres. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 France deserved the win, better team on the night and unfortunately the ball just didn't fall the way Germany needed it to in the final third. Both teams were very nervy and complacent in possession, especially in the first half, think Hungary and Portugal can take away from this game that there might be some points they could sneak away with in their next games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 There is no reason for Mbappe to ever be offside, he's so quick he doesn't need to risk it. France weren't very convincing but Germany looked quite poor - they were quite similar to Croatia, no penetration at all and they barely put any good crosses into the box. Very scrappy game overall, not the classic we were all hoping for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 I think what will be interesting is what teams don't make it through in third place. I keep thinking there is no danger, but someone decent is bound to miss out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2021 I was working as the Portugal-Hungary game started. I stopped by some coffee as I left work, just in time to see a TV screen showing 0-0, a handball being ignored by the ref, and then Hungary putting the ball through the net. I left the place pissed at what I was seeing (and I didn't stay enough time to see the goal being annulled). I then drove home for 40+ minutes through a sudden freak tropical-like thunderstorm, turned off the radio, and did my best to focus on the good news from the Direct. Got home to see my Whatsapp Family group celebrating the result... and then I saw Portugal had won 3-0. I wondered if I had entered a parallel universe. That game was a rollercoaster of emotions, and I barely watched any of it! I should be able to catch the game against Germany. Hopefully we can eke out a win there and secure qualification sooner than expected (sorry, drahkon) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Jonnas said: (sorry, drahkon) It's fine I'm too busy to really care about football these days. And I'm not just saying that because we will most likely be eliminated early...I'M NOT! (maybe a little) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, drahkon said: It's fine I'm too busy to really care about football these days. And I'm not just saying that because we will most likely be eliminated early...I'M NOT! (maybe a little) At worst, Germany will get through in third place and kick into gear in the knockout rounds when these other teams form is dipping. Just you wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, darksnowman said: At worst, Germany will get through in third place and kick into gear in the knockout rounds when these other teams form is dipping. Just you wait. I obviously hope that'll come true, but yesterday's performance doesn't necessarily convince me. Löw and his substitution tactics will ruin our chances. I mean, he put in a forward (Volland) and let him play as a left-back for more than 5 minutes at the end of the match. If he doesn't change his ways until the next match then what you proposed will not happen. We will struggle against Portugal and if Hungary can put on another fight we'll probably not score against them, either. But hey, I wanted to be a more positive and optimistic person so...GO GERMANY! We'll win this thing. Edited June 16, 2021 by drahkon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 I wouldn't be surprised to see Germany face France again in the final. Big game for Wales today, they probably need to get a win against Turkey for a chance of getting to the knock out stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 Italy is surely a lock today, but the other 2 games are a lot tougher to call. Incredibly Finland could be the first team to qualify for the knockouts. I’ve got them down for a hard fought point, and Wales taking the 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, LazyBoy said: Italy is surely a lock today, but the other 2 games are a lot tougher to call. Incredibly Finland could be the first team to qualify for the knockouts. I’ve got them down for a hard fought point, and Wales taking the 3 Yeah same for me. Russia were shocking in the first game, I think Finland could nick a point or even a win today. Turkey were very poor against Italy, Wales should have enough for the three points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 Cracking goal by Wales. It was well deserved given the chances they’ve had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 Good first half from Wales topped off with a great goal. Hopefully they can keep it up in the 2nd half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 I'm surprised how open Turkey are at the back, Wales pulled off that sort of move a few times in the first half - they're unlucky not to be a couple of goals up. Before the tournament I'd expected Turkey to emerge as one of the surprise favourites and I figured that Wales would struggle to get a point on the board but in actuality the opposite is more likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 Great performance overall! Awful penalty, but Bale was on top form otherwise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mandalore said: Great performance overall! Awful penalty, but Bale was on top form otherwise Yeah, very good performance all round. They could have easily had 4 or 5 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 I couldn't believe that they weren't just keeping the ball in the corner and seeing out the clock but what do I know? Bale waltzed through twice like there was no one trying to stop him, the penalty was atrocious but he made up for it in the end with another great assist. Wales totally deserved the 3pts, Turkey are in real danger of not getting out of the group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 What was that penalty all about. Bale needs to sort his priorities out. Any chance we can get @welsh_gamer's views on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 Hell of a ball by Locatelli to the right wing, damn. Absolutely deserved to finish that move off, Italy look lethal. Also that Chiellini goal being disallowed...yeah, don't agree with that one. At all. Maybe players should start tying their hands behind their back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 16, 2021 Italy are always so well organised and drilled but they are extra exciting this time around. It's great to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
