I expected a whole lot more than this from Turkey. Italy was a bit better than I expected, and showed that they should be considered one of the top 4-5-6 favorites. But Turkey was shockingly bad. I watched some of their match vs the Netherlands and their entire game against Norway a couple months ago, and they looked a whole lot better then.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

June 11 2021 21:15 GMT

#2969

Yeah their attacking talent didn't turn up but even so they played so defensively ! Italy looked very good breaking that block down and scored some nice goals.

WombaT

Northern Ireland27473 Posts

June 11 2021 21:32 GMT

#2970

Remains to be seen how they fare against more stalwart opposition but good start for Italy. Feels like having a pretty good coach for this level/building momentum for a while and Italy are in pretty good shape though.

Liquid`Drone

Norway28918 Posts

June 11 2021 22:49 GMT

#2971

I hadn't really paid attention to Italy, but commentators made a point out of this being their 8th or 9th consecutive game without conceding a goal, and their 28th game without a loss. And they looked so incredibly in control of this game that it makes quite some sense.

aseq

Netherlands4025 Posts

June 12 2021 02:00 GMT

#2972

On June 12 2021 07:49 Liquid`Drone wrote:
I hadn't really paid attention to Italy, but commentators made a point out of this being their 8th or 9th consecutive game without conceding a goal, and their 28th game without a loss. And they looked so incredibly in control of this game that it makes quite some sense.

Those are some of the reasons why I have them as champs this Euro in all my betting predictions. Sure, they don't have a star-studded team like a couple other squads...but they have an easy group, a relatively easy road to the quarter/semi-final, are great against teams like England and France (that are lacking creativity in midfield), are really hard to score against, and have a great mentality. I'd be surprised if they don't make it far into the tournament.

Jockmcplop

United Kingdom10022 Posts

June 12 2021 05:35 GMT

#2973

This is how you start a tournament. So epic lol. The flying balloon woman was my favourite.

sneakyfox

8218 Posts

June 12 2021 08:56 GMT

#2974

On June 12 2021 14:35 Jockmcplop wrote:
This is how you start a tournament. So epic lol. The flying balloon woman was my favourite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClY_7f4sYj4

My favourite was when the pitch itself suddenly opened up and a bunch of extremely naturally looking balls materialized from the void

Acrofales

Spain18487 Posts

June 12 2021 09:20 GMT

#2975

On June 12 2021 17:56 sneakyfox wrote:

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My favourite was when the pitch itself suddenly opened up and a bunch of extremely naturally looking balls materialized from the void

That was ridiculous. Whoever thought that was a good idea should be fired.

Jockmcplop

United Kingdom10022 Posts

June 12 2021 13:18 GMT

#2976

Wales have started well.

sharkie

Austria18771 Posts

June 12 2021 13:23 GMT

#2977

I love watching shaqiri for switzerland

sharkie

Austria18771 Posts

June 12 2021 13:49 GMT

#2978

Seferovic wtf

Nebuchad

Switzerland12611 Posts

June 12 2021 14:59 GMT

#2979

I don't really watch football outside of the two main tourneys but I can't remember Seferovic not failing

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

June 12 2021 15:02 GMT

#2980

Wales for me showed they are playing for 3 draws in this group and hopoing for a 3rd place spot but i cant see that happening as 3 points will not be enough. Surely they would focus winning vs Switzerland over Turkey? I mean those two teams are very close in terms of quality pre this tournament with Turkey showing the better form i would say before last nights match...strange from Wales!