EPT2020 - 2021 Football Thread - Page 173
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
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Dav1oN
Ukraine3164 Posts
On June 20 2021 23:07 RKC wrote: Group C is basically dead. Austria and Ukraine likely to have a gentleman's agreement to play out a 0-0 draw (reminds me of the horrible Italy-Mexico match in WC 1994 where both teams just passed the ball around aimlessly for the last 15-20 minutes as a 1-1 draw would be enough to send both teams through the next stage). Actually, it depends on the result of today's matches, in case Wales pulls a miracle - Ukraine will be happy to play Wales in the ro16, and I believe Austria prefers the same opponent  On the other hand it Italy wins today - we might expect a slow 0-0 match when teams are saving the energy for the play-offs | ||
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mahrgell
Germany3943 Posts
On June 21 2021 00:21 Pandemona wrote: But the way football is played these days is so different with high pressing which the Italians have been doing superbly this tournament so far, i think its justified, plus its Wales lol. Wales, the best British team in the Euros! (apologize me for leaving out Scotland and NI in that comparison, they are simply not doing so hot :D) 2021: Wales: 4 points, +2 GD England: 4 points, +1 GD 2016: Wales: Semifinal England: RO16 PS: Group stage: Wales 6 points, England 5 points, in the same group! Historic peak performance: Wales: Semifinal 2016 (no 3rd place game) England: 3rd place 1968 (that's almost as far back as when Uruguay won the World cup...) Historic point average: Wales: 2pts/game England: ~1,4pts/game And no, those stats are totally not handpicked.... :D | ||
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DropBear
Australia4402 Posts
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
 Turkey indeed just did not turn up no idea what happened, did very well beating the dutchies like 3 months ago. | ||
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
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mahrgell
Germany3943 Posts
e: And their group really has been soft too. It's not like they got the shit draw like Hungary. (who already have a point) | ||
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DropBear
Australia4402 Posts
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
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Oukka
Finland1683 Posts
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deacon.frost
Czech Republic12129 Posts
On June 21 2021 02:14 DropBear wrote: Uhhhh I'm not sure that's even close to being bad enough for a straight red for Ampadu This could have broken the leg FFS, this was a criminal offense. Anyway, even VAR agrees On June 21 2021 02:15 Oukka wrote: How on earth was that suddenly a red? Literally same tackle on Kamara in Finland v Russia wasn't even a free kick.... Don't remember the Kamara v Russia tackle, but there's a difference if you step on an ankle or you hit the ankle in the air above the ground  | ||
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DropBear
Australia4402 Posts
On June 21 2021 02:17 deacon.frost wrote: This could have broken the leg FFS, this was a criminal offense. Anyway, even VAR agrees But it didn't break his leg. Bernardeschi wasn't down for very long and didn't take any serious damage. It was just a mistimed tackle. Even the Italian players looked surprised | ||
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deacon.frost
Czech Republic12129 Posts
On June 21 2021 02:23 DropBear wrote: But it didn't break his leg. Bernardeschi wasn't down for very long and didn't take any serious damage. It was just a mistimed tackle. Even the Italian players looked surprised The fuck what? oO Serious foul play A tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play. Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force or endangers the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play. Reread the rules. Edit> Serious foul play is one of the reasons to get the red card. Also direct red card is VARable, so it was checked by somebody more knowledgable  | ||
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DropBear
Australia4402 Posts
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deacon.frost
Czech Republic12129 Posts
Could have been lenient yellow or hars red and I am on the red side as I don't like to wait until SHTF. I saw too many broken legs (never mine though) | ||
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Mafe
Germany5966 Posts
And in the same manner, both Austria and Ukraine might rather finish third instead of second. | ||
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
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Dav1oN
Ukraine3164 Posts
On June 21 2021 03:10 Mafe wrote: The way the bracket is shaping up, I wouldnt be surprised if Belgium prefer second place over first. And in the same manner, both Austria and Ukraine might rather finish third instead of second. Ukraine cannot get 3rd place safely, it's risky considering that we'll have only 3 points, we may not even advance to the playoffs | ||
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
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Liquid`Drone
Norway28797 Posts
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