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[maniac-kun]

Well this game is unpredictable.

 

[Always-honest]

Outside of those last 5 minutes, that was boring as fuck.

Not if you watch the level of the defence in both teams.

 

[Mimosa97]

Not the greatest was it. I really thought this would have been a cracking match. So disappointed so far and it's only going to get more tighter in the second half.

A cracking match with the two best defenses in the World ?

People. Wake up. The match is super tight. It doesn't mean it's boring.

 

[Oersted]

Ozil have been very Ozil so far.

Spoiler

Translation: Invisible

He was so invisible, we forgot to make Ghozil jokes

Thats an underachievement

 

[A.edrerai]

With 80% of the time defending. Nah.

Futball is not a game of those statistics, a goal difference is enough even if they defend 99%

 

[casiopao]

All depends on whether Italy average forward is able to break Boateng there. The other Germany seems shakey here.

Italy defender stamina is also going to get test here. Hnghhh finally such intense game.^~^

 

[Mimosa97]

I don't know if people commenting on how the game is boring are americans who never watch football or just clueless Euro fans.

 

[Hedrush]

Hopefully the second half picks up a bit. It's to close to call at the moment.

 

[paperboywriter]

That Turkish airlines cook

 

[John Dunbar]

germany should replace boateng with someone whose name begins with an H, özil with someone whose name begins with K, and replace muller with götze. that way all defenders would be Hs, midfielders Ks (before Khedira was injured) and the strikers would be two Mario Gs. can't beat that synergy.

 

[Alucard]

Tepid first half.

 

[Resident_UA]

Different aspects of football appeal to different people. Not everyone has an appreciation for the high level passing, techniques and tactics on display here.


It's going to come down to which team makes the first big mistake. Though the way we've missed chances in past games doesn't fill me with confidence even if we get an opportunity.

"high level passing"? Did you see Italy's offensive passing? I think they had one good offensive pass that led to a chance. Germany isn't even trying to defend that hard. Maybe I can agree on tactics, but the only reason why some people think this has been a good game is because they know that both Germany and Italy are capable of more so there's some tension. But if this were 2 crappy teams playing exactly the same game you would turn off the TV.

I don't know if people commenting on how the game is boring are americans who never watch football or just clueless Euro fans.

Look, I went to this Euro. I do give a shit. But there was literally nothing happening for 40 minutes. It is boring.

 

[KKRT00]

Tactically this game is very intense and interesting.

Yep. Its way better than Poland vs Portugal (and i liked first half a lot actually) . The sense of accuracy they have with passes and positioning makes it really enjoyable to watch...at least for me
The game is way faster, due to passes being handled almost instantly from one side to another one. I like it a lot.

 

[paperboywriter]

germany should replace boateng with someone whose name begins with an H, özil with someone whose name begins with K, and replace muller with götze. that way all defenders would be Hs, midfielders Ks (before Khedira was injured) and the strikers would be two Mario Gs. can't beat that synergy.

Sounds well thought trough

 

[Ledbetter]

As someone mentioned it on Twitter: If you care about tactics, you think this is an intense match; if you care about the emotions, you're bored.

 

[casiopao]

Lets go baby.

 

[wachie]

Futball is not a game of those statistics, a goal difference is enough even if they defend 99%

I know, just that Italy's game so far has been old Spain mark II.

 

[Alucard]

LOL if anyone is calling this a great game after the first half.

 

[Oersted]

A random ghost appeared

 

[paperboywriter]

LOL if anyone is calling this a great game after the first half.

Lol at you

 

[Arkanius]

I'm laughing at all the people that called Portugal boring and now say this is tactical.

Maybe it's time to recognize that football is more than shooting at the goal.

 

[Hedrush]

A cracking match with the two best defenses in the World ?

People. Wake up. The match is super tight. It doesn't mean it's boring.

On paper it had the potential to be a really really good game. I'm neutral and a huge football fan and I'm just finding it all rather rubbish. Yes, they are both great teams and whoever wins will likely go on to win the tournament but they're creating no excitement for me at the moment.

 

[John Dunbar]

what is italy's game plan here? let germany score with a counter?

 

[dglavimans]

I guess you see this every EC with more casual players also joining in the fun.

Not 10 shots and at least one goal == shitgame.

Soccer is more than that though!

 

[Deleted member 125677]

Has Italy any good leftwingers?

Gramsci, Pasolini and Negri?

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I'm laughing at all the people that called Portugal boring and now say this is tactical.

Maybe it's time to recognize that football is more than shooting at the goal.

Yeah, but that Portugal - Croatia game had literally 0 attempts. It was a pretty shitty game.

 

[Ennosuke]

Not working at all what Löw had in mind here with this formation.

 

[casiopao]

Italy is pushing quite high here.

 

[KingSnake]

Italy controlling the game better in this half.

 

[Mimosa97]

On paper it had the potential to be a really really good game. I'm neutral and a huge football fan and I'm just finding it all rather rubbish. Yes, they are both great teams and whoever wins will likely go on to win the tournament but they're creating no excitement for me at the moment.

Fair enough.

 

[Resident_UA]

I guess you see this every EC with more casual players also joining in the fun.

Not 10 shots and at least one goal == shitgame.

Soccer is more than that though!

I don't give a shit about number of shots. The issue with this game that both teams are playing not to loose. Nobody is trying to win.

 

[Oersted]

I think this was a wellplayed and boring game. It got more exciting.

I also think this discussion is even more boring.

 

[Alucard]

Lol at you

Change the team names to Greece and Austria and tell me you feel this way.

 

[dglavimans]

I don't give a shit about number of shots. The issue with this game that both teams are playing not to loose. Nobody is trying to win.

That doesn't even make sense you can't play not to loose but also not to win.

Omg what a save!

 

[T-Rex.]

WHAT. A. BLOCK.

 

[Hedrush]

So unlucky there.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

nooooooo

 

[casiopao]

Mueller fiuhhh.

 

[barit]

Now we talking

 

[LeadenStride]

Damn.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

lol

 

[wachie]

Italy definitely playing better, they need to play more like this. hahahaha

 

[Foshy]

florenzi holy shit WOW

 

[horkrux]

GODDAMNIT

 

[Rad-]

holy crap what a save

 

[Envelope]

muller :^)

 

[Firemind]

dat clearance

 

[paperboywriter]

God this game is tense

 

[oti]

Cool save.

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

Holy fucking shit WHAT A BLOCK