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Euro 2016 |OT| Take a bow sson
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gutter_trash
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pretty much
Germany has never won against Italy in a tournament...
John Dunbar
correct about everything
portugal is in an interesting position, if they advance. their first opponent in the knockout phase is going to be tough no matter what, but first or third place in the group would put them on the easier side of the draw, while second place would put them against england in the dead zone.
stan423321
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Looking at the chart, I guess you're rooting for Italy.
SkywardBeam
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Well, whatever happens, neither Spain nor Italy will stand a chance against Germany. This time we will lift the curse, for sure!
If the germans play müller it might happen. He's cursed at the euros.it's the dream for a reason
paperboywriter
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Well hoping for actually good Spain to help.
Lol its no different from eurocup 2008 when we won on penalties
Jimbob Smalls
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It is quite a sight indeed:
Now watch Portugal get second tomorrow.
I have a feeling England won't win this Euro.
Jesus.
if that's what it takes to eliminate spain and germany before the semis
i would root for anyone
CheDominik
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Well, whatever happens, neither Spain nor Italy will stand a chance against Germany. This time we will lift the curse, for sure!
I don't thik Germany is that good. Elimination stage is a crapshoot anyway so pretty much anything can happen.
Honey Bunny
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Jordi Alba's career
paperboywriter
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So Croatia or Portugal vs whomever in the finals.
His Majesty
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Portugal can still choose between Croatia, Belgium and England.
It is quite a sight indeed:
Now watch Portugal get second tomorrow.
Jesus, that's insane
For 3rd places:
France vs Northern Ireland if Turkey qualify, else vs Group E 3rd
Wales vs Turkey if they qualify, else Northern Ireland
Germany vs Albania if they qualify, Slovakia else
Croatia vs Slovakia if Albania qualify, vs Group F 3rd if they qualify, else vs Group E 3rd
France vs Northern Ireland if Turkey qualify, else vs Group E 3rd
Wales vs Turkey if they qualify, else Northern Ireland
Germany vs Albania if they qualify, Slovakia else
Croatia vs Slovakia if Albania qualify, vs Group F 3rd if they qualify, else vs Group E 3rd
SplitYourInfinities
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So, we have a half full of underdogs with nothing to lose and other one full of top tier teams. The rest of the tournament is going to be great.
Group F is quite funny overall. Everyone still can get in second place (if my math is correct), but no one probably wants to.
The perfect Dark
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paperboywriter
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God I'm excited for italy vs Spain. That's gonna be so delicious.
Hungary aren't pushovers.
Top half will be everyone parking the bus and go for penalties except croatia
I actually like this scenario as a German: While we have a nice stroll in the park against Albania or Slovakia, Italy and Spain will recreate the Battle of the Bastards.
And we have an additional day off before the quarter final.
Also, we should be able to avoid a suspension due to a second yellow card. Bonucci, Chiellini, Buffon, de Rossi, Eder, Motta are all already booked and will have do give 100% against Spain.
I'd rather face Italy or Spain in the quarters than later in the tournament.
Ideal scenario: Italy beats Spain and has their entire defense suspended for the next match.
And we have an additional day off before the quarter final.
Also, we should be able to avoid a suspension due to a second yellow card. Bonucci, Chiellini, Buffon, de Rossi, Eder, Motta are all already booked and will have do give 100% against Spain.
I'd rather face Italy or Spain in the quarters than later in the tournament.
Ideal scenario: Italy beats Spain and has their entire defense suspended for the next match.
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Two observations:
Firstly, Spain were dirty as fuck in that match and Croatia absolutely and completely deserved the win. I hope Italy send Spain packing.
Secondly, this Euros might have the greatest knockout draw I've seen in any sport.
Firstly, Spain were dirty as fuck in that match and Croatia absolutely and completely deserved the win. I hope Italy send Spain packing.
Secondly, this Euros might have the greatest knockout draw I've seen in any sport.
Lunafreya Nox Fleuret
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I'm not. It is the worst rivalry ever and it always happens when they beat us stupidly. Spain aren't as strong but... I'm very worried still.
Dee Dah Dave
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England are doooooooomed!
Omega Kirby
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Wales vs England finals, BELIEVE
The perfect Dark
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We have the youngest team and Italy has the oldest team of the tournament. I want Italy.
paperboywriter
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Depends on Spain's diving abilities.
CheDominik
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England has been the most impressive team this far in this tournament but their bad luck puts them in that bottom half gauntlet....
Andrefpvs
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This creates a scenario where, depending on how the Austria vs. Iceland match is going, either Portugal or Hungary may benefit from scoring an own goal in order to end 3rd instead of 2nd.
Holy shit.
Edit: Wait, I might have jumped the gun here. Time to do some math.
Edit 2: I found an unlikely, but possible scenario:
> Iceland is beating Austria 3-0. They now have 5 points.
> Hungary is tied with Portugal 0-0. Hungary have 5 points, Portugal have 3. But because Iceland has a better goal difference, Iceland is 1st and Hungary is 2nd. Portugal is 3rd.
> Hungary scores an own goal near the end of the match (or rather, they'd allow Portugal to score easily, of course). Iceland and Portugal both have 5 points, but Iceland has a better goal difference. Iceland is 1st, Portugal is 2nd. Hungary is 3rd with 4 points.
> Iceland and Hungary stay in the underdogs knockout group, Portugal is fucked.
Another scenario:
> Iceland is beating Austria 3-0. They now have 5 points. Austria have 1.
> Portugal is beating Hungary 1-0. Portugal have 5 points, Hungary have 4. But because Iceland has a better goal difference, Iceland is 1st and Portugal is 2nd. Hungary is 3rd.
> Portugal scores an own goal near the end of the match (or rather, they'd allow Portugal to score easily, of course). Iceland and Hungary both have 5 points, but Iceland has a better goal difference. Iceland is 1st, Hungary is 2nd. Portugal is 3rd with 3 points.
> Iceland and Portugal stay in the underdogs knockout group, Hungary is fucked.
Sheesh, lol.
Apart from 4 years ago, I can't recall Italy ever losing.
AND where's Iceland?
SkywardBeam
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They're not even qualified yet. If they lose tomorrow and Iceland wins / draws / loses with less goals against, Portugal is out (and rightfully so, as they couldn't score a single friggin' goal against Austria and Iceland).
2013 Confederations Cup Italy lost on penalties, same with Euro 2008. Besides that final they've been very close. I hate when people bring up that finals as it somehow shows they're leagues apart. They aren't at all IMO.
ActStriker
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they need Iceland to win
e: actually, if Portugal wins or draws, whatever Iceland does won't matter
Mattlikewhoa
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Jesus... England has to run the gauntlet. That side of the bracket is stacked!
gutter_trash
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sad, isn't it
John Dunbar
correct about everything
won't make any difference for albania if portugal doesn't lose. if portugal gets even 1 point, the third place in the group will be above albania.
The perfect Dark
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His Majesty
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If Portugal loses they are always out, irrespective of Iceland.
Result of Iceland doesn't matter. Iceland or Austria will always be a better third than Turkey.
Woy is that you
Yeah the spanish just look like bored twats.
Probably because they already won everything.
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