LFMartins86
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So Portugal should play very offensively to walk into the other teams trap?
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So Portugal should play very offensively to walk into the other teams trap?
GhostWriter24
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Wales wins 3-2.
immortal-joe
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Said it before, but I can't take comparisons to the 2004 Greece team seriously. This Portugal team actually attacks, constantly seeking a way forward, and provides entertainment with their efforts to counteract their incredible shortcomings (in all areas of the pitch).
The Croatia game is the only exception, and that was a specific tactic which was unfortunately cancelled out by a similar approach from their opponents.
Sorry to say this, but to me, pointing at the score and calling Portugal undeserving is either being shortsighted or purposefully obtuse.
The Croatia game is the only exception, and that was a specific tactic which was unfortunately cancelled out by a similar approach from their opponents.
Sorry to say this, but to me, pointing at the score and calling Portugal undeserving is either being shortsighted or purposefully obtuse.
I'm not saying that, and I'm not one of the people the really criticize Portugal, but you can't blame other teams for a boring game when they are playing the same tactic.
And to add to it, I think people are so harsh on Portugal is because they are almost every tournament considered to be an outsider for the title.
No matter what the circumstances and game have been. If you weren't able to win one game, you get critics.
Portugal played against Hungary, Iceland, Austria, Poland and Croatie and haven't won one.
No matter what the circumstances and game have been. If you weren't able to win one game, you get critics.
Portugal played against Hungary, Iceland, Austria, Poland and Croatie and haven't won one.
dragonbane
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Portugal will beat Wales tonight (in penalties) and tomorrow hopefully we France for the best finale. Would be fun having another Brazil game considering Portugal's defence is similar bad
Oh I see, then surely Germany will CRUSH France 7-1.
Can not wait for this fucking game.
Melfice7
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That's bullshit, Portugal isnt parking the bus, they attack but SUCK at finishing
CelticKnight
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I think what annoys a lot of people about Portugal is not their style of play at this tournament (whatever you may think of it) but their reputation as cheating buggers and 2 of their best players are also 2 of the most loathed people in football (Ronaldo and Pepe).
Portugal are a team most neutrals love to see fail, hence all the Ronaldo gif spam when they lose.
For what it's worth, I can't see Wales winning sadly.
Portugal are a team most neutrals love to see fail, hence all the Ronaldo gif spam when they lose.
For what it's worth, I can't see Wales winning sadly.
Portugal plays a very low risk, holding play style and the reason why they don't get pushed back into a bus formation by the other teams is because Portugal are dangerous on the counter, this leads to whoever facing them to also play it safe and this results in boredom for the neutral viewer.
Kenzodielocke
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How can Wales win against a team that neither loses or wins.?
I predicted Wales to win the Euro. So close.
You out money on it?
I can see them beating France and Portugal. Germany looks like a team who won't lose a final to Wales tbh.
Monochromaticx
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With the messi tax fraud scandal Ronaldo must be in high spirits!
Kenzodielocke
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Yeah, I was betting on Italy beatin Germany, which they nearly did. Italy can lose against Wales, Germany will certainly not.
On penalties.
especially at the hands of fucking Portugal.Mattlikewhoa
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Should be a great game today! I'm pulling for Wales in this match.
LFMartins86
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Germany wasn't able to win against Poland, England lost to Iceland, Spain lost to Croatia.
HyperCubed4
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Força Portugal!
It would be nice if Portugal could take the cup home this year, so I can tell all of those smarmy Euro 2004 commenters to fuck right off
It would be nice if Portugal could take the cup home this year, so I can tell all of those smarmy Euro 2004 commenters to fuck right off
Portugal games at this Euro have been utterly boring. Except the game against Hungary. Which was fun because of Hungary attacking.
Portuguese fans can post how many things they want, it doesn't change the perception. 50% of the attacking attempts have been Ronaldo trying to kick the ball in a meaningful way and failing. (and I don't hate neither Ronaldo nor Pepe because I'm a fan of Real)
I hope they get a taste of their own medicine tonight and Wales wins in penalty shootout.
Portuguese fans can post how many things they want, it doesn't change the perception. 50% of the attacking attempts have been Ronaldo trying to kick the ball in a meaningful way and failing. (and I don't hate neither Ronaldo nor Pepe because I'm a fan of Real)
I hope they get a taste of their own medicine tonight and Wales wins in penalty shootout.
CelticKnight
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I must admit, it's still kind of surreal seeing Wales in the semi's of a major tournament. I can remember when Wales lost 7-1 to the Netherlands and 5-0 to Georgia (yes, Georgia...) in the same year. Hell, even as little as 4 years ago we lost 6-1 to Serbia.
dragonbane
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That's the most boldest prediction yet
5-5 result after 90 minutes incoming.
Mattlikewhoa
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You good sir, have made my lunch that much better...
Nothing to do with Poland losing to Portugal, and everything to do with Ronaldo conducting himself like an asshole in this tournament, and Portugal underperforming to get this far.
The Greece comparison was more in terms of a team stumbling through to the finals, not in terms of style of play.
Not yet confirmed. Still one last test left before the game.
just letting this here, for self education
we fucking need a striker, Ronaldo is not cutting it
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Go WALES!!!! You lads can do this
André Silva next World Cup. We have some youngsters brewing that will take the world by storm. Rúben Neves and José Gomes also.
ironically he's been very subdued in his antics this tournament. And besides, if he doesnt play, you'll just get Bruno "Karate Kid"Alves anyway
Ricardo Carvalho could replace him too. Some online news have him as Pepe's replacement if needed. Bruno Alves is a time bomb on the pitch.
His Majesty
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Anyone else secretly hoping for another draw and Portugal to go through on penalties?
Mattlikewhoa
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Haaahahahaahahahhaha no.
John Dunbar
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not secretly, no.
Omega Kirby
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Britain is behind you wales.
Except me go Pepe
He doesn't even play today. :lol
Cheeseman Battitude
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Wales will win the tournament, make no mistake about it.
Damerman
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On the same boat, but im rooting for wales
paperboywriter
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Cheering for wales of course. Portugal played like shite this tournament.
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