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Post by suedehead on Jun 20, 2014 14:12:22 GMT 1
And I assume you now regret that. Just spare a thought for those of us who have sat through all of it. Well, it wasn't the most absorbing second half. I gathered from comments here that the first half wasn't up to much either. Greece won the 2002 Euros by boring their opponents into submission and they haven't changed their tactics since then.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 14:14:10 GMT 1
Well, it wasn't the most absorbing second half. I gathered from comments here that the first half wasn't up to much either. Greece won the 2002 Euros by boring their opponents into submission and they haven't changed their tactics since then. An object lesson in knowing your limitations and creating a team strategy to overcome them. Other teams could learn from that.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 20, 2014 14:52:52 GMT 1
Italy should beat Costa Rica tonight although I wouldn't put my mortgage on it however unfortunately I would expect Uruguay to get something against them. IMO England's exit can be summed up in two words - JOHN TERRY. John Terry would have been as suitable a choice to play last night as Bobby Moore.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 16:52:52 GMT 1
Italy should beat Costa Rica tonight although I wouldn't put my mortgage on it however unfortunately I would expect Uruguay to get something against them. IMO England's exit can be summed up in two words - JOHN TERRY. John Terry would have been as suitable a choice to play last night as Bobby Moore. Bobby Moore - different class.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 17:43:49 GMT 1
Costa Rica denied a stonewall penalty against Italy...
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 17:45:14 GMT 1
Doesn't matter, they've scored now anyway.
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 17:47:40 GMT 1
It was a blatant penalty, never mind they got their goal the coach was having a hissy fit over it
Mark Lawrenson needs a chill pill, what a tw*t
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 17:48:22 GMT 1
This ref is absolutely shocking. I'm not even sure he would've given Costa Rica's goal without GLT.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 17:49:07 GMT 1
It was a blatant penalty, never mind they got their goal the coach was having a hissy fit over it Mark Lawrenson needs a chill pill, what a tw*t Mark Lawrenson isn't commentating on this game. It's Robbie Savage.
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 17:53:52 GMT 1
It was a blatant penalty, never mind they got their goal the coach was having a hissy fit over it Mark Lawrenson needs a chill pill, what a tw*t Mark Lawrenson isn't commentating on this game. It's Robbie Savage. oops Robbie Savage needs a chill pill, they are both as bad as each other, always hated both commentators
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 18:07:14 GMT 1
Costa Rica denied a stonewall penalty against Italy... Totally agree.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 18:08:09 GMT 1
We have Derek Rae in the commentary box.
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Post by suedehead on Jun 20, 2014 18:29:16 GMT 1
We have Derek Rae in the commentary box. I'm sure he's better than Robbie Savage.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 18:37:25 GMT 1
What a lazy, uninspiring performance this has been from Italy. Costa Rica thoroughly deserve their place in the next round if it stays like this. And if it does stay like this, Italy are suddenly in danger, having to play Uruguay in their final game.
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 18:46:21 GMT 1
sh*t game for Italy, and England are not going through, if my mathematics are correct.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 18:47:16 GMT 1
We have Derek Rae in the commentary box. I'm sure he's better than Robbie Savage. I like Derek.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 18:48:06 GMT 1
England are a few minutes away from elimination.
Even if Italy score now to tie it England are out.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 18:53:15 GMT 1
1st round, Group D: | 0-1 | |
Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts | Q | | 2 | +3 | 6 | 2 | | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | | 2 | -1 | 3 | 4 | | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Costa Rica's win sends them through to the knockout stages with a game to spare and means England are eliminated in the first round for the first time since 1958. Italy now face a winner-takes-all showdown with Uruguay, though a draw would be enough for the Italians to progress.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 18:53:58 GMT 1
*stands and applauds Costa Rica*
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 19:00:13 GMT 1
Very pleased for Costa Rica.
Thoroughly deserved.
Wouldn't want to call the Italy-Uruguay match now.
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