Euro 2016 Official thread

[steveaki13]

So its less than a month to go until Euro 2016 starts in France.

The tournament now features 24 teams rather than 16 and the teams have started revealing their line ups.

Here are the group line ups.

Group A: France, Romania, Albania, Switzerland

Group B: Wales, England, Russia, Slovakia

Group C: Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Northern Ireland

Group D: Spain, Czech Rep, Turkey, Croatia

Group E: Belgium, Italy, Rep. Ireland, Sweden

Group F: Portugal, Iceland, Austria, Hungary

I have added a poll for predictions of champions, I will ask Mark to extend it too 24 teams.

So whats your thoughts? Get discussing

[gadjo_dilo]

You were faster than Pino. :p

Don' t think that anybody will vote Romania but nice of you to select it among the 10 choices. :p

[steveaki13]

You were faster than Pino. :p

Don' t think that anybody will vote Romania but nice of you to select it among the 10 choices. :p

Always had to choose Romania

[Big Ben]

I voted Romania. I just wanted to see the 100% there for a while. Lets see which other country can beat that.

[gadjo_dilo]

Good job, Benny! I might vote this too in case our position is in danger. :laugh:
However I imortalised our supremacy. :p
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/b18b623f71e4c99f64a997e12c88f61a.jpg

[jens]

I have decided to extend the lead of Romania. Now, catch that! ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek: Who's the third who voted?

[gadjo_dilo]

OK, I also voted for Romania (before Pino will ban this total madness :p ) Hai baietii!!!!!

We're four now so beat us if you can!!!!:laugh:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/16c44e81f610c08d5251f0df3ad5455c.jpg

[steveaki13]

I was going to vote but I dont want to ruin the 100% for Gadjo

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Will Romania do a Leicester?

[gadjo_dilo]

Will Romania do a Leicester?

:laugh: No way! You can't compare Tata Puiu with Claudio Ranieri. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

I was going to vote but I dont want to ruin the 100% for Gadjo

:kiss:
wonder who are the 2 anonnymus voters.

[Rollo]

Will Romania do a Leicester?

And get bought by a billionaire?

[Big Ben]

And get bought by a billionaire?

Again with the billions even if you know it's not the billions that won the Premier League :rolleyes:

[gadjo_dilo]

:laugh: No way! You can't compare Tata Puiu with Claudio Ranieri. :p

Maybe I'm wrong. Tata Puiu may be compared with Claudio Ranieri training Greece. :laugh:

BTW, where's Ody?

[steveaki13]

The friendlies in warm up will start now. Will be interesting to see how the teams enter the tournament.

[donKey jote]

:kiss:
wonder who are the 2 anonnymus voters.
Sheesh, bet they only did it for the :gadjikiss: too :andrea: :p

[Tazio]

Sheesh, bet they only did it for the :gadjikiss: too :andrea: :p
I picked France, and I have no clue who they are, and what their performing! Can I still get a Gadjikiss?

[gadjo_dilo]

I picked France, and I have no clue who they are, and what their performing! Can I still get a Gadjikiss?
:confused: Why? You don't need it since you picked France and you'll get a lot of french kisses from your french harem built during the World Cup. Obviously that was the reason you picked France without having a clue about the team. Sorry, but you can't fool me by playing the innocence. :devil: :laugh:

See you at the opening match! Ironically it's France vs. Romania. :p

[Tazio]

Merci beaucoup mon amour :kiss: :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

De rien. I'm afraid you mixed the reply. Your french beauties are on some other site. :laugh:

[Tazio]

Très bien :kiss: :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Edit.

[jens]

Poll clearly proves Romania is the overwhelming favourite this year. :champion:

They might as well scrap the Euro tournament now and hand out the trophy. ;)

P.S. If Greece could win it, why not Romania? :p:

P.P.S. Other than that... Intriguing that Netherlands is missing this year (despite having as many as 24 teams! How did that happen?), but fun to see Iceland competing. :)

[gadjo_dilo]

Poll clearly proves Romania is the overwhelming favourite this year. :champion:
If tabloids in Romania saw this poll they'd have sensational news on the front page. :laugh:

P.S. If Greece could win it, why not Romania? :p:
Because they really suck. :laugh:

6 for Romania now. :eek:
I'm really curious about the 3 anonnymus voters. Come on, guys..... At least PM me if you're embarrassed to publicly admit it! :p

[donKey jote]

:gadjikiss: :andrea:

[Rollo]

They might as well scrap the Euro tournament now and hand out the trophy. ;)



To England...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjarltjUUAA3f4k.jpg


They are 11 times World Cup winners. :D

The engraver can practically write the word "England" in his sleep.

[gadjo_dilo]

They are 11 times World Cup winners. :D


At what sport? Rugby? Cricket? :eek:

[donKey jote]

Tiddlywinks? :andrea:

[Storm]

At what sport? Rugby? Cricket? :eek:

Cricket? :laugh:
They are worse in that tournament than even football!

[Rollo]

At what sport? Rugby? Cricket? :eek:

Football.

ITV even made a documentary about it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7UmvGSzCTE

"The engraver can carve 'England' in his sleep now" :D

[steveaki13]

Romania showing attacking form in their latest friendly.

Beating Georgia 5-1......

Living up to their billing as favs here

[gadjo_dilo]

Romania showing attacking form in their latest friendly.

Beating Georgia 5-1......

Living up to their billing as favs here
Yeah.....A historical victory.....:laugh:

Since Romania is still the fav in the forum's poll, here's the fans anthem with subtitles. Those who voted Romania still have time to learn it till Friday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKBPRDHR0ts

:kiss: :devil:

[gadjo_dilo]

So......
Are you ready?

http://static.lexpress.fr/medias_10881/w_2000,h_1119,c_crop,x_0,y_0/w_640,h_360,c_fill,g_north/v1458912338/france-roumanie-euro-2016_5571095.jpg

[Big Ben]

Yes. I've bought plenty of napkins.

[steveaki13]

Certainly am. I have been watching Copa America too and thats building into a good tournament too. That and now the Euro's

:)

The honour of kicking off the Euros Gadjo. How exciting

[gadjo_dilo]

The honour of kicking off the Euros Gadjo. How exciting

How embarassing.....:p

[gadjo_dilo]

Yes. I've bought plenty of napkins.

Why? :confused:
Our attempt to pluck the gallic roosters will be a burlesque comedy.......

[steveaki13]

Nah. France will probably win, but I hope Romania wont be embarrassed

I guess Albania & Switzerland will be targets for points more than this one.

England continue to bemused. 3 wins in 3 warm up games, 10 out of 10 in Qualifying but fully expecting disappointing performance. I think we might get out of the group but thats it.

[steveaki13]

Why? :confused:
Our attempt to pluck the gallic roosters will be a burlesque comedy.......


Who is your star player these days?

[gadjo_dilo]

Nobody. All of them are crap. :p

Maybe Stanciu....? :confused:

[gadjo_dilo]

Benny, this is for you: :laugh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldiJfaOPYwU

[steveaki13]

Here we go......


Go Romania

[gadjo_dilo]

Hai baietii!!!! Hai Romania!!!

:p

[steveaki13]

Great chances......

You are dominating the early stages.....

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek:
Unbelievable

[steveaki13]

France getting back on top. Good game

[gadjo_dilo]

We're lost.:-)

[gadjo_dilo]

Total boredom....Soon we'll be too tired to play.

[steveaki13]

Still 0-0 though. Chance of a point maybe. Although France do look better.

[steveaki13]

1-1 Romania equalize

[gadjo_dilo]

But still playing bad....

[gadjo_dilo]

How typical romanian..... Losing a match in the last minutes. :angryfire:

[steveaki13]

Bad luck Gadjo.

I thought it was a good game.

[gadjo_dilo]

It's ok. I hadn't any expectation.
France haven't looked good either.

Well, tomorrow we'll support England. :p

[Big Ben]

It's a shame. We played well considering our level. On the other hand, excluding Payet, France was pretty weak. I still don't get the hype about Pogba. I haven't seen yet anything that justifies all those hundreds of millions people are talking about.

[Big Ben]

Next one's against Swiss Albania and after that against Albanian Albania. I hope we do better against the Albanias.

[steveaki13]

So day 2 and three matches to watch.

Albania 0-1 Switzerland after 12 minutes. Quite a good game considering these sides are solid over stylish.

[gadjo_dilo]

I can watch only England-Russia. :s

[steveaki13]

Oh dear. I watched Albania 0-1 Switzerland and it was a good game, but will make it tough for them now.

Onto Wales v Slovakia. The Welsh first tournament since 1958.

[steveaki13]

Great win for Wales. Another good game.

England will ruin that run. :D

[gadjo_dilo]

Hiya Steve! :kiss:
Good luck!

[Big Ben]

I hope England beats the living days out of the russians.

[gadjo_dilo]

And I hope that Lallana will score. :p

[steveaki13]

What a first half from us. Dominating the game and playing great football. Makes such a change. I know we havent scored but I would rather this 0-0 v Russia than the 0-0 v Algeria in 2010....

One thing though Harry Kane must not take corners

[gadjo_dilo]

Yeah, it's weird that Kane does it.
England is playing good. Wish that Sturridge enters later.

[steveaki13]

Typical England..... not taking chances and it costs us. Russia going to win now :(

[gadjo_dilo]

Goooooal!!!!! :p

[gadjo_dilo]

BTW, I felt asleep and woke up a few seconds before the goal.

[steveaki13]

Stupid bloody typical............................ load crap

[gadjo_dilo]

Slept again. Missed the goal

[Big Ben]

Crap. I apologize for ruining England's match. It seems everyone I'm rooting for, doesn't win. It's hard to remember when was the last time anyone I wanted won anything.

[gadjo_dilo]

Hey, Big Ben. You may use this special "talent" during elections. :p

[steveaki13]

Back from a day out and ready to watch Italy v Belgium. I think this should be a good one. Belgium with all the talent and expected to do big things (not sure why personally) and Italy the team you should never discount. With this back 3 and Buffon from Juventus, they will be so hard to beat.

[gadjo_dilo]

Speaking of Italy: where's Pino? :confused:
It's weird he doesn't show up. Hope he's ok.....:s

[steveaki13]

I have heard from him today. So assume he is OK. I think he has been moving around on holiday lately.

This is a great game.

Never discount the Italians. For all there flair players and the hype on TV. I always backed Italy. Hope they win.

[gadjo_dilo]

Wonder who's Big Beni backing.....

[Big Ben]

Wonder who's Big Beni backing.....

Italy. The spell is broken. :p

It seems to me that this Belgian golden generation starts to look like ours. Very good but never really good enough to win anything

[gadjo_dilo]

Slept big time during the second half. :p I slept during all matches. :eek:

[steveaki13]

Italy were awesome if a bit cynical late on. Very impressive though and makes me happy to see so many "experts" proved wrong

[Barreis]

Hahah, Croatia even not on the list?!

[steveaki13]

Hahah, Croatia even not on the list?!

I asked the mods to add everyone in as I was only allowed to list 10. However no one done it sadly.

[gadjo_dilo]

I think it's not fair to continue voting. The competition has started, we already have some results and a clue about the way teams play.

This thread is a big disappointment. I thought we'd have the fun we had during the last world cup but it seems thst we're only 3 who are really interested. Where has the old gang disappeared?

Also it's weird that although Absurdistan managed to take part after ages of absence, I'm not happy and excited as I used to be.

[truefan72]

where is Austria?
I vote Austria

[gadjo_dilo]

And I vote Australia. Where is Australia?
If they could compete at Eurovision why aren't they also allowed at Euro 2016? :confused: :angryfire:

[Storm]

I think it's not fair to continue voting. The competition has started, we already have some results and a clue about the way teams play.

This thread is a big disappointment. I thought we'd have the fun we had during the last world cup but it seems thst we're only 3 who are really interested. Where has the old gang disappeared?

Also it's weird that although Absurdistan managed to take part after ages of absence, I'm not happy and excited as I used to be.
I'm Back :D
Plus I have been watching Euro AND Copa America AND F1!!

Iceland just managed to dampen CR7's enthusiam ;)

[pino]

I am here too, but as I am traveling a lot at the moment (back to Italy tomorrow) have no time to be here, let alone moderate this thread, sorry guys :(

[pino]

Back to football, I am very pleased with Itajuve, and their performance vs overrated Belgium.

[pino]

And what a great result last night by Iceland vs arrogant prick Primadonna Ronaldo :laugh:

[pino]

Read
Eurosport.com: 'Small mentality': Bitter Ronaldo slams Iceland in post-match rant

http://www.eurosport.com/football/euro-2016/2016/bitter-cristiano-ronaldo-slams-small-iceland-after-portugal-held-to-draw_sto5648081/story.shtml

[pino]

And now lovely gadjo, try to support him on this too....

[gadjo_dilo]

.... have no time to be here, let alone moderate this thread, sorry guys :(

Yay!!!! It`s time for us to fight, swear and generally post everything we want cos he`s not here to watch us, delete posts or close threads. :devil: :p

[gadjo_dilo]

And now lovely gadjo, try to support him on this too....

I have better guys to support these days. :laugh:

[pino]

You're a very smart woman gadjo, still I don't like your taste for men...:laugh::p:

[jens]

Iceland may be a small country, but they have a good and underestimated team. I think already during the Euro qualifiers they raised some eyebrows.

[gadjo_dilo]

Smart women aren't interested in handsome men. :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Hey guys! Romania - the forums fav- is playing this evening. Don`t miss the game!

[pino]

Ok then you're not smart...:laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

Ok then you're not smart...:laugh:

:arrows:

[jens]

IMO Gadjo is very smart. Just hiding it well. ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

IMO Gadjo is very smart. Just hiding it well . ;)

:arrows:

[jens]

Title favourite Romania started with a slight setback, but it is still all to play for. Beat Switzerland and Albania and all floodgates are open for them to clinch the expected Euro cup.:)

[gadjo_dilo]

Beat Switzerland and Albania.....

Mission impossible :laugh:

[Big Ben]

Beat both Albanias? Neah, we prefer to go for the very minimum. After the first match I heard some player talking about 4 points against the Albanians.

[gadjo_dilo]

Half time Russia - Slovakia 0- 2 :eek:

I watch it on smartphone at work. :p

[pino]

Nice result, let's get rid of those Russians Hooligans ! :down:

[Storm]

.. Beat Switzerland and Albania and all floodgates are open for them to clinch the expected Euro cup.:)

I don't know but Switzerland p*sses me off...they are boring. I did not see their first game so not sure if they suddenly turned a page but I'm hoping Romania can beat them.

[gadjo_dilo]

https://youtu.be/A1Km_RcPIN4

Hai baietii!!!!!!

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek: Stancuuuuuuuu........

[gadjo_dilo]

:angryfire:

[gadjo_dilo]

I'm afraid we can score only from penalties. :s

[Storm]

:s still 1-0

[gadjo_dilo]

I'm sure we'll lose. I know it. :s I can't watch anymore

[gadjo_dilo]

Balls, balls, balls, balls, balls, balls, balls, balls, balls, balls,....infinite balls. :s

[gadjo_dilo]

Romanian players should be told that it's time to wake up. A match still lasts 90 min. :p

[steveaki13]

I have watched the second half and Swizterland have come back into it. 1-1

Shall I go to sleep and hope Romania score?

[gadjo_dilo]

No. Such a bunch of lazy untalented donkeys don't deserve to win.

[gadjo_dilo]

Come on Switzerland! Send "mamaliciki" home!!!!!

[gadjo_dilo]

Romanian team, what a disgrace......

[steveaki13]

Albania minutes away from a famous point.

Romania still have a chance. Beat Albania and thats 4 points. A good chance of a lucky 3rd spot.

[Big Ben]

Another last minute win for the French. After our game earlier(really embarrassing), this one makes our 'heroic' defeat against the French nothing special, which is how we should have taken it from the beginning... somehow we managed to be proud of a defeat :rolleyes:

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[Tazio]

Allez Les Bleus :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Well done, Steve! And good match for my red boys Sturridge and Lallana. :p

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Missed the England game because I was at work, but heard the cheers in the background of a call I was on to a customer.

And Northern Ireland have just scored!!! :D

[steveaki13]

phew that was a close call. Happy to win and move close to the last 16. :p

great win for Northern Ireland too.

[Storm]

I saw the Eng v Wales game but nothing later...

[pino]

Well done, Steve! And good match for my red boys Sturridge and Lallana. :p

I thought you were a Real Madrid fan...:eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

I thought you were a Real Madrid fan...:eek:

:arrows: Proving how much importance you give to my posts.....

I've always been a red gurl. :p

And Ronaldo...He's a great player anyway :angel:

[Big Ben]

:arrows: Proving how much importance you give to my posts.....

I've always been a red gurl. :p

And Ronaldo...He's a great player anyway :angel:

He is. He is also guapo, rico and a muy bueno jugador according to his own words. And scum according to many other's words.

[Big Ben]

That Poland-Germany was quite boring. I fought to stay awake though I am not sure why. I didn't really cared much who wins. I was on my default setting rooting for the underdogs but didn't care much.

I was glad to see, though, the welsh Peacocks beaten by England. I didn't like their attitude before the game one bit. What exactly did they achieved so far that makes them so cocky?

[pino]

And a very arrogant selfish person, according to most people too. Yes I don't like him :p:

[pino]

Back to real football, let's see if Italy can repeat the same performance vs Sweden!!!

[Rollo]

What exactly did they achieved so far that makes them so cocky?

When you have qualified for almost nothing, then even making it to Euro 2016 means that they have nothing to lose.

[pino]

Crappy Italy so far...:mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

Congrats Pino! :kiss:

Sorry for lovely Ibra. :s

[pino]

Grazie, gadjo. Not proud of today's performance...:mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

I watched only the beginning on the subway and the end on a terrace while drinking a beer. :beer:

[pino]

I watched only the beginning on the subway and the end on a terrace while drinking a beer. :beer:

Btw, Ibra is lovely ??? :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

For me he is.
Even my brother told me : you may laugh but I like Ibra (as a player of course :p )

[pino]

For me he is.
Even my brother told me : you may laugh but I like Ibra (as a player of course :p )

Ok I give up on you !!! :laugh::p:

[steveaki13]

Well done Pino. 2 wins in 2 and no goals conceded....... how Italian :D

Croatia v Czech Rep was crazy. Flares on the pitch and lost a 2-0 lead.

[Storm]

I saw last 10min of Italy and that goal was fantastic.

Last 10 min of the Cro v Cze game was crazy too..goals and flares :eek:

Last 10 of esp v tur was wel...... :z the job was well and truly done by then and Turkey was nowhere. Iniesta proving his class again though!

[gadjo_dilo]

Go Iceland!!!!! Beat the annoying Hungarians!

[gadjo_dilo]

Balls! :angryfire:

[steveaki13]

Wow so many late goals.....

I was supporting Iceland too. However I dont find Hungarians as annoying as you Gadjo. :D

[steveaki13]

Who is going to be watching and supporting Austria as they try and beat crybabynaldo

[gadjo_dilo]

I am and I support Portugal and the sensitive CR7. :p

[steveaki13]

How can you like Portugal? They have moan-aldo, Nani & Pepe. As well as the fact they all spend most of the games moaning, diving and rolling around trying to get others booked..... My least favourite team

[steveaki13]

Austria are terrible....... didnt see their game v Hungary but not surprised they lost.

How they won 9 drew only 1 in qualifying is beyond me. I mean Russia & Sweden were brushed aside by them....

[gadjo_dilo]

Portugal is an old love of mine. :angel:

Why should I support Austria? They're almost as annoying as hungarians.

[gadjo_dilo]

Austria are terrible....... didnt see their game v Hungary but not surprised they lost.

How they won 9 drew only 1 in qualifying is beyond me. I mean Russia & Sweden were brushed aside by them....

Let's hope they don't brush aside Portugal at Euro.....

[pino]

Go Austria !!!

[gadjo_dilo]

We're wasting our time. Most of the goals are scored in the last minute.. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

:laugh:

[pino]

Penaldo Hahahahaha

[gadjo_dilo]

Balls :angryfire:

[gadjo_dilo]

Crap. I apologize for ruining England's match. It seems everyone I'm rooting for, doesn't win. It's hard to remember when was the last time anyone I wanted won anything.
Dear Benny, you don't have to blame yourself. In fact it`s me who brings the bad luck. :s

[steveaki13]

Portugal is an old love of mine. :angel:

Why should I support Austria? They're almost as annoying as hungarians.

Because in the 1920s and 30s they were the wunderteam. :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Because in the 1920s and 30s they were the wunderteam. :angel:
I was too young on that time and not interested in football. :angel:

[steveaki13]

So why are Hungarians & Austrians annoying to you? Spill the beans :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Because we had a bit of History. :devil:

[gadjo_dilo]

That's bloody hilarious......
Never in my entire life thought that a game against Albania might be crucial and the whole country would tremble for the result. :p

Bet most of you would watch France vs Switzerland at the same hour. :devil:

[steveaki13]

Nah Romania all the way. I am supporting them to win the tournament as I voted for you.

[Big Ben]

Because we had a bit of History. :devil:

How do you fill about Russia and Turkey then?

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek: Aren't they talking about a friendship for centuries of us and turks? :p
I like Turkey!

[gadjo_dilo]

BTW, Ukraine is also annoying. :p

[steveaki13]

Dont even mention the Scottish :laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

Hai Romania!

:wave:

[steveaki13]

Go Romania

Albania looking dangerous though

[gadjo_dilo]

We'll lose. I feel it. :s

[steveaki13]

My goodness.... Albania dominant.

Gadjo whats happening? :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

Gadjo whats happening? :eek:
Nothing. Their usual stupid play. :p
Even Marconi Athletic could beat them. Guess I`d switch to France - Switzerland

[gadjo_dilo]

Balls. :p

Mamalicilki go home!

[steveaki13]

Noooooo.................. How can Albania score......

[gadjo_dilo]

Noooooo.................. How can Albania score......
Simple. They play badly but fight for the ball. They run a lot while Romanians act as tired demoiselles.

[Big Ben]

Hai Romania!

:wave:

Inca jumatate de repriza si vine :laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

Cine? Ce? :confused:

[Big Ben]

It's a good thing Alibec didn't fall on that guy. He would have crushed him.

[steveaki13]

Cant see any goals for Romania sadly..... look poor now. :(

[steveaki13]

Meanwhile Switzerland v France is 0-0 and not showing many signs of goals.

[gadjo_dilo]

:laugh:
Why do our players get injured so easy? 3 players in 3 matches.

Bloody hilarious: the Albanian who scored is called Armando Sadiku. :devil:
Sounds like a character of gipsy mafia. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Cant see any goals for Romania sadly..... look poor now. :(

We. may score only from penalties. Unlike Ronaldo. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Come on Albania! Even at fans chapter they"re better. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

The two guys who comment for Pro tv are getting on my nerves.

Wonder is there's any other striker left on the bench......:p

[steveaki13]

I think the goal keeper should go up front.... you are out otherwise anyway

[pino]

I wanted to see, Romania vs Albania, but stupid Rai Uno shows crappy France :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Come on home boys. You're good only to play in the school yard. :angryfire:
And Tata Puiu should retire to some monastery and become a monk.

https://youtu.be/Uvjb3JlZMPI

:laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

Pino, all matches here: http://www.totalsportek.com/football/euro-2016-live-stream/

[pino]

Thanks gadjo, but I am not at home, so I can't use my PC or Tablet

[steveaki13]

bad play by Romania:(

[gadjo_dilo]

Thanks gadjo, but I am not at home, so I can't use my PC or Tablet
You may watch them on a smartphone. :p I do.

[gadjo_dilo]

Oops, I meant on your iPhone....:p

[Big Ben]

how embarrassing...

[gadjo_dilo]

bad play by Romania:(
Yeah. Glad they`re coming home and stop our embarrassment. :laugh:

[Storm]

:s

[gadjo_dilo]

For Benny. Isn't it true?

http://republica.ro/triumful-mediocritatii-zbaietii-nostri-si-parintii-lor

[steveaki13]

England wasting chance after chance again..... rubbish finishing again.

[gadjo_dilo]

Be patient!

[gadjo_dilo]

Now it"s really time to score. Wales is leading the group.

[pino]

Sorry steve, but I am both happy and impressed by Wales ! :up:

[steveaki13]

Thats fine.

Slovakia parking the bus and then another one. 7 defenders on and we are too poor to break them down.

[gadjo_dilo]

Sorry steve, but I am both happy and impressed by Wales ! :up:
What? Rai uno is broadcasting the other game? :confused: :p

[pino]

What? Rai uno is broadcasting the other game? :confused: :p

Nope, they are broadcasting England match :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Balls :s

[steveaki13]

You have to wonder if 24 teams and this 3rd placed thing, is going to encourage many more teams to defend like this. Not a step forward for the tournament.

[jens]

Romania lost to Albania? O' dear...

Well, championship favourites have failed in the past too, so I guess that's sports as they say. :)

[Storm]

You have to wonder if 24 teams and this 3rd placed thing, .....

Making Euros into a 24 team event is stupid...to allow 16 teams go forward is even worse.

[steveaki13]

Good game earlier before they fixed the last 5 minutes between those annoying Hungarians ;) and Portugal.

Italy and all their changes look ordinary so far.

England v Iceland in the second round for us. hmm..... we will struggle to break down their packed defence.

[gadjo_dilo]

You have to wonder if 24 teams and this 3rd placed thing, is going to encourage many more teams to defend like this. Not a step forward for the tournament.

Now think of this: Hungary came to Euro 2016 after being 3rd in its qualification group. And just look how many goals they scored.

Bye bye Ibra! :s

[steveaki13]

My criticism was not of the teams themselves, but just that it rewards some teams at times to defend with buses.

[steveaki13]

No games tonight.... what will we do?

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[gadjo_dilo]

Sleep earlier? :p

[Storm]

No way.

CR7 in the limelight again for "taking Portugal to the knockout" :s Sure he played well in the 2nd half and scored 1 brilliant goal (the header was simple, the defender needs to be taught how to to mark people)
They barely scraped through and now might go all the way...without winning a game even (penalties etc)

I had hoped for a Eng v Por game again, Wales got an easier draw, infact that side of the draw is ripe for a team like England or Wales to make it to the final even (or Iceland!) while Spain/Italy/Germany/France will have very tough games to reach the final..

[steveaki13]

Messi is leading Argentina to another Copa final in other news. Good to see.

[Storm]

3rd year in a row, another final. Hopefully a better result. He has played wonderfully so far.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

No way.

CR7 in the limelight again for "taking Portugal to the knockout" :s Sure he played well in the 2nd half and scored 1 brilliant goal (the header was simple, the defender needs to be taught how to to mark people)
They barely scraped through and now might go all the way...without winning a game even (penalties etc)

I had hoped for a Eng v Por game again, Wales got an easier draw, infact that side of the draw is ripe for a team like England or Wales to make it to the final even (or Iceland!) while Spain/Italy/Germany/France will have very tough games to reach the final..

England is on the same side of the draw as Spain/Italy/Germany/France

[steveaki13]

England is on the same side of the draw as Spain/Italy/Germany/France

I got excited for a moment thinking we had lucked into the easier side. Dreams dashed :p

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I got excited for a moment thinking we had lucked into the easier side. Dreams dashed :p

If you want to be the best you have to beat the best.

(That means Spain will beat Germany, and England will go out to Iceland on penalties)

[pino]

Hey Brown, are you 100% sure that Spain will beat Italy first ???

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Hey Brown, are you 100% sure that Spain will beat Italy first ???

I think so. Although I've only seen Italy play one game and that was when they didn't care against Ireland.

My embarrassment of being British after the EU vote has dampened my passionate support for England. :(

Maybe I should join the Northern Irish with Will Grigg on fire.

[steveaki13]

If you want to be the best you have to beat the best.

(That means Spain will beat Germany, and England will go out to Iceland on penalties)

I dont think we can be the best. I was just hoping for a lucky route for some fun. Now we will get beaten by Iceland or smashed by a good team. lol

[gadjo_dilo]

Just now it's the Brexit game: Northern Ireland who voted to stay vs Wales who voted to leave. Equality is out of the question. :devil:

[steveaki13]

Its been a terrible first half. Neither of them have much quality. Both have gotten here by desire and grit. Look at Northern Ireland only winning 1 and losing 2.

Not exactly in form.

Lets hope we see some braver football and some goals.

[Tazio]

Own goal for NI, oh my!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Brexit is winning!!! Own goal from Remain.

[gadjo_dilo]

Lost the link in the second half. Couldn't see it.

Can't wait for Croatia -Portugal.

[pino]

Go Croatia !!!!

[gadjo_dilo]

Go Croatia !!!!

Why? :confused:

[pino]

Why? :confused:

1) I don't like Penaldo and prick Pepe !

2) Mandzukic plays for Juve !

3) My current GF she's from Croatia :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

1)

3) My current GF she's from Croatia :p:

That's the only reasonable reason. :p

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Croatia will win 2-1

[Tazio]

The two have tied for a couple of the crappier national anthems! :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

The two have tied for a couple of the crappier national anthems! :angel:

I like Portugal's. I even sing it along.

[steveaki13]

Come on Croatia.

Before you asked see Pino's reason number 1 and they are always a dirty side too.

Plus my Uncle is from Croatia.

[gadjo_dilo]

I have no simpathy for Croatia. They always were better than us and always beated us. And I don't even have a croatian GF.....:p

[Big Ben]

Go Portugal... home :p

It seems that around here Romania is still the favorite :laugh:. What could you could expect from a motorsport forum? :rolleyes: :laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

Benny???!! Do you have a croatian gf , too? :eek:

[steveaki13]

Can Romania still win it even though they are home? I still believe :p

Another average start to a game. We want 3-3

[steveaki13]

Benny???!! Do you have a croatian gf , too? :eek:

Why did I support Romania then? :devil:

[gadjo_dilo]

Because you're a thoughtful friend. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Boring match....

[gadjo_dilo]

Come on, Cristi! Spice up the game!

[gadjo_dilo]

Why did I support Romania then? :devil:
Steve????!! Do you have a romanian uncle, too?

[steveaki13]

Because you're a thoughtful friend. :p

ah thats nice

[steveaki13]

Steve????!! Do you have a romanian uncle, too?

Nope. :p

It was the friend bit

[steveaki13]

It is a boring match..... ref being very fussy isnt helping

[gadjo_dilo]

Let's hope I don't fall asleep. I lost most of the second halves.

[steveaki13]

I would definitely fall asleep for this one Gadjo. ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Don't! You'll miss Penaldo scoring!

[steveaki13]

only from a penalty.....

:devil: