Euro "2020"

Everton FC · #1 06-12-2021, 12:32 PM

Anyone watching? I'm doing god in my UEFA fantasy league - went "heavy" on the Italians - Immobile was my captain, Berardi was a gamble, and I have Donnarumma the whole tournament. The Danes tie w/the Finns hurts them. I thought the Turks would have more to give. Wales may be a sneaky outsider. Ditto Ukraine. And the Poles...

Matchday 1 has a lot more good matches to come!

magirus · #2 06-12-2021, 01:40 PM

It was quite shocking to see Eriksen collapse so dramatically. Thankfully he's awake and responding in hospital now.

jpd · #3 06-12-2021, 04:39 PM

Viva Azzurri! The chess match of sport

Everton FC · #4 06-12-2021, 05:34 PM

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It was quite shocking to see Eriksen collapse so dramatically. Thankfully he's awake and responding in hospital now.

Indeed. He's been a good soldier for Denmark. Eriksen was on my UEFA Fantasy team, along with Simon Kjaer, their captain. I've always liked Eriksen, as a player. He had some great moments with Spurs.

Prayers for Eriksen, his wife (who was there and went out onto the pitch when he went down), and his to kids...

Kerbie · #5 06-12-2021, 05:35 PM

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It was quite shocking to see Eriksen collapse so dramatically. Thankfully he's awake and responding in hospital now.

Yep. It's always scary to see something like that. I wish him the very best.

perttime · #6 06-13-2021, 12:16 AM

Finnish and Danish Soccer Fans Chant in Support of Christian Eriksen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ROsFp5ZjZQ

Apparently, Eriksen is able to talk. I just hope it isn't anything too serious.

The teams decided to play the game to the end, the same evening. Finland won with one goal.

jpd · #7 06-15-2021, 07:41 AM

Spain will be a force to contend with! Watching them dominate Sweden-completely dominate- was an eye opener! The Swedes' goalie(Olson) was spectacular. Two different styles...what a chess match

Everton FC · #8 06-17-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd

Spain will be a force to contend with! Watching them dominate Sweden-completely dominate- was an eye opener! The Swedes' goalie(Olson) was spectacular. Two different styles...what a chess match

Looks like the Italians are the team to beat. If Ukraine can get thru this stage, they could upset someone. Ditto Wales. I think Belgium's beatable. France and Italy are strong on both ends of the pitch. Portugal looks good, as does England - the Germany/Portugal match will tell a lot about both teams chances.

The Dutch may be resurging, as an international power. Spain, to me, lacks any offence, and are beatable.

jpd · #9 06-18-2021, 07:54 AM

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Looks like the Italians are the team to beat. France and Italy are strong on both ends

This is shaping up to be a fantastic knock-out round! The style match-ups are the key. Gli Azzurri sono belli

Silurian · #10 06-18-2021, 09:15 AM

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Spain will be a force to contend with! Watching them dominate Sweden-completely dominate- was an eye opener! The Swedes' goalie(Olson) was spectacular. Two different styles...what a chess match

Possession counts for nothing if you don't score.

jpd · #11 06-19-2021, 09:45 PM

Germany has awakened!

boombox · #12 06-22-2021, 03:44 PM

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Germany has awakened!

Indeed! I fancy a Germany v France or Italy final. Czechs were impressive tonight, especially Modric - bad luck on Scotland, but they will be back. England look toothless up front - Kane is dead wood yet again as he was at the last tournament. My vote for dark horse goes to Wales - if Bale can find his shooting boots!!

Everton FC · #13 06-27-2021, 12:43 PM

The Dutch! Out via red card. Schick has been brilliant for the Czech's.

The Italians almost got bounced, as well. Austria's fans should be proud.

Germany/England. A must see game. England needs more offence, outside Sterling.

It's been a great tournament thus far. If England can beat the Germans, their next game may not be so difficult.

Silurian · #14 06-28-2021, 04:14 PM

If anyone is puzzled why football is the most popular spectator sport in the world, you only have to watch todays games to see why.

Spain 3 - Croatia 3 at full time. Spain score twice in extra time to go through(5-3)

France 3 - Switzerland 3 at full time. France leading 3 - 1 at 80 minutes. Switzerland score twice to force extra time. Chances for both teams in ET. But it's a penalty shoot out. Mbappe has shot saved. The Swiss go through 5 - 4 on pens.

These two games had everything. Own goals, saved penalties and great goals.

I feel exhausted just watching it!

Everton FC · #15 06-28-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silurian

If anyone is puzzled why football is the most popular spectator sport in the world, you only have to watch todays games to see why.

Spain 3 - Croatia 3 at full time. Spain score twice in extra time to go through(5-3)

France 3 - Switzerland 3 at full time. France leading 3 - 1 at 80 minutes. Switzerland score twice to force extra time. Chances for both teams in ET. But it's a penalty shoot out. Mbappe has shot saved. The Swiss go through 5 - 4 on pens.

These two games had everything. Own goals, saved penalties and great goals.

I feel exhausted just watching it!

Well said. Countries like North Macedonia - the whole nation is behind the team. Ditto every team in the Euro. Would it not be great to be in a pub in the UK tomorrow w/the lads, pulling pints while they try and finally conquer the Germans?! This, coming from an Irishman from New York!

Keep watching. Great matches lie ahead!