kurtsimonw Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Mozzavfc said: What a crazy tournament though So enjoyable. Emotions all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Who makes the final from the top half of that diagram then...going to be a new team in the final isn't there? The romantic would say Croatia but I worry they'll blow up in one of the rounds. I'll go for Poland, defensively very solid so far so could shut out Belgium. If they can properly get Lewandowski into games they have a big chance I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Only one of Italy/Spain/Germany makes semis, man that is a brutal draw. It's equivilant of Murray having to beat Federer, Nadal and Djokovic at Wimbledon just to make semi finals. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: Who makes the final from the top half of that diagram then...going to be a new team in the final isn't there? The romantic would say Croatia but I worry they'll blow up in one of the rounds. I'll go for Poland, defensively very solid so far so could shut out Belgium. If they can properly get Lewandowski into games they have a big chance I think. A betting man would say Belgium or Croatia. Bet betting men have most likely lost a lot of money on this tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Croatia will really fancy making the final now. If Modric is fit then they've got the best midfield in the tournament, Mandzukic is a decent enough striker. They'll be hard to stop until the final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I wouldn't rule out the welsh, they will beat Northern Ireland and they have done well against Belgium previously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 1 minute ago, The_Rev said: Croatia will really fancy making the final now. If Modric is fit then they've got the best midfield in the tournament, Mandzukic is a decent enough striker. They'll be hard to stop until the final. Need to keep calm in the stands though. Worry is the further they go the more the opportunity their ultras can make a statement which obviously impacted on things on the pitch. Would love to see them make the final though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2016 Fantastic result tonight. Typically, I had to nip out for a ten minute errand and missed the goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 You'd hope that the hooligan element in the Croatia crowd (and they are hooligans, not 'ultras') will have learned their lesson. They don't like Davor Suker any more but derailing a team who are in with a real shot of doing something incredible isn't the way to go. Any grievance the fans have with Suker should wait until they all get home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Went to the Croatia game last week which they were excellent before it all got a bit nasty. I thought yesterday they were superb and was not even at full strength. They have the potential to reach the final looking at the draw now. If Bale keeps scoring Wales could go far as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 excellent, all the boys safely through, well chuffed with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Alaba for me has to be by far the most disappointing player at the tournament. It's amazing what having 10 of the best players in the World around you does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted June 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2016 27 minutes ago, Mozzavfc said: Shame Portugal got into the 'easy' side by coming 3Rd in their group Yeah rather annoyingly their potential route appears easier (on paper) than Iceland who finished ahead of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 55 minutes ago, The_Rev said: That's my weekend sorted then. Lovely stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 55 minutes ago, The_Rev said: Croatia will really fancy making the final now. If Modric is fit then they've got the best midfield in the tournament, Mandzukic is a decent enough striker. They'll be hard to stop until the final. Yep, I've put £5 on Croatia to win at 10/1 with each way bet at 1/3 (1-2) to cover for a German/Spanish/French domination possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Who makes the final from the top half of that diagram then...going to be a new team in the final isn't there? The romantic would say Croatia but I worry they'll blow up in one of the rounds. I'll go for Poland, defensively very solid so far so could shut out Belgium. If they can properly get Lewandowski into games they have a big chance I think. Portugal have been to the final before.. Ronaldo could get them through again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted June 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2016 48 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: Yeah rather annoyingly their potential route appears easier (on paper) than Iceland who finished ahead of them. If they can get past Croatia then they could go all the way to the final. Get lucky in that game and we could have a tournament winner who came third in their group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2016 Super match tonight. Ireland were excellent. The most I've enjoyed a match so far. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Switzerland v Poland has 0-0 & penalties all over it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted June 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, CarewsEyebrowDesigner said: Switzerland v Poland has 0-0 & penalties all over it. It does indeed. Watch it go on to be the best game of the tournament now Mildly strange to think it's the same round as the Italy-Spain game which sounds more like a final than a last sixteen game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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