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Re: Euro 2020

by URZZZZ » 27 Jun 2021 21:29

NathStPaul
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Jota seems incapable of doing anything else other than passing to Ronaldo in particular

Thing is that has been their game plan for about 10 years now and its worked, hard to get away from that style of play whilst Ronaldo is still in the side.
Problem now is that Ronaldo hasn't quite got the legs he used to. Obviously still and incredible player but he's not going to burst past a defender with a dazzling bit of skill like he used to.


Yep. Didn’t actually think they were great in Euro 2016 though - even if they did win it and they lost in the last 16 (?) in 2018

Feels strange to say it given Ronaldo’s obvious qualities but I genuinely think they could end up a better side when he goes as they’re so over reliant on him, feels like the other players are scared of him

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Re: Euro 2020

by NathStPaul » 27 Jun 2021 21:35

PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!

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Re: Euro 2020

by Hendo » 27 Jun 2021 21:38

NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.

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Re: Euro 2020

by NathStPaul » 27 Jun 2021 21:39

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NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


No idea how the bloke gets starts, he's atrocious these days and a complete headcase. Walking red card.

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Re: Euro 2020

by URZZZZ » 27 Jun 2021 21:40

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NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


Nah, don’t think that was a red card at all

Ref is losing control of the game though - too much play acting going on


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Re: Euro 2020

by Snowflake Royal » 27 Jun 2021 21:42

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NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


Nah, don’t think that was a red card at all

Ref is losing control of the game though - too much play acting going on

Yep, ref not in control

Belgium.living dangerously
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Re: Euro 2020

by Hendo » 27 Jun 2021 21:42

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NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


Nah, don’t think that was a red card at all

Ref is losing control of the game though - too much play acting going on


He’s clattered into someone after the whistle has gone with no intention of getting the ball - 100% red card.

Agree the ref is losing it though. Still can’t believe he didn’t give a free kick and yellow for the most obvious pull back on Lukaku in the first half.
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Re: Euro 2020

by Zip » 27 Jun 2021 21:44

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NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


Far worse than Harry Wilson’s foul yesterday.

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Re: Euro 2020

by NathStPaul » 27 Jun 2021 21:44

Portugal coming on strong.


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Re: Euro 2020

by Hendo » 27 Jun 2021 21:44

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NathStPaul PEPE WITH THE SHITHOUSE!!!!


Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


Far worse than Harry Wilson’s foul yesterday.


Didn’t see it, so can’t comment.

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Re: Euro 2020

by Zip » 27 Jun 2021 21:45

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Not quite sure how he hasn’t been sent off for that.


Nah, don’t think that was a red card at all

Ref is losing control of the game though - too much play acting going on

Yep, ref not in control

Belgium.living dangerously


They are not the same side without KDB

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Re: Euro 2020

by NathStPaul » 27 Jun 2021 21:46

How has Bruno Fernandes gone from being one of the best players in world football to looking like a competition winner?

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Re: Euro 2020

by Orion1871 » 27 Jun 2021 21:46

NathStPaul De Bruyne limping off. Bloke loves an injury.


Talking of Belgian blokes who love an injury. Off goes Hazard.


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Re: Euro 2020

by John Madejski's Wallet » 27 Jun 2021 21:49

Making it through and losing KDB and Hazard will be a kicker

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Re: Euro 2020

by BR0B0T » 27 Jun 2021 21:50

Been a good ending

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Re: Euro 2020

by Orion1871 » 27 Jun 2021 21:52

John Madejski's Wallet Making it through and losing KDB and Hazard will be a kicker


They must have been prepared for Hazard the perma crock getting injured at some point.
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Re: Euro 2020

by Snowflake Royal » 27 Jun 2021 21:53

The Belgian final ball on the break has been terrible. Lukaku in particular.

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Re: Euro 2020

by NathStPaul » 27 Jun 2021 21:55

Great second half, very tense

Belgium get through but might now be without De Bruyne and Hazard.

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Re: Euro 2020

by URZZZZ » 27 Jun 2021 22:00

Portugal looked much better for the introduction of Felix, seemed to have a go at the Belgium defence

Fernandes and Silva were very disappointing through the tournament, Jota to a lesser extent

In saying that, Belgium weren’t great tonight, although defended well. Don’t recall them creating many chances at all really

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Re: Euro 2020

by Royal Rother » 27 Jun 2021 22:01

When will the commentators stop saying “ooo, this is Ronaldo territory”?

He has scored from 1 of his last 52 free kicks in major tournaments.

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