June 16, 201213 yr Who would have thought? :o Amazing though! Poor Poland, I wanted them through too :(
June 16, 201213 yr I didn't expect Greece to go through, its funny though Russia went into the match with leading the group and finished 3rd in the end, just didn't expect that at all.
June 16, 201213 yr How come Greece are through over Russia? From what I saw of Czech Republic vs. Poland, it was pretty poor, but then again the group wasn't very strong anyway. Czech's poor defence cancelled out Poland's poor ability to aim for the goal :lol:
June 16, 201213 yr How come Greece are through over Russia? Greece beat Russia. Head-to-head record is the first tiebreaker before goal difference.
June 16, 201213 yr Greece beat Russia. Head-to-head record is the first tiebreaker before goal difference. Oh right, thanks! I'm still learning :P
June 16, 201213 yr Group B should be interesting too with all four teams in with a chance of qualifying Poor Poland, I wanted them through too :( Same. Since Ukraine are in England's group it would have been nice for Poland to stay in as a host country and I do have a soft spot for Lewandowski
June 16, 201213 yr Group B should be interesting too with all four teams in with a chance of qualifying If the tie-breaker is head-to-head, surely the Netherlands are out whatever happens? As they lost to Denmark and there's no way of Denmark and the Netherlands both going through as Germany are already on six points...
June 16, 201213 yr Those were the two teams I thought the least likely to go through :o great for Greece though, which means I still have a chance in the sweepstake :cheer:
June 16, 201213 yr If the tie-breaker is head-to-head, surely the Netherlands are out whatever happens? As they lost to Denmark and there's no way of Denmark and the Netherlands both going through as Germany are already on six points... I was thinking this, but the Dutch players have talked about still having a chance of qualifying and RVP tweeted "We keep positive. Small miracles do happen. Come on Germany and Holland" Edit: Just had a look at the table and if Germany win and Holland win.. Holland Portugal and Denmark will be on the same points, so it'll come down to GD. Head to head won't apply with three teams involved
June 16, 201213 yr I was thinking this, but the Dutch players have talked about still having a chance of qualifying and RVP tweeted "We keep positive. Small miracles do happen. Come on Germany and Holland" Edit: Just had a look at the table and if Germany win and Holland win.. Holland Portugal and Denmark will be on the same points, so it'll come down to GD. Head to head won't apply with three teams involved Oh, that makes more sense. So I'm guessing the Netherlands need a 2-0 win over Portugal and for Germany to beat Denmark 1-0? What's the next tie-breaker if it's a 1-0 win over Portugal by the Netherlands and Germany beat Denmark 1-0?
June 16, 201213 yr If the tie-breaker is head-to-head, surely the Netherlands are out whatever happens? As they lost to Denmark and there's no way of Denmark and the Netherlands both going through as Germany are already on six points... The head to head rule is stupid, I've only just worked it out how it comes into play.
June 16, 201213 yr Oh, that makes more sense. So I'm guessing the Netherlands need a 2-0 win over Portugal and for Germany to beat Denmark 1-0? What's the next tie-breaker if it's a 1-0 win over Portugal by the Netherlands and Germany beat Denmark 1-0? Yep Holland would have a goal difference of 0. Portugal would be on -2 and Denmark -1 and if Holland Germany both win 1-0: https://twitter.com/JWShaw1989/status/21411...4/photo/1/large Confusing or what ?
June 16, 201213 yr Don't get me started with the mindf*** that is Group B! Tonight Czech Republic won the group with a goal difference of -1 and Russia were eliminated by +2. Their points totals were different of course but I did find it interesting.
June 16, 201213 yr Don't get me started with the mindf*** that is Group B! Tonight Czech Republic won the group with a goal difference of -1 and Russia were eliminated by +2. Their points totals were different of course but I did find it interesting. Can you imagine pundits/commentators trying to explain it ? For their sake let's hope it doesn't come to that
June 16, 201213 yr Don't get me started with the mindf*** that is Group B! Tonight Czech Republic won the group with a goal difference of -1 and Russia were eliminated by +2. Their points totals were different of course but I did find it interesting. The Czechs are the first country to win their group with a negative goal difference. The head to head rule is made to look silly when the only country to win a match by more than one goal goes out.
June 17, 201213 yr Loving this. Portugal and Germany through as it stands Portugal have been dominant. Holland are poor defensively and need to get Van Persie and Huntelaar more involved
June 17, 201213 yr So happy we're in the quarters now. However I wanted Portugal and Holland to pass forward, alas it was not meant to be :(
June 17, 201213 yr Holland have been so disappointing. You'd think with their attacking ability they would manage at least one point and more than two goals Played like a bunch of individuals rather than a team
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