June 16, 20169 yr Germany were horribly average and the worst I've seen them play for a good few years.
June 16, 20169 yr They were but I still think they'll win the tourno. Every team has its stumble at some point, even if France do go on and win they're been far from convincing so far in either game.
June 16, 20169 yr What a dreadful game of football that was between Germany and Poland. I think the pundits hit the nail on the head by mentioning this new system of the 3rd placed teams qualifying for the next round, a team can lose two matches in the group stage (Albania) and still have a chance of making it through and having 3 or 4 points practically guarantees you getting into the round of 16 so teams are not playing to win as much as they usually would which is why not many goals have been scored so far and most of the matches have been quite dull. I can't wait for the knockout stage to begin as a match like this where no one tried hard to win would end up in extra time or a penalty shootout and we should get more entertaining matches as a whole when teams realise that the final is getting closer and closer.
June 16, 20169 yr I actually turned off after the first half of that game, when I saw the final result, I figured out the second half was nothing much of an improvement, Germany usually score at least a goal in their matches they just took it all in their stride. I still think they will go through to the final.
June 16, 20169 yr Germany have looked decisively average both the times I've seen them. Not enough of a goal threat and their full-backs are poor. Like I said previously, we're lacking real quality in the top teams. This Germany side is nowhere near the standard of 2012-2014.
June 16, 20169 yr Here's your full simulated prediction. Group A: France 0:2 Romania Albania 0:0 Switzerland Romania 2:1 Switzerland France 2:1 Albania Switzerland 1:1 France Romania 1:0 Albania Romania 9pts. (5-1) France 4pts. (3-4) Switzerland 2pts. (2-3) Albania 1pts. (1-3) MVP of the Group: Maxim (ROU) Group B: Wales 2:1 Slovakia England 0:2 Russia Russia 3:4 Slovakia England 0:1 Wales Slovakia 2:2 England Russia 0:2 Wales Wales 9pts. (5-1) Slovakia 4pts. (7-7) Russia 3pts. (5-6) England 1pts. (2-5) MVP of the Group: Bale (WAL) Group C: Poland 2:2 Northern Ireland Germany 1:1 Ukraine Ukraine 3:1 Northern Ireland Germany 3:1 Poland Northern Ireland 0:2 Germany Ukraine 2:1 Poland Germany 7 pts. (6-2) Ukraine 7pts. (6-3) Poland 1pts. (4-7) Northern Ireland 1pts. (3-7) MVP of the Group: Neuer (GER) Group D: Turkey 1:0 Croatia Spain 1:0 Czech Republic Czech Republic 1:3 Croatia Spain 5:1 Turkey Croatia 2:3 Spain Czech Republic 1:3 Turkey Spain 9pts. (9-3) Turkey 6pts. (5-6) Croatia 3pts. (5-5) Czech Republic 0pts. (2-7) MVP of the Group: Iniesta (ESP) Group E: Ireland 0:2 Sweden Belgium 0:3 Italy Italy 2:1 Sweden Belgium 7:1 Ireland Sweden 1:1 Belgium Italy 2:1 Ireland Italy 9pts. (7-2) Belgium (8-5) Sweden 4pts. (4-3) Ireland 0pts. (2-11) MVP of the Group: Buffon (ITA) Group F: Austria 3:0 Hungary Portugal 3:3 Iceland Iceland 0:3 Hungary Portugal 1:1 Austria Iceland 3:4 Austria Hungary 0:2 Portugal Austria 7pts. (8-4) Portugal 5pts. (6-4) Hungary 3pts. (3-5) Iceland 1pts. (6-10) MVP of the Group: Alaba (AUT) Round of 16: France 1:2 Ukraine Spain 2:1 Hungary Wales 1:0 Croatia Austria 4:1 Belgium Germany 3:3 Russia [GER 5-3 pens] Italy 0:2 Turkey Romania 0:2 Sweden Slovakia 3:1 Portugal Quarterfinals: Ukraine 2:1 Spain Wales 0:3 Austria [a.e.t.] Germany 0:2 Turkey Sweden 0:3 Slovakia Semifinals: Ukraine 1:0 Austria Turkey 1:0 Slovakia Final: Ukraine 0:2 Turkey MVP of the Knockouts: Turan (TUR) Gold Boot: Janko (AUT) Considering I currently have Ukraine ranked #3 in the world, this is feasible. Also Turkey has been quietly improving after a disastrous 2014 WC campaign. Their EURO qualifying didn't get off to a hot start either, but they were one of the better teams in Europe during the final 2/3 of qualifying. I hope you didn't bet on Ukraine getting to the final because they are now officially eliminated from Euro 2016 :lol:
June 16, 20169 yr Albania: Jade Austria: mdh Belgium: LushLife Croatia: Silas Czech Republic: HarryEzra England: LexC France: Mack Germany: Brett-Butler Hungary: Chez Wombat Iceland: Jacob Alan Italy: Dobbo Northern Ireland: spadogs Poland: ML Hammer95 Portugal: SevenSeize Republic Of Ireland: Rooney Romania: Hazza Chapman Russia: Sarah Slovakia: Iz~ Spain: J▲hq Sweden: Bre Switzerland: Maurice Turkey: DoctorBlind Ukraine: Klumzee Wales: Oliver Klumzee is the first victim of the sweepstake!
June 17, 20169 yr Italy once again played well, not playing like tournament winners though. I didn't watch/haven't seen yet the match but I think Italy have been the best team so far in Euro 2016. They're reminding me a bit of how they were in the 2006 World Cup, no one expected them to do anything in that World Cup but they got better as the tournament progressed and eventually won it.
June 17, 20169 yr They were good against Belgium but it was hardly the defensive masterclass everyone was going on about, they conceded a few decent chances albeit to some good players. Today's game was bloody awful. They'll come into their own in the latter stages when they can more easily sit back and soak up pressure but I don't think there's many goals in the team against a good defence.
June 17, 20169 yr Italy & Spain are very similar, very safe football looking to just edge their opponents out. Croatia look the most exciting team on current showing so far!
June 17, 20169 yr I hope you didn't bet on Ukraine getting to the final because they are now officially eliminated from Euro 2016 :lol: Can't they still match Northern Ireland if they win the last match and Northern Ireland lose against Germany?
June 17, 20169 yr Can't they still match Northern Ireland if they win the last match and Northern Ireland lose against Germany? They would be equal on points but ties are decided on head to head at Euros so they would be placed below them due to losing to them.
June 17, 20169 yr The Czech Rep. - Croatia game is great, going for the draw by the looks of it now. Exciting stuff, Croatia's looking really good so I'm rooting for them but the Czechs aren't that bad either. Oh, and flare time, eek.
June 17, 20169 yr And we finally have our first game with 4 goals! Brilliant comeback from the Czechs but Croatia have been their own enemy with that.
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