Who doesn't love a day with 3 matches.

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Don't forget this is the first tournament with 6 groups instead of the usual 4 bog standard groups in the past. More football games to cover

1-0 Half time.

 

Cana off.

It's shame, that red card. Cana slipped and if he didn't do something, it was going to be 2-0. Unfortunately, anything he did (hand ball, drag down Sefarovic) was going to get him another yellow in a goal-scoring prevention situation. Albania was really taking it to the Swiss. They aren't out of this yet. It's an uphill climb, but they could still equalize with a counter-attack.

The first half was a bit messy but enjoying seeing a new country playing in the tournament, if Switzerland score another goal, and don't concede one, they should be leading the group.

Albania had a good few minutes around the 30-minute mark, but nothing's got through. I am hoping they'll outperform a bit because underdog rules but I'm not expecting them to.

Albania had a good few minutes around the 30-minute mark, but nothing's got through. I am hoping they'll outperform a bit because underdog rules but I'm not expecting them to.

 

I'm hoping they'll bang in two goals as otherwise I'm probably going to be the only one not getting points for the match :/

Gashi almost tied it! For God's sake, make a little dribble to the right at the last second and put it in!

I counted too many yellow cards in that match, I lost count in the end, it felt like a whole team was yellow carded, the match itself was okay, it brought a new team into the fold, but they did nothing for me.

I counted too many yellow cards in that match, I lost count in the end, it felt like a whole team was yellow carded, the match itself was okay, it brought a new team into the fold, but they did nothing for me.

 

I think it was 8 cards given out - gives me World Cup 2010 final vibes! Albania reminded me a bit of how Turkey were against us a few weeks ago - physical and showing a lot of promise but not really delivering.

Switzerland probably deserved the victory, they had more of the ball and created more chances than Albania but the goalkeeper for Albania made quite a lot of good saves and looks like a decent keeper.

Wales vs Slovakia!

 

The first game with one of the Home Nations in it - really looking forward to seeing how well Wales do on the big stage! Part 2 of 3 of a brilliant day of football.

Brilliant start for Wales :D (I'm supporting them also as my place of birth however when they play England I will back the Lions).

More violence in Marseille this afternoon between French police and English fans... Police tactics sound heavy handed I must say, but English fans far from blameless. Our drinking culture baffles those in continental Europe.

Typical England fans.

That sub genius.

 

Wales suddenly looking in trouble a bit, stay like this please :D

England fans situation is a weird one. I know of people out there and they're saying it's not like the media are portraying it at all. Claiming they're being provoked by other groups first. It's a minority of fans though, and most of these people won't even be going to the England games! Cheap flights and close proximity seems to bring out the trouble makers who just look for any excuse to kick off. Regardless of whose fault it is, it's certainly not good for us.

Yes Wales :D (now need England to perform)

Wow... great performance from Wales best match of the tournament so far, England can't concede a goal against Russia though later. Could have been 4-1, Ramsey missed an opportunity and I think they should have had a penalty, Skrtel deserved to be yellow carded for that attack out of nowhere.

 

And perfect result from me 2-1 spot on :D

Wales were slightly above average. Going to need to be more consistent against England and Russia though.

And I also heard Fellini has blonde hair *.* :D