Euro 2020

[creatorsgam]

Yeah and then losing on penalty kicks after all that? Guessing penalty kicks seems largely luck based.

In games that go to that, yeah there is a bit of luck involved. But there is quite a bit of skill as well.

 

[creatorsgam]

That Venezuela/Ecuador Copa America game finish. That was an excellent watch, Venezuela with the extra-time equalizer. Fantastic.

 

[Briancuse]

Italian Soccer is back. Very impressive showing thus far.

 

[creatorsgam]

Italian Soccer is back. Very impressive showing thus far.

They’ve been back, 28-match unbeaten run.

Casuals just now taking notice.

 

[NineOneSeven]

That Venezuela/Ecuador Copa America game finish. That was an excellent watch, Venezuela with the extra-time equalizer. Fantastic.

What are the top 5 countries/teams right now?

 

[Briancuse]

They’ve been back, 28-match unbeaten run.

Casuals just now taking notice.

I am the casual fan only get into euro cup and world cup. I just meant in big tourneys. They have come a long way since the missed qualifying for the World Cup.

 

[creatorsgam]

I am the casual fan only get into euro cup and world cup. I just meant in big tourneys. They have come a long way since the missed qualifying for the World Cup.

Yeah sorry, wasn’t trying to call you out. Nothing wrong with being a casual, I am exactly that in a few sports.

 

[creatorsgam]

What are the top 5 countries/teams right now?

According to FIFA Rankings (for whatever that’s truly worth)…

1. Belgium
2. France
3. Brazil
4. England
5. Portugal

Men's Ranking

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[CanadianSU]

Shambolic, horrible, terrible, incredibly bad from Ukraine. Don’t deserve to go through in what was a group where they really should have.

 

[Alsacs]

The top 6 for France so good they have no business not winning this tournament unless their defense really sucks.
To have Dembele on the bench is insane.
France should be doing better than drawing Hungary.

Also glad Denmark got 2nd in their group.

 

[Vorony]

Shambolic, horrible, terrible, incredibly bad from Ukraine. Don’t deserve to go through in what was a group where they really should have.

Really uninspired play. Shevchenko might be in trouble after this flameout. Still a very small chance they can make it as a 3rd place team, but that window is closing fast.

 

[creatorsgam]

The top 6 for France so good they have no business not winning this tournament unless their defense really sucks.
To have Dembele on the bench is insane.
France should be doing better than drawing Hungary.

Also glad Denmark got 2nd in their group.

Dembele was hurt Saturday (knee) and is out for the remainder of the tournament.

 

[creatorsgam]

Can we make this a part-time Copa America thread?

Uruguay just equalized vs Chile, 1-1. With Suarez, Cavani, Vecino… there is no way they should have taken almost 70 minutes to score.

Also Vidal off just now due to injury for Chile. Something to watch.

 

[CanadianSU]

Really uninspired play. Shevchenko might be in trouble after this flameout. Still a very small chance they can make it as a 3rd place team, but that window is closing fast.

Actually after today’s results I would bet on it.

Croatia Scotland (Draw): Unlikely but possible.

or

Sweden beating Poland or drawing: Likely
Slovakia or Spain not drawing: Likely.

they may have a chance to make up for it. But just so disappointing today... but the funny part is if they somehow unjustly go through much easier playing Spain/Sweden (I think) then the Italians.

 

[Vorony]

Actually after today’s results I would bet on it.

Croatia Scotland (Draw): Unlikely but possible.

or

Sweden beating Poland or drawing: Likely
Slovakia or Spain not drawing: Likely.

they may have a chance to make up for it. But just so disappointing today... but the funny part is if they somehow unjustly go through much easier playing Spain/Sweden (I think) then the Italians.

Fingers crossed that Croatia and Scotland hang on to the draw here. Great game though. Under normal circumstances, I’d want to see a definitive winner here... but not when Ukraine’s chances hang in the balance.

EDIT (5 minutes later) - I should not have said anything. Beautiful goal by Modric.

 

[upperdeck]

that PK vs slovakia is an example of a pretty dumb soccer rule. if that happens on the other end of the field its a PK the other way..

 

[Vorony]

Ukraine makes it through!! Let’s hope for the same result as in Euro 2012.

 

[creatorsgam]

Just catching up on today’s games. That Poland/Sweden game. Brutal for Poland to lose in injury time after coming back from down 2.

Also Spain hitting 5 past Slovakia? Wow. Sergio Busquets had tested positive right before the tournament and it had interrupted Spain’s training and prep. Is this a Spain squad that is finally getting it together after a bit of a sluggish start? Croatia can’t be thrilled with this development.

 

[CanadianSU]

Ukraine makes it through!! Let’s hope for the same result as in Euro 2012.

Shevchenko 4D chess opting for Sweden over an Italian side that is a total beast right now. Lol!!!

 

[Orangezoo]

Just catching up on today’s games. That Poland/Sweden game. Brutal for Poland to lose in injury time after coming back from down 2.

Also Spain hitting 5 past Slovakia? Wow. Sergio Busquets had tested positive right before the tournament and it had interrupted Spain’s training and prep. Is this a Spain squad that is finally getting it together after a bit of a sluggish start? Croatia can’t be thrilled with this development.

Sad for Poland. Another dissapointing finish

 

[Orangezoo]

Hungary with a shocking early goal on Germany.

 

[CanadianSU]

Hungary whatever happens today have had performances they can certainly be proud of.

 

[creatorsgam]

Hungary whatever happens today have had performances they can certainly be proud of.

If they are able to get out of Group , that would be an incredible achievement. I don’t think a lot of people would have predicted that.

With that said, there is a lot of soccer left to be played. A lot can happen in 30 minutes.

 

[creatorsgam]

Omg the last 60 seconds of this Germany/Hungary match!!!!

 

[CanadianSU]

If they are able to get out of Group , that would be an incredible achievement. I don’t think a lot of people would have predicted that.

With that said, there is a lot of soccer left to be played. A lot can happen in 30 minutes.

(Quietly had that in my tournament predictor was not high on Germany hahaha we will see)