leccyflyer Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 The refereeing has been one of the best parts of this tournament - they have been largely ignoring any diving and rolling about, have played the advantage wherever possible and kept the games flowing-or flowing as much as a possession-dominated international match can. That said, the Sweden-Ukraine game was brutal, with some very meaty challenges and, as the players tired in extra time a lot of mistimed tackles and non-tackling related injuries. I thought that would be a big issue for the Ukrainians in last night's game, but they were pretty much outclassed before that transpired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 First semi final tonight then. ? Tough one to call, but enjoyed watching Italy so will be rooting for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Cav wins another stage, who said he was finished ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Surprised at how good Spain are against Italy. I thought Italy would boss it. Let's see what happens in the 2nd half or extra time or penalties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Spain have been the better side, but what a great game all round. Don't want this one to end. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Italy are just cynically fouling and breaking up the flow of the game now - they've settled for penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just hope the game is decided in extra time and not with penalties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Ridiculous number of subs allowed in this competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 So sorry for Spain there - they were the best team throughout and the only side that wanted to win the game in extra time. Fantastic game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Superb football by both teams, Chiellini is a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On to tomorrow then! Come on England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 He reminds me of the Head in Art Attack. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 The banter during the coin toss, Chiellini loves his workplace, he's a joy to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 One of the best games so far. I was hoping Spain would win. I think Italy are more likely to employ better tactics to outwit England than Spain would have had. OTOH I think England (like Spain) have the potential to be the better side, assuming they get past Denmark. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Cav got over the bumpy bits within time limit and still in Green jersey. ? Be a close game tonight I reckon, no comments from me, don't want to jinx us. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Soft penalty for the win, but as the game grew England definitely applied themselves more. Not sure about some of the keep ball in the corner with ten minutes left in extra time , when a third goal looked very possible, It was down to game management in the end - my MOTM was between Sterling, who had an excellent game and Walker. Not a fan of his but his pace and covering ability tonight was outstanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Copping Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 For someone who doesn't know much about football, why does a player lay down behind the wall when a free kick is being taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 There was a few instances of players deliberately putting the ball underneath the wall when they jumped. I think it's ridiculous TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Copping Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Ah! I see, thank you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Well I never, we made the final. ? Again, fabulous effort from every player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Amazing that my prediction of Italy vs England in the final came good. I was pretty confident about Italy but not England. Turns out I had that the wrong way round! I also thought that Italy would win the final given their long record of being unbeaten. Guess it will all turn on who turns up on the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, leccyflyer said: Soft penalty for the win, but as the game grew England definitely applied themselves more. Not sure about some of the keep ball in the corner with ten minutes left in extra time , when a third goal looked very possible, It was down to game management in the end - my MOTM was between Sterling, who had an excellent game and Walker. Not a fan of his but his pace and covering ability tonight was outstanding. Walker had a stonking game allover the pitch, very vocal as well urging the others on, we have some leaders out there now, happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Re the "soft" penalty. Compare that with the "hand of God" issue and it was clearly a penalty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Peter Jenkins said: Re the "soft" penalty. Compare that with the "hand of God" issue and it was clearly a penalty! I'm no football expert, but it didn't look like a penalty to me. The Kane one before it did though. Best team won so it's not like we robbed em'. Edited July 7, 2021 by Gary Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Looked more like a penalty than "the hand of god" though Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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