EURO Cup, Copa America, and Wold Cup Qualifiers

[CardiacAndre7]

Crap, that’s an iffy Red against Freuler. Gonna feel for the Swiss now if Spain go on and take the game, as I think would be easily expected.

The commentator made a great point that not every tackle that looks dangerous actually is/was. Should’ve given the yellow then reviewed for potential red

 

[UConnSwag11]

Great, great win by Italy. They are such a great team to watch play.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[Ratso]

euros dont disappoint

 

[HuskyHawk]

So, looking like England vs Italy

 

[UConnSwag11]

What a pass from Messi

 

[UConnSwag11]

So, looking like England vs Italy

Italy vs Spain first!

 

[History Geek]

My kid did her study abroad semester in Copenhagen. She fell in love with the place, as so did we. My Denmark scarf and I are looking for a good place to watch the semi on Wednesday here in CT, preferably with a strong contingent of Danish fans. Suggestions?

 

[HuskyHawk]

Italy vs Spain first!

Spain sucks. Lucky as hell to still be in this.

 

[Waquoit]

Spain sucks. Lucky as hell to still be in this.

I don't disagree. Still, I wouldn't mind if they put up another 5 spot.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Anyone other than Spain winning id be fine with. But Denmark winning would be amazing

 

[ZooCougar]

I have Italy in the pool.

 

[gtcam]

Still waiting to hear why Denmark was rewarded a corner kick that led to that 1st goal
Makes no difference - England won't disappoint on Wednesday

 

[LIuconn]

I think Italy gets by Spain today. Their #10 is the most individually dynamic player of these two teams. And can't trust Morata

 

[LIuconn]

What a game so far

 

[UConnSwag11]

Amazing game. Great goals. Really happy Italy is in the final as they’re really fun to watch.

 

[gtcam]

Italy is a very beatable team - Spain was the better side today
But you have to make the PKs
England is definitely in the drivers seat but have to take care of a Denmark team that really doesn't belong in the semis
One of the better Euro cups in recent memory

 

[gtcam]

Spain sucks. Lucky as hell to still be in this.

Insipid, headshaking take

 

[LIuconn]

Spain is young. This generation will be a good one.
Italy can knock off England.
And we get an Argentina - Brazil final this weekend

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Italy looked like crap for the first time in the tourney against Spain and still pulled it out. If England can take care of Denmark I still give Italy the edge over England. The Brits are even better at choking than the Italians on the big stage.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Italy looked like crap for the first time in the tourney against Spain and still pulled it out. If England can take care of Denmark I still give Italy the edge over England. The Brits are even better at choking than the Italians on the big stage.

I thought Italy looked like old Italy. Overly defensive minded, didn't look to attack during several opportunities. Maybe that was the strategy. Should be a good match assuming England gets through. I don't think you can judge England based on what prior teams did. Lots of young talent.

 

[LIuconn]

Spain doesn't have a striker like Fernando Torres, so they couldn't create chances by whipping crosses in to a target man. Spain was the better overall side yesterday, just one piece away

 

[HuskyHawk]

Insipid, headshaking take

Sucks is obviously message board hyperbole. Look at the results. You don't think they were lucky to get to the semi-final? You think they go through if they get Belgium instead of Croatia? Or even France?
Sweden 0-0
Poland 1-1
Slovakia 5-0
Croatia 5-3
Swiss 1-1 (3-1)
Italy 1-1 (3-5)

Placed 2nd in a weak group and got a very easy draw after that. I know it's historically a strong side, but they aren't right now. Nor are the Germans unfortunately.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

What a joke of a penalty. Sterling dives non stop and they go to VAR and still affirm it? Ridiculous.

 

[LIuconn]

Agreed. Denmark concedes OG and PK and will likely lose. The game's been played in Denmark's half but England doesn't look very threatening. Italy should beat them