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Kolumbo said:
It wasn't a huge advantage, the keeper's back foot barely came off the line just before the kick. Lewandoski stuttered and almost stopped twice. By the time he kicked the ball he was basically standing still and didn't have too much on it. The keeper made a very good save. Somewhat lucky on the second shot because Lewandoski took the same stutter approach to the same side and the keeper guessed right both times. The ball bounced off the post and in, saving him from missing the shot twice. I don't think he meant to cut it that close.
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Interestingly, watched a Mass Tournament of Champions Semi-Final this last weekend that ended in a PK (KFTM) shootout. The Ref (or rather the AR I think), called 3 GK infractions (coming off the line too early). Twice a GK had saved the shot and the retake was good. On the last one, the kicker shot about 10 feet over the bar. Got a second chance and buried it to win. Other teams parents were not happy. But the Ref/AR had been calling it against both teams.

Caveat, neither teams GK were the regular GK. One team had a small GK and brought in a big athletic kid for the PKs. The other team (the one that won) had their GK, back-up GK, FW they had play GK for the game, all injured (got injured on the last play of the game - a goal that tied it up). Again, just threw in a big athletic kid. It almost worked for both teams.
 
Georgia up on Portugal 2-0 in 60th minute. Had my update in wrong thread.
 
Have you seen them play? They aren't scoring goals. Slovakia can give them fits. Austria is a true possibility to come out of this bracket
 
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LIuconn said:
Have you seen them play? They aren't scoring goals. Slovakia can give them fits. Austria is a true possibility to come out of this bracket
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Compared to the other side of the bracket it’s a cakewalk. And the oddsmakers agree.
 
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LIuconn said:
Have you seen them play? They aren't scoring goals. Slovakia can give them fits. Austria is a true possibility to come out of this bracket
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I could definitely see Austria getting to the Semi's. Don't know how England will get past Italy. That one looks like PKs.

But that other side of the bracket has some big guns.

This had been a pretty entertaining tournament so far.
 
It is crazy how unbalanced the knockout bracket unfolded.

One side with just (historically) England, Italy, and Netherlands. Given none have looked that great, but the other side has Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and Belgium.

Hopefully Italy will get some life back in their legs and not just rely on Donnarumma to save them.
 
Belgium has been horrendous
England has underperformed offensively and Slovakia is going to park the bus

The Germany side will probably produce the winner, and it would not surprise me if Austria is the one left standing from the England side
 
Outside of Germany, Spain, and Portugal (pre Georgia match although that game did not matter for Portugal so not sure how much weight can be put on their performance) nobody has looked great or separated themselves from the rest of the pack.
 
I expect France to show up. There's way too much talent on that roster
 
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Absolutely horrible game by Italy tonight, just terrible. Four games played, three goals scored, and a defense that my dearly departed nonnas could score on. Spalletti needs to go as the coach, and so does half the squad. That team looked scared, even Primadonnarumma (I've issues with him since he left AC Milan for PSG). I was so disgusted with this team. After the first Swiss goal, I told my son the game was over as 2 goals were beyond Italy's ability. Rooting for either Netherlands or Denmark now to win it all.
 
Viet Vet said:
The divers go home. Suits me.
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Oh please, as if Italy have a monopoly on this diving nonsense. It's rooted in many footballers. My son and I were watching several YouTube clips of these before the game; most of the flops were NOT by Italian players.
 
Germany over Denmark 2-0
Denmark was very unlucky. Great goal by #2 Andersen was disallowed for offsides by just the toe of a boot. Moments later Andersen gets called for a handball resulting in a pk for Deutschland. Ball came directly off an the offensive player's foot and looked completely inadvertent. 1-0 Germany. Then 2-0.
 
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England once again dominating possession but lazy defending the counter and go down 1-0. They’ve had some chances but keep having terrible service forward. Have to believe they will break through and score.
 
Why do you have to believe? They haven't scored much all tournament. All that talent and they look awful
 
LIuconn said:
Oh my god what a goal
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EZPass said:
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Falorin Balogun's goal for the United States against Panama was the best goal of the summer for both tournaments................................................

............until that Bellingham bicycle kick. Considering the dire circumstance of England being down 1-0 and on the verge of being eliminated from Euro 2024, that kick is really amazing. Bellingham is an elite world class player.

Oddly enough it reminded me of Ray Allen's back pedaling game tying 3 pointer against the Spurs with the entire championship on the line.
 
Good comp.

England has to figure it out. They played with no urgency until the final 25. Cole Palmer need more time and Eze & Toney looked good in their cameos
 
LIuconn said:
Good comp.

England has to figure it out. They played with no urgency until the final 25. Cole Palmer need more time and Eze & Toney looked good in their cameos
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Win and advance that is the key in these tournaments
England is not the strongest of national clubs this year but they have enough talent to play with anyone.
I personally feel they advanced further than I expected and I am the hugest fan of the thee lions
 
The frustrating thing about England is they have all the pieces, roles, and they play such a conservative style of soccer.
 
LIuconn said:
Good comp.

England has to figure it out. They played with no urgency until the final 25. Cole Palmer need more time and Eze & Toney looked good in their cameos
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The passing left a lot to be desired. Given the quality of the goal scorers they have, the service needs to be better. They missed so many opportunities to give those players a chance to score. Even with that Rice almost scored, Trippier had an open net and hit the stands and Kane blew a header He should have buried.

But they back pass too often, trying to win possession instead of just relentlessly attacking. It Doesn’t really fit the personnel. Saka was good pushing forward and Eze when he came in.
 
HuskyHawk said:
The passing left a lot to be desired. Given the quality of the goal scorers they have, the service needs to be better. They missed so many opportunities to give those players a chance to score. Even with that Rice almost scored, Trippier had an open net and hit the stands and Kane blew a header He should have buried.

But they back pass too often, trying to win possession instead of just relentlessly attacking. It Doesn’t really fit the personnel. Saka was good pushing forward and Eze when he came in.
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correct. And Bellingham is best in space facing the other teams goal. His dribbling moves are excellent. However, in this tournament he is far too often tarcking back to get the ball facing his own goal.
 
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