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Good to hear dutchie.
Thanks for that.
Will be good games to watch

Italy play England the next day, I think

 

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Portugal is through.

I think its abit unfair with the semi finals, that the other team gets 2 extra days to rest.

 

[dutchie]

Portugal is through.

I think its a bit unfair with the semi finals, that the other team gets 2 extra days to rest.

Luck of the draw??

Not much of a game this morning - don't think Portugal will go any further after their next game.

Hope tomorrow mornings game is better.

 

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Germany are playing well, think it might be their turn this year.
Be interesting to see if Spain get through tomorrow, might be between them two.

Yes must be the luck of the draw.

Looking forward to Italy and England on Monday.

 

[dutchie]

Germany are playing well, think it might be their turn this year.
Be interesting to see if Spain get through tomorrow, might be between them two.

Yep I agree - Germany is the team to beat.

Some great goals scored Vs Greece.

 

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Well Spain came through, dutchie, had a feeling they would.
I think its going to be a Germany-Spain Final.

I wonder which game they will show out of the semi finals.

I have been enjoying them.
Few more games to go.

 

[jersey10]

Prediction

England 3 Italy 1.

 

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Who ever gets through, I dont think we will last long with Germany.

OK I say Italy 2 England 1

 

[jersey10]

Who ever gets through, I dont think we will last long with Germany.

OK I say Italy 2 England 1

Because of the dodgy timezone thing i haven't watched any games, but in the highlights i have seen Germany have looked the goods.

 

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Because of the dodgy timezone thing i haven't watched any games, but in the highlights i have seen Germany have looked the goods.

Yes, I think it will be their year.

 

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Italy win 4-2 on penalties

OMG - great game to both

:bananasmi
Get to dance a few more days

 

[dutchie]

Italy win 4-2 on penalties

OMG - great game to both

:bananasmi
Get to dance a few more days

Think they (Italy) can win it Tink? I have not seen the Italians yet so I don't know how they are travelling.

0 - 0 --> Must admit that this is perceived as a flaw in football - no goals even after extra time and then a penalty shoot out.
I would rather see a player drop off situation - worth a trial I reckon.

 

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Yes I find that a flaw too dutchie, with penalty kicks being the option.

I cant say if I think we will go right through, our games have all been close - Germany has been playing well, but you never know on the day.

 

[jersey10]

Think they (Italy) can win it Tink? I have not seen the Italians yet so I don't know how they are travelling.

0 - 0 --> Must admit that this is perceived as a flaw in football - no goals even after extra time and then a penalty shoot out.
I would rather see a player drop off situation - worth a trial I reckon.

I don't understand the perception that a draw or no goals in a game of football is a flaw. What is the reasoning behind this?

 

[dutchie]

I don't understand the perception that a draw or no goals in a game of football is a flaw. What is the reasoning behind this?

Most spectators want to see goals. That's where the excitement is.

There is more likelihood of a scoreless draw in football compared to rugby, league, aussie rules etc

I am sure there are purists who may be able to appreciate the even contest of a draw. However most spectators who pay to attend any sport want to see points scored as well.

In watching football I like to see goals scored, rugby league tries scored, cricket runs made etc etc.

 

[jersey10]

Most spectators want to see goals. That's where the excitement is.

There is more likelihood of a scoreless draw in football compared to rugby, league, aussie rules etc

I am sure there are purists who may be able to appreciate the even contest of a draw. However most spectators who pay to attend any sport want to see points scored as well.

In watching football I like to see goals scored, rugby league tries scored, cricket runs made etc etc.

The only difference between a game with goals and a game without goals is literally a few seconds when the ball goes over the line. The rest of the game is the same. To say that a game was better because there were more goals scored seems a bit simple when the game is the same for the other 89 minutes.

 

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I find the penalty shoot outs hard on the losing team.
To play a full game and then to lose to a few kicks..
But they have to get a score so .....

 

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My view dutchie is, Germany is a fast team, quick goals. Though Italy had it in their quarter most of the game against England, they just couldnt get those goals.
Germany would have preferred England for some reason so maybe I am missing something.
We will see on Friday.

I see they are broadcasting the Portugal/Spain game on Thursday morning on SBS.

 

[dutchie]

My view dutchie is, Germany is a fast team, quick goals. Though Italy had it in their quarter most of the game against England, they just couldnt get those goals.
Germany would have preferred England for some reason so maybe I am missing something.
We will see on Friday.

I see they are broadcasting the Portugal/Spain game on Thursday morning on SBS.

Hi Tink

Yes Germany are fast and their defense is good too. From what highlights I have seen I think Germany will have too much power for the Italians but you never know (at this level) when an upset will occur.

Local derby on Thursday should go to Spain.

Final will be on SBS live Monday 2 July 4:00am AEST

 

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Hi dutchie and thanks

Well Spain are through, feel for Portugal though as I think they played well today.
All in the game..

Just sharing a little trivia -- Germany have never won a competitive game against Italy.
-- and I hope it stays that way lol

Should be a good game tomorrow too.