Might as well start a general Footy/Soccer thread

**Tippster** · 07-07-2016, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by shafty85

At the lake with no TV so just reading updates on phone - was the decision as poor as they're writing???

Originally Posted by Alpinord

It was a clear penalty which seemed to deflate the Germans for the second half. I was hoping they would have recovered better and controlled more like they did in the first half. France tightened and definitely won the match. It was my favorite game of the tournament.

Yup. No idea what Schweinsteiger, the most experinced man on the pitch, was thinking waving his hand around like that in the box on a corner.

Originally Posted by Schemeboat

Germans looked like shit from the 10:00 mark onwards. Stupid penalties, horrid defence. They almost looked tired, which is no surprise considering their matches up to this point.

Not sure we watched the same match. The Germans OWNED the French for most of the 1st half (excluding the 1st 5 minutes, which were even.) The stupid penalty at the end of the extra time sent them in a downward spiral for the second half. Too bad too, because they had some great chances throughout the match, even in the 2nd half... especially at the end. Without Lloris playing the match of his life France loses 3-2.

Fucking Antoine Griezmann is a player. Props to him (and again, Lloris.)

**AlpiNord** · 07-07-2016, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Tippster

Yup. No idea what Schweinsteiger, the most experinced man on the pitch, was thinking waving his hand around like that in the box on a corner.

Not sure we watched the same match. The Germans OWNED the French for most of the 1st half (excluding the 1st 5 minutes, which were even.) The stupid penalty at the end of the extra time sent them in a downward spiral for the second half. Too bad too, because they had some great chances throughout the match, even in the 2nd half... especially at the end. Without Lloris playing the match of his life France loses 3-2.

Fucking Antoine Griezmann is a player. Props to him (and again, Lloris.)

Ballack, in shock, said Schweinsteiger was late getting to his mark. It looked like he also misjudged where he was and getting his arm up to block out his man.

Great saves and action for sure. Giroud sucked and looked really flat in the first half and had a bunch of turnovers, along with a lot of the French trying to force passes. The Germans must have had 80% or more possession.

Pagba's sweet moves on the defender (Kinnick?) set up the second goal and Griezmann did finish well with a little screening on Neuer by Giroud. The French defense really stepped up the second half. It also looked like there was more 'forechecking' which broke up the German attacks and possessions the second half.

The French have a lot more guns than the Portuguese.

**stfu&gbtw** · 07-07-2016, 08:21 PM

Haven't seen the match yet, but funny to hear of a handball penalty going against the Germans when an incredibly obvious handball penalty against the French was waived off in the France - Iceland match. Surely, UEFA doesn't allow host countries to have any undue influence on the officiating, right?!

**retirwntm** · 07-07-2016, 08:34 PM

Pretty much what tippster said. Germans looked like they lost their way after the PK. Plus greasy man is a little goal scoring machine.

**Tippster** · 07-07-2016, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by mtnwriter

Pretty much what tippster said. Germans looked like they lost their way after the PK. Plus greasy man is a little goal scoring machine.

Dude is going to get a big raise after this Euro. His stock just wet waaaaay up. Golden Boot locked too.

Pretty fucked up that his sister was one of those playing dead in the club during the Paris attacks: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/sp...acks.html?_r=0

**Grape_Ape** · 07-08-2016, 06:51 AM

That penalty was a shit call.

Congrats to France. Now please destroy Portugal and Ronaldo.

**Schemeboat** · 07-08-2016, 01:21 PM

super soft call.

and I dunno there Tipp, Germany certainly did not OWN the game. There was 8 minutes or so of collapsing frence defenders, but Germany did not put on the chances. Maybe the end of the 2nd half, but I can only recall 2 shots that got to the net and had any chance of points in the first half. Greismann , with much help from Payet and Evra demolished the German defence. The top german players were about as reliable as they were against the Italians, a game which they should not have won. Boatang was making a lot of errors, which is not the german norm. While, yes, Lloris saved France, Nuer was outstanding for Germany. I'm (by the sounds of it the only one) of the opinion the the German side did not look strong enough to beat either of Italy or France, and they really lucked out against Italy.

But ya, opinions are like assholes. So are statistics...

Lazy Arsenal player Giroud played for 60 minutes too long and Kante needs more playing time. It would be good footy to watch Kante to Payet all day, as Payet is an animal from 25-30 yards out.

Either way, I'd have hoped to see Belgium in the finals as that was where my not-so-smart money was from a bet I made last year... ah well. Anyways, great game scheduled for Sunday. Portugal is not a team to dismiss if Nani and Sanchez can play on their A-Game.

**~mikey b** · 07-08-2016, 04:47 PM

https://www.theguardian.com/football...france-penalty

I think it was a clear handball.

I only saw the second half but got the sense that Germany was the better team in the first half, especially in midfield.

**Grape_Ape** · 07-08-2016, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

https://www.theguardian.com/football...france-penalty

I think it was a clear handball.

Hmmm...makes me think twice.

Schweinsteiger has been subpar for Germany and I am surprised he started the semi. Being out of position on that cross was the kind of play he's been making. That said, the man in his prime was a primo player and he still is fantastic, just not what he was.

**Grape_Ape** · 07-10-2016, 09:29 AM

Prediction:

France 3 -1

**irul&ublo** · 07-10-2016, 10:06 AM

Go Portagees!!!

**BigDaddy** · 07-10-2016, 10:20 AM

Best not run into the box like you're playing volleyball.

Looking forward to an exciting and competitive game. Score de France... 2-1

**PlayItLeo** · 07-10-2016, 01:19 PM

Fucking loathe Cabronaldo, but this sucks for him and for the game.

**Sluff** · 07-10-2016, 02:16 PM

Tough break for Ronaldo. France controlling play in a pretty lack luster game.

**PlayItLeo** · 07-10-2016, 02:48 PM

This game is begging for some midfield creativity.

**PlayItLeo** · 07-10-2016, 03:36 PM

True to form, Ronaldo has his shirt off, though he didn't do shit.

**Kenny Satch** · 07-10-2016, 03:41 PM

Congrats to the Portugal
Not really the team I wanted to see win but any team other than France is fine by me.

**irul&ublo** · 07-10-2016, 03:43 PM

Frogs got gigged! Let Ha Ha!

**Grape_Ape** · 07-10-2016, 03:47 PM

At least it wasn't a shootout. France deserved to win, but sometimes the better team doesn't.

Ronaldo's a tool.

**Tippster** · 07-10-2016, 03:49 PM

Macca: "I would hate to win a trophy in that way." Bitch, you would have given a nut to win any trophy.

**PlayItLeo** · 07-10-2016, 04:41 PM

Disappointing final.

Originally Posted by Tippster

Macca: "I would hate to win a trophy in that way." Bitch, you would have given a nut to win any trophy.

I get your point, but the guy has two Champions League winners medals and a CL finals man of the match medal on his mantle, so he has some credibility.
Was he referring to Portugal or Ronaldo specifically? I watched Sky so I didn't hear his comments.

**Tippster** · 07-10-2016, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by PlayItLeo

Disappointing final.

I get your point, but the guy has two Champions League winners medals and a CL finals man of the match medal on his mantle, so he has some credibility.
Was he referring to Portugal or Ronaldo specifically? I watched Sky so I didn't hear his comments.

No, he was speaking about the Portuguese strategy for the match.

That's nice that he played well in his League. CL is not the same as Intl. play. England is impressively shitty at that despite having the $$$$ National league.