Day 2: Wales vs Switzerland | Denmark vs Finland | Belgium vs Russia

[Mike Smalling]

Wow. Did not see that coming.

 

[El Zoido]

It is going to be played

If decision was the players decision, fine. If uefa forced it it’s a disgrace

Apparently players made the decision, because it thankfully appears he’ll be ok.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Now stadium announcer says they'll play the final 5 mins of first half and then resume 2nd half after a short break.

 

[Berbaclass]

It is going to be played

If decision was the players decision, fine. If uefa forced it it’s a disgrace

The danish statement literally says the players were okay with it after being told that he was okay.

 

[Widow]

Surprised the game is gong ahead

 

[Tomuś]

Match is to go at 20 30

 

[Ødegaard]

Terrible decision to play the game in my opinion.

 

[Hester_manc]

Scandal and what a suprise that the match will be played at 8.30

 

[MarylandMUFan]

I've nothing but good wishes for Eriksen.

I don't see how I think abandoning the game serves no great purpose is so outrageous.

That's fair. I say that his teammates just went through an incredibly traumatic experience and need time to recover before they can even consider playing again. They deserve the time.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Terrible decision to play the game in my opinion.

They said both sets of players wanted to play and finish the match.

 

[KirkDuyt]

The match will resume. That's crazy.

 

[el3mel]

So apparently Finland have to travel to Russia tomorrow for the next game so it's a bit of a complex situation according to the commentators I'm listening to.

Was it really necessary to organize the tournament in different countries?

This was such a stupid decision and it showing. Whoever responsible of bringing ideas about formatting the Euro format in UEFA needs to be sacked.

 

[horsechoker]

Now stadium announcer says they'll play the final 5 mins of first half and then resume 2nd half after a short break.

I suppose officially they have to go from the point the game stopped although that's been lost after everything that's happened. Crazy turn of events but it's at least positive considering everything.

 

[Cpt Negative]

If it’s at the request of the players to carry on. Fair play to them

 

[Godfather]

So apparently Finland have to travel to Russia tomorrow for the next game so it's a bit of a complex situation according to the commentators I'm listening to.

Was it really necessary to organize the tournament in different countries?

It's such an incredibly stupid idea it's unreal

 

[Meino]

Well, you guys got your wish, it's postponed

What i wished for was for you to be banned from this forum, you nasty troll

 

[bosnian_red]

What the feck they're continuing the game? That's a bit fecked

 

[Nick7]

Terrible decision.

 

[Sphaero]

They are resuming? I have no words. Unless this was the absolute wish by the players, this is the most disgraceful decision of the UEFA I have ever seen and that is saying something.

 

[MU655]

Shocked that the players would be in a fit state.

Supposedly, it was their choice, though.

 

[Idxomer]

Schmeichel is on the pitch.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Schmeichel is out warming up now.

 

[2 man midfield]

If the danish team have OK’d this then go for it. I still think they should’ve had it taken out of their hands though.

 

[LilyWhiteSpur]

I've nothing but good wishes for Eriksen.

I don't see how I think abandoning the game serves no great purpose is so outrageous.

Are you really that obtuse, did you see the players on the pitch? This wasn't a footballing injury it was they team mate, and friend "dropping dead" in front of them... shocking post. If the players choose to come back out fair enough it was the right call at that time.

 

[Berbaclass]

What the feck they're continuing the game? That's a bit fecked

The teams wanted to

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[CallyRed]

Well, you guys got your wish, it's postponed

Clearly you love football more than life itself

 

[Matt007a]

Great news to hear he is awake and responsive, even if that doesn’t mean he’s out of the woods yet.

Unfortunately he will probably be forced into retirement by this. It wouldn’t be worth the risk to keep playing.

A great shame but the most important thing is that he pulls through. Early signs seem positive.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

Disgraceful they’re playing the game still.

 

[DavidDeSchmikes]

Hopefully it is the players decision to play, and they are not being forced

 

[Ødegaard]

They said both sets of players wanted to play and finish the match.

I hope that's right, and that everyone feels the same.

 

[VorZakone]

This was such a stupid decision and it showing. Whoever responsible of bringing ideas about formatting the Euro format in UEFA needs to be sacked.

Yup. Just more stupid ideas from UEFA to squeeze more money.

 

[032Devil]

Someone almost died you cnut.

In Hollywood, shows, threate "the show goes on..." It'll probably true for sport too.

The world doesn't stand still just because of an incident like this. When Prince Phillip died recently football was suspended for one day. Some of you want the WHOLE tournament to be cancelled. What difference will that make to the world or people dying everyday.

 

[FreakyJim]

They are resuming? I have no words. Unless this was the absolute wish by the players, this is the most disgraceful decision of the UEFA I have ever seen and that is saying something.

I'm pretty sure they asked the players.

 

[TheGame]

Match resumes 7:30 British time. Guess the other match will follow this one although I’ve not seen confirmation of that?

 

[vangagal]

Looks like they will wait till the other game is finished.

Thanks mate. I thought it was suspended alltogether with Danish game. Cant fault the players if they want to carry on the match.

 

[mav_9me]

He is apparently awake.

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That's even better. Always have to worry about brain injury when heart stops. But if he is actually awake, that's hugely hugely optimistic for his recovery.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Well, you guys got your wish, it's postponed

Not so fast, young man!


I thought they were gonna play tomorrow though, not so soon today.

 

[autopilot]

Don't really agree with the decision to finish the game today, but if both sets of players feel that they are able to do so and it wasn't pushed upon them then fair play to them.

 

[MU655]

Hopefully it is the players decision to play, and they are not being forced

I doubt even Uefa would be stupid enough to do that. The backlash they would get if the players spoke out would be beyond anything they have ever seen.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

The players will absolutely want to play. Football is an escape.