Day 9: Hungary vs France | Portugal vs Germany | Spain vs Poland

[Samid]

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Match 23
Saturday 19 June, 15.00 CET @ Puskás Aréna, Budapest
Group F
Ref: Michael Oliver (England)

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Match 24
Saturday 19 June, 18.00 CET @ Allianz Arena, Munich
Group F
Ref: Anthony Taylor (England)

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Match 22
Saturday 19 June, 21.00 CET @ La Cartuja, Seville
Group E
Ref: Daniele Orsato (Italy)​

 

[Isotope]

So Germany could be eliminated if they lose again? It would be a not so funny joke, even for the Germans.

 

[Samid]

So Germany could be eliminated if they lose again? It would be a not so funny joke for the Germans.

Not in theory but they’d be relying on a lot of other results going their way. Switzerland not beating Turkey. No winner between Scotland-Croatia. Ukraine-Austria not agreeing to draw (draw would send both through as long as both Belgium/Denmark don’t drop points).

Interesting aspect is that for Portugal a draw means qualification while a loss means squeaky bum time. So they might play for a draw which wouldn’t be a bad result for Germany. They’re playing last in round 3 and will know exactly what they’d need to do vs Hungary to qualify.

 

[Isotope]

Not in theory but they’d be relying on a lot of other results going their way. Switzerland not beating Turkey. No winner between Scotland-Croatia. Ukraine-Austria not agreeing to draw (draw would send both through as long as both Belgium/Denmark don’t drop points).

Interesting aspect is that for Portugal a draw means qualification while a loss means squeaky bum time. So they might play for a draw which wouldn’t be a bad result for Germany. They’re playing last in round 3 and will know exactly what they’d need to do vs Hungary to qualify.

I see. Thanks. I thought that only top 2 of every group that would proceed.

 

[sillwuka]

Predictions,

Hungary 0 - 3 France - Benzema, Mbappe, Pogba

Portugal 2 - 1 Germany- Ronaldo, Bruno, Gnabry

Spain 2 - 0 Poland - Moreno, Olmo

 

[WeePat]

Today is the first time I want to watch all 3 games.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Predictions:

Hungary 0 - 2 France - Benzema, Rabiot

Portugal 1 - 1 Germany- Ronaldo, Volland

Spain 1 - 0 Poland - Pedri

 

[horsechoker]

Poland upset today

 

[Jagga7]

Poland upset today

I hope they cheer up, they got a game later on.

 

[Jagga7]

Have to think the Germany/Portugal will be a cagey affair, a defeat would be disaster for Germany. Expecting a really boring 0-0 or 1-1.

 

[FrankDrebin]

I think the Spain match will be the most boring tie today.

 

[horsechoker]

I hope they cheer up, they got a game later on.

@Sarni

 

[amolbhatia50k]

I hope they cheer up, they got a game later on.

 

[Ronaldo's ego]

Hope Portugal get smashed.

 

[hellhunter]

Hope Portugal get smashed.

In celebration of their convincing win, you mean?

 

[Raees]

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[Raredaredevil]

Die Mannschaft actually played well against Les Bleus and its no shame losing by an own goal although I sense that Les Bleus just didn't step up a gear. Portugal has an atrocious record against Germany and Germany is at home and they must win to keep their qualification hopes alive so I expect them to get fired up for this match and win.

 

[Gonçalo Motta]

France will smash Hungary 3-0, Portugal and Germany will be a boring draw like 1-1 and Spain will win 2-1.

If this Portugal side clicks, not sure if there are many teams that can stop them. Bar probably France.

 

[hellhunter]

Hoping Portugal can come out victorious, but don't see Die Mannschaft not winning. They played quite good (not spectacular) against France, while Portugal struggled for 70ish minutes vs Hungary. Sure, they played in Hungarys packed stadium, but they're also the away team later. Which in itself is farcical.

 

[carvajal]

Looking forward to the game.
My Polish wife who has no idea of football has been torturing me with Lewandowski all day.
Pieprzyć Polaków
Day of wearing the shirt.My eldest son, Judas Iscariot, goes with Poland.
Luis Enrique has said in a press conference that "Morata and ten more", also took a few statistics to defend him. I would play with Fabián and keep the rest of the team or accomodate Llorente in the middle

 

[klsv]

Die Mannschaft actually played well against Les Bleus and its no shame losing by an own goal although I sense that Les Bleus just didn't step up a gear. Portugal has an atrocious record against Germany and Germany is at home and they must win to keep their qualification hopes alive so I expect them to get fired up for this match and win.

So you think Die Mannschaft has a good chance against Navegadores? Les Bleus should do the job against Magyarok for sure, though. The last match can go either way I suppose, but I think if La Furia Roja has the balls to bench Morata, Bialo Czerwoni should be beaten easily. Anyway, can't wait til tomorrow to watch Azzurri face the Dragons. Christ on a fecking bike.

 

[duffer]

Come on Kante!

 

[JPRouve]

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[DWelbz19]

Looking forward to the game.
My Polish wife who has no idea of football has been torturing me with Lewandowski all day.
Pieprzyć Polaków
Day of wearing the shirt.My eldest son, Judas Iscariot, goes with Poland.
Luis Enrique has said in a press conference that "Morata and ten more", also took a few statistics to defend him. I would play with Fabián and keep the rest of the team or accomodate Llorente in the middle

No Gerard Moreno then? He looked great in the final against us and his stats in the league this season looked good.

 

[njred]

France has the best anthem.

 

[Samid]

Oliver has the most punchable in football.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Oh, I love me a full stadium.

 

[JPRouve]

Oliver has the most punchable in football.

Particularly his face.

 

[Raredaredevil]

So you think Die Mannschaft has a good chance against Navegadores? Les Bleus should do the job against Magyarok for sure, though. The last match can go either way I suppose, but I think if La Furia Roja has the balls to bench Morata, Bialo Czerwoni should be beaten easily. Anyway, can't wait til tomorrow to watch Azzurri face the Dragons. Christ on a fecking bike.

Yes I can't wait to see Die Mannschaft tonight. Gonna be an epic game against Seleção Das Quinas. Les Bleus should demolish Magyarok but you never know with their defensive style and the Magyaroks at home. La Roja will beat Biało-czerwoni easily considering how poor Biało-czerwoni is. And yes I can't wait to watch the Azzuri against the Dragons tomorrow, I will be watching the game live at the Stadio Olympico. Are you feeling the machine of the DIE MANNSCHAFT?

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Marco Rossi looked so happy when Mbappe smiled at him.

 

[SCP]

Hoping Portugal can come out victorious, but don't see Die Mannschaft not winning. They played quite good (not spectacular) against France, while Portugal struggled for 70ish minutes vs Hungary. Sure, they played in Hungarys packed stadium, but they're also the away team later. Which in itself is farcical.

There are big distortions in this competition with a couple of teams having home advantage. Having said that Germany and France are probably the 2 teams who Portugal has more difficulties not only historical but to adapt to their style of football. It used to be like that vs Italy and Spain but recently things improved. It’s a bit like when the Dutch play against us, when they go inside the pitch it is like if they are already losing 1:0 before the game starts.

 

[Withnail]

The Hungarians are up for this big time

 

[RooneyLegend]

Whats up with the coaching at this tournament. Why is Pogba not playing on the left side of the midfield?

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Oh, I love me a full stadium.

Do all the fans in Hungary have to prove clear test and/or been double vaccinated?

I know their rates are low but vaccination rates aren't as high as UK?

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Pavard's a mess!

 

[bosnian_red]

The Hungary coach looks like Mike from breaking bad

 

[lex talionis]

Harsh booking.

 

[unplayable]

Whats up with the coaching at this tournament. Why is Pogba not playing on the left side of the midfield?

I'm sure he mostly plays on the right for France. Matuidi was on the left side when they won the world cup.

 

[FreakyJim]

Oliver is such a moron

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Oliver's a dick. Two fouls (not sure either was much, second nothing) doesn't mean you have to card a player.

Commentator just said refs have been good, let most play go on... then we get Oliver.