Group B Discussion - Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Portugal - Page 5

FaaipDeOiad · 13-06-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Scaly piscine

Holland/Netherlands whatever they're called only really need a draw here. The only way they could go out if they draw this and then beat Portugal is by goals scored. Even then that would have to include Denmark getting a draw/win against Germany. Netherlands can't have a worse goal difference than Germany or Denmark if they finish on 4 points. So Netherlands would still have it very much in their own hands if they draw tonight.

Just putting it out there before we get the must win bollocks.

Goals scored would be a significant risk given Denmark have already scored 3 though. If this game was to finish 0-0 for example and then Denmark got a draw, Netherlands would have to beat Portugal by two goals really. Still true that they don't have to win of course, it would just be safer.

Scaly piscine · 13-06-2012, 12:26 PM

Yea I hadn't realised but Netherlands could even lose tonight and go through. They'd need a big performance against Portugal, but it's quite probable Germany would beat Denmark which would put the points on 9/3/3/3.

sledger · 13-06-2012, 12:41 PM

Is anyone else annoyed with the way the BBC is ramming cinematic trailers and musical medleys down our throats and repeatedly telling us how this will be the greatest game ever in history? Wish they'd just shut up and get on with it.

Johnners · 13-06-2012, 01:10 PM

Geez that's a quality touch and goal. Completely different Gomez to the one I remember from Euro 08 and the World Cup

Scaly piscine · 13-06-2012, 01:28 PM

Netherlands' defending is an absolute shambles.

The midfielders aren't pressing the ball, tracking runs or anything. They're just kinda stood there whilst the Germans pick a pass out. The Dutch positioning on the point blank header from the free kick was baffling.

sledger · 13-06-2012, 01:34 PM

Not Mario Gomez's biggest fan, but his second was fantastically well-taken.

Holland all over the place though. Would seriously think about making all 3 subs at half-time if I were the coach. Willems, Affellay and Van Bommel all not up to task for this sort of match.

Not sure why they feel it necessary to start with two holding midfielders anyway to be honest.

Scaly piscine · 13-06-2012, 02:15 PM

Hmm cat meet pigeons. All of a sudden there's a game.

Cue Clinical German counter.

PhoenixFire · 13-06-2012, 02:20 PM

Would be a travesty if the Germans didn't win this. They've been soooo much better than Holland it's ridiculous.

PhoenixFire · 13-06-2012, 02:25 PM

Honestly think Arjen Robben is the most dislikeable person in world football.

BoyBrumby · 13-06-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Honestly think Arjen Robben is the most dislikeable person in world football.

Nah, amateur. He's up against some absolutely world class ****s just now: Barton, Suarez and Terry have him covered easily.

PhoenixFire · 13-06-2012, 02:33 PM

Yeah I mean they all have good cases, but I never seemed to get more irritated by a player than I do with Robben.

Actually you have a point with Suarez.

sledger · 13-06-2012, 02:40 PM

Robben's just a sulk and a whinger, nothing remarkable about his ****ishness.

Anyway, good game that.

Agent TBY · 13-06-2012, 02:52 PM

I actually used to like Robben (mainly because of CM01/02), but I'm enjoying seeing things not go his way these past few weeks.

Oranje on the whole are not very likeable, either.

wpdavid · 14-06-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Yeah I mean they all have good cases, but I never seemed to get more irritated by a player than I do with Robben.

Actually you have a point with Suarez.

Christiano reminds us that there are other contenders

Euro 2012: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo aims dig at Lionel Messi | Football | guardian.co.uk

grecian · 14-06-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wpdavid

Christiano reminds us that there are other contenders

Euro 2012: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo aims dig at Lionel Messi | Football | guardian.co.uk

Ahh yes, not exactly Lionel's fault they're chanting at them, and no, IMO, neither will be a true great until they perform at a major Tournament.

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13-06-2012, 12:41 PM	#63 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,129	Is anyone else annoyed with the way the BBC is ramming cinematic trailers and musical medleys down our throats and repeatedly telling us how this will be the greatest game ever in history? Wish they'd just shut up and get on with it.

13-06-2012, 01:28 PM	#65 (permalink)
Scaly piscine Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 18,529	Netherlands' defending is an absolute shambles. The midfielders aren't pressing the ball, tracking runs or anything. They're just kinda stood there whilst the Germans pick a pass out. The Dutch positioning on the point blank header from the free kick was baffling.

13-06-2012, 01:34 PM	#66 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,129	Not Mario Gomez's biggest fan, but his second was fantastically well-taken. Holland all over the place though. Would seriously think about making all 3 subs at half-time if I were the coach. Willems, Affellay and Van Bommel all not up to task for this sort of match. Not sure why they feel it necessary to start with two holding midfielders anyway to be honest.

13-06-2012, 02:15 PM	#67 (permalink)
Scaly piscine Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 18,529	Hmm cat meet pigeons. All of a sudden there's a game. Cue Clinical German counter.

13-06-2012, 02:25 PM	#69 (permalink)
PhoenixFire International Coach Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bitch please, I'm from West Yorkshire Posts: 14,986	Honestly think Arjen Robben is the most dislikeable person in world football.

13-06-2012, 02:33 PM	#71 (permalink)
PhoenixFire International Coach Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bitch please, I'm from West Yorkshire Posts: 14,986	Yeah I mean they all have good cases, but I never seemed to get more irritated by a player than I do with Robben. Actually you have a point with Suarez.

13-06-2012, 02:40 PM	#72 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,129	Robben's just a sulk and a whinger, nothing remarkable about his ****ishness. Anyway, good game that.

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