Group C Discussion - Spain, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Croatia - Page 3

flibbertyjibber · 10-06-2012, 12:11 PM

Croatia to beat Ireland 1-0 Jelavic.

Pothas · 10-06-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sledger

England games are never for enjoying tbf.

Thought that was a fair result on the whole, fairly even game really.

Not a fan of the no striker tactic though. Think if you're going to do that you still need one of your players to have the primary role of "goalscorer", which Spain didn't seem to. Result was lots of nice passing and reasonable movement but Silva/Fabregas/Iniesta were just running all over the place with no main focal point of attack to play off. If Torres was actually still good these days he'd have wrapped it up for them, looked much more threatening once he came on.

Yeah but Fabregas took his chance so much better than Torres did any of his. I think the no striker tactic is fine with the way Spain play but as you say none of them are prolific, basically need Messi.

The introduction of Navas was just as important as bringing on Torres though, having a genuine wide player really helped.

Anyway thought it was an excellent game, by far the best in terms of quality we have had so far.

This next game certainly not going to match it, I know Ireland are generally likeable and all but for entertainments sake I hope they make an early exit

BoyBrumby · 10-06-2012, 12:50 PM

Feck me, keeper should not be beaten by a looping header from 12 yards out.

Johnners · 10-06-2012, 12:54 PM

Good start for Ireland then...

flibbertyjibber · 10-06-2012, 12:57 PM

Great goalkeeping by Given.

GIMH · 10-06-2012, 01:05 PM

Fantastic header.

Whoever the **** in the crowd with the whistle is needs a punch in the chops.

flibbertyjibber · 10-06-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GIMH

Fantastic header.

Whoever the **** in the crowd with the whistle is needs a punch in the chops.

Totally agree with both points.

Scaly piscine · 10-06-2012, 01:09 PM

Given nearly messed that one up as well, feet didn't go anywhere.

BoyBrumby · 10-06-2012, 01:12 PM

That's a joke. Corluka's won the ball. Might as well not bother with tackles if that's a foul.

flibbertyjibber · 10-06-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

That's a joke. Corluka's won the ball. Might as well not bother with tackles if that's a foul.

Was half expecting him to get a red when the ref gave the foul.

GIMH · 10-06-2012, 01:15 PM

Ref is soft

BoyBrumby · 10-06-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GIMH

Ref is soft

Doyle has him in his pocket, doesn't he? Going down like a sack of crap as soon as he's breathed on.

Curse these diving foreigners, etc...

GIMH · 10-06-2012, 01:21 PM

yeah, suspect Ashley Young would enjoy having this referee. Blows up for anything.

Scaly piscine · 10-06-2012, 01:30 PM

Speaking of soft...

GIMH · 10-06-2012, 01:30 PM

Atrocious defending

Jelavic is class though.

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flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,946	Croatia to beat Ireland 1-0 Jelavic.

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flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,946	Great goalkeeping by Given.

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BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,646	That's a joke. Corluka's won the ball. Might as well not bother with tackles if that's a foul.

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,631	Ref is soft

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,631	yeah, suspect Ashley Young would enjoy having this referee. Blows up for anything.

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Scaly piscine Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 18,536	Speaking of soft...

10-06-2012, 01:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,631	Atrocious defending Jelavic is class though.

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