Euro 2012 Group A

kitakyushu · 08-06-2012 9:32pm

gebbel wrote: »

Really impressed with the Russians. How did we keep them out in Moscow last year?!

Dumb luck.

Francie Barrett · 08-06-2012 9:33pm

gebbel wrote: »

Really impressed with the Russians. How did we keep them out in Moscow last year?!

was thinking that myself, Richard Dunne's big arse had something to do with it :pac:

chopperbyrne · 08-06-2012 9:33pm

It's not just the bookings though. He's played advantage as much as possible. No way this game would have five goals with the ref from the earlier game.

kev9100 · 08-06-2012 9:35pm

gebbel wrote: »

Really impressed with the Russians. How did we keep them out in Moscow last year?!

Its quite simple really. Richard Dunne is a God amongst men.

Francie Barrett · 08-06-2012 9:35pm

Some of the football from Arshavin has been incredible. Why does he play dogsh!t at Arsenal? Their one touch, passing play should suit him?

Soups123 · 08-06-2012 9:35pm

chopperbyrne wrote: »

It's not just the bookings though. He's played advantage as much as possible. No way this game would have five goals with the ref from the earlier game.

His advantage nearly added a another goal there

kevohmsford · 08-06-2012 9:36pm

Great game. Enjoyed that one.

Moneymaker · 08-06-2012 9:38pm

Good start to the tournament. Bodes well.

Crann na Beatha · 08-06-2012 9:39pm

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kitakyushu · 08-06-2012 9:41pm

kev9100 wrote: »

Its quite simple really. Richard Dunne is a God amongst men.

He certainly keeps life interesting for Given
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfR7UZ2An2s&t=2m05s

G.K. · 08-06-2012 9:52pm

Des wrote: »

I love when people make up rules, or take what they hear "experts" say to be a rule.

It's the same with "two feet off the ground" in a tackle, it's not written anywhere as a Law, nor is "being in control" of a tackle.

they are just buzzwords.

In the FIFA document 'Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees', which is included in the Laws of the game, it mentions this under the Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity:

Referees should consider the following circumstances when deciding
whether to send off a player for denying a goal or an obvious goal-
scoring opportunity:
• the distance between the offence and the goal
• the likelihood of keeping or gaining control of the ball
• the direction of the play
• the location and number of defenders
• the offence which denies an opponent an obvious goal-scoring
opportunity may be an offence that incurs a direct free kick or an
indirect free kick

not a buzzword.

That's why I think the argument that Szczesny's red was wrong has validity.

Tbh, I'm less convinced of my own argument now but I still think it's there.

G.K. · 08-06-2012 9:55pm

As for this game, the Czechs didn't offer enough until it was too late.

Kadlec was shocking, Rezek was pretty bad, Baros didn't do anything.

Arshavin and Dzagoev were excellent.

Seems a theme for this group that LB's haven't had the best of games, Zhirkov excepted.

whatawaster · 08-06-2012 9:59pm

Worst apres I've ever seen

adamski8 · 08-06-2012 10:19pm

interesting night, shod be. good game between russia and poland tuesday!

Crann na Beatha · 08-06-2012 10:20pm

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swoody · 08-06-2012 10:39pm

G.K. wrote: »

As for this game, the Czechs didn't offer enough until it was too late.

Kadlec was shocking, Rezek was pretty bad, Baros didn't do anything.

Arshavin and Dzagoev were excellent.

Seems a theme for this group that LB's haven't had the best of games, Zhirkov excepted.

i thought Hubník and Pilař had good games and Rosicky was decent.

G.K. · 08-06-2012 10:43pm

Pilar definitely stood out. Petrelza has to start on the right over Rezek for me next time.

losthorizon · 08-06-2012 10:57pm

Not often I come on to praise an officiating team but the ref and his team were brilliant in the Poland V Greece game. Best set of officials Ive seen in years.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 08-06-2012 11:01pm

Super super Pav...

Always liked him. Infuriating to watch at times though.

Will I Amnt · 08-06-2012 11:18pm

losthorizon wrote: »

Not often I come on to praise an officiating team but the ref and his team were brilliant in the Poland V Greece game. Best set of officials Ive seen in years.

Everyone agrees with you

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056664368?page=9#post_79101969

kitakyushu · 08-06-2012 11:18pm

losthorizon wrote: »

Not often I come on to praise an officiating team but the ref and his team were brilliant in the Poland V Greece game. Best set of officials Ive seen in years.

You pay the best, you get the best!

BKC · 08-06-2012 11:26pm

Great start to the tournament so far. Enjoyed both games so far.

While I would have preferred Poland to win, the results have worked out perfectly for my bet.

~BKC~

swoody · 09-06-2012 10:15pm

UEFA taking action against Russia for abuse given to Gebre Selassie

http://www.uefa.com/uefa/footballfirst/matchorganisation/disciplinary/news/newsid=1812587.html

GavRedKing · 12-06-2012 3:39pm

Greece v Czech Rep K/O 5pm

Poland v Russia K/O 7:45pm

Current group standings

Team|Played|W|D|L|GF|GA|Pts
Russia|1|1|0|0|4|1|3|
Greece|1|0|1|0|1|1|1|
Poland|1|0|1|0|1|1|1|
Czech R|1|0|0|1|1|4|0|

Russia can guarntee progression to the next stage with a win against a Polish side missing their 2st choice keeper.

Greece and Czech Rep will be hoping to put points on the board to keep the pressure on Russia who kick off after this game.

Should be a very good atmosphere for the Poland v Russia game.

Professional Griefer · 12-06-2012 4:18pm

Its fantastic having football every day.

kitakyushu · 12-06-2012 4:25pm

I think I'll play safe and go for Greece and Russia to win. I've been very unimpressed with Czech Rep and Poland, tho in front of a home crowd the Poles may surprise?