Euro 2016 - Group A - Albania vs Switzerland aka Xhaka vs Xhaka, Sat. 2 pm, RTE & BBC

dfx-

He had to do it though, Seferovic was in.

I've really taken a dislike to this Albanian performance..

The Backwards Man

He didn't do anything any other centre half wouldn't have done in the same situation in fairness.

49 times of 50 the ref blows for a free out, this time he didn't

murpho999

You'd almost think Cana did that on purpose to get sent off. Why else do something like that when on a yelow?

Unearthly

Albania on life support

murpho999

The Backwards Man wrote: »

He didn't do anything any other centre half wouldn't have done in the same situation in fairness.

49 times of 50 the ref blows for a free out, this time he didn't

On a yellow a player should never give the ref a sniff of giving you a second. Totally brainless.

jamesbere

murpho999 wrote: »

You'd almost think Cana did that on purpose to get sent off. Why else do something like that when on a yelow?

A rush of blood to the head

Mars Bar

murpho999 wrote: »

You'd almost think Cana did that on purpose to get sent off. Why else do something like that when on a yelow?

Probably thought he would get the free kick coz it looked like he was pulled first

Arthur Daley

murpho999 wrote: »

You'd almost think Cana did that on purpose to get sent off. Why else do something like that when on a yelow?

waiting for a free kick and can't believe you didn't get it. putting it up to the ref anyway

The Backwards Man

murpho999 wrote: »

On a yellow a player should never give the ref a sniff of giving you a second. Totally brainless.

But if reaching for the ball makes up the mind of the ref that's it's a free in your favour it's great defending.

The Dragon Reborn

Great save by Sommer, wouldnt be surprised for United to go after him if they sell De Gea

murpho999

Mars Bar wrote: »

Probably thought he would get the free kick coz it looked like he was pulled first

He wasn't pulled first and then blocked a goal scoring opportunity with a hand which is a straight red. Poor discipline, especially for a captain.

murpho999

People often slag RTE but at least they cover the game, switch over to BBC and they're just talking about England, as they were before kick off .

That_Guy

That_Guy wrote: »

Go Albania!!

That images makes me smile and sad at the same time lamentable for a time when the Simpsons could have brilliant plots and one off characters....sigh

Anyways back to the football, not bad so far but red card has taken the edge off it. Swiss (backboned by Albanians) will probably add to their tally and see this out now I feel

BoJack Horseman

murpho999 wrote: »

People often slag RTE but at least they cover the game, switch over to BBC and they're just talking about England, as they were before kick off .

1 min of Gabby Logan & an aged Chris Waddle.
hardly a big deal.

They spent longer looking ahead to the Welsh game.

RoryMac

murpho999 wrote: »

People often slag RTE but at least they cover the game, switch over to BBC and they're just talking about England, as they were before kick off .

RTE certainly have better analysis but the lack of the little red card thing where it shows the teams/score has annoyed me so switched to BBC

Mars Bar

murpho999 wrote: »

People often slag RTE but at least they cover the game, switch over to BBC and they're just talking about England, as they were before kick off .

If you press the red button you get the option of watching with no audio

That_Guy

murpho999 wrote: »

People often slag RTE but at least they cover the game, switch over to BBC and they're just talking about England, as they were before kick off .

To be fair, when you've a full 15 minutes with no ad breaks with only a handful of things to analyse, you've gotta fill the time somehow.

Don't see a problem with them building up to the Wales game.

The Dragon Reborn

Here comes Embolo, a star in the making

That_Guy

God help whoever was on the end of that water bottle. :pac:

Johner

That was some tackle. :pac:

That_Guy

A yellow card for trying to undress him.

Mr.Nice Guy

Thought the Swiss were going to wrap it up there.

Johner

Keeper did very well there, very good save.

Should have been 2, good save

Some rough tackles going in

That_Guy

Switzerland should've put this game to bed by now. Outstanding keeping mind you.

Arthur Daley

Keeper made up for it there

Mars Bar

Perfect through ball from EMbolo. The 'keeper is a good shot stopper

BoJack Horseman

Good that the ref is letting it flow....
Albania are killing themselves lying on the ground, awaiting a whistle what won't come.

Irish_rat

A bit early for the corner flag

Straight Edge Punk

Albania definitely have a goal in them here.

Bobby Baccala

Should have at least hit the target there

Should have been 1-1

Albania have done well to try and get back into this with a man down

JaMarcusHustle

Switzerland have been shocking the past 10-15 minutes.

That_Guy

Really good game actually. You'd forget that Albania were the ones down to 10 men.

BoJack Horseman

I thought that was a penalty on first viewing.... on replay, Albania were hard done by.
Lichtsteiner was fortunate.

That_Guy

How have Albania not been given a penalty there?

dfx-

Not a penalty. Wouldn't trust any of these Albanian players, they've spent so much time claiming fouls.

On the balance of Seferovic's chances, it should be about 5-2 by now.

rob316

Another good game but the Swiss are making seriously hard work of this

Red Kev

I have to wear headphones watching this (sleeping baby in the room).

If Albania score my eardrums will burst. :pac:

A_Sober_Paddy

The Swiss need to import a striker

Mr.Nice Guy

Don't think they'll get a better chance than that.

That_Guy

How has he missed?

Johner

Shocking miss again!

Awful finishing

Got to score there

The Dragon Reborn

The Dragon Reborn wrote: »

Great save by Sommer, wouldnt be surprised for United to go after him if they sell De Gea

And again, if he was German or Spanish everyone would be talking about him

Mars Bar

Albania should have finished this game with a point at least. They're not clinical enough in front of goal.

That_Guy

It's great goalkeeping but come on FFS.

Mars Bar

Mars Bar wrote: »

Albania should have finished this game with a point at least. They're not clinical enough in front of goal.

Same could be said about the Swiss tbf

Straight Edge Punk

Albania really should have a point here, I feel bad for them.

keith16

dfx- wrote: »

Not a penalty. Wouldn't trust any of these Albanian players, they've spent so much time claiming fouls.

On the balance of Seferovic's chances, it should be about 5-2 by now.

Great entertainment, to be fair, as many chances Seferovic has missed, Sommer has made as many saves*

*May not be true