Euro 2016 - Round of 16 - Hungary vs Belgium, 8 pm, TV3, BBC

vidor

murpho999 wrote: »

This is now similar to the Ireland v Belgium match.

Similar in scoreline but Hungary created more chances than Ireland did. But they're as shambolic at the back as Ireland were that day.

SlickRic

Best individual performance of the tournament by Hazard tonight.

Hungary made it easy, but Christ he was scary good in everything he did.

Harry Palmr

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

This is looking worrying for Wales. I know they beat them in qualifying for the Euros, but they are getting into their stride now while Wales laboured to a win over NI.

Wales were playing a tight local derby game, it'll be different against Belgium

Luckycharms_74

Hazard had been pure class tonight

murpho999

vidor wrote: »

Similar in scoreline but Hungary created more chances than Ireland did. But they're as shambolic at the back as Ireland were that day.

A second half collapse with quick goals, it's very similar.

Vincent Vega

MFW that cut inside.

Mec27

I wonder can Bale cause them any trouble I expect a gallant display from Wales but another collapse similar to Ireland and Hungary.

The_Kew_Tour

No team has scored 4 goals yet, funny when you think the 24 team tournament was meant show gulf in class

Mec27

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

No team has scored 4 goals yet, funny when you think the 24 team tournament was meant show gulf in class

Yeah, if anyone watched or paid attention to results in qualifiers very rarely do teams from pot 1 to pot 4 get hammered.

TitianGerm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Hazard had been pure class tonight

There so so many top class players in that squad.

If they could sort out the managerial/background problems there is no reason they shouldn't be challenging for the Euros and going far in a World Cup.

Mec27

emmetkenny wrote: »

There so so many top class players in that squad.

If they could sort out the managerial/background problems there is no reason they shouldn't be challenging for the Euros and going far in a World Cup.

Well here we are into late June and they look pretty damn in full gear, Wilmotts must be doing something.

the groutch

Imagine how good they could be with Origi, or Benteke up front.

vidor

murpho999 wrote: »

A second half collapse with quick goals, it's very similar.

Yeah, the scoreline is and the way they're defending. But like I said, Hungary offered more up front and were unlucky not to grab one.

irishchris

Got odds on them at 12-1 before the Euros. After shaky start that bet is starting to look promising :-)

A Primal Nut

Whats that song the Belgian fans are singing over and over? Wales were singing it yesterday as well?

murpho999

I think Belgium v Wales could be a cracker but Belgium have a great chance to get to the final.

Mec27

murpho999 wrote: »

I think Belgium v Wales could be a cracker but Belgium have a great chance to get to the final.

Wales are ****e, they should have been beaten by the North. Comprehensive 3-0 win for Hazard and co.

Mr.Nice Guy

We have a fourth goal. Harsh on Hungary.

vidor

Harsh on Hungary

murpho999

Mec27 wrote: »

Wales are ****e, they should have been beaten by the North. Comprehensive 3-0 win for Hazard and co.

I missed yesterday's game but they can still play very different on another day.

Mec27

Somewhere in a suburb Budapest a family sit head in hands wondering what might have been.

Mr.Nice Guy

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

This is looking worrying for Wales. I know they beat them in qualifying for the Euros, but they are getting into their stride now while Wales laboured to a win over NI.

Totally different games though, wales had to break down a tight NI defence in the next game they will be able to play on the counter depending how they setup. Could see Bale used as striker next game.

namloc1980

When things go well for Belgium they're excellent.

Mec27

murpho999 wrote: »

I missed yesterday's game but they can still play very different on another day.

True, North gave them the ball and they didn't know what to do with it, it will suit them much more playing quick direct passes to get Bale away.

gebbel

Belgium are serious contenders to win this competition.

Agent Coulson

Mr Elbow strikes again

murpho999

Fellaini is a horrible player.

Harry Palmr

the groutch wrote: »

Imagine how good they could be with Origi, or Benteke up front.

Meaning what exactly!?

sligeach

Sideshow Elbows living up to his name.

Mec27

What are these BBC commentators talking about a 'slow start'? They ****ing trashed us and then eased to a win over Sweden. The competition isn't long enough to have a 'slow start'

SlickRic

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

This is looking worrying for Wales. I know they beat them in qualifying for the Euros, but they are getting into their stride now while Wales laboured to a win over NI.

They won't be this naive.

Hungary have been beyond fúcking stupid. They just let the best group of attacking midfielders in the tournament run at the centre of their defence at will.

TitianGerm

Mec27 wrote: »

Well here we are into late June and they look pretty damn in full gear, Wilmotts must be doing something.

Ah I know that. I'm just saying they never seem to click or something and seem to go out in most competitions before they should or stutter over the line.

I'd love to see them win it.

pavb2

Courageous performance from Hungary just lacked that cutting edge

murpho999

Mec27 wrote: »

What are these BBC commentators talking about a 'slow start'? They ****ing trashed us and then eased to a win over Belgium. The competition isn't long enough to have a 'slow start'

They started against Italy and lost.

That's quite a slow start to me.

Mr. Farage

Impressive from Belgium. Fellini is a thug.

Mec27

murpho999 wrote: »

They started against Italy and lost.

That's quite a slow start to me.

They have been the best team in the tournament along with Germany. They had an off day against the Azzurri, since then full speed ahead.

namloc1980

pavb2 wrote: »

Courageous performance from Hungary just lacked that cutting edge

Jaysus, I think they lacked a lot more than just a cutting edge.

Mr.Nice Guy

SlickRic wrote: »

They won't be this naive.

Hungary have been beyond fúcking stupid. They just let the best group of attacking midfielders in the tournament run at the centre of their defence at will.

I agree Hungary were tactically poor but I'd worry the Wales/Belgium game will unfold similarly to Wales/England.

murpho999

Mec27 wrote: »

They have been the best team in the tournament along with Germany. They had an off day against the Azzurri, since then full speed ahead.

Agreed, best after their slow start as BBC said.

Green Fella

Deleted User wrote: »

Totally different games though, wales had to break down a tight NI defence in the next game they will be able to play on the counter depending how they setup. Could see Bale used as striker next game.

Yes I agree there totally different, Hungary were always going to be very open and their defence is very poor. Hazard got time and space tonight, he destroyed them. He wont get that against Wales who will pack the defence. But Wales are a very average side, they are depending on Bale to produce the goods once again.

siblers

I know Wales did very well against Belgium in the qualifying group but hard to see Belgium not putting 2 or 3 past Wales. Wales were very poor against England and looked very ordinary against N.Ireland.

SlickRic

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I agree Hungary were tactically poor but I'd worry the Wales/Belgium game will unfold similarly to Wales/England.

This I agree with.

blueser

Mr. Farage wrote: »

Impressive from Belgium. Fellini is a thug.

He'll never change now.

Green Fella

Mec27 wrote: »

They have been the best team in the tournament along with Germany. They had an off day against the Azzurri, since then full speed ahead.

Well lets be honest, they played 1 good team so far and were very poor. The dross like Sweden, Hungary and Ireland made life very easy for them.

RedemptionZ

Belgium have only been tested once so far and came up short. Don't rate them too highly. Good against the minnows of the tournament.

briany

Hey, Ireland's was the closest game of the day. That's something at least.

Strong Life in Dublin

briany wrote: »

Hey, Ireland's was the closest game of the day. That's something at least.

#ReplaceWalesWithIreland

RedemptionZ

briany wrote: »

Hey, Ireland's was the closest game of the day. That's something at least.

Makes our result against them a little less embarrassing. Hungary must feel they let themselves down, far more limited than Belgium but they're good enough to take them to penalties if they were organised enough.

Jelle1880

So ****ing delighted.

I thought Hungary would be a very dangerous game for us, but it was a lot easier than I expected. Granted, they did make it hard beginning of the second half, but when we pressed it was all over.

Unearthly

Think Belgium will make the final. Easy opposition or not they are still looking more impressive than most teams this tournament. Also when Hazard and De Bruyne are on form they could beat anyone.