Wed 20:00: Wales vs Portugal Euro 2016Semi Final, WED 6th July, RTE2 & ITV

namloc1980

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Anyone else notice both teams were in away kits, why was that

They were both away from home......duh.

Harry Angstrom

rm212 wrote: »

John Giles at Half Time: "Portugal are going nowhere"

John Giles at Full Time: "Portugal deserved it, they [Wales] didn't have the cutting edge, apart from Bale"

I swear that whoever the RTE pundits back to win get a curse as they always seem to be wrong and have to do a U-turn after the match.

In fairness to Giles, he did tip Portugal before the match started.

mansize

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

In fairness to Giles, he did tip Portugal before the match started.

Oh that was pushing the boat out!

rm212

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

In fairness to Giles, he did tip Portugal before the match started.

I suppose so! He definitely isn't the worst of them at predictions anyway

mansize

Come on Germany or France!!!

Dirty Dingus McGee

A Primal Nut wrote: »

Portugal are possibly the least deserving team I've ever seen get to a major tournament final.

Let Iceland back into the game and couldn't break them down for most of the game.
Dominated against a terrible Austrian performance but couldn't score
Conceded three goals against an average Hungary side, again failing to win.
Defended well against Croatia but both teams were very poor and got through with a very late goal in extra time after creating nothing for almost 120 minutes.
Got a jammy goal from a deflection in another poor performance against Poland before eventually winning on penalties.
Today was probably their best overall performance but still with the exception of the first 15 minutes of the second half they didn't look like European cup finalists.

Denmark in 92 didn't even deserve to be in the championship.

Portugal have been pretty decent.they should have won their first 2 group games and Croatia and Poland are tricky opposition.

Kobe248

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Wonder would that have been the case if Portugal had lost

I presume Bale would have been classy enough to say a few words

Why would you presume he wouldnt

LiamoSail

namloc1980 wrote: »

Actually he has an excellent free kick per goal ratio. His goal per free kick ratio is a bit crap alright.

Maths banter!

Laois_Man

rm212 wrote: »

John Giles at Half Time: "Portugal are going nowhere"

John Giles at Full Time: "Portugal deserved it, they [Wales] didn't have the cutting edge, apart from Bale"

I swear that whoever the RTE pundits back to win get a curse as they always seem to be wrong and have to do a U-turn after the match.

Did I hear him saying the standard of international football is way ahead of club football?

May have heard it wrong... sleeping baby in the room. But if he said that, he needs to be retired tonight!

Harry Angstrom

5 draws out of 6 games for Portugal so far. Lump on a 90 minute draw for the final on Sunday night.

That_Guy

Roy Keane on ITV criticising Wales is a bit much.

Kobe248

A Primal Nut wrote: »

Portugal are possibly the least deserving team I've ever seen get to a major tournament final.

Let Iceland back into the game and couldn't break them down for most of the game.
Dominated against a terrible Austrian performance but couldn't score
Conceded three goals against an average Hungary side, again failing to win.
Defended well against Croatia but both teams were very poor and got through with a very late goal in extra time after creating nothing for almost 120 minutes.
Got a jammy goal from a deflection in another poor performance against Poland before eventually winning on penalties.
Today was probably their best overall performance but still with the exception of the first 15 minutes of the second half they didn't look like European cup finalists.

Do those lemons taste sour :rolleyes:

Irish_rat

Ronnie having a good cry Sunday will be worth it

Messi will be sad to learn of his international retirement

mansize

That_Guy wrote: »

Roy Keane on ITV criticising Wales is a bit much.

He's a grinch

frankz

Insightful from Dunphy - they (Portugal) not a bad bet.

Wow Eamon, really - well they in the final!!!!

enda1

mansize wrote: »

He's a grinch

He's right. They'd a poor game.

Grandeeod

Watching the RTE old folks home giving their opinion and salivating over that Portugal win really sums up how us Paddies buy into the hypocrisy. They are all full of praise for an ordinary Portugal team. Sickening stuff.

That_Guy

Kobe248 wrote: »

Do those lemons taste sour :rolleyes:

To be fair, they have been utter dross in this tournament but remarkably they somehow have gotten to the final.

They have ridden their luck and then some but tonight showed how ruthless they can be when they start playing.

I think people are right to say that they could be the worst team to win the final but they won't give a shít.

mansize

enda1 wrote: »

He's right. They'd a poor game.

They played as best they could tbf

mansize

That_Guy wrote: »

To be fair, they have been utter dross in this tournament but remarkably they somehow have gotten to the final.

They have ridden their luck and then some but tonight showed how ruthless they can be when they start playing.

I think people are right to say that they could be the worst team to win the final but they won't give a shít.

The best team rarely win the Euros. The team that grind out results do

namloc1980

Ronaldo's heading ability is always a joy to watch. He's superb in the air.

To Welsh Megaman and the rest of the Welsh fans...
The team did the yuz proud.
Fantastic to get to semi finals regardless of the result tonight
Fair play

Irish_rat

Portugal are such an average side. Germany and France the real final

Pity the Cork game is on at the same time. I won't be missing the Europa qualifier. They should reschedule the semi final i reckon

mansize

Now Wales are out of Europe after their Brexit vote

murpho999

frankz wrote: »

Insightful from Dunphy - they (Portugal) not a bad bet.

Wow Eamon, really - well they in the final!!!!

He means that he gives them a chance in the final.

funtime93

His name is Williams not Williamson ffs cant wait for Giles to finish up

applehunter

Never met anyone called Williamson.

mansize

https://twitter.com/telefootball/status/750796585764806656

Kobe248

That_Guy wrote: »

To be fair, they have been utter dross in this tournament but remarkably they somehow have gotten to the final.

They have ridden their luck and then some but tonight showed how ruthless they can be when they start playing.

I think people are right to say that they could be the worst team to win the final but they won't give a shít.

Its a cup

Its all about progressing

The fan fav/ sexy team rarely win

I for one love watching a team progress through gritt

mansize

Would the #rtesoccer panel not just say Ronaldo is pure class and jumped about 6ft to score that goal 🤔

-Henry Shefflin on Twitter

jacool

I know that statistically Ronaldo might get an assist tonight, but it wasn't deliberate.
Twice later on he had a chance to release players ahead and didn't.
The first was when he was on the right and 3 players broke on the left - he went backwards.
The second time he had a chance to put in one of the attackers and instead did a few step overs and the Welsh made it back (slowly).
Every free-kick is his, for a direct shot on goal.
I think that will go against Portugal in the final.
Appears as if he wants the story just to be about him.

Irish_rat

That_Guy wrote: »

I think people are right to say that they could be the worst team to win the final but they won't give a shít.

Greece 2004?

Flint Fredstone

funtime93 wrote: »

His name is Williams not Williamson ffs cant wait for Giles to finish up

He's thinking about that Icelandic CB...

Beefy78

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Look at Wayne Rooney.

Do I have to???

jacool

mansize wrote: »

The best team rarely win the Euros. The team that grind out results do

I dunno - I'd say about 6 of the last 8 were won by the best team.

mansize

Beefy78 wrote: »

Do I have to???

Hot poker?

The_Kew_Tour

Wales you have been terrific, just ran out of steam

Kobe248

jacool wrote: »

I know that statistically Ronaldo might get an assist tonight, but it wasn't deliberate.
Twice later on he had a chance to release players ahead and didn't.
The first was when he was on the right and 3 players broke on the left - he went backwards.
The second time he had a chance to put in one of the attackers and instead did a few step overs and the Welsh made it back (slowly).
Every free-kick is his, for a direct shot on goal.
I think that will go against Portugal in the final.
Appears as if he wants the story just to be about him.

Youre clutching at straws

He was dominant tonight

mansize

Coleman magnanimous in defeat

castletownman

jacool wrote: »

I know that statistically Ronaldo might get an assist tonight, but it wasn't deliberate.
Twice later on he had a chance to release players ahead and didn't.
The first was when he was on the right and 3 players broke on the left - he went backwards.
The second time he had a chance to put in one of the attackers and instead did a few step overs and the Welsh made it back (slowly).
Every free-kick is his, for a direct shot on goal.
I think that will go against Portugal in the final.
Appears as if he wants the story just to be about him.

The same accusations could be levelled at Bale tonight. Thought personally he was trying to make it a one-man show, and was over selfish at times

Iused2likebusts

I hope Portugal go on and win it now. Great football tradition in recent years and punch above their weight when you consider there population.

mansize

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

I hope Portugal go on and win it now. Great football tradition in recent years and punch above their weight when you consider there population.

On their performances this tournament they don't deserve it

Iused2likebusts

mansize wrote: »

On their performances this tournament they don't deserve it

I don't think they have been that bad. Have been unlucky in other tournaments in the past aswell.

Harry Angstrom

Loving the piss-take of TV3.

JinkyJackson

murpho999 wrote:

Liverpool supporter, couldn't stand him at Utd and thought he was overhyped.

murpho999 wrote:

At Madrid he's gone up several levels and I think he's amazing.

He was a better player at United than he is for Madrid.. He always scored goals, but mostly tap ins and headers since going to Madrid.

mansize

https://www.facebook.com/FAWales/photos/a.199838355360.259828.196475545360/10157050704070361/?type=3

jacool

castletownman wrote: »

The same accusations could be levelled at Bale tonight. Thought personally he was trying to make it a one-man show, and was over selfish at times

Fair point, but don't know if Bale had the same options.
I'd rather be passing to Nani than Vokes.
Wierdly, every time Bale attempted a pass down the left he over hit them and left Taylor knackered running after hopeless causes.

mansize

mansize wrote: »

Stupid questions?

He prob asked it as when he scored Via England from long out a few ex goalies waid in and said he would have saved it if he had no wall. So presume it was coming from that. Hardly stupid if ex keepers debating it

JinkyJackson

That_Guy wrote:

Roy Keane on ITV criticising Wales is a bit much.

Why single out Keane when Lee Dixon and Bellamy spoke before him, and also said Wales never turned up

Skylinehead

Irish_rat wrote: »

Greece 2004?

I don't think so, Greece of course had worse players, but they had a system and they played it to perfection. Portugal here...I'm not really sure what they're trying to do. It's obviously working, as they're in the final, but they've really scraped their way to it.