Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland.

[Alan Whittle]

Mancini assisted by Lombardo. I’m supporting Italy now.

 

[superkeeper]

Not the most memorable game, despite what the commentary were saying, with only one team playing to win

 

[TheBigIguana]

He’s decent. Embolo, Vargas, Shaqiri

They played 3-4-1-2 vs the US which essentially means they'll be matching up Italy's system. I can only see one winner there. Maybe something like 0-0 or 1-1.

Anyway congrats to Switzerland on their victory in a week or whatever.

 

[Fedlingen]

Pass wasn’t forward from the corner. How can that be offside?

Erm did that linesman just give an offside from a corner?

If a player starts a set-piece out of bounds on purpose and re-enters the field without the acknowledgement of the referee a foul can be given.

 

[Nymzee]

They played 3-4-1-2 vs the US which essentially means they'll be matching up Italy's system. I can only see one winner there. Maybe something like 0-0 or 1-1.

Anyway congrats to Switzerland on their victory in a week or whatever.

Not saying they’re class but a lot more pace than this Turkey side.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Quite enjoyed that, should be a warning to teams not to sit back and play for a draw

One side note, the UHD picture quality on iPlayer was absolutely crystal clear and stunning, first time I’ve proper noticed the difference between standard HD and 4K since I’ve had my 4K TV (it’s not really that noticeable on Disney + with the Marvel stuff and Netflix)

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

If a player starts a set-piece out of bounds on purpose and re-enters the field without the acknowledgement of the referee a foul can be given.

…………. what?

 

[TheBigIguana]

Not saying they’re class but a lot more pace than this Turkey side.

As I was saying my feeling is that is why Florenzi stayed so deep for the first half and I assume they'll do the same to start. If they're as comfortable again they'll push him or bring on Di Lorenzo just the same way.

Mancini's got this.

 

[Alan Whittle]

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[Fedlingen]

…………. what?

It's usually not given, but if you start OOB and it gives you an advantage, as deemed by the referee, a foul can be given at the spot of the incident.

One of those rarer rules in the book.

 

[Tubey]

Dreadful game, flattered Italy, Turkey played like San Marino. Italy will be done by a modicum of ambition and pace.

 

[Milkman]

Turkey played exactly how the slugs of Walton would've played tonight. What's 'booooo' in Turkish?

 

[Nymzee]

I’m going for the Swiss to beat Wales tomorrow.

 

[barneygumble]

Good shout. Italy had already qualified for last 16 when we beat them in 2016 in France. Could be a blessing to play them 3rd for Wales.

It’s a really solid Italian squad to be fair.

But you feel Wales chances could well hinge on The Turkey game. Switzerland I feel will be strong enough to progress, but as long as they get a win, Wales should progrss now provided they don’t get a hiding.

 

[superkeeper]

If a player starts a set-piece out of bounds on purpose and re-enters the field without the acknowledgement of the referee a foul can be given.

The linesman flagged for offside and coming back on without the ref's permission is a yellow card, which didn't happen