Billy Dean
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I somehow suspect that’s why they did it
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Round of 16
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Davideeyore
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Yep. I thought the Dutch looked really poor the scoreline flatters them.
I had a feeling they could surprise today, i said it one of the posts earlier today before the game.
That early goal definitely shocked the Austrians. Only really started to play in second half and it wasn't enough. Arnautovic especially looked poor.
But i think Netherlands got enough firepower to put them to the sword.
Drico
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I'd probably go for a Spain-France, England-Turkey last four line-up, but not with any real conviction.
I think Spain are a better side than Germany, but we've often seen sides who were very good in the groups and last 16 crash out when things got real - and that side has quite often been Spain. But I think it'll take an epic performance from this Germany side to beat them, and I'd have plenty of doubts about some of their players having that in them (such as Sane, who unbelievably appears to be starting...).
I strongly fancy France to beat Portugal - somehow. That might be penalties, or more likely a drab 1-0.
England will beat Switzerland. England are used to being at the latter stages, the Swiss have never been in a semi-final. I don't see that changing.
And I have a hunch for the Turks against the Dutch, but who knows, maybe the Dutch are growing into it. I just don't think they have enough quality players to be a serious threat to make the final.
I think Spain are a better side than Germany, but we've often seen sides who were very good in the groups and last 16 crash out when things got real - and that side has quite often been Spain. But I think it'll take an epic performance from this Germany side to beat them, and I'd have plenty of doubts about some of their players having that in them (such as Sane, who unbelievably appears to be starting...).
I strongly fancy France to beat Portugal - somehow. That might be penalties, or more likely a drab 1-0.
England will beat Switzerland. England are used to being at the latter stages, the Swiss have never been in a semi-final. I don't see that changing.
And I have a hunch for the Turks against the Dutch, but who knows, maybe the Dutch are growing into it. I just don't think they have enough quality players to be a serious threat to make the final.
Drico
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Yes, you did predict an upset. Smart punt. I went with the Turks in my work predictiom comp. Thought it might be penalties, though.
Ronald Koeman strikes me as being one of those managers - Roberto is another - who can actually make a side worse. I have a bad feeling about the Dutch for that reason.
I agree about Koeman but i think Dutch got good attack with Gakpo, Xavi Simmons and Malen.
Gakpo (surprisingly) look quite impressive on this tournament
I can think of another one.
Ok, another two.
Grey gate?
christ imagine a koeman v martinez final
Its not science fiction anymore, definitely in realm of possibility
Lampard and Allardyce on punditry with Benitez presenting the trophy.
Papa Shango
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I don't really see why this matters seeing as most of them have played in big games for their club sides? You have got players who have played for big clubs like Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Liverpool, Juventus, Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle (lol) in that team. Playing at the business end of a tournament isn't alien to them or anything.
This didn’t matter in 2018 when Croatia beat England.
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