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Post by Miranda on Jun 26, 2024 20:02:27 GMT
Just watching Group E. Can't believe they carried on playing in a lightning storm. If lightning hits the pitch it could kill all of them.
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Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 26, 2024 21:48:13 GMT
I thought Portugal had got an early goal in the evening match, but it turned out to Georgia who had opted to wear red. Honestly, I cannot keep up! Same here in another match. I didnt realise until there was a goal scored after 40 minutes as I often mute the commentary. |
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Post by Miranda on Jun 27, 2024 13:01:47 GMT
I'm really glad both Turkey and Georgia got through. I've enjoyed watching them.
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Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 27, 2024 23:44:19 GMT
Apparently England are practising penalties before their encounter with Slovakia on Sunday. Don't know whether that's a good sign or a bad sign.
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Post by bidiein on Jun 28, 2024 8:29:33 GMT
Maybe they practice them regularly as a rule?
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Post by Miranda on Jun 28, 2024 12:57:04 GMT
Given how often we lose on penalties, they should practice often.
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Post by marion on Jun 28, 2024 17:10:12 GMT
I never pay any attention to football but I’m sure I know this fact… we don’t practise penalties as a rule. Mad as that seems, I am sure I heard someone say it’s because a practice session cannot replicate the stadium atmosphere. Well that philosophy has served us well, hasn’t it!
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Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 28, 2024 20:17:09 GMT
I never pay any attention to football but I’m sure I know this fact… we don’t practise penalties as a rule. Mad as that seems, I am sure I heard someone say it’s because a practice session cannot replicate the stadium atmosphere. Well that philosophy has served us well, hasn’t it! Just get it on target and hit the ball as hard as you can. What's there to practice?  |
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Post by bidiein on Jun 28, 2024 20:39:50 GMT
Ah - that's how you do it! Must message the Scottish team...
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Post by bidiein on Jun 29, 2024 18:35:21 GMT
Switzerland 2 - Italy 0.
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Post by Malyndi on Jun 29, 2024 18:53:03 GMT
Heavens to Betsy, the mighty Italy knocked out of the tournament - just goes to show how unpredictable footie can be (so there's still hope for England yet!)
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Post by bidiein on Jun 29, 2024 20:10:05 GMT
Just watching Group E. Can't believe they carried on playing in a lightning storm. If lightning hits the pitch it could kill all of them. Looks like they must have taken on board criticism of that decision. Hammer Horror style storms 30 mins into Germany v Denmark tonight, and the teams were brought off. Rain, lightning and hailstones the size of golf balls!!! The crowd moved further up into the stadium as the roofing sprung leaks. Game back on now but safety first people. |
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Post by Miranda on Jun 29, 2024 21:22:55 GMT
Good!
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Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 29, 2024 21:40:57 GMT
Italy were terrible. The draws really opened up for England. So much so that I suspect the knives will be out for Southgate if we don't reach the final.
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Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 29, 2024 21:52:04 GMT
I really hate VAR. But the genies out of the bottle. A goal apparently scored...but then the dreaded camera shot of the referee listening Intently to his earpiece.
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Anymore to come?
