Sport: UEFA Euro 2024

[Catfish]

Belgium vs. Romania 2 : 0.
This was a very good game and the outcome not self-evident at all. Romania was a strong player, and is a team to be reckoned with.

[mapuc]

The group in which Belgium is, are interesting before the last round.

All four teams have 3 points. Only difference is the scores.

Belgium will win the group. Ukraine can't win this match.

When it comes to the last two teams Romania and Slovakia I can't say who's gonna win.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

A draw tonight for Scotland but only if they up their game.

[Catfish]

Oops.
Suisse - Germany 1 : 1 in additional time

[mapuc]

This is the third or fourth time I've seen Germany meeting Switzerland in a football match. In everyone except this one tonight, Switzerland have won.

Here are some positive input-Each time Germany losses a training match against Switzerland Germany goes all the way to the final.

Tonight they played 1-1 so I don't know how far they will go in this tournament.

Markus

[Moonlight]

"They're going further than Scotland Markus.

[Skybird]

While the Ger,an team has imrpoved compared to the past two or three tournaments, after the entusaism raise dafter the first two matches the draw against Switzerland again has shown that there still are limits for this team. On TV they said they could meet Spain in quarter finals, I think that would end their flight. The Spaniards seem to be the favourites this tournament.

But man, I am already glad that the Germans at least have improved. I am also happy that I must not bear Löw and Bierhoff anymore. Cant stand the two. Nagelsmann seems to have brought straightness, focus and a clear line back to German football. And an end to psychological experiments and wishy washy pseudo-sociological trash talk.

The Germans do fine. But a favourite for the title they are not, in my eyes. I have Spain on one. It seems not to be the Italian's run this time. France looks weaker than in past years, but who knows how far they get, I dont count them out. England is a disappointment. Have not watched Portugal or Netherlands.

[Jimbuna]

[mapuc]

Here the experts have put up some scenarios.

In almost everyone they have England as winner, only in 1 they have them as losing and one draw.

If Denmark lose they're out and Serbia take second place
If Denmark plays draw, it's not the end there is a chance they may go to 1/8-finals if they are among the best 3rd.
If Denmark win they take second place.

If Denmark win and England lose-Denmark win the group.
If Denmark win and England plays draw-Denmark take second place.

I can't see England losing against Slovenia or even plays draw.
I can very well see Denmark lose or plays draw against Serbia.

I couldn't care less, I am a German fan.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

That last sentence there could well come back to haunt you

[mapuc]

Only if Germany should lose against Denmark/Serbia or England

Tonight's matches are given in forehand. No way Italy or Spain will lose their matches. Expect Spain will win the group and Italy take 2nd place.

Markus

[Moonlight]

Hold your bleeding horses Markus, Spain hasn't got a reason to expend maximum energy in their last match tonight, I expect them to use minimal energy to claim either a draw or an unimpressive win, they'll get the job done and conserve energy at the same time but there'll be no heroics from Spain tonight.

Italy is another matter, they're not a good team and they're playing against a team that's past it's sell by date, anything could happen in that match, and I'm thinking the Croats might just pull a rabbit out of the hat, hehehe, I'm taking bollocks again as usual, but one flash of inspiration is all it takes, that's if they can muster one up.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Moonlight

Hold your bleeding horses Markus, Spain hasn't got a reason to expend maximum energy in their last match tonight, I expect them to use minimal energy to claim either a draw or an unimpressive win, they'll get the job done and conserve energy at the same time but there'll be no heroics from Spain tonight.

Italy is another matter, they're not a good team and they're playing against a team that's past it's sell by date, anything could happen in that match, and I'm thinking the Croats might just pull a rabbit out of the hat, hehehe, I'm taking bollocks again as usual, but one flash of inspiration is all it takes, that's if they can muster one up.

You could be right on your prediction.
However I think the head coach for Spain knows it is dangerous to play defensive through an entire match. If I have calculated correctly I would say that Spain can even lose their match against Albania with max 2 goals-Which they are not going to

Croatia haven't impressed me so far-Here a draw is very much realistic, both team will go for a win though Here Croatia have more to play for with only 1 point for two matches they are eager to win. Italy who have 3 points for two matches will of course play for an additional 3 points.

Next question is which one to watch ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by mapuc

Next question is which one to watch ?

England tomorrow night of course

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

England tomorrow night of course

I mean tonight Albania-Spain or Italy-Croatia.

The sport channel here will be broadcasting Denmark - Serbia

Markus