Euro 2020(1)

[gunnar hendershow]

Don't give Lewandowski too many chances.

[Chris2K]

And now the weakest of penalties.

And missed! AGAIN!

[Baddar]

I mean, it's a foul.

[Colly]

Yep, really harsh for me. I really don't like the "just show a second" replay the ref sees which removes all context.

Justice done!

[gunnar hendershow]

It's a foul if we're splitting hairs. Glad Spain failed to convert though.

[Colly]

We all know though that the threshold for a foul in the box is very different to one outside, it's a step on the foot when the ball is long gone. 

What's the current penalty conversion rate? Feels like an awful lot missed so far.

[Baddar]

I just think a late challenge/step on the foot is enough to warrant a pen even if Morata had lost control of the ball.

Plenty of pens missed though, yeah. I know Ronaldo scored the first one of the tournament but not many converted since.

[Colly]

Not sure how those two scissor tackles ended up a Poland free kick mind.

1 minute ago, Baddar said:

I just think a late challenge/step on the foot is enough to warrant a pen even if Morata had lost control of the ball.

He hadn't lost the ball, he'd already played the pass, there are loads of "contacts" that don't get given as fouls after a shots been played. To be honest I'm not vehemently arguing it's not a pen, I just thought it a bit harsh, and not a clear and obvious error.

[Chris2K]

So, 5 out of 9 missed, although Alioski did score from his rebound.

[Benjamin]

5 mised penalties, 5 own goals, international football at its finest.

[gunnar hendershow]

Next Wednesday is going to be madness.

[The Lusophone]

2 hours ago, Baddar said:

Lewandowski has his goal.

And now has as many tournament goals as Nicklas Bendtner.

[Rich]

Just now, MadJack said:

And now has as many tournament goals as Nicklas Bendtner.

But what does he offer Poland?

[DanishmadePunk]

8 hours ago, Rich said:

But what does he offer Poland?

in terms of tabloid press. NONE

I just got off the phone with a friend. Russia-Denmark is expected to have 25000 fans in the stands. Thats cool and all. He tried to purchase some tickets through UEFA. Price for 4 tickets equals 880$. 

🤬

[The Lusophone]

9 hours ago, Rich said:

But what does he offer Poland?

Less than he offers Bayern.

Sorry was that supposed to be some kind of slam based on my earlier criticism of Harry Kane? You're very odd.

[Lineker]

 

[Chris2K]

Should be a good game. Forza Azzurri.

This is also the national anthem tie of the tournament.

[Lineker]

4 minutes ago, Chris2K said:

This is also the national anthem tie of the tournament.

Came here to post this exact statement  

[Chris2K]

Oh wow, we have gone for an almost entirely new team. Evidently winning this one isn't particularly important.

[Chris2K]

Shaqiri's just scored a beauty in the ITV4 game.