Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 ROAD TO THE LAST 16: Croatia started with a drab 1-0 loss to England. An equally forgettable 1-1 draw with the Czechs was followed by an exciting 3-1 win over Scotland. Spain began with two bad draws against Sweden and Poland. They crushed Slovakia 5-0 but Slovakia were absolutely terrible. Fair to say we don't really have a clear idea about how good either side is, can't call this one. TEAM NEWS Croatia are WITHOUT Ivan Perisic due to Covid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Is Enrique picking his side out of a hat again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Without Perisic I can't see Croatia offering much in attack, he was the only one that offered anything against Czech Republic. I have no idea if Spain will be able to break them down though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I can’t watch today, so this will be the tie of the round obviously. My gift to you, peasants. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I wasn't feeling it but now I'm excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Spain 6-4 Croatia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Perisic is a big loss for Croatia, but equally, Spain are really going to miss Dubravka today. I can see Spain racking up loads of shots and possession, only to lose on penalties while Luis Enrique posts up a ranty complaint on General Discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Barry Cartman said: Is Enrique picking his side out of a hat again? Looks like it: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 And still Morata starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaj Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 maybe he draws the other 10 names out of a hat, but you can always be guaranteed he'll pick Morata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I still don't understand how Eric Garcia gets any game time, he's terrible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaj Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I can only assume that Luis Enrique's picking Garcia because of right-footedness - but even then he had a ready-made left-right CB combination in Pau Torres and Albiol which he's just overlooked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 No Perisic but I think Croatia can still beat this very average Spain side. Will have to up their play from the groups though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Tbh, think there's a better chance of winning if we contest Spain, nothing good ever came to us from being too cautious or defensive. Spain lacks confidence and even though they're a better team on paper, Modrić is still the only guy out of these 22 who can win the game by himself. It's Vlašić's time to shine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, Pukey said: I still don't understand how Eric Garcia gets any game time, he's terrible. Strange that he's come in for Pau Torres the last couple of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Hazzaj said: I can only assume that Luis Enrique's picking Garcia because of right-footedness - but even then he had a ready-made left-right CB combination in Pau Torres and Albiol which he's just overlooked. Diego Llorente is right footed as well, and not to get all Leeds bias but he's had a good season, and looked much better than Garcia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Pukey said: Diego Llorente is right footed as well, and not to get all Leeds bias but he's had a good season, and looked much better than Garcia. Idk how can it be bias, it's a no-brainer. Playing a 20 year old who barely has any senior games played in a game like this isn't a good decision. It's just that Enrique is extremely stubborn and it will cost them later on. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Feel bad for you Gunman, you'll be sad if Croatia lose and sad if they win too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, Haguey said: Feel bad for you Gunman, you'll be sad if Croatia lose and sad if they win too Or I can be happy with either outcome. The head of the snake was cut off and got convicted, but all of his yes-men are still in positions. Will take some time to purge everything. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just so people don't need to repeatedly say "bring on Adama Traoré" late on, he's the player cut from the squad. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Fancy Croatia today though Perisic is a big big loss. Edited June 28, 2021 by VP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Since my gf and inlaws are Spanish, I guess I'm hoping Spain progress. No team with Vida in it should get anything anyway, so aupa España Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Solid commentary team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Just so people don't need to repeatedly say "bring on Adama Traoré" late on, he's the player cut from the squad. Danny Murphy will be in tears although it is ITV doing the live game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Barry Cartman said: Is Enrique picking his side out of a hat again? Channelling his inner Pep. Enrique roulette Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, DJ said: No team with Vida in it should get anything anyway At least he'll Die Hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, TM said: Danny Murphy will be in tears although it is ITV doing the live game I'm sure wherever he's watching, he'll be complaining about it anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hoping for some Modric magic and a few Morata giggles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: At least he'll Die Hard. As long as he does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Emma Hayes popularity on here sure to go down after bringing out the XA stat for Alba 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Why doesn't Alba start? Apparently he isn't injured or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Laporte so composed on the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigus89 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 She is great but her pronunciation of Azpilicueta is grating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Orzelek said: Why doesn't Alba start? Apparently he isn't injured or so one card away from suspension Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 She actually sounds like she's bothered to do a bit of research Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, ajw10 said: one card away from suspension Are they wiped after this? Doesn't make much sense if not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, Pukey said: She actually sounds like she's bothered to do a bit of research She says better things than most co-commentators, just wish she was a bit less boring doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: She says better things than most co-commentators, just wish she was a bit less boring doing it. Yeah that's fair, she's not got the most thrilling voice. Still miles better than Danny Murphy and Lee Dixon at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Sarabia wasting a great position there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_fenton Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pukey said: Yeah that's fair, she's not got the most thrilling voice. Still miles better than Danny Murphy and Lee Dixon at least. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: She says better things than most co-commentators, just wish she was a bit less boring doing it. nobody is worse than listening to Dixon, almost as if he wants to be ITV's version of Lawrenson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 That's just not good enough by Koke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Joder! That should be in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Big chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 This is going to be over soon, way too defensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 No conviction from Koke there at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 No'ke amirite?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 That's such a poor finish, got to hit it either side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Koke should've scored there Great pass by Pedri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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