OT - Euros: Germany vs. France semi final

Submitted by M-Dog on

Epic showdown between two sides that don't like each other.  That it occurs during the 100th anniversary of Verdun and The Somme adds even more intrigue.

Germany looking strong.  I wish we could pass like they do.

If only we had a German coach . . .

 

jmblue

July 7th, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^

It's definitely a pro-French crowd.   For the first 15 minutes the crowd was whistling loudly whenever Germany had the ball (whistling being the European equivalent of booing).  But it seemed to quiet down for awhile there when Germany was in control.

FreddieMercuryHayes

July 7th, 2016 at 3:55 PM ^

Man, that's a rough way to end the 1st half. Germany was very much in control and had a few decent chances to get a goal. But they certainly showed their class. I think Germany gets an equalizer. Pretty interesting game so far




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westwardwolverine

July 7th, 2016 at 3:55 PM ^

Weak penalty. 

Blah, blah, blah it was a handball yeah, but Pogba clipped Kroos on a shot in the box and Schweinsteiger was pulled down in the box on a corner kick. If a handball is a handball then a foul is a foul. 

jmblue

July 7th, 2016 at 4:01 PM ^

The ref can't see everything.  On fouls, there's also the issue of whether the guy took a dive or not.

But the ref will be watching the ball and if you hit it with your hand, he's not likely to miss that.

 

westwardwolverine

July 7th, 2016 at 4:59 PM ^

He had a perfect view of Pogba clipping Kroos as he was shooting. 

Also, he missed the handball. The ref at the goal line called it. Amazing how none of the officials saw any of the soft penalties for Germany. 

Nothing more than home field advantage.

This is the shittiest final since Greece-Portugal. 

teamgreg8

July 7th, 2016 at 4:05 PM ^

Soccer nerds!!

Just kidding. I now work for a company based in Germany and the sport is starting to grow on me with how often it's discussed. Dunno what the proper chant is but I hope Germany wins.




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