OT: Euro 2016 Day Five
Russia v. Slovakia at 8:00am CDT
Romania v. Switzerland at 11:00am CDT
France v. Albania at 2:00pm CDT
The rubber really hits the road here for these teams, as this is the second group match for all six of these teams. France and Suisse can secure knockout round places with wins. Russia has been threatened with expulsion from the tournament if Hotel Putingrad's boys cannot control themselves inside the stadium.
I see the first two games ending up as draws, while France dispatches Albania (who I still am having a hard time believing is in this tournament).
Why hating on Albania and why are you having a hard time believing? With 10 players they had more than enough chances to tie the game with Swiss. Plus have you seen other teams play? Some of them seem like they dont even belong in the tournament.
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Not hating, just surprised about Albania. I've already been schooled on how they got in, and they deserve a lot of credit, especially since a team like Holland is absent. I agree that the caliber of play has been a bit lower than I would expect. Games like today are where the real class of these teams should be apparent, though.
They are def the underdog and remind me a bit of greece team in 2004 who end up winning the title in the end. But i agree today will show who can really pull it off. The first games are always a bit weird since players and coaches need to become more insync with each other (most of these guys barely play with each other).
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Hungary was a huge underdog to Austria - look how that turned out?
Yeah not onlu they won but they scored two goals
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They were Hungary for more?
Magyar laugh!
Lol. Greece '04?? No way. I'm happy for any team that gets to make a tournament debut, though. Enjoy it! :)
In the same vein, go Iceland!!
Knock Russia out!!
Also: fuck Russia.
I didn't know there was another Albanian as a member of Mgoblog. Cool!
Albania looked god awful. They don't deserve being in this tournament. Can't even handle the ball.
The only reason I know what's going on in this tournament is because every game is played on the TVs in my office, but these Russian fans are out of their gotdam minds.
And people wonder why Putin has an 85% approval rating even though their economy is in self-inflicted shambles.
I must be slipping
From what i have read and told the russians sent a hooligan group just to fight the english. They didnt even have tickets to the game. They were there to just fight and be stupid. English are crazy about their soccer but russians can sure fight though.
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"Russians are the most fucked up white people on the planet by far."
- Adam Carolla
It's not exactly an original observation, but the Russian idiots sure are making the upcoming WC in Russia seem like something to watch on TV. The Putinization of that country already was discouraging many from attending, but if it's downright unsafe to attend and pull for your team? No thanks.
And with the next one in Qatar - which was a better choice than Burkina-Fasu and a worse choice than virtually everywhere else - it's going to be a while before I'm inclined to see the WC live.
That really just need to give it to a country that doesn't need to construct 10 stadiums and significant infrastructure. England, Netherlands, or Spain maybe
I learned that "gum shield" is British English for "mouthguard" this week.
I like that, think I'll borrow it.
Like you "borrowed" the Crimea?
You can't spell Crimea without crime.
implies I'll return it at some point. Unlikely I'd say.
Russians have always been assholes.
I'll be there. Will end up costing about $6K. Best bet as a U.S. supporter to link up with the English while out at the pubs. This World Cup won't be for the face-painted, scarf wearing supporter. US always brings the second highest allocation to World Cups. There will be strength in numbers and if we should join up with the English and Australians to defend ourselves.
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You certainly won't make yourself a target by joining up with the English . . .
We'll be targeted regardless. I'd rather be in on an alliance to have a chance to defend myself. Don't plan on spending the trip of a lifetime in a hotel scared to go out.
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You might want to consider slowing your roll, dawg. Russians don't fuck around, and with the WC being on home soil, they'll have knives and clubs.
I'm good, pal. I'm more worried about over zealous Russian police than their ultras. Wonder how the tear gas tastes in St. Petersburg?
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salty
we'd get to hear people on TV try saying Ouagadougou a lot!
That Russian world Cup is going to be fun................
Also fuck yeah Iceland. Read up on their 15 year youth development plan, it's awesome and paying off big right now.
Great tackle in the box by Slovakia
Russia is playing well, especially on the offensive end. Slovakia has made some great individual defensive plays.
Great goal - RUS 0 - 1 SVK 32'
I'd love to see those Russkie thugs get knocked out of this thing early.
So would all of France.
I dare you.
It doesn't look like Russia needs UEFA's help in making an early exit.
Wow - another goal for SVK in 45' That would be a "golazo."
What a strike. Russia looking shaky.
Thanks, WII. I meant to start a thread yesterday and then Work Happened (what a drag).
I worry for Lille if Slovakia score a few more. Hamsik is a beast!
I'm on my 7th bloody Mary. Extra blood. Soccer never been so entertaining.
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Quality work on a Wednesday morning, sir.
9th one now. Not here to brag. Just to say I'm alive watching Russia lose.
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Be careful. I drank so much the other week that I got ridiculously dehydrated by the end of it and had to get an IV. Suffice it to say, I'm an idiot.
Russian defense keeps collapsing to the middle, giving Slovakia time and space outside.