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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Czech 1-0 with 3 pts with Croatia and England looming!
I loved Prague so much on my only Europe Trip to date, can't wait to get back to Europe..... _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Alexalphago Rookie
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Portugal can not without Ronaldo. |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:32 am Post subject: |
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The Czech Republic shocks the world and takes down the Netherlands!
Czech 2, Netherlands 0 _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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BadGuy Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Germany was lucky to advance to the round of 16, and that England/Germany match on Tuesday should be good. Italy, the tournament darling, almost lost if not for a VAR offsides call, but they rallied well after that. Looking forward to watching the Portugal match next! |
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Gatekeeper Star Player
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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Portugal had most of the possession in the 2nd half and came close to scoring twice, but couldn't get the equalizer. De Bruyne and one of the Hazards (not the goal scorer) left with injuries, which could be a big factor with Belgium facing Italy on Friday.
Italy did escape on that VAR decision, but it was most certainly the right decision, as the player was clearly offside because of the stupid offside rule lol. (I think it should be if ANY part of your body is NOT beyond the last defender, it's onside lol.) |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Switzerland bids France Au Revoir _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Gatekeeper Star Player
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Great draw for England, as they will be strong favorites to get through to the semifinal now. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:11 am Post subject: |
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Ridiculous red card given to the Swiss player late in the 2nd half, but it's 1-1 Switzerland vs. Spain as we head to the 2nd half of extra time.
De Bruyne will start for Belgium, while Hazard is out, in their upcoming quarterfinal against Italy. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Italy is hanging on to a 2-1 lead in the 2nd half, but Immobile is playing one of the worst games I've ever seen from a striker. Every one of his touches have been awful. He looks worse than a run-of-the-mill MLS striker. I'm stunned they haven't replaced him. Can't stress enough how terrible he looks.
Just as I wrote that, Italy subbed him off lol. Finally. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Italy through to face Spain in the semifinals. |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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ChickenStu wrote: | Italy through to face Spain in the semifinals. |
I am hooked on this tournament and have watched at least parts of almost every match...including from work
To me Italy and England look to be the teams to beat, but certainly anything can happen and I am holding out hope that the Czech Republic can continue their amazing run vs. Denmark tomorrow. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Denmark gets a completely undeserved corner which they convert while the Czech players were arguing. Brutal call. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Gatekeeper Star Player
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Gatekeeper wrote: | England with another clean sheet. Shaw and Maguire have been brilliant this tournament. Brief Rashford/Sancho cameo to whet my appetite for the upcoming season! |
I liked what I saw with Sancho. England had a good draw in the QF, and it must be said that they have a good draw with Denmark as well, inspired as they may be. They'd also be at home in a potential final. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Spain have clearly been the better side today, but it's 1-1 with Italy as we near the end of the 1st half of extra time. Feels like Italy is just hanging on for penalties, at this point. Spain have dominated possession and Italy have been really sloppy when they've actually had the ball, poor touch quality, turnovers, the whole bit. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Italy survive and win on PK's, against the run of play, for sure. Sometimes I know you have to do that at the highest level, though. |
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Buck32 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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ChickenStu wrote: | Spain have clearly been the better side today, but it's 1-1 with Italy as we near the end of the 1st half of extra time. Feels like Italy is just hanging on for penalties, at this point. Spain have dominated possession and Italy have been really sloppy when they've actually had the ball, poor touch quality, turnovers, the whole bit. |
I don't know, but I thought Italy was the better team up until they let Morata through the middle for the 1-1. Seems Italy was in shock after the 1-1 and from that point onwards they were just trying not to lose. _________________ “Properly read, the bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived.”
― Isaac Asimov |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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England score off a rebound on a very controversial PK in extra time. They lead 2-1 as the 2nd half of extra time are about to begin. It looked like Sterling just flopped down and there was little, if no, contact on his leg. Pretty weak call in a major tournament semifinal in extra time. Upheld by VAR. |
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oasisdude77 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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It's coming home
I probably jinxed it now |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:25 am Post subject: |
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oasisdude77 wrote: | It's coming home
I probably jinxed it now |
"Has it ever been home?" |
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Heartburn Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:57 am Post subject: |
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I'm pulling hard for England. I really want them to win this one. I was disappointed when they didn't win after making it to the semis of the WC, but I think they have a legit chance here and I want them to cash in. _________________ You are under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously. - Richard Feynman |
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oasisdude77 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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danzag wrote: | oasisdude77 wrote: | It's coming home
I probably jinxed it now |
"Has it ever been home?" |
1966....World Cup though |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Messi finally got his international trophy, although he rather brutally blew a glorious chance that would've put Argentina up 2-0 very late. Still, they held on. Happy for him to have finally done it. |
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