Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia

[purpleronnie]

Such an enjoyable game, even Clive Tyldesley's irritating commentary didn't ruin it.

[shen]

3 hours ago, Finnegan said:

Just lacking a top level goal scorer. Had loads of half chances, just need someone a tiny bit more predatory in the box. 

I think a certain someone was missing from this game. He was the top scorer in the qualification group and scored 11 in 12 during WC 18 quali. It's equivalent to Wales missing Bale really.

But yes, we've not had a reliable goalscoring striker since Tomasson although I still hope Dolberg can grow into one. He's just not as good a pressing forward as Poulsen or Braithwaite and we desperately need the pace to stretch defences.

Edited 17 June 2021 by shen

[trabuch]

I was looking at the next round possibilities. Can some wise person on here explain how the 4: 1B vs 3A/D/E/F  is worked out? I mean the difference between playing third in groups A D E and F is pretty huge. (Third in F will be Germany or Portugal). Belgium might not want to play Germany or Portugal.

[shen]

3 hours ago, trabuch said:

I was looking at the next round possibilities. Can some wise person on here explain how the 4: 1B vs 3A/D/E/F  is worked out? I mean the difference between playing third in groups A D E and F is pretty huge. (Third in F will be Germany or Portugal). Belgium might not want to play Germany or Portugal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2020#Combinations_of_matches_in_the_round_of_16

[Jon the Hat]

22 hours ago, shen said:

I am quite surprised we're getting very personal medical information about Eriksen. I hope he's given his consent throughout.
Just reading up on an ICD, you can still do sports after 1-2 months, but I don't know if he can do it at elite level? I wouldn't be surprised if we see a retirement from pro football, which would be a huge shame. However, the main thing he's still around and will be a functional father and husband.

Danny Blind is playing with one apparently.

[shen]

1 hour ago, Jon the Hat said:

Danny Blind is playing with one apparently.

Indeed, but reading several 'expert' accounts it will depend completely on the individual and the condition Eriksen has.
There are also reports that Italy does not allow people with heart conditions/ICDs to play elite level sport.
It's going to be an anxious wait until we hear what Eriksen decides to do.

[Jonezy]

Romelu Lukaku has grown immensely on me this tournament. His interviews and behavior regarding the whole Eriksen incident has shown huge character and then he also absolute dominates on the field. What a player. 

[davieG]

 

A drawing of Eriksen in the dirt on a van.

[VinceNoir]

Good luck tonight my dudes @shen, @Jonezy and any other Danes on here. Currently got Re-sepp-ten at full volume in the home office. Hoping for the best later! 

[Ric Flair]

Come on the DANES

[ClaphamFox]

7 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Come on the DANES

I really hope they do it. That decision to carry on playing after Eriksen collapsed worked against them. It should never have happened. Would love to see them go through tonight.

[whoareyaaa]

1 hour ago, ClaphamFox said:

I really hope they do it. That decision to carry on playing after Eriksen collapsed worked against them. It should never have happened. Would love to see them go through tonight.

if they play like they did first half against Belgium they should beat Russia

[moore_94]

Youri and Praet on the bench for Belgium

 

 

[moore_94]

As expected, Kasper starts for Denmark

 

 

Edited 21 June 2021 by moore_94

[StanSP]

1st time in about 12 months Youri has had a rest

 

[lcfcsnow]

28 minutes ago, StanSP said:

1st time in about 12 months Youri has had a rest

 

He hasn’t had the best tournament, Witsel and De Bruyne made the difference last match so be interesting if he comes back in

[Dahnsouff]

41 minutes ago, StanSP said:

1st time in about 12 months Youri has had a rest

 

Daft buggers legs will seize up. 

[trabuch]

Come on Denmark. 

[Sunbury Fox]

26 minutes ago, lcfcsnow said:

He hasn’t had the best tournament, Witsel and De Bruyne made the difference last match so be interesting if he comes back in

Would be staggered if they dropped Youri. At full strength they'll play him alongside Witsel in central midfield, with De Bruyne one of the 10s in behind Lukaku, in place of Mertens or Carrasco. 

[Koke]

Denmark playing at home hut are officially the away team so they play in white and Russia in red. I don't like it. 

[Vacamion]

 

So Denmark are at home, but playing in away colours?

 

[StanSP]

By nature of the draw, yes. Technically they're not 'at home'. 

 

Netherlands had to do it earlier. Classed as the away team despite playing in Amsterdam. Played in black instead of their orange.

[Vacamion]

 

I don't speak Danish, but I'm wondering if the Danish for "SHOOOOT" just sounds like the English word, or if they use the English word.  

 

 

[purpleronnie]

Danish fans standing throughout the ground, don't see that too often.

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, Vacamion said:

 

I don't speak Danish, but I'm wondering if the Danish for "SHOOOOT" just sounds like the English word, or if they use the English word.  

 

 

It sounds weird when you listen to how it's said

https://www.google.com/search?q=english+to+danish&oq=english+to+danish&aqs=chrome..69i57.1542j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

Vastly different hearing a women say it to thousands in a stadium