Author Topic: UEFA Euro 2016 (Read 3730 times)

cha0tik · « **on:** June 08, 2016, 10:37:07 pm »

Any fellow football (soccer) fans/watchers in here?

What are your predictions for EURO 2016?

Polaris · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2016, 11:47:22 pm »

Yo.

For sure the top are France, Germany, Italy and Spain, too bad they all play each other somewhere before finals I think. I think France or Germany will take it.

cha0tik · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2016, 09:21:53 am »

France is definitely playing well thus far, but I'm not sure they'd stand up to teams like Italy and Germany. Quite a few teams have surprised me this tournament, including Croatia as well as Poland.

Stealthbombing · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2016, 12:26:42 pm »

Rootin for italy this year, chances are this will be the last season for most of their iconic players.

Markkenko · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2016, 12:42:58 pm »

Just stumbled across this.....

As a Ukrainian/avid supporter of the national team, I was extremely disappointed by their games. First team out

They played a decent half against Germany, but just couldn't do a thing after that. The game against N.I was just sad... Hopefully we get to see some of the next generation play/start against Poland. I'd be nice to see how they can perform.

Otherwise, I think France has a good shot at it this year. They'll probably win imo. Poland seems to have a pretty good team this year as well. They drew Germany and I think even beat them in qualifying a little while ago, so as long as their keeper is alright, then I think they can push.

Iceland is also a very cool underdog. I'll keep rooting for them, but I don't think they'll go toooo far.

cha0tik · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:23:21 pm »

Quote from: Markkas on June 20, 2016, 12:42:58 pm

Poland seems to have a pretty good team this year as well. They drew Germany and I think even beat them in qualifying a little while ago, so as long as their keeper is alright, then I think they can push.

When I saw Germany drawing against Poland, it made me wonder why their usual blitzkrieg didn't work. Then I looked at the roster. Poland has Lewandowski, and he plays for Bayern Munchen with like 80% of the German team. Needless to say, he probably knew what tactics and plays they employ and was able to get his defense ready for them.

Personally, Portugal has been playing very poorly. People keep talking about Ronaldo, but his team hasn't been able to win a single game thus far.

Markkenko · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:56:03 pm »

I genuinely think Poland just has a stronger team than usual this year...

Portugal has been very unlucky. I feel as if they still played very well, and deserved a win against Iceland, but we'll see what happens with them.

Polaris · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2016, 11:55:06 pm »

That bottom half of the table. And poor Italy, have to beat Spain and Germany (supposedly) and that's just the semifinals haha.

Poland vs Croatia? Somehow feel like Portugal will turn up the heat and play well, something something #sandbagging. Can't decide who will win between Hungary and Belgium, but should be safe to say Wales will be up against them. Also not sure between Italy and Spain but leaning towards Spain. England vs. Iceland should be very interesting to watch.

Markkenko · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2016, 11:58:01 pm »

Poland
Portugal
Wales
Belgium
Germany
Italy
France
Iceland

Claw · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2016, 12:04:36 am »

Any streams of the games for these? Would be nice to be able to watch at work..

Polaris · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2016, 12:10:47 am »

I want to root for Iceland too, apparently 8% of their country showed up to cheer, wtf! And on second thought I do agree with Portugal pulling it together, though I'm still unsure of Italy/Spain.

As for streams, I usually go on r/soccerstreams, they'll have a post up on game day for various games. Another one I like is http://footysteam.blogspot.com/, but it gets taken down a lot so just gotta keep refreshing.

Stealthbombing · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:58:12 am »

Quote from: Claw on June 23, 2016, 12:04:36 am

Any streams of the games for these? Would be nice to be able to watch at work..

If you guys want to stream the games, i found this site works pretty well but framerate can be pretty bad if your on a weak internet connection

http://www.uefaeuro2016live.com/

cha0tik · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2016, 06:43:02 pm »

For streams, I usually use Reddit, more specifically r/soccerstreams.

The day of, before every game that plays, a thread gets automatically created and people post various hosting websites and links in there. It hasn't let me down yet.

Markkenko · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2016, 03:01:27 pm »

Quote from: Markkas on June 22, 2016, 11:58:01 pm

Poland
Portugal
Wales
Belgium
Germany
Italy
France
Iceland

8/8

What a game by Iceland.

Polaris · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2016, 05:16:04 pm »

^ What a prediction haha!

Can't wait for the quarter-finals!!

Markkenko · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2016, 11:02:26 pm »

Quote from: Polaris on June 27, 2016, 05:16:04 pm

^ What a prediction haha!

Thank you

Next up....

Poland
Belgium
Italy
France (Although I will be cheering for Iceland

)

Labo104 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2016, 06:55:16 am »

Wow impressive prediction haha! I would have picked the same, except I didnt see Italy beating Spain!

Definitely rooting for Iceland but I really cant see them beating France in their home turf.

Ill mix it up and say:

Poland
Wales
Germany
France

Polaris · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:35:22 am »

Somewhat similar for me as well. Rooting for Iceland, and I kind of think Italy might be able to take Germany but I just have to support them hahaha

Poland
Belgium
Germany
France

cha0tik · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2016, 08:57:39 am »

Quote from: Markkas on June 27, 2016, 03:01:27 pm

8/8

What a game by Iceland.

Damn! I was gonna say, you were right on the money!

I, too, will be cheering for Iceland coming up. Gonna be tough against France, but they can do it.

My all time favourites will remain Germany however.

wrxsti15 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2016, 10:27:48 am »

Croatia played so much better than Portugal, I thought they will go through... Renato Sanches should got red card stepping on Modric leg on purpose while this one was on the ground... But in general I never watch so boring game...

I want to see Germany win ...

Stealthbombing · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2016, 09:18:28 am »

Man what a game from Germany & Italy, kinda unfortunate it had to go to PK...Still love the YMCA hand ball Boateng performed haha

http://www.firstpost.com/sports/euro-2016-germanys-jerome-boateng-becomes-photoshop-fodder-after-handball-against-italy-2870054.html

Markkenko · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2016, 10:30:11 am »

Hard to lose like that in penalties... Especially when they were so awfully taken...

I was rather surprised by Wales, and I new France would take the game against Iceland. Great tournament for them though... They never gave up, and still even managed to pot a few goals against them.

Next up, i'm going with Wales and France. Germany will be without a handful of players, and I feel as if France will tighten up their defense after letting Iceland win that second half.

Should be exciting!

Polaris · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2016, 10:43:40 am »

With how Wales' playing, I'm going to go with them as well over Portugal. Although I like Germany (Schweinsteiger <3), I'd have to agree with you there and say that France is going to take it. Hoping it's exciting though, and hoping I can leave the stream on at work and pop back into my little space and watch it every once in a while.

cha0tik · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:35:21 pm »

Germany-France will be an epic match. I'm still predicting a Wales-Germany final. I've been really impressed with Wales as of late. Bale as been able to deliver for his team and it might just be enough to get them the cup.

France winning at home, just feels weird to me. I'm not doubting their skill or anything, but with things like these (automatic qualification), it's hard to say if they'd be here had they needed to qualify. It could be a stroke of luck combined with the skill they do have.

lynx440 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2016, 10:01:25 am »

Wales all the way! Who can resist cheering for the underdog?? Wales-Iceland final would have been epic.