Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks man me too. If they dont win they are out right? CBF I'm not sure. It's confusing. They might make it through with a draw. 4 of the 6 third place teams get to advance.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I'm not sure. It's confusing. They might make it through with a draw. 4 of the 6 third place teams get to advance. Well they better win and man I'm so sick of Ronaldo sucking when he plays for Portugal. The guy scores 60 goals a year for Real Madrid but Put him in a Portugal jersey and he cant find the net. CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 If Portugal beats Hungary, it will win the group if Austria wins or ties its game against Iceland. If Iceland wins, Portugal could come in second, depending on the goal differential. If Portugal ties Hungary, it is in trouble. It would need an Iceland-Austria tie, but it trails Iceland on goal differential, so Portugal would need to score more goals in its tie with Hungary than Iceland does in its game with Austria. It’s complicated; consult the chart. It could tie and end in third place, but with three points, third place may not be enough to advance. Portugal loses to Hungary, it is almost certainly eliminated. It could end in third place, but a Round of 16 berth with just two points is almost impossible. Here's the link: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/06/18/upshot/euro-2016-how-portugal-can-advance-to-the-next-round.html?_r=0
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 For the past week I have viewed this game as a must win and its no different today. If Portugal cant beat Hungary, they dont deserve to advance. Actually, they already dont deserve to advance. I also think Portugal would be a better team without Ronaldo. Yup. I said it Portugal is ranked #8 in the world. There is no excuse for their play in this tournament CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 For the past week I have viewed this game as a must win and its no different today. If Portugal cant beat Hungary, they dont deserve to advance. Actually, they already dont deserve to advance. I also think Portugal would be a better team without Ronaldo. Yup. I said it Portugal is ranked #8 in the world. There is no excuse for their play in this tournament CBF You're right and they keep putting up stinkers in major tournaments. But I thought they played well in the last one, against Austria. They had some bad luck, near misses, great goaltending, Ronaldo hits the post on a PK? (wtf!) Ronaldo played well, just didn't get the finishes. I can't explain it. Today is a new chance. Let's see what they're made of. I'm guessing 3-0 Portugal.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 You're right and they keep putting up stinkers in major tournaments. But I thought they played well in the last one, against Austria. They had some bad luck, near misses, great goaltending, Ronaldo hits the post on a PK? (wtf!) Ronaldo played well, just didn't get the finishes. I can't explain it. Today is a new chance. Let's see what they're made of. I'm guessing 3-0 Portugal. Oh I hope your right. I am honestly thinking 0-0 tie or a 1-0 loss CBF
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 So now I'm reading that Hungary is resting some players because they have already advanced. If Portugal doesnt win today I will loose my s**t S**t will be lost CBF
meazza Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 This new structure of 24 teams with 3rd best teams advancing is garbage. The bracket now has Germany, Spain, Italy and France on the same side. Belgium could possibly have an unimpeded road to the final. !@#$ you UEFA.,
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 This new structure of 24 teams with 3rd best teams advancing is garbage. The bracket now has Germany, Spain, Italy and France on the same side. Belgium could possibly have an unimpeded road to the final. !@#$ you UEFA., I agree CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) This new structure of 24 teams with 3rd best teams advancing is garbage. The bracket now has Germany, Spain, Italy and France on the same side. Belgium could possibly have an unimpeded road to the final. !@#$ you UEFA., I don't have a problem with the format. It's just odd the way it worked out...and I suppose very unlucky for Italy who will have to beat Spain and then Germany just to make it to the semis. ----------------- Oh, man. Hungary just scored. Edited June 22, 2016 by Cugalabanza
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I don't have a problem with the format. It's just odd the way it worked out...and I suppose very unlucky for Italy who will have to beat Spain and then Germany just to make it to the semis. ----------------- Oh, man. Hungary just scored. CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 CBF I'm with you, CBF, rooting for Portugal to pull this out. My major sports obsessions are the Bills and U.S. soccer, so I can appreciate your pain. Somewhere, somehow, the suffering has to end and there has to be a taste of success. It just has to, right?
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I'm with you, CBF, rooting for Portugal to pull this out. My major sports obsessions are the Bills and U.S. soccer, so I can appreciate your pain. Somewhere, somehow, the suffering has to end and there has to be a taste of success. It just has to, right? Oh man I sure hope so Goal Portugal!!!! Please get one more. A tie does nothing for us CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 Oh man I sure hope so Goal Portugal!!!! Please get one more. A tie does nothing for us CBF Nani!
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Nani! So much better than Ronaldo when playing for Portugal CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 So much better than Ronaldo when playing for Portugal CBF I think I'm gonna head to a place with TV's for lunch to watch the second half.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I think I'm gonna head to a place with TV's for lunch to watch the second half. I went upstairs to my works lunchroom and they had the Iceland/Austria game on ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? CBF
meazza Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I don't have a problem with the format. It's just odd the way it worked out...and I suppose very unlucky for Italy who will have to beat Spain and then Germany just to make it to the semis. ----------------- Oh, man. Hungary just scored. Extremely. Nevertheless, I think the Italians will get revenge on Spain.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Oh good! Portugal subbed in Renato Sanches at halftime Sanches will be the next superstar for Portugal. The kid is only 18 and is already amazing! CBF
Cugalabanza Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 Oh crap! Lucky deflection on a free kick. 2-1 Hungary
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