Euro: Group C: Ukraine vs. North Macedonia, 6/17/2021

[cgf]

Man, the knockout stages are going to be nuts if keepers keep stopping pens like this

 

[Jussi]

Massive save to give MKD a chance in the last 10. PK's are just not happening at this Euro

Except for Ronaldo....

 

[Bondurant]

First time monitor being used for VAR, probably right call but Clattenburg disagrees

He stuck to his guns too. Did not shy away when the call went opposite of what he predicted. Not sure of the current rules myself but Clattenburg sounds correct if relaying proper interpretation of the revisions.

 

[robertmac43]

1/6 so far. Ronaldo with the only goal from the spot

 

[robertmac43]

Trajkovski with 2 tragic attempts at goal in the injury time.

 

[HajdukSplit]

Ukraine win their first Euro match since their 2012 opener. Macedonia did well in the second half but in reality don’t have that quality in the final third, Pandev didn’t look totally fit

 

[Pasha71]

Now, I want Netherlands to beat Austria by 3 goals. Then, a tie with Austria will be enough for Ukraine to finish second in the group.

 

[buddahsmoka1]

Now, I want Netherlands to beat Austria by 3 goals. Then, a tie with Austria will be enough for Ukraine to finish second in the group.

Then they will get absolutely crushed by Italy.

 

[Bondurant]

There was an exchange between the commentators on ESPN about the dental hygiene of a player on the pitch and how a former coach said the player's national team aspirations were in jeopardy because of his teeth. One of the most bizarre bits of idle commentary I have heard during a sporting event. I was not watching at that precise moment and missed the context. It is now eating away at my brain like the Lewis Black bit about eating at IHOP and hearing a woman say "if it weren't for my horse I never would have gone to college" and not knowing the context. Does anyone know what this was referring to?

 

[cgf]

There was an exchange between the commentators on ESPN about the dental hygiene of a player on the pitch and how a former coach said the player's national team aspirations were in jeopardy because of his teeth. One of the most bizarre bits of idle commentary I have heard during a sporting event. I was not watching at that precise moment and missed the context. It is now eating away at my brain like the Lewis Black bit about eating at IHOP and hearing a woman say "if it weren't for my horse I never would have gone to college" and not knowing the context. Does anyone know what this was referring to?

You got pretty much all of it. Nothing prompted it but that player doing something on the pitch that got them talking about him.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Shameful dives by the Ukraine.

 

[HajdukSplit]

Does anyone know what this was referring to?

They told a story that a youth coach thought one of the Macedonian players wouldn’t make it because he had decaying teeth. Basically one of those “you’re too small/thin” stories only involving teeth for some reason

 

[Pasha71]

Then they will get absolutely crushed by Italy.

OK I didn't think of that. Should Ukraine try finishing third, then?

 

[PanniniClaus]

They told a story that a youth coach thought one of the Macedonian players wouldn’t make it because he had decaying teeth. Basically one of those “you’re too small/thin” stories only involving teeth for some reason

haha - just don't have the teeth for the pros son...

 

[gary69]

There was an exchange between the commentators on ESPN about the dental hygiene of a player on the pitch and how a former coach said the player's national team aspirations were in jeopardy because of his teeth. One of the most bizarre bits of idle commentary I have heard during a sporting event. I was not watching at that precise moment and missed the context. It is now eating away at my brain like the Lewis Black bit about eating at IHOP and hearing a woman say "if it weren't for my horse I never would have gone to college" and not knowing the context. Does anyone know what this was referring to?

French player Aly Cissokho also had bad teeth, which affected his play/career.

Aston Villa defender Aly Cissokho reveals AC Milan pulled out of a deal to sign him....because of bad teeth! | Daily Mail Online

 

[buddahsmoka1]

OK I didn't think of that. Should Ukraine try finishing third, then?

Well, I think they should obviously just try to qualify and see where the chips fall. But yeah, that 2nd place spot in Group C is not the best place to be in.

 

[S E P H]

There was an exchange between the commentators on ESPN about the dental hygiene of a player on the pitch and how a former coach said the player's national team aspirations were in jeopardy because of his teeth. One of the most bizarre bits of idle commentary I have heard during a sporting event. I was not watching at that precise moment and missed the context. It is now eating away at my brain like the Lewis Black bit about eating at IHOP and hearing a woman say "if it weren't for my horse I never would have gone to college" and not knowing the context. Does anyone know what this was referring to?

I can't make the connection, but I do know poor dental health can potentially lead to serious cases of endocarditis...which is deadly.

 

[Albatros]

Poor dental hygiene may also affect injury recovery negatively.

 

[member 305909]

Macedonia did what they could but they just aren't good enough for this level.

I don't really understand the Uefa-logic of having created this consolation-slot for a D-tier team.

 

[Albatros]

Better than Germany though.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Macedonia did what they could but they just aren't good enough for this level.

I don't really understand the Uefa-logic of having created this consolation-slot for a D-tier team.

Gives them a chance to play in a major tournament. Not a huge price to pay in a 24-team tournament.

Won't be necessary 20 years from now since they'll probably go to 32 teams with multi-country hosts when it's not hosted by one of European powers.