HajdukSplit
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Ireland huffing and puffing but the only way they can create chances is a long ball into the box and hope for the best, Schmiechel almost took an unnecessary risk coming off his line that far but they get away with it
Italy up 9:1 Usually they stop after 3-4 in these games lol
Not a tough opponent by any means but prior Italy squads would have been happy with a 1-1 draw. I've never seen an Italy team show this kind of ruthlessness before.
As for Denmark they will be placed in the group with Belgium and Russia. Only question in the draw is who the team from Pot 4 will be and who hosts the match between Russia-Denmark
The groups are already known?Denmark hold on, the last 10-15 minutes was some of the ugliest drama you will see, it was basically Ireland pumping long balls into the box and at times games of head tennis in the area Switzerland win the group and move to Pot 2 while Portugal is the landmine from Pot 3 in the upcoming draw
As for Denmark they will be placed in the group with Belgium and Russia. Only question in the draw is who the team from Pot 4 will be and who hosts the match between Russia-Denmark
They have plans to build a new 55.000 seater and another 35.000 seater, thoAccording to ESPN it's Finland:
https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-eu...09/euro-2020-finals-draw-all-you-need-to-know
As it stands, Finland must go into Russia's group. This is because Russia cannot draw Hungary (hosts), while the winners of playoff paths A, B and C would go into their host group. Finally, Russia cannot draw the winners of path D as they are prohibited from playing Kosovo.
Copenhagen and St. Petersburg are easy to reach for Finnish fans. That's a plus but the stadium in Copenhagen is the smallest in the tournament. Tickets for the match between Denmark and Finland wouldn't be easy to get.
The groups are already known?
Ugh, I really do not like this new format at all.Not all of them but Group B is pretty much known. We also know Ukraine will either be in Germany or Netherland's group (whoever of those two isn't seeded)
This one was the most interesting 2nd place battle for me because if Wales-Hungary end in a draw, Slovakia would overtake both them and qualify with a very likely home win vs Azerbaijan.Big game for Wales as they play Hungary tomorrow. I am hoping my Hungarians pull off the upset.
I am actually Slovak to. So as long as Hungary or Slovakia get into the euros I will be one happy guy!This one was the most interesting 2nd place battle for me because if Wales-Hungary end in a draw, Slovakia would overtake both them of win and qualify with a very likely home win vs Azerbaijan.
@HajdukSplit can you update us on which playoff games are already known?
The pre-match studio on Finnish TV was embarrassing. The pundits were talking about how this match doesn't really matter that much and how there's no pressure because of that. Then they had a jolly good laugh talking about the epic hangovers the players must have acquired after they beat Liechtenstein.
In reality winning this match is very important if Finland wants to have a decent chance to make the round of 16. That would be way bigger than qualifying for this open-doors tournament with 24 teams.
I assume it's been said in this thread, but this new EURO format is just such. utter. horses*it.
I'm amazed anyone can come up with the rubbish and that anyone can "okay" it.
My view is that they have introduced this format because they don't want the big countries to fail to qualify. If you are a league A-team if you don't make it from the qualification-group you are ensured another chance via play-offs.
For teams below league A qualifying for a tournament is more difficult than making it to the knock out-stage in the tournament.
For example Wales. Last time they made it to the semis. This time they may not even qualify.