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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 16:34:57 GMT
It's opening day for the 2021 Euro competition. It always features the country hosting the competition and that's why Turkey is in there.
Does Turkey have an ice cubes chance in hell? Doubtful. Maybe competition will improve in the coming days.
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Tomorrow, Saturday's matches:
Wales vs Switzerland
Denmark vs Finland
Belgium vs Russia
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Sunday's matches:
England vs Croatia
Austria vs North Macedonia
Netherlands vs Ukraine
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Monday's matches
Scotland vs Czech Republic
Poland vs Slovakia
Spain vs Sweden
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Belgium vs Russia could be interesting. England's first match is no walkover. Is England the underdog? How could you miss Austria vs North Macedonia? Is South Macedonia a thing?
(edit) A total of 11 countries will host Euro 2021 matches this summer.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 16:37:48 GMT
Oh, for US fans, the opening match is on ESPN. It starts at 12pm Pacific Time.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 11, 2021 16:42:27 GMT
Usually I make a point of watching as many matches as possible during the big international tournaments, but for some reason my level of excitement this time around is very low. Maybe it will pick up after the group stage.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 11, 2021 16:49:14 GMT
Is South Macedonia a thing?
I am guessing that "North Macedonia" was a compromise that Macedonia reached with Greece. For years after Macedonia became an independent country (after the break-up of Yugoslavia) Greece blocked recognition by the EU because they claimed "Macedonia" was historically a name associated with Greece. Macedonia had to accept the cumbersome name of "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia". Now I guess the two countries agreed on the new name of "North" Macedonia, to differentiate it from the Greek region of Macedonia.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 11, 2021 17:13:37 GMT
Is South Macedonia a thing?
I am guessing that "North Macedonia" was a compromise that Macedonia reached with Greece. For years after Macedonia became an independent country (after the break-up of Yugoslavia) Greece blocked recognition by the EU because they claimed "Macedonia" was historically a name associated with Greece. Macedonia had to accept the cumbersome name of "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia". Now I guess the two countries agreed on the new name of "North" Macedonia, to differentiate it from the Greek region of Macedonia.
No way the Greeks are giving up ownership of bragging rights to Philip and Alexander.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 11, 2021 17:17:12 GMT
Scotland’s first tournament finals in 23 years and I couldn’t really care less for some reason.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 17:17:54 GMT
Is South Macedonia a thing?
I am guessing that "North Macedonia" was a compromise that Macedonia reached with Greece. For years after Macedonia became an independent country (after the break-up of Yugoslavia) Greece blocked recognition by the EU because they claimed "Macedonia" was historically a name associated with Greece. Macedonia had to accept the cumbersome name of "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia". Now I guess the two countries agreed on the new name of "North" Macedonia, to differentiate it from the Greek region of Macedonia.
OK, thanks. My geography lesson for the day.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 17:49:42 GMT
All 51 matches will be on US TV. They will all be shown on either ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC. It ends with the final on July 11.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2021 18:12:21 GMT
Rather depends if they can replicate the form that has seen them beat and draw with World Champions France, beat the Netherlands and draw with Germany in the past 18 months doesn't it?
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Post by Feologild Oakes on Jun 11, 2021 18:23:22 GMT
It's opening day for the 2021 Euro competition. It always features the country hosting the competition and that's why Turkey is in there. Does Turkey have an ice cubes chance in hell? Doubtful. Maybe competition will improve in the coming days. Of course Turkey have a chance, Turkey are not that bad.
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Post by MrFurious on Jun 11, 2021 18:27:48 GMT
Come on Italy!
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 18:50:29 GMT
Hey!, U2 is doing the opening ceremonies in Rome. Cool.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 18:59:05 GMT
And away we go.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 11, 2021 19:07:32 GMT
This is awful, I’m out!
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 19:09:55 GMT
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Jun 11, 2021 19:47:39 GMT
Not an interesting match so far.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 19:48:54 GMT
That was a handball that should have resulted in a penalty kick for Italy just before the half.
It's been all Italy so far but they've got nothing to show for it, 0 - 0 at the half.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 20:13:10 GMT
Finally, a breakthrough. Italy get a good try down the right hand side, a cross is sent in and a Turkish player of Italian background puts it in for Italy. Own goal.
Italy lead 1 - 0.
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Post by petrolino on Jun 11, 2021 20:14:45 GMT
Finally, a breakthrough. Italy get a good try down the right hand side, a cross is sent in and a Turkish player of Italian background puts it in for Italy. Own goal. Italy lead 1 - 0.
Gooooaaaaal!!!
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Post by DrKrippen on Jun 11, 2021 20:26:10 GMT
Italy keep the pressure on and overwhelm the box on Turkey. Passes are sent back and forth on the right until a long cross is sent to the left side, a shot is taken and is blocked, the ball goes straight to Immobile who puts it into the back of the net.
Turkey 0 - 2 Italy
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