Yes but at the end of the day Scotland lost to a team everyone was expecting them to lose to. Meanwhile Ukraine lost 3-0 to a team they were expected to beat.We didn't even have a shot on goal and looked bereft of any idea at all.
Ukraine at least had chances and dominated the ball. Stinky mistakes cost them the game, whereas we dropped 0/10 performances all round.
Day 5 | Turkey vs Georgia | Portugal vs Czechia
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
Enjoyed that game.
Doubt I'll see a better, more entertaining game than this one in the tournament.
Güler has clearly been watching Antony.
Sure, but in that regard I'd suggest it was the worst result, not the worst performance.
Something tells me the Czech are about to get steamrolled.
Why the feck did they not show the Turkey game on a major channel here in the US. Bummed I missed it.
None of that robotic boring football. Just two teams going at it. Lovely stuff.
What a game of football that was, immense. What an atmosphere. Like it was the final itself. Arda Guler hey? Another wonder kid on Real Madrid's books already.
Such a refreshing game. Two teams going at each other for the whole match. Fantastic stuff.
The Czech team needs more diacritics in their lineup's names.
Random games you'd never normally watch like Georgia v Turkey being thrillers is what it's all about.
Portugal time now. Least I can watch them without wanting them to lose every game like I did in the World Cup because of how soon it was after the Piers Morgan interview
Portugal time now. Least I can watch them without wanting them to lose every game like I did in the World Cup because of how soon it was after the Piers Morgan interview
Up next the Cristano Ronaldo show
In for a treat if Portugal game is half as good as that one.
That was a great game and a really fearless debut tournament performance from Georgia.
Scotland definitely by far the worst team performance of the opening games unless Portugal/Czechia go insane, though tbf Germany at home for an opener is always a potential beating for a smaller team.
Scotland definitely by far the worst team performance of the opening games unless Portugal/Czechia go insane, though tbf Germany at home for an opener is always a potential beating for a smaller team.
Seems like I missed a decent game
Arda seems a brilliant finisher
Yawn.
Seriously though, the last WC should have been the end of him at international level, wasting a couple of years so he could pad his stats out is going to bite them.
Now watch him get a hat trick and his fanboys spaff uncontrollably.
He is still their best striker, that's why he's still playing. It's that simple.
who scores hattrick in euro?
Portugal's team and bench looks very strong. Think I'd have played Palhinha in place of a CB but idk.
Are Portugal good? Seems an uninspiring lineup on paper. Strong bench though.
Yeah was torn between a podcast or putting this on my phone while I cooked dinner. Very happy I decided to watch the match, great game with some great goals.Random games you'd never normally watch like Georgia v Turkey being thrillers is what it's all about.
Portugal time now. Least I can watch them without wanting them to lose every game like I did in the World Cup because of how soon it was after the Piers Morgan interview
Best side in it I reckon.
No Neves in the starting XI today for Portugal
I reckon Portugal's bench would make it out of the group stages
Martinez is a 352 fanatic
Let’s see if Bernardo can do something after the garbage from KDB and Foden
Let’s see if Bernardo can do something after the garbage from KDB and Foden
Yay it's Bruno and Dalot time!!!!
Portugal definitely look like a team that will create a ton of chances for Ronaldo. Can't see him not scoring goals every game in this group.
On the flip side, I also think they look a bit thin at the back.
On the flip side, I also think they look a bit thin at the back.
Really? Vitinha is a superb player with Bruno partnering in midfield. Front 3 of B Silva, Ronaldo, and Leao is about as good as it gets, even with a past it Ronaldo. Defense also looks decent. And maybe the best bench in the tournament.
Wild that you'd leave a fit Diogo Jota on the bench for a 39 year old Ronaldo. He's a good finisher and he'll give you a lot of work rate.
Dalot keeping him out
Bernado never looks good for Portugal. Not sure about playing Bruno deeper.
At least Leao is starting though. He barely saw the pitch in 2022.
Kind of a good thing. Kind of hope he doesn’t get on… but then, kinda wish to see him light up the place.
I haven't watched them much but I imagine Martinez as manager would suit Bernardo more. Even if I don't rate Martinez that highly (although he's better than most international managers).
Did Portugal play a back 3 in any of the qualifiers?
To me they'd be better playing 4-2-3-1. I thought Joao Neves was starting for them aswell.
Ye these and France have ridiculous choices that even their benches are better than most first teams.
Jota had that injury in the run in. I'd say him floating off Ronaldo with Leao out wide is the way to go so interested how it plays out on the pitch.
Surprised Joao neves was dropped. He was quality in the qualifiers. Be interesting to see Dalot in a back 3.