U17s European Championships
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Group D final standings:
Portugal +3 6
England +3 6
- - -
France -2 6
Spain -4 0
Portugal +3 6
England +3 6
- - -
France -2 6
Spain -4 0
Quarter-finals:
Wed 29 May
Czechia 1(3)-1(5) Denmark
Austria 2-3 Serbia
Thu 30 May
Portugal 2-1 Poland
Italy 1(5)-1(4) England
Semi-finals:
Sun 2 June
Denmark vs Italy
Serbia vs Portugal
Final:
Wed 5 June
18:30 ? vs ?
Wed 29 May
Czechia 1(3)-1(5) Denmark
Austria 2-3 Serbia
Thu 30 May
Portugal 2-1 Poland
Italy 1(5)-1(4) England
Semi-finals:
Sun 2 June
Denmark vs Italy
Serbia vs Portugal
Final:
Wed 5 June
18:30 ? vs ?
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Based on the first 40 minutes of Czechia vs Denmark, England has a great chance to get into the final if they can get past Italy. That’s a big if of course.
The quality has been poor. Neither team are able to string a few passes together. I know Czechia played a perfect record at group stage, but perhaps that says more about the quality of their group.
It could be the nerves of playing in a knockout game, so maybe the second half will be better.
Having a challenging group stage could help England, they’ve already faced some adversity and bounced back well against Spain.
The quality has been poor. Neither team are able to string a few passes together. I know Czechia played a perfect record at group stage, but perhaps that says more about the quality of their group.
It could be the nerves of playing in a knockout game, so maybe the second half will be better.
Having a challenging group stage could help England, they’ve already faced some adversity and bounced back well against Spain.
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The Czechs take the lead. We’ve seen some amazing goals from the edge of the box in this tournament.
Obi with a spectacular equalizer. Keeper makes a mess of it but the dribbling in the build-up was impressive.
Denmark through to the semis after beating Czechia 5-3 on penalties.
Austria take the lead after 23 seconds. Beautiful control and finish from Adejenughure.
1-1 after 4 minutes.
Serbia with a 3-1 lead, very much on their way to the semis.
FT
Austria 2-3 Serbia
Austria 2-3 Serbia
Portugal go in front after four minutes.
Huge difference in the quality of the pitch compared to the the AEK Arena where England will play their QF later. That looked horrible yesterday.
Huge difference in the quality of the pitch compared to the the AEK Arena where England will play their QF later. That looked horrible yesterday.
1-1. The best QF so far in quality.
England XI:
Whatmuff
Amissah
Mfuni
McFarlane
Shahar
Mukasa
J.Fletcher
Rigg
Moore
Nwaneri
Mheuka
Whatmuff
Amissah
Mfuni
McFarlane
Shahar
Mukasa
J.Fletcher
Rigg
Moore
Nwaneri
Mheuka
Portugal back in front again.
I don't understand why he keeps dropping Amass. Wasn't he on the bench for the first game as well? Have I missed some injury or does the manager want to play a different system which Amass isn't suited for?
One of our best players is knocked in the area, the ref doesn't give the pen and shows him a yellow that will keep him away from the semis if we win. Awesome.
Because he has other talented players in the squad. I think he wasn’t or hasn’t been fit enough after his injury, so he only came on as a late sub for the first two matches.
He played well against Spain in a back four but obviously the coach thinks this is the tactical setup and the lineup that works best against Italy. And it’s not like subs are less valuable.
There’s been about four of five potential penalties in this match.
Fair enough. Who is this other talented guy replacing Amass in the lineup? I know a few of them like Rigg, Moore, Nwaneri are highly rated but I don't know how good any of those defenders are.
Defenders very clumsy in the box on both sides.
Absolutely.
Bring on serbia, are they any good?
McFarlane seems to be the one he’s fighting against. It looks like they’ve gone back to a back three and the coach feels he’s more suited to play in a LCB role. They don’t really play with wingbacks either, especially on the left where Mikey Moore is the player furthest down the left in the lineup.
It's also good to remember that all coaches rotate players at this level. It's not that one player is getting dropped if another one gets a chance.
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They looked decent against Austria.
Must say Portugal has been the best team in this tournament so far. Poland deserved to go through too, more than Denmark or maybe even Serbia, but that’s not how it goes.
If England get past Italy it will very likely be a rematch between Portugal and England in the final.
If England get past Italy it will very likely be a rematch between Portugal and England in the final.
Hopefully with the same score
Apparently quenda didn't see a yellow, he can play against serbia.
McFarlane looks faster and more athletic than Amass. Manager is picking what he likes
Is England-Italy on BBC red button?
Early booking for Fletcher, a bit unnecessary.
Decent opportunity for England. Got to shoot there
Nwaneri!
Wow, 1-0. Moore with yet another brilliant run. And Nwaneri with a world class finish.
1-0 Quality goal
1-1. Liberali is one hell of a player. Poor defending in the box though.
Been a good game. Italy slightly on top after their equaliser.
Yeah credit to Liberali for the dribble and the tenacity to keep the ball once there was a block or two, but the England players around him didnt show enough desire to defend and win the ball. Poor from them
Other than Moore's dribble into the fantastic finish from Nwaneri I'd say Rigg has been the standout player, winning the ball as well as key to passing the ball to the attacking players
Other than Moore's dribble into the fantastic finish from Nwaneri I'd say Rigg has been the standout player, winning the ball as well as key to passing the ball to the attacking players
Yeah Rigg’s been good today. Looks like himself again.