Game came alive in the second half. An absolute belter to win it.
Romania look decent, though, I expect them to progress to the knockout stage.
Romania look decent, though, I expect them to progress to the knockout stage.
Group A: France vs Romania - KO 8pm, ITV1/HD
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Originally Posted by codeblue:
“france are going to do well in this tournament”
“france are going to do well in this tournament”
I think the Premier League players will win it for France
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“The two form players in the side, who weren't sure of their place a couple of months back, have been the best on the pitch for France - Payet and Kante.”
“The two form players in the side, who weren't sure of their place a couple of months back, have been the best on the pitch for France - Payet and Kante.”
To be fair, I thought Pogba lived up to his reputation in the first half. Some of stuff he did was outstanding. I was a bit disappointed with Griezman though
Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“Romania look decent, though, I expect them to progress to the knockout stage.”
“Romania look decent, though, I expect them to progress to the knockout stage.”
Defensively, I thought they were excellent on the whole; they had some dodgy moments in the first half but soaked up what France threw at them in the second with relative comfort.
You do wonder where their goals are going to come from, though, if Stancu is as off-target as he was tonight.
Originally Posted by codeblue:
“france are going to do well in this tournament”
“france are going to do well in this tournament”
I'm not so sure. They didn't look like anything special and their defense look's like a disaster waiting to happen, Evra's tackle and some dodgy clearances from the CB's prove that.
Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“To be fair, I thought Pogba lived up to his reputation in the first half. Some of stuff he did was outstanding. I was a bit disappointed with Griezman though”
“To be fair, I thought Pogba lived up to his reputation in the first half. Some of stuff he did was outstanding. I was a bit disappointed with Griezman though”
I think Pogba had a couple of dodgy moments as well as good ones. Agree about Griezman though.
Quite enjoying Bilic on the punditry panel.
Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“france are too dodgy at the back... if their attack has an off day they will go out.”
“france are too dodgy at the back... if their attack has an off day they will go out.”
Spain or Germany will knock them out. That defense won't be good enough to keep them out.
Didn't look great to me. Looked scared sh1tless whenever Romania attacked. Shame that didn't happen much.
Kante and Payet were two of Frances best players tonight
A year ago they could not get near the France squad
And now they are the first players on the team sheet
A year ago they could not get near the France squad
And now they are the first players on the team sheet
Brilliant hit from Payet to win that. I'll take an Alli winner like that tomorrow for England please.
ITV should be banned from ever covering football again. opening game of the tournament, and they couldn't even find time to show the opening two goals post match, nevermind discuss them.
Originally Posted by Pee:
“nevermind discuss them.”
“nevermind discuss them.”
whats to discuss?
ive seen the winning goal, it was a beautiful strike.
What on earth can a pundit add?
Clough was right, there is no need for pundits, just show the football.
Originally Posted by Pee:
“ITV should be banned from ever covering football again. opening game of the tournament, and they couldn't even find time to show the opening two goals post match, nevermind discuss them.”
“ITV should be banned from ever covering football again. opening game of the tournament, and they couldn't even find time to show the opening two goals post match, nevermind discuss them.”
I dont think ITV care about football as they used to. Years ago they always made a big deal about the World Cup and the Euros but now they just treat it as a normal tournament. I mean what is that theme tune all about. Are you saying they could not be asked to create their own theme tune instead of using somebody elses and who hired Mark Pougatch. He makes Adrian Childs seem like Des Lynam, What was wrong with Matt Smith he was a good presenter. At least he got along with Ian Wright
Originally Posted by owen10:
“ I mean what is that theme tune all about. Are you saying they could not be asked to create their own theme tune instead of using somebody elses”
“ I mean what is that theme tune all about. Are you saying they could not be asked to create their own theme tune instead of using somebody elses”
ITV and BBC have for a long time used established tunes for their football tournament title sequences. South Africa is the last time I remember either of them using a tune that I didn't recognise, and that might just be me. They did use original compositions back in the 80s, but since then it's mostly been adaptations of tunes associated with the host country (or one of the host countries.)
I'm watching the highlights on BBC and the commentators thought that Romania shouldn't have had a penalty and the player went down easily..........what the hell are they talking about ?
Originally Posted by SegaGamer:
“Spain or Germany will knock them out. That defense won't be good enough to keep them out.”
“Spain or Germany will knock them out. That defense won't be good enough to keep them out.”
Lol have you seen Germany's defence?
France looked very good to me. The depth of their squad is insane. This was the opening game against a very well-organised and well-prepared Romania team under extreme pressure against the backdrop of the attacks a year ago. This was a strong performance from France. I'm impressed
How was this a "terrific game" described by many of the pundits? It was an average-to-good game with one moment of brilliance.
Seems we're going to be littered with ridiculous hyperbole throughout this tournament just like we were in the last WC.
Seems we're going to be littered with ridiculous hyperbole throughout this tournament just like we were in the last WC.
Originally Posted by Thomas007:
“How was this a "terrific game"? It was an average-to-good game with one moment of brilliance.
Seems we're going to be littered with ridiculous hyperbole throughout this tournament just like we were in the last WC.”
“How was this a "terrific game"? It was an average-to-good game with one moment of brilliance.
Seems we're going to be littered with ridiculous hyperbole throughout this tournament just like we were in the last WC.”
Moan moan moan
It wasn't a terrific game, but it was better than I expected and better than the usual opening games and the referee was very good - so I'm happy
Originally Posted by SegaGamer:
“I'm watching the highlights on BBC and the commentators thought that Romania shouldn't have had a penalty and the player went down easily..........what the hell are they talking about ?”
“I'm watching the highlights on BBC and the commentators thought that Romania shouldn't have had a penalty and the player went down easily..........what the hell are they talking about ?”
I actually thought the ITV commentary was much better than BBC tonight
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