amazing clearance!
Group C: Germany vs Ukraine - KO 8pm, BBC1/HD
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Ukraine create their third good chance, interrupting the wholly unjustified ranting by the commentators about how poorly Ukraine have been playing.
Originally Posted by jlp95bwfc:
“Germany don't exactly look solid at the back but always seem to get away with it.”
“Germany don't exactly look solid at the back but always seem to get away with it.”
They don't restrict the opposition, but they are clinical when going forward.
Offside! Ukraine will surely score....
The commentators have been so poor they should be muzzled.
Disgusted by Murphy and the shrieker he is sitting next to, switched to radio 5 live commentary
Disgusted by Murphy and the shrieker he is sitting next to, switched to radio 5 live commentary
Germany brilliant going forward but they are a defensive basket-case. Easy to see how they can be beaten given that.
Originally Posted by ags_rule:
“Germany brilliant going forward but they are a defensive basket-case. Easy to see how they can be beaten given that.”
“Germany brilliant going forward but they are a defensive basket-case. Easy to see how they can be beaten given that.”
Ukraine look exciting too. Northern Ireland should be worried.
Originally Posted by NiteOwl12:
“The commentators have been so poor they should be muzzled.”
“The commentators have been so poor they should be muzzled.”
Give Jonathan Pearce credit, at least he didn't have a meltdown trying to understand goal-line technology this time.
Surely it's only a matter of time before Ukraine level.
The Germans are leaving great gaps at the back all over the place.
The Germans are leaving great gaps at the back all over the place.
So Ukraine's had a goal-line clearance and an offside. They don't want to give me my BTTS in the first half bet, do they?
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“Ukraine look exciting too. Northern Ireland should be worried.”
“Ukraine look exciting too. Northern Ireland should be worried.”
Ain't that the truth!
Originally Posted by FMKK:
“Ukraine look exciting too. Northern Ireland should be worried.”
“Ukraine look exciting too. Northern Ireland should be worried.”
What are the chances of NI finishing bottom?
You can see where this match is going. Ukraine failing to take chances and before long the Germans will punish them.
Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“What are the chances of NI finishing bottom?”
“What are the chances of NI finishing bottom?”
High, on this basis.
So ends a wonderful first half - and one the Germans are perhaps lucky to lead in.
Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“What are the chances of NI finishing bottom?”
“What are the chances of NI finishing bottom?”
High I think. Lots here have marked the Ukraine game as the most winnable one but they're looking pretty dangerous here. They may find it harder to break down a more defensive side but NI need to win.
I think Neuer has been Germany's best player which says everything about how well Ukraine have played.
Hopefully they'll be able to keep it up, but Ukraine could've done with getting the equaliser before half-time.
This tournament so far seems so open with who can win it. Every teams perceived weakness has shined through so far
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