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Old 12-06-2016, 20:49
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Terrific half. Both sides having their chances. Thoroughly entertaining.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:49
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Ukraine having a good go there, could be tight this game.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:50
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really impressed with ukraine... can count themselves unlucky not to be level at the break.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:50
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Perhaps what we are seeing is why Germany have lost so many matches in the past two years - their defence is not all it should be. Ukraine are not renown for their attacking prowess but they are creating mayhem in the German defence. This at least gives hope to other teams, irrespective of how this match ends up.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:50
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What are the chances of NI finishing bottom?
Well put it this way, they will have trouble scoring a goal if they play that defensive again
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:51
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I think odds of us finishing bottom are very high, but based on what I've seen of this game so far, both teams have their weaknesses. Just need to actually have a go this time, no more giving respect.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:52
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I think Neuer has been Germany's best player which says everything about how well Ukraine have played.
Kroos for me, he has controlled the midfield.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:53
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Most exciting half of the tournament so far?

I can see Germany coming out to sit tight and suffocate the game for a while before they kill it off.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:53
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Perhaps what we are seeing is why Germany have lost so many matches in the past two years - their defence is not all it should be.
Mustafi looked the weakest link to me, he was being pulled out of position constantly in that first half.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:54
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Toni Kross is Germanys best player. Without him Germany wont win the Euros
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:56
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I think odds of us finishing bottom are very high, but based on what I've seen of this game so far, both teams have their weaknesses. Just need to actually have a go this time, no more giving respect.
But that means you will definitely lose the next two games
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:57
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Kroos for me, he has controlled the midfield.
Fair shout, but Ukraine have had an awful lot of attacking opportunities while he has been in control.
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Old 12-06-2016, 20:58
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They are getting closer and closer.
I think you'll find Germany have Klose.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:00
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I think you'll find Germany have Klose.
Very good
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:07
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Jens Lehmann (radio 5 live) makes Murphy sound like a dummkopf.

Ukraine have done well not to concede another goal this half. Germany certainly applying the pressure again.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:09
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I think you'll find Germany have Klose.
Ba Dum Tsh. Nice one.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:10
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But that means you will definitely lose the next two games
That is a very real possibility, they had their best chance of picking up either a point or three today, the next two matches for the Northern Irish will be very hard, and there is a very high probability of them going him pointless and scoreless, which would be a crying shame really.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:14
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Ukraine attack and the German midfield simply melts away. No wonder the German defence looks vulnerable.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:15
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Decent effort but Neuer won't be beaten from there.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:18
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I thought Germany might be the first team to properly take their chances, but no, just as bad as all the rest.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:18
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Germany so fluid going forward.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:19
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Well done Khacheridi, casually running the ball across your own six yard box, smart defending.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:19
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pyatov having a good game...
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:19
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Jens Lehmann being very critical, almost scathing aboutf what he is describing as a predictable German attack lacking pace and dribbling skills, need for substitutes, specifically Sané.
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Old 12-06-2016, 21:21
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Are Germany playing with a recognised striker
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