Originally Posted by ags_rule:
“Tend to agree with this.
While theoretically 3 points could be enough to qualify us as a third-placed team, it's a risk. 4 points guarantees it. We should still be aiming for a draw and a win out of the three matches - I've no doubt O'Neill will have already prepared the side for when we are to roll those dice.”
bib, although not guaranteed id be absolutely amazed if 4 points goes home when four of the six 3rd place teams qualify for the next round.
But if NI play like first half for the rest of the group games id be amazed if they get 4 points. I was looking forward to this match. Like everyone i expected NI to defend a lot. But theyve not got out their own half for almost the whole 45mins. Feel a bit for you NI fans, so much excitement for this. Good luck and lets hope thats as bad as it gets for you.
(And will the commentators stop going on about first major tournament for 30 years. Prior to Euro96 this was an 8 team comp. So qualifying for a 24 euro comp, although really impressive, doesnt make it the miracle the pundits claim...... "even George Best didnt get to a major tournament". Grrr)