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Group C: Poland vs Northern Ireland - KO 5pm, BBC1/HD
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ags_rule
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by Thomas007:
“Northern Ireland will be looking for three 0-0's, and so they should.”

Not true at all. I think even O'Neill admitted we're looking not to lose to Poland and to beat Ukraine. 4 points would almost certainly qualify us and render the Germany result irrelevant, which we're likely to lose anyway.
Ghost Misguided
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“Robin Williams as the genie in Aladdin on CH4 is a lot more fun than the half-time analysis ”

The analysis is more fun than the game
Sattrega
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Only in terms of possession and build up though....they haven't really created a load of clear chances, it's not as if the Poles hit the woodwork three times and forced a string of world class saves out of the NI keeper.”

Yep, but they should still be going in at the break with a lead, Milik should have buried his golden chance. Credit to the Irish for a good defensive display, though.
alfamale
12-06-2016
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)
NiteOwl12
12-06-2016
I admit I find it really difficult to get behind a team playing so negatively (NI have had zero shots in the first half).
owen10
12-06-2016
Is this how Northern Ireland are going to play like in the whole game
Jason C
12-06-2016
One thing I wonder for the second half is whether Lewandowski and some of the other Poles will try and get Jonny Evans wound up and carded as there was the odd sign of that happening in the first half.

Dallas on for McNair - straight swap?
Schmiznurf
12-06-2016
Fun tidbit for you all about the player for Poland called Kapustka, his name is cabbage.
InTheLoop
12-06-2016
ffs everything dangerous falls to Milik who does naff all the whole tine
Jason C
12-06-2016
That'll open things up!

Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“ffs everything dangerous falls to Milik who does naff all the whole tine”

Perhaps not the whole time
Schmiznurf
12-06-2016
And Milik scores to silence you all, lol.
Sattrega
12-06-2016
Milik finally finds his shooting boots. Uphill task now for NI.
batdude_uk1
12-06-2016
And the damn has been broken, famous last words and all, but I can't see the Irish getting back into this.
-Bandit-
12-06-2016
well taken goal... irish have to come out now.
yellowlabbie
12-06-2016
Thank goodness for the goal now Ni have to play positive.
Schmiznurf
12-06-2016
My son decided he didn't want to watch the second half so he is outside pretending to be Kapustka and playing football.
batdude_uk1
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“ffs everything dangerous falls to Milik who does naff all the whole tine”

Not the whole time!
InTheLoop
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by Jason C:
“That'll open things up!



Perhaps not the whole time ”

My reverse jinx worked right

You guys should thank me
Department_S
12-06-2016
And another firecracker explodes in the stadium.

They are not very good these double security checks to get in.
NiteOwl12
12-06-2016
Everyone's favourite for the golden boot, Milik, breaks the deadlock.

Hopefully this will make NI do more than defend for the rest of the match.
wampa1
12-06-2016
Let's see if Poland (having totally outclassed NI) make some defensive subs and try to hang on for the 1-0.
Eurostar
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“well taken goal... irish have to come out now.”

Yes, NI will surely be forced onto the front foot now : stopping Poland from scoring is no longer a priority
Schmiznurf
12-06-2016
That could be the best chance they have all game, wasted free kick.
NiteOwl12
12-06-2016
Is that the Polish Milner warming up on the touchline
InTheLoop
12-06-2016
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Yes, NI will surely be forced onto the front foot now : stopping Poland from scoring is no longer a priority”

Perhaps
Though if they keep the score down here, lose to Germany but beat Ukraine, they have a strong chance of going through as one of the best 3rd place finishers with 3 points and an okay GD
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