Group B: Russia vs Slovakia - (15/6/16) KO 2pm, BBC1/HD

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Ænima

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by Turbulence:
“I quite fancy Slovakia to win this one. And hope they do. I know a draw would be the best result for England, but right now I'd take satisfaction in seeing the Russians lose a game.”

Me too, but they're playing quite deep. I don't understand why, this is probably their best chance to try and get the win they badly need.

Sattrega

15-06-2016

All a bit uninspiring so far.

NiteOwl12

15-06-2016

The sort of game which would be enlivened by commercial breaks.

Goodwin

15-06-2016

Awful so far

Turbulence

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by Ænima:
“Me too, but they're playing quite deep. I don't understand why, this is probably their best chance to try and get the win they badly need.”

Yeah, they should be going for this one knowing they play England last. I reckon they will attack more in the 2nd half though. Both teams should find a lot more space (hopefully!).

-Bandit-

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“There's been only 3 goals scored in their last 4 meetings.”

and so far you can see why...

Marti S

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“Mark Lawrenson - "Someones been doodling on his neck"”

I bet he laughs at his own jokes too

jlp95bwfc

15-06-2016

Mowbray: "Just to reiterate the game is being played under a closed roof. It's not the middle of the night"

Lawrenson: "It can't be the middle of the night. There's no sirens"

NiteOwl12

15-06-2016

Russia poor and on top. Last thing I need is Mark Lawrenson's depressing delivery, thank goodness for the red button options.

Schmiznurf

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by Schmiznurf:
“I came to post that he looks like either his or his families life has been threatened.”

After seeing the coach again I am convinced this is true.

batdude_uk1

15-06-2016

Good game so far, both teams could do with the win, so hopefully that cancels each other out, and we end up with a draw!

Schmiznurf

15-06-2016

Good play for the goal then.

Arcana

15-06-2016

Great pass. Took it very well.

jlp95bwfc

15-06-2016

Great goal from Slovakia. Get in!

batdude_uk1

15-06-2016

Brilliant goal.

Russia are going out on this performance.

Sattrega

15-06-2016

Game comes alive. Lovely ball, brilliant finish.

-Bandit-

15-06-2016

game needed that... hopefully things go up a few gears now.

NiteOwl12

15-06-2016

Good play by Slovakia but terrible defending by Russia. Let's hope that gives this match a badly needed lift.

Turbulence

15-06-2016

Excellent!!!

He found it far too easy to fool two defenders though. They should've known coming inside was all he was going to do in that situation.

Schmiznurf

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by Turbulence:
“Excellent!!!

He found it far too easy to fool two defenders though. They should've known coming inside was all he was going to do in that situation.”

Yeah, the one on the inside should have backed up but stayed inside instead of following out.

batdude_uk1

15-06-2016

It was very poor defending for the goal, but it was great control from Weiss, a goal that was fully deserved on the balance of play I think.

Schmiznurf

15-06-2016

Great counter ruined by an awful pass.

Ænima

15-06-2016

Could have done with this no nonsense ref in the Portugal/ Iceland game.

batdude_uk1

15-06-2016

If Slovakia win this (as seems most likely), then that means England will go into the Wales game in third place, and the pressure will really be on to have to beat Wales, as a draw would still keep in third place.

Schmiznurf

15-06-2016

Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“If Slovakia win this (as seems most likely), then that means England will go into the Wales game in third place, and the pressure will really be on to have to beat Wales, as a draw would still keep in third place.”

That might make them sloppy and easier to handle.

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