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Old 06-07-2016, 20:49
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Dreadful game it's a pity both of these teams can't go home tonight.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:49
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Whoever wins this dross is gonna get tanked in the final.
Nah the British pundits have convinced me Wales are going to win it.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:50
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I'm so nervous right now.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:51
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Hard to believe that this Portugal side were actually involved in one of the games of the tournament.
And that was only because they needed a result in 90 minutes.

If they could have scraped past Hungary in extra time or on penalties, you can guarantee they would have played that match as they have all the knockout ones.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:54
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Panel all looking absolutely desperate that they are not asked to say anything about what they have just seen. Cagey, bit nervous, cautious, everyone trying to find a way of saying it was absolutely dead boring.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:54
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So far not impressed by our slow predictable build ups we only looked comfortable passing backwards.

Joe Allens inaccuracy in passing is shocking I heard that Juno satellite has detected one nearing Jupiter

I know we can play better so only hope is coleman gives them an inspiring talk for the second half.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:56
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I'm sure this Usain Bolt advert has a point but God knows what it might be.

Oh, Virgin Media bollocks.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:56
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Panel all looking absolutely desperate that they are not asked to say anything about what they have just seen. Cagey, bit nervous, cautious, everyone trying to find a way of saying it was absolutely dead boring.
Tactically fascinating.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:56
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We could do with a sub at half-time. That commentator, who I believe is Mark Bowen, for one. Mainly because of his tendency to refer to the players by their first names, including the Portuguese players. They're not your mates, mate.
Yes he's terrible. I wonder if ITV hired him just to prove there are worse co-commentators than Andy Townsend.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:59
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Not much in it. Main danger from the Portugese seems to be down the right and crosses from Cedric. Collins (in particular) has defended the crosses well but eventually Ronaldo will get his head on one so Wales need to get more of the ball really. There's always the danger that Ronaldo will spark into life, and Renato Sanches catches the eye, but that's been the main danger so far. Maybe ask Bale to try to attack down that wing and play on the space that should be there or at least force their fullback back a bit.

Collins and King have done pretty well. I wouldn't be surprised to see Vokes on for HRK to try to give the Portugese defence a different type of challenge at some point in the second half and if Portugal do score then Jonny Williams in for a more defensive midfielder will likely happen too.

That's my half-time commentary. Really enjoying this even if it is cagey and I am a nervous wreck! I can only imagine how the Welsh fans feel.
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:59
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Portugal would be the most undeserving finalist in football since Chelsea's champions league run in 2011. Portugal have been awful this whole tourney, wales deserve to be in that final.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:01
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Well done the panel, even flatter than the match!
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:01
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And that was only because they needed a result in 90 minutes.

If they could have scraped past Hungary in extra time or on penalties, you can guarantee they would have played that match as they have all the knockout ones.
Portugal has two main strategies. Move the ball quickly on the few occasions when a counter attack is on. Otherwise play it slow and hope to win a set piece with a cheap free kick or corner.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:02
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If Portugal go through on pens/extra time, will they be the first team to ever reach a final with not having won a single game (90mins)?
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:02
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Well done the panel, even flatter than the match!
Don't see the point Giggs ever being on a panel tbh .
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:03
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Great wee cameo by Chester there. He has impressed this tournament.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:04
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Portugal have never really been great but they always manage to go far in the euros.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:05
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Maybe Wales could disguise Ramsey as Joe Allen and sneak him on.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:05
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Ohhhh....

Brilliant cross and leap.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:05
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Fook!
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:05
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Had to be him
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:06
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Superb cross, great header.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:06
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Saw it coming
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:06
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There he is!
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:06
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Wow!!!!!
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