PaulHartman71 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 vs I'm quite looking forward to this one. Turkey didn't look great in qualifying as they finished behind both the Czech Republic and Iceland, although they did qualify automatically as they were the best 3rd place finisher, whilst Croatia did alright finishing 2nd behind Italy. Hoping for quite an open and interesting game. Their group is wide open for me - you'd fancy Spain to get through of course, but they did flop at the World Cup and you'd fancy any of Turkey, Czech Republic and Croatia to be able to get through and win games against themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Idk who I dislike more. Terim and those disgustingly lucky Turks, or our team that's everything except for the national team these days. More like private money laundering company controlled by a dozen criminals. Hmm. As for the pitch side, Čačić is Croatian Hodgson, with next to no big game experience and you shouldn't expect much from Croatia. If Bilić was still managing and the situation was normal, this team would've had good chances to win it even, but like this, getting one of first two places is a monumental task. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigmore Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I've backed Turkey. Croatia chose some pretty bizarre warmup games, so I wonder how ready they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebsy Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I hope Turkey lose because they aren't even good enough to have a flag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Slaven Bilic seemingly looking less than impressed that they're gonna spend some of this build up talking about Northern Ireland instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Expecting a really good game here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djstu23 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 So ITV do have a studio indoors? Why not use that then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegard_R Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm on Tosun as top goalscorer. Thank **** he's starting! Also Turkey +0.25. MON! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Bilic is great. Best stick around for this tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Spiral Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Come on Croatia!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Andy Townsend is back?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Picking Croatia for this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopy D Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Is this a game of the two nicest kits at the tournament? Best two I've seen so far I'd say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Andy Townsend is back?! He might be bearable since it's not an England game. One can hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Bilic is great. Best stick around for this tournament I agree. Especially in this match he's been able to give great insights to the teams. It certainly beats the usual rubbish with the absolute tools they or the BBC hire who either don't know or can't be bothered to learn about other sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Croatia have a brilliant midfield. Half the battle in football the way it's played today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 How has a Chuckle Brother managed to bag the Croatia job? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Surprised Turkey are having more of the ball, you'd think Croatia with that midfield would be tiki-takaing the whole match although Turkey obviously have technical quality as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Oooh nice chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Really should have scored there, the cross was brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I thought someone here from Croatia said their team spirit was bad due to the corruption in their FA or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Corluka absolutely covered in blood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyTaylor Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 That's a lot of blood from such an inocuous challenge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I've gone with a Croatian win, on paper they have a team with quite some more reputation than Turkey. The first half hour hardly shows this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 He jumped up into the elbow, pretty easy to break the skin on the top of your head when doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Football should introduce blood subs for stuff like that. Like rugby. Croatia penalised, albeit temporarily, through no fault of their own Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Those Turks sure like to whip those elbows around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 He jumped up into the elbow, pretty easy to break the skin on the top of your head when doing that. Basically, it's a less dangerous version of the 'Fellaini jump'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Football should introduce blood subs for stuff like that. Like rugby. Croatia penalised, albeit temporarily, through no fault of their own Indeed, unfortunately coming together & they're penalised. Still not sure why they got a free kick from it though as it's a big stretch to call having your elbows out dangerous play when the other players jumps into your elbow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Basically, it's a less dangerous version of the 'Fellaini jump'. He was in the air & well above Corluka before he started his jump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 What a hit!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOStriker Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 There we go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Lovely strike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Some effort, that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 get in that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Whoa!! Modric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 That is brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 What a strike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Spiral Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 What a goal :0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Not sure the keeper is winning any awards with that Harsh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Babacan should save that. Maybe saw it late, but he went over the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Townsend changing his mind mid sentence. Keeps should be saving that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Great volley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Fantastic goal by Modrić. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwackers Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Not sure the keeper is winning any awards with thatHarsh? No, keeping has been pretty bad in the games i have seen however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Great effort but yeah the keeper should be getting to that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Townsend being harsh on the keeper there, not sure he stood a chance of getting down before the ball has already gone by him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 How has a Chuckle Brother managed to bag the Croatia job? He lives close to the staidum. (That's what they literally said when he got appointed as Dinamo coach.) Anyhow, despite Čačić, decent game and a moment of inspiration from Modrić. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Remember when Souness said he didn't know what Modric brought to a team. Clown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Hoddle trolling Bilic, loved the latter's comparison with the Dier goal & how the keeper wasn't criticised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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