Marius_R Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Bernardeschi going for the Gazza look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Have I missed a joke here, were Turkey genuinely ‘dark horses’? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Ye ok, Italy are a dark horse in this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Marius_R said: Bernardeschi going for the Gazza look. A Romanian laughing at blonde hair 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Weezer said: Have I missed a joke here, were Turkey genuinely ‘dark horses’? They won against awful Holland and had a couple of draws vs France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Weezer said: Have I missed a joke here, were Turkey genuinely ‘dark horses’? Italy were some people’s dark horses too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Baptista_8 said: A Romanian laughing at blonde hair We did it when it was cool. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Probably, but I think Italy would wipe the floor with them (and Switzerland) if they play like this again. Turkey haven't been good, but too many people are overlooking how intense Italy have been. Not from what ive seen, most people seem to agree Italy have been excellent but can also see that Turkey have been dreadful and not just because Italy have made them look dreadful either, their tactics, shape and general interest has been non existent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Gizmo7 said: Italy were some people’s dark horses too. They were on my dark horse waiting list, now I'm not sure what they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 If there has been a fault with Italy's performance, it's their set pieces. Absolutely woeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Bernardeschi looks like a worse player now than when he was at Fiorentina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Nordan said: They were on my dark horse waiting list, now I'm not sure what they are. They’re just horses. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Maybe sub one of the Turkish players for the car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Darius1998 said: Bernardeschi looks like a worse player now than when he was at Fiorentina. He's worse than Lingard in his last United season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiie Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Nordan said: They were on my dark horse waiting list, now I'm not sure what they are. I've moved them up to my "probably dark horse" list, but not entirely sure about it yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Turkey losing their discipline? Why, I never! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Turkey turning in to right nasty bastards now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Everything hurts like hell for poor Barella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 And why is there a small black ball on the pitch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Italy have played well, much better in the second half. However much that is because of the awful opposition who lack quality and seem too frightened to do anything at all remains to be seen I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Marc Albrighton said: Not from what ive seen, most people seem to agree Italy have been excellent but can also see that Turkey have been dreadful and not just because Italy have made them look dreadful either, their tactics, shape and general interest has been non existent. Turkey have been awful yeah. I'd say it's probably a wait and see for both sides tonight though. Italy excellent, Turkey awful. Let's see if Italy can do it against a better side, and let's see if Turkey can play better against a worse side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Feels like Italy's whole plan was to just run them into the ground first half and exploit it second half. It's definitely worked. Turkey have looked dead on their feet for ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Chiellini celebrating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Chiellini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Chiellini loving that a bit too much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Turkey managed to create a decent chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Surely most of us have all played in games like this, whether it's 5s or 11s. When the opposition is just all over you pressing wise and you can't get anything going creativity wise. It starts to drain you mentally as well. Agree we need to see both teams again though. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Chiellini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Italy: Dark horses. Turkey: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 It can't be Italy's year to win an International tournament anyway, there hasn't been a massive scandal in their league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Turkey have been awful yeah. I'd say it's probably a wait and see for both sides tonight though. Italy excellent, Turkey awful. Let's see if Italy can do it against a better side, and let's see if Turkey can play better against a worse side. Yup that pretty much sums it up really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigV Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Chiellini rolling back the years there with that tackle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Great win by Mancini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 down, 50 to go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Baptista_8 said: Surely most of us have all played in games like this, whether it's 5s or 11s. When the opposition is just all over you pressing wise and you can't get anything going creativity wise. It starts to drain you mentally as well. Agree we need to see both teams again though. My 5 a side teams have always just been **** tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Did someone tell the Italians this was not the final? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Turkey looked awful for the opening few games in 2008 too iirc and still made the semis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 One way traffic, well deserved win. Turkey looked unfit, knackered and unprepared tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Italy scored 3 goals at the EURO for the first time in their history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Turkey haven't been good, but too many people are overlooking how intense Italy have been. It's essentially the first meaningful home match, with fans, most of the Italian squad have played since before COVID. Edited June 11, 2021 by XuluBak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Berardi looks to have quite an awkward technique Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Haguey said: It can't be Italy's year to win an International tournament anyway, there hasn't been a massive scandal in their league. Inter won the league. That's your scandal 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icetuga Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 What a waste of Talent with Turkey, they are poorly coached and played without any confidence. How can a coach let his talented side play without any attacking intent? If you don´t have any skillfull players i understand why you play like this, but this was the worst display i´ve seen from a coach with a talented side. Turkey have a great generation and another one coming through the ranks right now, if they really want to take a next step anywhere they need a foreign coach with very different mindset! Oh and i am portuguese just in case if you think i write this because i am from turkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, XuluBak said: It's essentially the first meaningful home match most of the Italian squad have played since before COVID. ****ing burn on Northern Ireland, Poland, Netherlands and Bosnia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Fantastic performance from Italy. Awful from Turkey. No positivity and no energy from the start. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Someone called it this morning 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 LIVE TOMORROW Group A: Wales vs Switzerland (14:00, Baku) - BBC Group B: Denmark vs Finland (17:00, Copenhagen) - BBC Group B: Belgium vs Russia (20:00, St Petersburg) - ITV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaj Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Difference in the midfield was pretty telling, Jorginho was fantastic I thought and helped made sure there were almost no scraps for Turkey to feed on - have said before that Turkey thirve on playing on the counter but Italy were just too good at keeping the ball. At 1-0 down was clear too that Turkey didn't have a Plan B to try to chase the game, Wales and Switzerland should be licking their lips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, Haguey said: It can't be Italy's year to win an International tournament anyway, there hasn't been a massive scandal in their league. Juve and the ESL.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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