Jakusotsu 6,401 Posted June 16, 2024 6 hours ago, Athenayama said: In my humble opinion I don't see either England or Portugal to lose. But you *do* know that the first flying pig appeared over London. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 4 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: But you *do* know that the first flying pig appeared over London. I guess we'll find out soon enough as they play today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,498 Posted June 16, 2024 Is it just me, or are the matches so far all really good? And are the first halves better the second halves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 26 minutes ago, Jejima said: Is it just me, or are the matches so far all really good? And are the first halves better the second halves? It is not just you, let's hope the level will be kept as good throughout the competition. It could be a historic one if this goes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 243 Posted June 16, 2024 One of the improvements so far is the implementation of a rule that I've been asking myself for several years why it wasn't in place - Now only the Captain can talk with the referee. But, we haven't had a controversial / disputed decision against a Latin team yet to see if it actually works. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 4 minutes ago, Asapedroryu said: One of the improvements so far is the implementation of a rule that I've been asking myself for several years why it wasn't in place - Now only the Captain can talk with the referee. But, we haven't had a controversial / disputed decision against a Latin team yet to see if it actually works. That was always in place. It just wasn't applied..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 243 Posted June 16, 2024 2 hours ago, Athenayama said: That was always in place. It just wasn't applied..... Spanish TV commentator was saying it was new, but maybe he meant they were going to start punishing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 1 hour ago, Asapedroryu said: Spanish TV commentator was saying it was new, but maybe he meant they were going to start punishing it. Yes, I suppose that is probably what he meant cause as far as I remember (and I remember far back!) this was the rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,401 Posted June 16, 2024 Half-time report Group D Fujiko 0:2 Ryoshishokunin (Poland) (Netherlands) England : W Germany Belgium © :1 W Netherlands ® Denmark D :1 W Switzerland Portugal ≡:≡ Portugal Switzerland W :x L Croatia Romania :x Austria Georgia :x L Scotland © Poland ® L x:x Czechia Hungary L x:x D Slovenia Fujiko needs to avoid losses by both England and Belgium to keep on hanging by a very thin thread. Her aite has already scored two goals (perhaps one more by his signature team), and even with his chain bound to break in slot 5, Fujiko needs Romania and Georgia to win for a chance to take the match from behind. Ganzohnesushi 0:0 Kaba (Austria) (France) Germany W : France ® Denmark D : Belgium Portugal ≡:≡ Portugal Belgium : D Denmark Switzerland © W : W Switzerland Ukraine : Slovakia © Slovakia : Serbia Czechia ≡:≡ Czechia Austria ® : L Scotland If France doesn't win, the match will be over for Kaba. Group F Djodjoyoshi 0:0 Joputosu (Turkiye) (Georgia) Turkiye ® : England © Spain W : Belgium Italy W : Turkiye France : W Spain Denmark D : Romania Serbia © : L Croatia Scotland L : Georgia ® Czechia : L Poland Slovenia D : Serbia Bold move by Djodjoyoshi with his R-Team on top. Will he prevail or suffer a quick demise? Athenayama 0:0 Bumbiachiyama (Portugal) (Czechia) Portugal ® : Portugal Germany W : W Italy © Turkiye : England Denmark D : W Switzerland Netherlands W : Ukraine Austria : Slovakia Romania © : L Croatia Albania L : Austria Poland L : Czechia ® Due to his aite's R-team status, Bumbiachiyama will actually benefit if his first slot doesn't win - that's Bench Football for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryoshishokunin 335 Posted June 16, 2024 3 hours ago, Athenayama said: Yes, I suppose that is probably what he meant cause as far as I remember (and I remember far back!) this was the rule. As a former ref myself: this was always a rule. If your league didn't back you up, good luck enforcing it, though. It's a point of emphasis at this tournament, and boy has it helped. (I look forward to the refs throwing around yellow cards for this, which is likely going to be necessary at some point. I hope they do, and I hope UEFA backs them up.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,401 Posted June 16, 2024 (edited) Did Southgate have any plan at all, besides crossing his fingers? Edited June 16, 2024 by Jakusotsu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 548 Posted June 16, 2024 That win by England reminded me very much of Italy in the 60's, 70's and 80's. In the last 20 minutes any English player stayed on the ground for an eternity after a foul. Ugly. Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nekonishiki Banji 404 Posted June 16, 2024 (edited) Group B – Refioji Nekonishiki - Round 1 – Day 3 Koorifuu (Spain) vs Kimyama (Croatia) A potentional goal for Koorifuu with Slovenia (C) draw. Kimyama’s chain is broken in Slot #5, while Koorifuu’s in #8 (as latest). Match continues tomorrow. Jarayama (Italy) vs Krisachiyama (Albania) A real goal has been already scored, but Jarayama has one more in reserve if his chain doesn’t break until then. Krisachiyama has one goal pending, too. Group E – Refioji Nekonishiki - Round 1 – Day 3 Jomojo (Romania) vs Jejima (Ukraine) Jejima scores a goal in the first slot, with England’s win. Anything can happen here yet. Asapedroryu (Belgium) vs Nantonoyama (Slovakia) A potential goal for Nantonoyama in #3. If not earlier, Asapedroryu’s chain will break with Poland in Slot #7. Edited June 16, 2024 by Nekonishiki Banji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 (edited) Group A Round 1 - Day 3 : Tanetakahiro has a potential goal (let's please Jakusotsu) at line 2. That said as we mentioned already Kuma-Koma has at least one goal at line 1 (maybe 2 if Portugal don't win, I put 1 for the moment). Tanetakahiro needs Romania to win tomorrow and even Slovakia to have a chance. Kuma Koma Goal H Chain H Goal A Chain A Tanetakahiro 1. Germany ® W - 1 - Portugal 2. Denmark D - - 1 W Netherlands © 3. Switzerland W - - W England 4. Netherlands W - - W Switzerland 5. Spain W - - Romania 6. Czechia - - L Serbia 7. Ukraine - - L Croatia 8. Austria - - Slovakia 9. Albania © L - - L Scotland ® Jakusotsu had little faith in what I wrote yesterday but I proved right so far. England won so his potential goal is still valid. That said there are still too many unknown parameters. First on line is what Belgium will do tomorrow which will have a big importance on line 2. All is still in the game. Nekonishiki Goal H Chain H Goal A Chain A Jakusotsu 1. Turkey - - W Italy 2. Belgium - - W England 3. Denmark © D - - Portugal 4. Germany W - - 1 W Switzerland ® 5. Portugal - - L Croatia 6. Poland L - - D Slovenia 7. Hungary ® L - - Czechia 8. Czechia - - Austria © 9. Slovakia - - L Scotland Edited June 16, 2024 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 (edited) Group C Round 1 - Day 3 : Finngall must be cursing Denmark right now (or cursing himself for placing them that high). If Belgium don't lose tomorrow his chain will be broken right there. Same applies for Achiyama at line 5 if Ukraine don't lose tomorrow. We'll have more to comment tomorrow after the games. Achiyama Goal H Chain H Goal A Chain A Finngall 1. France - - Portugal 2. Belgium - - D Denmark ® 3. Spain © W - - W England 4. Switzerland W - - W Netherlands 5. Slovenia ® D - - Ukraine 6. Ukraine - - W Switzerland 7. Croatia L - - L Hungary © 8. Czechia - - Slovakia 9. Austria - - Czechia I believe that Baku has already forgotten that England lost to Iceland, right? In addition he already scored at least one goal at line 1 (will be changed to 2 if France don't win tomorrow). Thinking of all the outcomes Polimasa cannot win this one. Best possible scenario would lead to a draw. I don't want to bother you with too many details but things will become more clear to you tomorrow... OK I'll bother you ! Best possible scenario for Polimasa is France and Belgium to win + Turkiye to draw. And we'll have a final 1-1.All other scenarios lead to a win for Baku. Final score to be determined. Polimasa Goal H Chain H Goal A Chain A Baku 1. France - - 1 W England ® 2. Portugal - - Portugal 3. Belgium - - W Netherlands 4. Turkiye © - - Turkiye 5. Denmark D - - X L Croatia 6. Slovakia - - L Poland 7. Romania - - Romania 8. Poland L - - Georgia © 9. Serbia ® L - - L Serbia Edited June 16, 2024 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 31 minutes ago, Ganzohnesushi said: That win by England reminded me very much of Italy in the 60's, 70's and 80's. In the last 20 minutes any English player stayed on the ground for an eternity after a foul. Ugly. Ganzohnesushi Damn, it seems you hate England even more than PSG ! Or equally? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 548 Posted June 16, 2024 2 minutes ago, Athenayama said: Damn, it seems you hate England even more than PSG ! Or equally? Neither do I hate England nor PSG. I simply don't like that hype around England, a team that has not won anything except WC 1966. And even that win is debatable as we all know the 3-2 by Geoff Hurst was never behind the line. And as long PSG is sponsored by zillions of Qatari petro dollars they won't get any sympathy (just like Manchester City) from me. But hate? No. I just love to see them lose. Btw, I'm glad that PSG at least invests money in the Youth. Best regards from Kingsley Coman.... Ganzohnesushi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 I like to exaggerate.... I am Mediterranean ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 548 Posted June 16, 2024 14 minutes ago, Athenayama said: I like to exaggerate.... I am Mediterranean ! Did you celebrate the win by Olympiakos Piraeus? I was rooting for them in the Europe Conference League final. The first time ever a Greek club has won an European trophy. εξαιρετική Ganzohnesushi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Ganzohnesushi said: Did you celebrate the win by Olympiakos Piraeus? I was rooting for them in the Europe Conference League final. The first time ever a Greek club has won an European trophy. εξαιρετική Ganzohnesushi Even though they are not the team I support in Greece, I am Greek first of all so of course I rooted for them and I was extremely happy when they won. As I was extremely happy when Panathinaikos (not my team either) won the Euroleague few weeks ago (equivalent to the Champions League in basketball) for the 7th time ! Also Olympiakos won the Youth League this year ! Beating Milan in the final 3-0 with a fantastic third goal (look for it on youtube if you are curious). Actually, let me save you the trouble. Edited June 16, 2024 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryoshishokunin 335 Posted June 16, 2024 On the topic of officiating, it seems like the 'yes, really, there's 10 minutes of stoppage time if you waste 10 minutes of time' has stopped, so timewasting is back. Boo. (Along with getting up slow and being very slow to take free kicks or throw-in, goalies holding the ball *forever* is another one—six seconds, folks.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 2 minutes ago, Ryoshishokunin said: On the topic of officiating, it seems like the 'yes, really, there's 10 minutes of stoppage time if you waste 10 minutes of time' has stopped, so timewasting is back. Boo. (Along with getting up slow and being very slow to take free kicks or throw-in, goalies holding the ball *forever* is another one—six seconds, folks.) Do you really think there is so much wasted time during this competition so far? It doesn't really seem to me like it. Ok, I fell asleep during Denmark - Slovenia (boo to me!) maybe that's where all the wasted time was ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryoshishokunin 335 Posted June 16, 2024 Eh. I haven't had my stopwatch out for the overall number, but I've noticed timewasting/legit stoppages during stoppage time not get added in at least three games so far. Compared to the last WC, do you think there is more or less total stoppage time? (I have noticed that the games are very free-flowing so far, so not a lot of standing around setting up free kicks. That makes me very happy.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,198 Posted June 16, 2024 Of course you cannot compare with last WC. What I meant is I didn't notice that the players tried to waste so much time and when tried the referees didn't really let them (as keep playing the game while one player is "acting dead" on the grass). It seems to me that the stoppage time is more or less relevant so far. I might be wrong, just my humble opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryoshishokunin 335 Posted June 16, 2024 Sorry, I think I wasn't clear with my question: do you think there is more or less time-that-should-count-towards-stoppage-time, or put another way, time spent on stoppages, compared to the last WC. By how much? (I'll get out my laws of the game and a stopwatch at some point and see how they're doing at some point when I have a full uninterrupted game to watch.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
