(Round of 16) - Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic - Sunday 27th June, 2021

[RandoEFC+]

Netherlands heads totally gone since the red card, and to be fair to the Czechs, they were holding their own already. Big moment for them. Also massive for this side of the draw if they hold on, a Czech-Denmark quarter final with the winner to play the winner of the Sweden/Ukraine/England/Germany part of the draw.

[Devil]

Dutch have got to get Weghorst on the field. 

They need height for the crosses. 

[Inverted]

They have a feeling of Greece 2004.

They never look that good but they're very hard to break down and they constantly find a goal from a set piece or a moment of magic when they need it. 

[Lucas]

We think the stars are aligning for us but they could very well be aligning for Denmark.

[Beelzebub]

Czechs are the Croatia of the Euros. 

[Devil]

Just now, Inverted said:

They have a feeling of Greece 2004.

They never look that good but they're very hard to break down and they constantly find a goal from a set piece or a moment of magic when they need it. 

Always been technically fantastic but had a really bad ten years haven't they. 

Certainly well organised, you wouldn't say they have a real world class player in their team either, just very good players. 

[Stan]

Just now, Lucas said:

We think the stars are aligning for us but they could very well be aligning for Denmark.

Bloody UEFA and their bandwagon

[Devil]

4 minutes ago, Spike said:

Is it really a shock? They aren’t that good

Based on their group performances I'd say yes but given their form over the last 8 years it's not I suppose. 

 

[Michael]

3 minutes ago, Spike said:

Is it really a shock? They aren’t that good

Wijnaldum, Dumfries, de Jong, Weghorst, Malen, Depay, de Vrij, de Ligt etc.. yeah, they are crap...

[Machado]

Stark difference in Italy and the Netherlands when playing at home in contrast to a neutral ground.

[Stan]

2-0! Schick! 

 

[Devil]

Game set and match. 

[Spike]

Just now, Michael said:

Wijnaldum, Dumfries, de Jong, Weghorst, Malen, Depay, de Vrij, de Ligt etc.. yeah, they are crap...

Outside of de Jong and de Vrij I think those players are very overrated or not ready. So yeah, you’ve done nothing much to change my mind on that. 

[Michael]

2 nil to the Czechs! 

[Michael]

Just now, Spike said:

Outside of de Jong and de Vrij I think those players are very overrated or not ready. So yeah, you’ve done nothing much to change my mind on that. 

That's your opinion, you are entitled to it, I strongly disagree.

[Rick]

Holy Schick!

[Spike]

1 minute ago, Michael said:

That's your opinion, you are entitled to it, I strongly disagree.

A lot of empirical evidence on the tele right now

[Tommy]

Czech mate!

Or is it Game, Czech and Match? 

[Michael]

Just now, Spike said:

A lot of empirical evidence on the tele right now

What with the Dutch being a man down?

[Stan]

Czech player pushed Dumfries there. 

[Spike]

Just now, Michael said:

What with the Dutch being a man down?

It was one of the blokes you listed as well. 

[Michael]

Schick has been one of the stars of the tournament. He's really displaying the skills that he has always promised.

[Michael]

Just now, Spike said:

It was one of the blokes you listed as well. 

Yes and what exactly is the relevance of that? Even Diego Maradona got sent off several times during his career. 

[Lucas]

I wonder if not playing in Amsterdam has affected Holland?

They had three group games at home which makes you feel like its a home tournament at the time, and the squad is comfortable. 

Then you are suddenly going to Budapest for a knockout game where the Czech fans are in their droves and they have lost the previous advantage they had.

[El Profesor]

Somewhere in Sevilla, Monchi must be feeling vindicated by Schick´s Euro performance.