Administrator Stan Posted June 8, 2022 Administrator Share Posted June 8, 2022 all kick-offs 19.45 (BST) unless stated GROUP 1 Wednesday 8th June, 2022 Scotland vs Armenia Republic of Ireland vs Ukraine GROUP 2 Monday 6thJune, 2022 Iceland 1-1 Albania Israel C-C Russia GROUP 3 Tuesday 7th June, 2022 Finland 2-0 Montenegro Bosnia 1-0 Romania GROUP 4 Sunday 5th June, 2022 Serbia 4-1 Slovenia Sweden 1-2 Norway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 First of the Nation's League 'triple header' for Scotland tonight. Really need nine points from these games to even think about promotion. Does have a feel of a letdown after the build up to last Wednesday match, and the ultimately deflating ending. Enough changes to keep it fresh, but ultimately highlights the lack of depth of talent in attacking positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Well Ukraine are literally playing their reserves for this game against Ireland. The Republic of Ireland are playing their strongest possible first 11, while Ukraine are only starting with one of their regular starters in Mykolenko. Ukrainian manager Petrakov clearly deciding to rest his first team after their two highly intense matches against Scotland and Wales in a short space of time. It will still be interesting to see how this Ukrainian reserve side fare against Ireland's first team in Dublin. I am particularly interested to see how Mudryk and Lunin perform, given that they are the two youngsters who are the most highly rated for Ukraine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: First of the Nation's League 'triple header' for Scotland tonight. Really need nine points from these games to even think about promotion. Does have a feel of a letdown after the build up to last Wednesday match, and the ultimately deflating ending. Enough changes to keep it fresh, but ultimately highlights the lack of depth of talent in attacking positions. I think that Scotland have had enough games rest since their home defeat to Ukraine 8 days ago. The starting 11 looks good, but I would have still started with McTominay and Gilmour. For me, they are two of Scotland's best players. At least they are on the bench and I am sure they will come on at some point in this match. Either way, I have a good feeling about Scotland in this game, I think they will get the 3 points, even though Armenia are a difficult side to play against. Adamyan in particular could cause the Scottish defence a few headaches. I still think Scotland will win, maybe 2-1 or 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 8, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted June 8, 2022 23 minutes ago, Michael said: Well Ukraine are literally playing their reserves for this game against Ireland. The Republic of Ireland are playing their strongest possible first 11, while Ukraine are only starting with one of their regular starters in Mykolenko. Ukrainian manager Petrakov clearly deciding to rest his first team after their two highly intense matches against Scotland and Wales in a short space of time. It will still be interesting to see how this Ukrainian reserve side fare against Ireland's first team in Dublin. I am particularly interested to see how Mudryk and Lunin perform, given that they are the two youngsters who are the most highly rated for Ukraine. Shouldn't he play the first team and regulars to keep them match fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Michael said: I think that Scotland have had enough games rest since their home defeat to Ukraine 8 days ago. The starting 11 looks good, but I would have still started with McTominay and Gilmour. For me, they are two of Scotland's best players. At least they are on the bench and I am sure they will come on at some point in this match. Either way, I have a good feeling about Scotland in this game, I think they will get the 3 points, even though Armenia are a difficult side to play against. Adamyan in particular could cause the Scottish defence a few headaches. I still think Scotland will win, maybe 2-1 or 3-1. Gilmour picked up an ankle injury at the end of the season, and didn't seem his normal self in the Ukraine game. Probably just not being risked rather than being dropped. It was probably his only subpar game for Scotland, has been superb in almost every game. McTominay being out is a surprise, as without Gilmour and Jack (out the squad entirely with injury), there isn't any other sitting midfielders. If McGinn is player with McGregor in the centre, his attacking play always suffers and Scotland desperately need midfielders to break forward with the ball. I still fully expect a win from this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, Stan said: Shouldn't he play the first team and regulars to keep them match fit? Well they played 2 huge play-off games in the space of 4 days and straight after the Wales match, the manager Petrakov said he would rest the entire team for today's game against Wales. Not sure exactly why he has decided to rest them. Maybe because those two matches were draining both physically and emotionally for the players and perhaps he didn't think that they were fully ready for another match so soon after those 2 games. Or maybe the main reason is that he wants to try out some of the reserve players. Either way, it's a surprise to me that he has decided to drop the whole team except for 1 player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Gilmour picked up an ankle injury at the end of the season, and didn't seem his normal self in the Ukraine game. Probably just not being risked rather than being dropped. It was probably his only subpar game for Scotland, has been superb in almost every game. McTominay being out is a surprise, as without Gilmour and Jack (out the squad entirely with injury), there isn't any other sitting midfielders. If McGinn is player with McGregor in the centre, his attacking play always suffers and Scotland desperately need midfielders to break forward with the ball. I still fully expect a win from this team. Well McTominay and Gilmour are both on the bench, which suggests they are both fit. McGinn always plays his heart out in midfield and McGregor was one of Scotland's best players against Ukraine, so I think it's positive that they both start. Hopefully McGinn is able to get forward and that his attacking play isn't hindered because he's playing in a less advanced position. Scotland should still win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Mudryk has already made a couple of mazy runs and shots, but his strikes have gone way wide of the target. But you can see the talent there in him. Lunin had looked really assured in goal, dealing with crosses well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Mykolenko has a long range shot that goes wide. A balanced game so far for both teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Dovbyk has a run and shot that goes just wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 8, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted June 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, Michael said: Well they played 2 huge play-off games in the space of 4 days and straight after the Wales match, the manager Petrakov said he would rest the entire team for today's game against Wales. Not sure exactly why he has decided to rest them. Maybe because those two matches were draining both physically and emotionally for the players and perhaps he didn't think that they were fully ready for another match so soon after those 2 games. Or maybe the main reason is that he wants to try out some of the reserve players. Either way, it's a surprise to me that he has decided to drop the whole team except for 1 player. I'm taking the piss mate after our conversation about Wales' squad selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Scotland take the lead through Ralston!! Scotland 1-0 Armenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Michael said: Scotland take the lead through Ralston!! Zubkov has a powerful long range shot saved and held by Kelleher, the Irish goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Ukraine are now controlling most of the play and Ireland are mainly resorting to counter attacks, with the pacey Ogbene looking their main threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Ukraine take the lead through a superb long range volley by Kacharaba from over 25 yards out! Superb goal by Kacharaba! But the referee disallows the goal after looking at VAR, for a fractional offside. Ukraine are so unlucky there, that was such a close call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 8, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted June 8, 2022 Scotland 2 up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Scotland score a 2nd goal through McKenna! Scotland have a deserved 2-0 lead here at Hampden Park! Scotland 2-0 Armenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 McKenna puts the ball in the net, but the referee doesn't allow the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Shaparenko does a little shimmy, beats the Irish defender but his shot from outside the area was straight at Kelleher who saves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Well after a bright start from Ireland, Ukraine went on to dominate most of the 1st half, definitely the latter part. Ukraine outplayed Ireland for majority of the 1st half. Kacharaba was so unlucky that his beautiful volleyed effort that found the back of the net was not allowed because of a marginal offside in the build up. If this performance from Ukraine continues in the 2nd half, I can see them winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Armenia are awful. Not entirely sure how they beat Ireland. Would like to see a few squad players get a chance in the second half. Mainly Ross Stewart, just to keep Che Adams fresher for the upcoming games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Kacharaba's goal, that was deemed offside. The Slavia Prague player and Ukraine were unlucky here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Ukraine take an early lead in the 2nd half through Tsyhankov! He struck an in swinging free-kick goalwards and the ball found the back of the net! That goal was coming! Ireland 0-1 Ukraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Armenia are awful. Not entirely sure how they beat Ireland. Would like to see a few squad players get a chance in the second half. Mainly Ross Stewart, just to keep Che Adams fresher for the upcoming games. To be fair, Ireland dominated that game, but Armenia really benefitted from home advantage. Armenia are a much more difficult side to play when they perform at home. Scotland have still looked very good today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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