Administrator Stan Posted June 14 Administrator Share Posted June 14 Kick-off 17.00 (BST) VS Venue - Olympiastadion, Berlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 I think that Spain have been a little underestimated in the build up to this competition and I think that Croatia have been slightly overrated. I like Unai Simon is a very good keeper and Spain look good in defence and in the creative area of their team. For me the only player I'm not too crazy about is Morata. He seems to waste a lot of opportunities that come his way, but then again, he has scored some very important goals during his career. But I think Spain look strong and they look like the best team in the group to me. As for Croatia, no doubt they still have some big names in their team still. But 5 of the 6 players in their midfield and attack are all in their 30's, with Modric now 38 years of age. Croatia's defence is relatively young though, but I still think that dynamic and very talented teams like Spain should get the better of Croatia. 16 year old Lamine Yamal is starting for Spain today against Croatia, which is quite incredible and he will be the youngest player to ever play at a European Championships. This should be another entertaining match, but I expect Spain to just edge it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Morata has a shot from outside the area saved by Livakovic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) @nudge's favourite defender Pongracic is starting for Croatia today. Edited June 15 by Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted June 15 Subscriber Share Posted June 15 11 minutes ago, Michael said: @nudge's favourite defender Pongracic is starting for Croatia today. I completely forgot he exists, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 I do like Lovro Majer, he is such a talented attacking midfielder, who has been integral to the Croatia national team in recent years. He holds his own next to the much more experienced Croatian players who play around him in this Croatian national team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 1 minute ago, nudge said: I completely forgot he exists, lol He plays his football for world beaters Lecce these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 15 Author Administrator Share Posted June 15 Go on Spain. Coolly taken from Morata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Morata was put through on goal with a lovely pass and Morata slotted the ball past Livakovic and into the net. Spain 1-0 Croatia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Croatia try to respond straight away and Kovacic runs in on goal and has a shot saved by Simon. Edited June 15 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 1 hour ago, Michael said: For me the only player I'm not too crazy about is Morata. He seems to waste a lot of opportunities that come his way, but then again, he has scored some very important goals during his career. Aged well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said: Aged well . Well he is their main forward, he is always going to be the one scoring most of their goals. He is always going to get chances in this very talented Spanish side. He has scored 36 international goals for Spain, because he is at the tip of their attack, but that doesn't mean that he hasn't wasted so many chances during his career. Anyone who has watched him over the years, will know how many big chances he has wasted. Edited June 15 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Brozovic shoots at goal and forces a great save by Simon, Majer can only hit the side netting with the rebound from a tight angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Croatia making Scotish fans feel slightly better by being down two goals early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Fabian Ruiz scores a lovely 2nd goal for Spain. Spain in control now. Spain 2-0 Croatia Edited June 15 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 What a chance there for Croatia! A lovely cross from Majer found Gvardiol at the far post and his shot across the face of the Spanish goal goes narrowly wide of the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Kovacic has a couple of long range efforts at goal, but they are well off the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 15 Author Administrator Share Posted June 15 Wow, Spain cruising now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Carvajal scores Spain's 3rd goal from close range! He met a lovely cross on the volley to extend Spain's lead. Spain 3-0 Croatia Edited Sunday at 11:23 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted June 15 Subscriber Share Posted June 15 Great defending by Pongracic there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Didn't I say this Spanish side are way underrated and that Croatia are overrated? Spain have been much better, they look quality to be fair. Edited June 15 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Just now, nudge said: Great defending by Pongracic there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Great save by Livakovic from a close range shot from Yamal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 15 Author Administrator Share Posted June 15 Croatia should score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Simon with an excellent save to prevent Stanisic from scoring for Croatia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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