Euro 2016: Group E Discussion Thread [Italy, Belgium & Ireland qualify!]

[Shaun]

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Teams:
Belgium
Italy
Republic of Ireland
Sweden

Star Players:
Romelu Lukaku & Eden Hazard (Belgium)
Giorgio Chiellini & Thiago Motta (Italy)
Shane Long & Seamus Coleman (Ireland)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Sebastian Larsson (Sweden)

Group Winner Odds:
Belgium (5/4)
Italy (15/8)
Sweden (6/1)
Ireland (12/1)

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Psychic Pshaun's Reading:
I get a vision of a cloudy night over the Stade de France, and the luck of the Irish could well dump the Swedes out of the competition before it's even begun. Belgium and Italy are two stars that refuse to be outshone, but it is Italy who leave a bad taste in the tea leaves. Belgium and Ireland shall qualify, but with many battle scars.

[Ross.]

pull through Ireland

[Calderyon]

Might be a tricky group, but i expect Belgium and Italy to finish 1st and 2nd. Sweden will probably finish 3rd and Ireland gets the fourth place and a confirmed hometicket.

[Nicky91]

Belgium and Italy to become first and second :)

[Tarryn]

It's time to dig out my Italy shirt again :cheer2:

[Black Dagger]

Not our Kev being ignored from the key players </3.

[Calderyon]

Not an epic football at the moment, as expected. This really smells like a draw.

[Calderyon]

That was close. Good shot that just bounced of the crossbar. (Ireland attempt)

[Calderyon]

1-0 to Ireland !!! What a goal from... Hoolaman? or Moolahan?

Anyway, a great strike from a volley.

[Drew.]

That was some finish

[GiRTh]

Wouldnt it be funny if, out of the home nations, only England and Northern Ireland failed to win their opening games?

[Calderyon]

That goal certainly woke Sweden up. Ireland need to be careful, Sweden is known for their ability to tie the game suddenly.

[Calderyon]

Sweden has equalized the game a while ago. 7 minutes or so to go.

[Calderyon]

In the end, it´s a draw. Ireland 1, Sweden 1.

[Shaun]

Some great goals so far, the Irish, Modric's and Payet's are the top 3 though.

Just wish there were a few more... here's hoping Kevin can do something special and break the Italians down prematurely.

[Calderyon]

That Italy goal. What a great cross and and a great finish.

Belgium - Italy 0-1 at 43th minute.

[Calderyon]

Italy makes it 2-0 in the 92th minute.

Good victory for Italy. That probably was the decider on who wins the group also, so congrats Italy.

[Drew.]

Probably the most entertaining game yet

So much attacking talent in that Belgium team but they all look clueless playing together

[Calderyon]

Yeah, i see that. Great individual talent, but not great as a team.

[Ross.]

Probably the most entertaining game yet

So much attacking talent in that Belgium team but they all look clueless playing together

Yep have to agree there

[Niamh.]

Sweden has equalized the game a while ago. 7 minutes or so to go.

Them Swedes should be happy we scored a goal for them too :hehe:

[Shaun]

can't call this one :think:

[Calderyon]

Eder scores for Italy at 87-88 minute and the game ends as a 1-0 victory for Italy. Italy has thus basically confirmed their advancement to the last 16 and are the second team after France to do so. Sweden is in a must win situation against Belgium, if they want to go through.

[Niamh.]

Good result for us :hee:

[Shaun]

worst game of all time

[Shaun]

Hopefully this one's better :worry:

[Shaun]

Maybe not :worry:

[Shaun]

Amateur counter-attack defending :nono:

[Shaun]

R.I.P. Ireland

[Cherie]

:sad:

[Calderyon]

Ireland got totally and utterly creamed in that match. Belgium finally showed some impressive offensive play.

[Calderyon]

Full time result Belgium 3 Ireland 0. I think Lukaku scored twice and Witsel? put one in the net?

[Ross.]

We were torn apart :sad:

[Shaun]

c'mon Ireland, piss off the Italians so they take it out on Spain in the next round :clap1:

[Tarryn]

Italy is my team but we are already through so I really want Ireland to win.
Keane might even crack a smile :shocked:

[Calderyon]

Belgium leads 1-0 already.

EDIT: Oh that´s was from their last game. :hehe:

Psyche!

[Shaun]

Ireland doing great atm

[GiRTh]

Ireland should have had a blatant penalty.

[Niamh.]

And the ref standing right behind them too Girth, something funny going on there. The Italians are playing real dirty


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[Calderyon]

Ireland played good. I´m seeing a 0-0 happening though.

[Shaun]

Brady!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank god, bc that miss just before was abysmal

[Cherie]

YaaaaaaS!!!!!

[GiRTh]

Thought they'd blown it when Hoolahan missed.

[Shaun]

:clap1: :clap1: :clap1: :clap1: :clap1: :clap1:

[GiRTh]

And the ref standing right behind them too Girth, something funny going on there. The Italians are playing real dirty


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWell done to win that game. It would have been a robbery if they'd not gone through.

[Niamh.]

Omg that last few minutes were the most stressful of my life


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[Drew.]

Amazing scenes. Credit to Ireland, will be good to see their fans sticking around for a bit longer. All the home nations through :clap1: now the tournament can really begin

[Niamh.]

Well done to win that game. It would have been a robbery if they'd not gone through.



I know, my throat hurts from shouting:laugh:


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[Crimson Dynamo]

brilliant performance and what a goal i nearly hit the roof

great day of football today

[Ross.]

I know, my throat hurts from shouting:laugh:


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Same here :laugh:

[Ross.]

So ****ing happy with that result, not going home just yet :clap1: :clap1: :clap1:

[Calderyon]

Group E:

Rep. of Ireland v Sweden 1-1
Belgium v Italy 0-2

Italy v Sweden 1-0
Belgium v Rep. Ireland 3-0

Sweden v Belgium 0-1
Italy v Rep. of Ireland 0-1


Final Standings:


GP W T L GF GA Pts.
Italy 3 2 0 1 3 1 6
Belgium 3 2 0 1 4 2 6
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Rep. of Ireland 3 1 1 1 2 4 4
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Sweden 3 0 1 2 1 3 1

[Cherie]

That feeling when the goal went in can't be bettered :hee:

[Niamh.]

That feeling when the goal went in can't be bettered :hee:



Felt like being back in the Charlton era :flutter:


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