Euro 2020 (2021) Group B: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Russia

[Calderyon]

Discussion about Group B of the 2020 (2021) Football European Championships.

Schedule:

12.06.2021

5 PM Denmark v Finland
8 PM Belgium v Russia

16.06.2021

2PM Finland v Russia

17.06.2021

5 PM Denmark v Belgium

21.06.2021

8 PM Finland v Belgium
8 PM Russia v Denmark

[Nicky91]

Russia i feel like is the powerhouse here, not in terms of star players but in terms of most experience within their ranks, age wise good combination of veterans and talent

Finland could surprise here, the match against Denmark (scandinavian clash) could be a nice one, and a chance for third place


Belgium no comment, idk where they stand atm

[Crimson Dynamo]

Deffo supporting Finland and Glen Kamara

https://i2-prod.glasgowlive.co.uk/incoming/article20729649.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_JS235263296.jpg

[Calderyon]

Belgium probably dominates this group and Denmark gets the 2nd place easily.

Russia and Finland battle for the 3rd places with Russia as the most likely victor. But Finland could be a dark horse, if Pukki is fit and everything falls into place.

[Nicky91]

one tested positive for covid-19 in the Russia squad

Andrei Mostovoi and has left training camp, and in self isolation and is replaced by Roman Jevgenjev

[Nicky91]

bumping this one too for today

[Nicky91]

line ups Denmark v Finland

Denmark: Schmeichel, Wass, Kjaer, A.Christensen, Maehle, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Poulsen, Wind, Braithwaite

Finland: Hradecky, Toivio, Arajuuri, O'Shaughnessy, Raitala, Lod, Sparv, Kamara, Uronen, Pohjanpalo, Pukki

[Calderyon]

Game starts.

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Finland 0-0 at 28'

Denmark is fully in control.

[Calderyon]

Eriksen just collapsed to the field.

Something is very wrong with him!

[bots]

it looks like he may have died, they are trying to revive him and the players are very very upset

[arista]

Eriksen just collapsed to the field.

Something is very wrong with him!


They are Pumping his Heart.

[arista]

it looks like he may have died, they are trying to revive him and the players are very very upset



Thats So Sad.


He just Dropped

[arista]

Do they tell Everyone he has Died?


In the WWE (then the WWF)
they kept it secret from the PPV viewers

[Shaun]

I just don't know what to say. I feel so sick.

[Beso]

Please get up

[Beso]

His poor family, watching from afar..this is too much.

[arista]

His poor family, watching from afar..this is too much.


Its Rare

[Beso]

His wife is at the side of the pitch, let's pray.

[Swan]

I just don't know what to say. I feel so sick.

...

[arista]

He was taken off the pitch.
Towels held up - to stop Photographers

Empty Pitch now

[Crimson Dynamo]

Numb

[arista]

That Match is over
thats a shock

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/semantic_core_img/1403759023925579777/oKA2EZi_?format=jpg&name=900x900

20mins or so ago

[UserSince2005]

what channel this on?

[arista]

what channel this on?



No Longer On



It was BBC1HD

[bots]

what channel this on?

its ended now, it was on BBC, the match was stopped

[arista]

Even twitter is blank

[Strictly Jake]

Dear me I don't watch football usually but I'm st my sisters and my brother in law had it on in the background we were all just sat in shock. Don't know who the player is but that was so upsetting

[AnnieK]

Omg....this is awful :sad:

[UserSince2005]

rewatching on iplayer, they dont cut away, they even have a birds eye view

[Shaun]

I... can't help but agree with the inevitable backlash the BBC will get for showing so much of that. The broadcast should've gone to the studio as soon as he started getting CPR.

I honestly feel shell-shocked, this is one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life and I wish I hadn't.

[arista]

rewatching on iplayer, they dont cut away, they even have a birds eye view


They do after a while

[arista]

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[UserSince2005]

I... can't help but agree with the inevitable backlash the BBC will get for showing so much of that. The broadcast should've gone to the studio as soon as he started getting CPR.

I honestly feel shell-shocked, this is one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life and I wish I hadn't.

You can watch it on iplayer now still. they are pumping away on him.

[UserSince2005]

Ive never seen CPR before. its ****ing brutal.

[bots]

I... can't help but agree with the inevitable backlash the BBC will get for showing so much of that. The broadcast should've gone to the studio as soon as he started getting CPR.

I honestly feel shell-shocked, this is one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life and I wish I hadn't.

yeah, i'm surprised they kept showing it, but i think the panel were all floored so they couldnt probably go back to them at that point either

[arista]

You can watch it on iplayer now still. they are pumping away on him.


Yes They Try Hard


He was later removed
with Towels around him.

[Swan]

I... can't help but agree with the inevitable backlash the BBC will get for showing so much of that. The broadcast should've gone to the studio as soon as he started getting CPR.

I honestly feel shell-shocked, this is one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life and I wish I hadn't.

All this again.

I feel sick, i feel tearful, i dunno what to do. Praying for him.

[Shaun]

yeah, i'm surprised they kept showing it, but i think the panel were all floored so they couldnt probably go back to them at that point either

Yeah Alex Scott pretty much echoed how I felt. Feel awful for them too.

[Vanessa]

Omg I hope he pulls through :sad:

[Crimson Dynamo]

His poor wife by the pitch, that was heartbreaking

[arista]

I... can't help but agree with the inevitable backlash the BBC will get for showing so much of that. The broadcast should've gone to the studio as soon as he started getting CPR.

I honestly feel shell-shocked, this is one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life and I wish I hadn't.



They were not 100% sure.


Yes its sad.

[UserSince2005]

I lost someone young today, over night, we dont know what happened yet, but its a very sad day.

[Denver]

It doesn't look good for it, how awful of his family to be there while this is happening

[arista]

His poor wife by the pitch, that was heartbreaking



Yes sad she was watching

[Swan]

I selfishly want to unsee what we all saw. Please pull through Christian, PLEASE!!

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1403759996022763526/RwBdZF-F?format=jpg&name=small


It was correct to put the towels
around him.

[Cherie]

very disrespectful the way the kept filming, his poor wife, the players, the fans everyone, just awful

pray he pulls through

[Beso]

I selfishly want to unsee what we all saw. Please pull through Christian, PLEASE!!

:hug:

[AnnieK]

I just hope we get an outcome like Muamba at Bolton and they manage to get him stable. Am actually shaking. Just spoke to my Dad, he's almost in tears from seeing it.
Praying he pulls through, like LT said, his poor wife and family.....plus all the players....just awful

[arista]

very disrespectful the way the kept filming, his poor wife, the players, the fans everyone, just awful

pray he pulls through



They were filming and hoped he would get up,

[UserSince2005]

TOday has really made me understand that tomorrow is not a given.

[Crimson Dynamo]

pic on twitter of him being carried off the pitch but his hand is on his forehead so that is hopeful

[Denver]

Someone has pictures on twitter showing him conscious and on a stretcher let's hope they are genuine

[Cherie]

They were filming and hoped he would get up,

usually they pan away if a player has a serious injury, not sure why that didn't happen, but it should have

[Cherie]

pic on twitter of him being carried off the pitch but his hand is on his forehead so that is hopeful

oh :fc:

[Beso]

Thank you god..

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E3sqBzGXEAEQuaQ?format=jpg&name=medium

[Denver]

usually they pan away if a player has a serious injury, not sure why that didn't happen, but it should have

Yes when Muamba went down there was no cameras on him

[Vanessa]

Thank god.

[Crimson Dynamo]

well done the medical staff

[Cherie]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E3sqBzGXEAEQuaQ?format=jpg&name=medium

oh that looks very positive! brilliant

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/12/18/44144053-0-image-m-30_1623517504114.jpg

[bots]

thats not his hand on his head LT, its someone keeping him steady

[Calderyon]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E3sqBzGXEAEQuaQ?format=jpg&name=medium

Great news to him concious. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/12/18/44144061-9679929-image-a-9_1623517757276.jpg
As they took him off

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/12/18/44143925-9679929-image-a-2_1623517558623.jpg

His wife on the Pitch

[arista]

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[Swan]

Thank God

[Swan]

https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1403765710174687242?s=19

[Crimson Dynamo]

his is in hosp and stable

[Swan]

Yeah he's stable. I can't even man.

[arista]

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[bots]

certainly reason to be hopeful now

[Crimson Dynamo]

he is awake in the hospital

[Shaun]

Cautiously relieved by this news.

I'm also interested to know what happens re: the outcome of the match. A forfeit for Denmark would be unfair towards Finland, but surely there's no time for a replay or resumption. Would it be called as a draw?

[user104658]

If it's his heart and he's now in hospital his chances (medically) are very good as they'll be monitoring closely and can intervene immediately.

His career is likely to be over though, which of course isn't a huge concern when compared to his life.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Crimson Dynamo]

2nd half to resume at 7.30 tonight

[Swan]

2nd half to resume at 7.30 tonight

I saw 8:30?

Ridiculous either way

[bots]

2nd half to resume at 7.30 tonight

that can't be the decision surely, how can the danes go back on the pitch tonight after that

[Crimson Dynamo]

I saw 8:30?

Ridiculous either way

no its a good move - get on with the tournament

[arista]

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[bots]

its 8:30 CET which is 7:30 here

[arista]

I saw 8:30?

Ridiculous either way



8:30 Central European Time

[Beso]

I wonder what caused it, do you think it maybe medicinal related?

[Swan]

no its a good move - get on with the tournament

Feel like it could have been played Tuesday afternoon.

its 8:30 CET which is 7:30 here

Thanks. Anyone know which channel?

[Crimson Dynamo]

also glad they showed the CPR as it shows just how hard you need to do it for it to be effective. Its important that things like this are broadcast and not hidden.

[Beso]

also glad they showed the CPR as it shows just how hard you need to do it for it to be effective. Its important that things like this are broadcast and not hidden.

Very true, very hard to watch on a Saturday primetime slot though.

[arista]

On BBC1HD now

[MTVN]

God bless the paramedics and response team who saved his life

Marc Vivien Foe was the first person I remember this happening to but thank God they're more prepared now I think and they probably had the best medical care available

Massive respect to both teams for continuing the game as well

[Calderyon]

Finland score.

[bots]

he would have saved that shot on any other day, can't blame him

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Finland 0-1 63'

60' 0-1 Pohjanpalo (Uronen)

[Swan]

he would have saved that shot on any other day, can't blame him

I'm still baffled they opted to resume the game today. Their heads are obviously elsewhere.

[MTVN]

Lost me my fantasy clean sheet ffs

[James]

That goal was Finland's first shot in the match.

[Calderyon]

PK for Denmark.

[bots]

denmark shouldnt be playing

[Calderyon]

Hardecky saves the penalty kick.

[James]

Lukaku has scored for Belgium.

[Cherie]

Lukaku has scored for Belgium.

Dedicated it to Erickson..lovely gesture

[Calderyon]

Belgium v Russia 1-0 at 16'

10' 1-0 Lukaku (Mertens)

[Calderyon]

Finland wins.

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Finland 0-1 FT

[AnnieK]

I'm sure the Finland win will feel very bittersweet. It seems unbelievable they would finish the game when the Denmark team must be all over the place mentally. :sad:

[Calderyon]

Apparently Eriksen himself had said to finish the game.

According to one of the Finnish players (the Goal Scorer) interview.

[Swan]

Congrats Cald btw. No one saw a Finland win. I know it must be bittersweet, but a great start for you guys.

[bots]

no-one knows how things are going to pan out over the next few days, so postponing it was going to be potentially difficult too. I think denmark just wanted it out the way no matter the result

[Calderyon]

Thank you.

Tbf though Hradecky was incredible and without him (and partly the sad incident) Denmark would probably have walked over our team.

Even with the incident the game was mostly played on one side of the field.

[Swan]

Tbh, Denmark looked ordinary at best before the incident. Eriksen aside, Finland deserved the win. Wonder if anyone had Hradecky in their fantasy team and captain?! Would have scored 26 points :laugh:

[Calderyon]

I had Hradecky in my team, but not as captain.

Captained Lukaku.

[Calderyon]

Hradecky is the most picked goalie in the Euro Fantasy game.

[Calderyon]

Belgium v Russia 2-0 HT

34' 2-0 Meunier

[Swan]

Hradecky is the most picked goalie in the Euro Fantasy game.

Wow, i'd have never thought. Though he's really good value i guess. And showed his worth today.

[Calderyon]

I think it was mostly because of his price (4.0m)

[Swan]

Yeah cheap as chips, and had a great game today.

[Calderyon]

Yep.

I expect his selection percent to rise even higher now.

[Swan]

It will do for sure.

[Calderyon]

Belgium v Russia 3-0 at 92'

88' 3-0 Lukaku (Meunier)

[Calderyon]

Belgium v Russia 3-0 FT

[Strictly Jake]

I keep thinking of what we watched tonight. Never seen anything like it before. Its giving me shivers

Can I just say though that SimonKJaer the captain was an absolute hero. He stopped Erickson swallowing his tongue. He helped the team keep it together when they formed the human sheild and stared at what was happening face on and he comforted Erickson's wife. That man is a hero

[Denver]

Disgusting for the BBC to show it all and his wife at her worst possible moment and for UEFA forcing a broken and destroyed Denmark team to play like 90 mins after he left the pitch

[Swan]

Disgusting for the BBC to show it all and his wife at her worst possible moment and for UEFA forcing a broken and destroyed Denmark team to play like 90 mins after he left the pitch

Apparently the players wanted to finish the game. I've heard Eriksen himself told the players to finish. Either way it wasn't a very wise move.

[Denver]

Apparently the players wanted to finish the game. I've heard Eriksen himself told the players to finish. Either way it wasn't a very wise move.

From what I heard they had 2 options today or tomorrow but UEFA pushed for it to be immediately restarted

[Swan]

From what I heard they had 2 options today or tomorrow but UEFA pushed for it to be immediately restarted

They should have opted for tomorrow. If that is the case though UEFA did Denmark dirty big time.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[Nicky91]

They should have opted for tomorrow. If that is the case though UEFA did Denmark dirty big time.

no, cuz Finland is scheduled to travel onwards to russia the next day

they really had no other options

[Ammi]

…he’s still stable, I hope he makes a full recovery…just some incredible life saving medical care, well done to everyone…as awful as it is for his family, they have that knowledge that his care was excellence from the beginning and I would think, a huge factor in his stable condition right now …

[Cherie]

Congrats on the win Caldy, great to see Finland at the Euros

[bots]

it seems crazy, but if he was going to have a heart event, it was the best possible place to have it, with top class medical care able to treat him in seconds

[AnnieK]

So pleased he seems to be stable now. As BOTs said, at least their were professionals on stand by and he got the best care for the moment he went down. Awful for his family to watch it play out live across the world but if he recovers well, hopefully that trauma will not be remembered.

Well played Finland in the restart....can't have been easy to find the will to win again after watching it all unfold. Denmark players were true professionals to agree to get back out there. :love:

[Cherie]

Apparently the players wanted to finish the game. I've heard Eriksen himself told the players to finish. Either way it wasn't a very wise move.

That’s what is being reported, they probably wanted to honour the two sets of fans in the Stadium as well so opted to play on, not an easy decision to make

[Nicky91]

That’s what is being reported, they probably wanted to honour the two sets of fans in the Stadium as well so opted to play on, not an easy decision to make

Eriksen himself wanted them to finish the match

apparently from what i read

[bots]

Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, said Danish team doctor Morten Boesen.

Earlier, officials said the midfielder was stable in hospital and had sent his greetings to his national team-mates.

Eriksen collapsed shortly before half-time in Denmark's opening Euro 2020 game against Finland on Saturday.

"He was gone. We did cardiac resuscitation, it was a cardiac arrest," said Boesen.

"How close were we to losing him? I don't know, but we got him back after one defib [defibrillation] so that's quite fast.

"The examinations that have been done so far look fine. We don't have an explanation to why it happened."

[Nicky91]

Denmark are a confirmed 4th placer in this group now, without their star player and now lacking motivation

[Calderyon]

Nothing is confirmed until all games are played.

[Niamh.]

Shocking what happened to Christian Errikson, glad to hear he's on the mend. I wonder if this will be the end of his career though

[bots]

Shocking what happened to Christian Errikson, glad to hear he's on the mend. I wonder if this will be the end of his career though

i would be surprised if insurance etc would allow him to continue in professional football, maybe in some other role, but i can't see him returning as a player even if he wanted to

[Nicky91]

Finland - Russia 2 PM UK Time

[Nicky91]

line ups Finland - Russia

Finland: Hradecky, Raitala, Toivio, Arajuuri, O'Shaughnessy, Uronen, Kamara, Schuller, Lod, Pohjanpalo, Pukki

Russia: Safonov, Barinov, Dzjikija, Divejev, Fernandes, Zobnin, Ozdojev, Koezjajev, Mirantsjoek, Dzjoeba, Golovin

[Calderyon]

Goal disallowed. Off side.

[Swan]

Goal disallowed. Off side.

:fist:

[Swan]

Great start to the game.

[Nicky91]

audience total at this match: 27.500

[Nicky91]

early sub for Russia

Fernandes off, Karavajev on


25th minute

[Calderyon]

Russia scores.

[Calderyon]

Finland v Russia 0-1 45+2'

45+2' 0-1 Miranchuk (Dzyuba)

[Nicky91]

yes somehow expected it

Russia are playing much better now than in their first match against Belgium

[Calderyon]

Finland v Russia 0-1 FT

[Calderyon]

Russia deserved it tbh. They were much more active offensively than Finland.

[Nicky91]

full points for me for this game in the prediction game :dance:

[Swan]

full points for me for this game in the prediction game :dance:

You didn't care about it yesterday?

[Nicky91]

You didn't care about it yesterday?

i don't obsess about it, but just a nice fact (my second correct prediction result)

[Nicky91]

strategically thinking, Belgium must win today, for Finland's sake


then in case Russia wins against Denmark, Finland only needs a draw to have stronger chances for best no.3 more certainty anyway with a ''4 pointer'' rather than a close call with ''3 points''

[Nicky91]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4EYvUCXEAAHf7M?format=jpg&name=small

the news regarding Eriksen, don't know if you guys already heard in sky sports, but he'll have a 'heart-starter device' implanted



https://i.imgur.com/7DJ9hkp.jpg

a Eriksen tribute wall in Copenhagen

[Calderyon]

If Belgium wins today, they secure Group A win and might go easier on the 3rd match. If they they tie or lose, they'll go all out.

[bots]

1-0 Denmark after 2 mins?

[Swan]

Wow Denmark are really up for this!

[Shaun]

great comeback :love:

[bots]

Belgium don't know whats hit them

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Belgium 1-0 13'

2' Poulsen (Hoejbjerg)

[Nicky91]

how on earth is that possible :o

against the world no.1 :o

against the title favourite :o

[Vanessa]

Go on Denmark! :dance:

[Nicky91]

https://cdn.nos.nl/image/2021/06/17/753566/xxl.jpg

there was loud applause at the 10th minute for Eriksen

[Nicky91]

of course Denmark has won this match, sympathy win for Eriksen :)

[bots]

1-1

KDB makes such a difference

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Belgium 1-1 at 59'

55' 1-1 Hazard (De Bruyne)

[Crimson Dynamo]

super goal that

[bots]

2-1 to Belgium now, KDB scored

[Vanessa]

Second half Belgium is much better.

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Belgium 1-2 73'

71' De Bruyne (Hazard)

[James]

This is the most packed they've allowed a stadium at this championship.

[bots]

This is the most packed they've allowed a stadium at this championship.

i think the crowd capacity bumps up significantly for the semis and the final at Wembley

[Calderyon]

Denmark v Belgium 1-2 FT

[Swan]

KDB completely changed that game.

[Calderyon]

Belgium's win helped Finland chances.

[James]

This is the most packed they've allowed a stadium at this championship.

Apart from Hungary.

[arista]

Is France going to Score?

Is this another 0-0 ending?

France Get Free Kick.

Its very Hot there in Budapest
Lucky one is Hurt
They get a Free drink break

[Calderyon]

Is France going to Score?

Is this another 0-0 ending?

France Get Free Kick.

Its very Hot there in Budapest
Lucky one is Hurt
They get a Free drink break

Wrong thread, this is for Group B.

[Crimson Dynamo]

so i dont think Lukaku will start :/

[Calderyon]

Not expecting much from tonight, Belgium probably wins by 1-3 goals and that's all she wrote.

Finland 0,1 goals v Belgium 2, 3, 4 goals

[Calderyon]

so i dont think Lukaku will start :/

He is.

[bots]

Good luck Caldy

[Crimson Dynamo]

come on you Finns

[Dogeatdog]

Denmark 1-0 up, a good goal as well. It’s nice to see an atmosphere inside a football stadium again.

[Calderyon]

Russia v Denmark 0-1 at 42'

38' 0-1 Damsgaard (Hoejbjerg)

[Calderyon]

Finland v Belgium 0-0 HT
Ruusia v Denmark 0-1 HT

[Dogeatdog]

Denmark 2-0. Russia just gifted them a goal, a great assist :laugh:

[Dogeatdog]

Oop Russia score a pen. They’ve been playing pretty bad I’d be surprised if they get another.

[Calderyon]

Finland v Belgium 0-1 at 75'

74' Hradecky OG

[Dogeatdog]

Wow Christensen. 2 great saves from Russia’s keeper but Christensen’s strike was unbelievable. 3-1 now this has been a great game to watch.

[Calderyon]

Russia v Denmark 1-4 83'

59' 0-2 Poulsen
70' 1-2 Dzuyba PK
79' 1-3 Christensen
82' 1-4 Maehle (Hoejbjerg)

[Dogeatdog]

And there’s no.4 :laugh: Denmark’s fans are absolutely buzzing, drinks are going flying I can’t wait for full capacity inside stadiums again, I miss the atmosphere.

[Calderyon]

Finland v Belgium 0-2 83'

81' 0-2 Lukaku (De Bruyne)

[Shaun]

Ideal results at the moment, Russia out of the tournament. Unfortunately Finland look like they're gonna go out too (unless Croatia/Scotland draw, and Spain/Slovakia too)

[Dogeatdog]

What a result for Denmark, Russia just struggled throughout that whole game and pretty much gave up towards the end. What an entertaining game.

[Calderyon]

Good effort Finland, just not good enough.

Hopefully "next" time you'll do better.

You still have a shot, but it's too slim to materialize at this time. Probably.

[Calderyon]

Finland v Belgium 0-2 FT

[Calderyon]

Russia v Denmark 1-4 FT

[Calderyon]

Ideal results at the moment, Russia out of the tournament. Unfortunately Finland look like they're gonna go out too (unless Croatia/Scotland draw, and Spain/Slovakia too)

If Spain draw, they have 3 points (3 draws) and they advance with better goals difference?