1-0 Spain, Olmo

Yamal is a ridiculous talent & only 16!

44 minutes ago, just said:

Which team would your grandparents have wanted to win Val?

Let's see. One grandfather - whom I never knew - apparently went to matches of an Amsterdam football club that don't exist anymore, he would just support the Netherlands and no other country. His wife, my gran, wasn't interested in any sport I think.

My other grandfather was half Dutch, half German, Amsterdam born and raised. I don't think he cared about sports either. But my other gran, German-born but naturalised Dutch after marrying my grandfather, was into football. She loathed Cruijff  Despite her origins I think she would have supported Spain tonight, on the basis that she'd never been to Spain. She had always wanted to visit Cuba and "therefore" supported anything Cuban, except Fidel Castro   @Boyne would have loved her, she drank whiskey daily.

@just great question, I think we should all come clean about our grandparents!  What about yours?

Edited July 5, 20242 yr by Valerie

Just now, Valerie said:

Let's see. One grandfather - whom I never knew - apparently went to matches of an Amsterdam football club that don't exist anymore, he would just support the Netherlands and no other country. His wife, my gran, wasn't interested in any sport I think.

My other grandfather was half Dutch, half German, Amsterdam born and raised. I don't think he cared about sports either. But my other gran, German-born but naturalised Dutch after marrying my grandfather, was into football. She loathed Cruijff  Despite her origins I think she would have supported Spain tonight, on the basis that she'd never been to Spain. She had always wanted to visit Cuba and "therefore" supported anything Cuban, except Fidel Castro   @Boyne would have loved her, she drank whiskey daily.

Val, keep it simple. Germany have brought on a player with a Pink Mohican! You want Spain.

Kroos deserved 3 yellow cards in 65 min.

Musiala looks like a fraud in this match.

Havertz back to his old Chelsea self as well. 

Fulkrug has made a big difference since he came on. Germany's version of Ivan Toney but without the movement. Has meant Spain, and Cucurella have defend more under aerial pressure. Something Cucurella struggles with massively.

Wirtz leaves Cucurella in his dust. Crosses the ball and Fulkrug hits the post. 

Havertz with a tragic miss, for a second he thought he was Maradona...

LMAO 

1-1

That's a shame.

21 year old Wirtz the hero now.

26 minutes ago, just said:

Val, keep it simple. Germany have brought on a player with a Pink Mohican! You want Spain.

It's purple! That could change everything, but doesn't.

You're right, of course. Bugger.

There's a reason why Germany keep attacking Spain's left. Cucurella can't defend.

Look who was marking Kimmich for the headed assist. No one will ever convince me Cucurella is a quality defender under pressure. He most certainly isn't.

Kroos gets away with another foul, Taylor the paid ref.

Now that @just mentions German hair choices: have the German squad gone to the same hairdressers? They practically all have shaved sides.

that goals had nothing to do with Cucu 

Olmo's goal looks a long while ago now. If Germany keep attacking like this then there's only one winner.

4 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

Kroos gets away with another foul, Taylor the paid ref.

He can get away with a two footed ninja tackle today as Taylor does not want to be the one to end his career.

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Now that @just mentions German hair choices: have the German squad gone to the same hairdressers? They practically all have shaved sides.

Feels like 90% of all players at the Euro have that thing going, it's still cooler when Asians have that hairstyle though...

 

2 minutes ago, El regreso said:

that goals had nothing to do with Cucu 

Germany's entire attacking threat has everything to do with Cucurella weaknesses. It's all very similar to the issues we have with crosses to the back post.

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Now that @just mentions German hair choices: have the German squad gone to the same hairdressers? They practically all have shaved sides.

Me and my hairstyle Val.

Just now, Scott Harris said:

Germany's entire attacking threat has everything to do with Cucurella weaknesses. It's all very similar to the issues we have with crosses to the back post.

Spot on Scott. They are targeting the weakest link, Cucurella. Almost scored 10 minutes earlier from his side, when Fulkrug hit the post. @El regreso won't have it though. Cucurella is brilliant. Apparently.

Müller has been on the pitch for about 25 minutes and already needs the physio