Euro knockout stage - Italy v Spain, winner plays Germany

[Jim D]

......with the winner of that playing France or England.......

I wonder if Roy still thinks finishing second was a good move?

 

[Gazwag]

I don't get how they know Italy will top the group surly it's possible for Belgium to isn't it ??

 

[Hugo Rune]

Nothing to lose Jim. We can't beat the likes of Russia & Slovakia as they defend, defend & defend. At least we'll now face teams who'll attack us and give our forward players some space. We recently beat Germany & France - let's do it again. Roy is a genius!

 

[joeinbrighton]

I don't get how they know Italy will top the group surly it's possible for Belgium to isn't it ??

No. Because placings are decided on head-to-head records first. So, even if Italy lose to Ireland tomorrow and Belgium beat Sweden, they would finish on level points but Italy would be guaranteed to finish above Belgium by virtue of beating them 2-0 in the first group match.

 

[LVGull]

I don't get how they know Italy will top the group surly it's possible for Belgium to isn't it ??

Unless it goes on results not goal difference first?
Very confusing.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I don't get how they know Italy will top the group surly it's possible for Belgium to isn't it ??

For teams level on points then they are split by head to head result so Italy will win the group cause they beat Belgium 2-0

 

[Gazwag]

No. Because placings are decided on head-to-head records first. So, even if Italy lose to Ireland tomorrow and Belgium beat Sweden, they would finish on level points but Italy would be guaranteed to finish above Belgium by virtue of beating them 2-0 in the first group match.

Ah right, doesn't encourage scoring goals then

 

[T soprano]

Well worth putting an EW on Croatia, Belguim or even Wales(33/1) now
One of them will now definitely make the final

 

[Greeko]

Wouldn't rule out Portugal as well

 

[BensGrandad]

Well worth putting an EW on Croatia, Belguim or even Wales(33/1) now
One of them will now definitely make the final

Are they not in the same half of the draw? If so only 1 can go through.

 

[SK1NT]

That lower half of the draw is deadly... All the big names down there... We would be laughing had we been in Wales position now... Thanks Roy

 

[Hampster Gull]

Oh well, at least we might get Wales in the final

 

[Eeyore]

So there are teams who will be playing tomorrow night who could then be back on Saturday- whilst Group A gets a full week off.

 

[5ways]

Nothing to lose Jim. We can't beat the likes of Russia & Slovakia as they defend, defend & defend. At least we'll now face teams who'll attack us and give our forward players some space. We recently beat Germany & France - let's do it again. Roy is a genius!

All you'll find is that these teams can both attack and defend unlike Russia and Slovakia.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Well at least missed the mini foursome of Germany, Italy and Spain and Slovakia (probably). it could have been worse. Feel for Italy whose reward for beating Belgium is a round of 16 tie against Spain, beat them and it's Germany in QF.

 

[warmleyseagull]

So there are teams who will be playing tomorrow night who could then be back on Saturday- whilst Group A gets a full week off.

Yes, I don't think this format is working on many levels.

 

[bhanutz]

Wales will make the final!

 

[Hampster Gull]

Well at least missed the mini foursome of Germany, Italy and Spain and Slovakia (probably). it could have been worse. Feel for Italy whose reward for beating Belgium is a round of 16 tie against Spain, beat them and it's Germany in QF.

And then us in The semi's. Crikey

 

[warmleyseagull]

Wales will make the final!

Have a feeling they will.come a cropper sooner rather than later. Belgium have a score to settle if they meet in QF.

 

[Durlston]

One match at a time.....