EURO 2024 - Group Stage Thread

[Tanko]

Here we gooooooo.....

 

[Tanko]

Nice shot from 18 yardline.

Not a huge soccer capper but the passing for the Germans seems very crisp/accurate. If you compare it to the USMNT in their last game vs Brazil, it is stellar.

 

[qurious$]

That was quick. 10th minute, 1-0 to the good guys

 

[Franz555]

Make it 2

Just starting to click

 

[Tanko]

edit...

 

[Tanko]

Make it 2

Just starting to click

 

[tank28]

Oh this has all the makings of a 7-1 game

 

[Tanko]

 

[Franz555]

Oh this has all the makings of a 7-1 game

You think they get 1 ?

Lol

 

[Tanko]

Shocked by the red card but I guess they are sending a message for this tourny to avoid injuries.

 

[Tanko]

Not sure why but I really like the German national anthem. Also love that the crowd sings it loudly and proudly.

Maybe I like it because its buried deep in my genes (100% German/Luxembourg heritage). Great grand-parents from both sides moved to the US.

@Franz555 you said you are Canadian correct, or are you just a "displaced" German now living in Canada?

 

[Franz555]

Not sure why but I really like the German national anthem. Also love that the crowd sings it loudly and proudly.

Maybe I like it because its buried deep in my genes (100% German/Luxembourg heritage). Great grand-parents from both sides moved to the US.

@Franz555 you said you are Canadian correct, or are you just a "displaced" German now living in Canada?

My parents came to Canada in the mid 50's. They were just small kids during the war and left Berlin for Canada's east coast. The plan at the time was to settle in NY , but an immediate job offer north of Toronto sealed the deal. My wife is also Canadian born with a similar story with her parents. Both were born and raised in Southern Germany and came over to Canada in the 50's. With duel citizenship available , all our kids have 2 passports. Part of my heart belongs in Europe , not to mention the 100% bloodline.

 

[Tanko]

Wow, an own goal for Scotland.
That was unfortunate. Should have been a clean sheet for Germany.

 

[Tanko]

What do you have for tomorrow Franz?
Any thoughts yet?

 

[Franz555]

What do you have for tomorrow Franz?
Any thoughts yet?

3 games tomorrow...EST

9am Hungary vs Swiss
12pm Croatia vs Spain
3pm Italy vs Albania

Leans to Swiss & Spain ( like goals in both )

Italy beats Albania, but no value in a 1 goal win ( Albania defend like mad )

Going to hit the pool and listen to some tunes ( Happy Wife - Happy Life )

Nice hits on Germany -1.5 and the over Tanko

 

[BMR Genie]

Never have doubted Germany! Congrats guys.

 

[Franz555]

To win Euro 24 : Portugal @ 7/1 ( 1 unit )

June 14 : Germany vs Scotland : 3pm

Germany 1st half @ 1.75 ( 2 units )
Germany -1.5 @ 1.82 ( 1 unit )

Overall : 2 - 0 ( + 3.32 units )


Hungary vs Switzerland : 9am

Over 2 @ 1.88 ( 2 units )

Switzerland are carrying several players that exceed the age of 30. In soccer that age bracket is playing the back 9 in their careers. I was miffed to see Shaqiri ( 32 ) included in the squad , having played limited minutes for Chicago in the MLS. Hungary may be the up and comer of the 2 , as key players are finding starting roles across Europe's major leagues. The big concern is the health of Hungary's captain and star player Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool, who came off the field in their last friendly against Israel. He is not listed with any injury concerns that I could find , so I will assume he is a healthy go today. The weather in Cologne is 19c / 66f at kickoff

 

[Tanko]

Overall : 2 - 0 ( + 3.32 units )


Hungary vs Switzerland : 9am

Over 2 @ 1.88 ( 2 units )

Switzerland are carrying several players that exceed the age of 30. In soccer that age bracket is playing the back 9 in their careers. I was miffed to see Shaqiri ( 32 ) included in the squad , having played limited minutes for Chicago in the MLS. Hungary may be the up and comer of the 2 , as key players are finding starting roles across Europe's major leagues. The big concern is the health of Hungary's captain and star player Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool, who came off the field in their last friendly against Israel. He is not listed with any injury concerns that I could find , so I will assume he is a healthy go today. The weather in Cologne is 19c / 66f at kickoff

Tailing over 2 -122.
GL today.

 

[BMR Genie]

Day 2! Good luck, Frans and all.

 

[Franz555]

Day 2! Good luck, Frans and all.

Thanks Genie