Olympics 2024

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Paralluelo making poor decisions in the penalty area today - chances have really been at a premium and she's coughed up a few.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

Spain get gifted a penalty in stoppage time. And Ann-Katrin Berger f***ing does it again.

 

[gary69]

Spain had the best chance at the end of 1st half when Bonmati hit the bar, and the Hermoso couldn't score from the rebound either.

Paralluelo indeed should have done better, he messed up some potential breakhtrogh runs too with poor touches.

Putellas didn't doo much either.

 

[robertmac43]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

Spain get gifted a penalty in stoppage time. And Ann-Katrin Berger f***ing does it again.

Berger for MVP!

 

[gary69]

I was able to start to watch the match with an hour's delay and right now saw the last moments and Berger's save.

Indeed PK was somewhat easily given, even if there was a slight touch. Berger looked very confident on her line, whereas Putellas didn't.

On surface, I'd be inclined to blame the Spain manager for their underachievement with that squad, she didn't get the best out of them. Especially the defence was shaky. Sometimes good and controlling passing by the team, but penetration was generally lacking.

 

[gary69]

Men's final about to start. No surprises in the starting line-ups, Millot back for France after suspension.

 

[luiginb]

Bernabe on the bench again is stupid, he turned the game against Morocco around.

Soft hands Tenas

 

[gary69]

Butterfingers Tenas lets a Millot shot to slip through, 1-0 for France.

 

[Jussi]

Tie game!

 

[gary69]

Red hot Fermin scores again. Quick passing and ball movement by Spain.

 

[luiginb]

Red hot Fermin scores again. Quick passing and ball movement by Spain.

Fermin back in the MVP drivers' seat

 

[gary69]

Poacher Fermin in god mode.

 

[OKR]

Fermin really feeling it today

3-1, what a beauty.

 

[gary69]

France being outclassed, Baena's top corner free kick makes it 3-1.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

 

[luiginb]

Fermin really feeling it today

3-1, what a beauty.

It's going to be tough for Barcelona to keep him on the bench. De Jong, Pedri, Gavi, Gundogan, Olmo and Fermin (even Casado and Torre are quality) are a good problem to have in midfield though haha

 

[gary69]

Tenas making amends with good one handed save from Mateta's header on 47th minute. France has been really pushing for a goal the last few minutes.

It's going to be tough for Barcelona to keep him on the bench. De Jong, Pedri, Gavi, Gundogan, Olmo and Fermin (even Casado and Torre are quality) are a good problem to have in midfield though haha

Is he going on holiday at the start of season though? Unfortunate for him, as he could start with injuries to Pedri and Gavi at least.

 

[OKR]

It's going to be tough for Barcelona to keep him on the bench. De Jong, Pedri, Gavi, Gundogan, Olmo and Fermin (even Casado and Torre are quality) are a good problem to have in midfield though haha

Yeah, gonna be interesting to see how they line-up, if i was a Barca fan i’d honestly be pissed about the Olmo signing.

 

[luiginb]

Yeah, gonna be interesting to see how they line-up, if i was a Barca fan i’d honestly be pissed about the Olmo signing.

I'm extatic with the signing as long as we play him at left wing. I may be in a minority but I like him more than Nico, he's more consistent, and can move centrally so Balde can run in the flank.

 

[gary69]

Weird that Henry still prefers Kalimuendo over Cherki and Doue, who have been much more impact players and gamechangers even when playing less.

Captain Lacazette taken off alongside Chotard, Akliouche subbed in too.

 

[gary69]

Tenas with an another good one handed save on Kone's shot. Barnabe on for Fermin and Bupill also off.

France too predictable, only looking for crosses to Mateta. Get Cherki and Doue on. There's only 15 mins left and they're two goals down.

 

[gary69]

Olise's free kick somehow finds its' way in through players. With 2-3, France still has hope.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Olise's free kick somehow finds its' way in through players. With 2-3, France still has hope.

Initially I thought that was an incredible touch by that other French player, but yeah, think it found its way through.

 

[luiginb]

I'd have given a pen there

 

[Evilo]

That's an obvious pen