Euro: Quarterfinals - France v. Portugal - July 5

[luiginb]

Sad but true

 

[gary69]

Outside of Mbappé, who do you trust to take a PK on that squad?

All of them it seems. I knew Theo F. was good (in Milan he is often 2nd choice taker after Giroud), but all French kicks were quality.

In all likelyhood, it's not going to be an attractive match, but France has a better chance against Spain (especially with their suspensions) than Portugal would have.

 

[Sol]

Ronaldo should really just hang em up at this point. I really wanted to see him win one more time but he just doesn’t have the speed, coordination, and desire. I see him cry a lot but he’s way too old to make an impact anymore. Hes just wasting someone else’s chance to take his role. If anything I don’t know why they don’t bring him on as a late sub.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

France are elite once more...

 

[luiginb]

All of them it seems. I knew Theo F. was good (in Milan he is often 2nd choice taker after Giroud), but all French kicks were quality.

In all likelyhood, it's not going to be an attractive match, but France has a better chance against Spain (especially with their suspensions) than Portugal would have.

Yeah I wanted Portugal. France is a defensive juggernaut. Yamal and Nico are less useful against a low block, plus I don't trust Navas against Theo, Mbappe or Barcola.

 

[Bures Elbow]

Martinez cost us. This game was right there for the taking but we played with 10 men and no striker up front, even someone like Jota would have made a significant difference.

f*** off.

Ronaldo shanking that tap-in…..take yourself out back buddy…..

 

[gary69]

It's crazy to see Ronaldo not even fast enough to run past anyone. I know he was offside but 10 years ago if he gets the ball right there he's GONE.

Of course it's not crazy as he is old, but we don't usually see that with former star players because they quit long before reaching the age Ronaldo is now.

Portugal still has a good team in the foreseeable future, and they can go further when they no longer are shooting themselves in the foot being forced to play Ronaldo.

 

[Savi]

France aren't going to quit until they destroy all the nice things this tourney right?

 

[Karterthadon]

France-Ingerland in the final, DD vs Southgate, Lord have mercy on us all.

 

[Apex Predator]

I want to see France go all the way and win this without scoring a goal in open play. Let’s go win penalty shots against Spain and beat England 1-0 with an own goal!

 

[gary69]

Barcola most dangerous french player in 15 minutes. Again.

Anyway we have the better goalie, but the worst shooters.
I'm pessimistic.

Hmm...all you shooters did great. I was surprised with the quality of their shots, how many of them usually get to shoot PKs regularly, probably not many.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I want to see France go all the way and win this without scoring a goal in open play. Let’s go win penalty shots against Spain and beat England 1-0 with an own goal!

The shootout against England would be more lols considering the narratives with them in that

Martinez cost us. This game was right there for the taking but we played with 10 men up front, even someone like Jota would have made a significant difference.

f*** off.

Ronaldo shanking that tap-in…..take yourself out back buddy…..

Agree with this, you could tell he was playing for pens and was scared shitless of Dembele one man armying Portugal. Dembele was the best player today and the guy was a sub lol

 

[Evilo]

This is on Roberto Martinez. It’s obvious Ronaldo should not be a starter but he’s reluctant to bench him cost Portugal

By far the worst player in the pitch. Amateur hour.

 

[Karterthadon]

In fairness to Deschamps, he nailed his subs today and two of them scored their spot kicks

 

[bluesfan94]

Why are some French players wearing winter coats?

It gets chilly in Hamburg at night, even in the summer

 

[Evilo]

France aren't going to quit until they destroy all the nice things this tourney right?

Nice things in this tournament? Where?

 

[Ajacied]

It’s impressive how a group of quality players such as France, play absolutely atrocious and boring football for years now. It pains my eyes.

 

[Evilo]

Hmm...all you shooters did great. I was surprised with the quality of their shots, how many of them usually get to shoot PKs regularly, probably not many.

Me too tbh. Great penalties. You can see that DD learnt his lesson about pens being luck. They worked hard on them.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Nice things in this tournament? Where?

Switzerland.

 

[Evilo]

Switzerland.

Hmmm really?
We'll see tomorrow!

 

[Power Man]

 

[Moncherry]

Ronaldo needs to retire and Martinez needs to be fired. Disgraceful tournament with maybe the best Portugal squad ever.

 

[Power Man]

Me too tbh. Great penalties. You can see that DD learnt his lesson about pens being luck. They worked hard on them.

Agreed
They were prepared forc the pk scenario and shot extremely well

 

[Savi]

Ronaldo needs to retire and Martinez needs to be fired. Disgraceful tournament with maybe the best Portugal squad ever.

Thats gonna be Martinez' legacy tho

 

[Moncherry]

Martinez has the glorious distinction of being the first Portugal manager to preside over 3 straight goalless games at a tournament. With this squad.