Croatia vs Portugal - Euro 2016: Last 16 - 25/06/16

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20:00 Kick off time (UK). Match takes place in Lens.

Coverage begins at 19:00 on ITV1.

Croatia have been the best side in this competition so far, finishing top of their group on 7 points ahead of Spain, Turkey and the Czechs. They were very good and organised in their last game against Spain, in which they nicked a late victory. Their biggest weakness so far has been their fans, who pretty much robbed them of maximum points in this group in the match against the Czech’s. This game may be tricky for them, as they don’t know which Portugal side will turn up. If Modric is fit from his, they have a chance of going far in this. Perisic, Corluka, Srna and possibly Modric are probably in my team of the tournament so far.

Goal scorers so far: Perisic (2), Modric (1), Rakitic (1), Kalinic (1)

Portugal on the other hand have probably been the biggest underachieving side in the competition so far. In the first 2 games they were dire, drawing to Iceland and Austria and their last game against Hungary turned into a bit of a free-for-all, with some poor defending and some decent goals leading to a 3-3 draw. Ronaldo finally turned up in their last game but he was poor until Portugal got on the score sheet. Nani has probably been their best player so far.

Goal scorers so far: Nani (2), Ronaldo (2)

Winner plays Switzerland or Poland.


Form and performances suggest Croatia but that’s if pressure doesn’t get to them and their fans behave. It also depends on whether Portugal are finally going to show up and realise that not everything has to go through Ronaldo. If Modric is back I think Croatia win this easily, if not I still think they scrape this 2-1.
 
I'd dearly love to see the Croats destroy the preening ponce and his mates. I cannot stand Nani: there's just something about him that makes me want to get a Stanley knife and carve his fucking gargoyle-like face to shreds. Naturally the same goes for that transsexual prick with the stretched neck, and I'd absolutely cheer to the rafters if someone dished out a bit of comeuppance to Pepe. His constant fucking diving, his apparent need to try and break any opposing player's legs that come near him, and his theatrical rolling all over the ground and screaming in agony whenever he's tackled...
yeah, the three biggest cunts in the Portuguese line up.
 


Croatia: Subasic, Strinic, Perisic, Corluka, Rakitic, Modric, Srna, Brozovic, Mandzukic, Badelj, Vida

Portugal: Rui Patricio, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro, Ronaldo, Joao Mario, William Carvalho, Andre Gomes, Nani, Cedric, Adrien Silva


Modric is back, which is great news. I expect Croatia to be in control of this game.
 
Croatia should be coasting into the quarters. Be great to see the back of Ronaldo Pepe and Nani. God i hope there's tears.
 
Disappointed that Bilic isn't on duty tonight, given that Croatia are playing; pundit of the tournament for me. I mean to say, Ian Wright FFS. And (even though he's supposed to be a blue) Lee Dixon. They're hardly the most entertaining of pundits.
 
jimharri said:
Disappointed that Bilic isn't on duty tonight, given that Croatia are playing; pundit of the tournament for me. I mean to say, Ian Wright FFS. And (even though he's supposed to be a blue) Lee Dixon. They're hardly the most entertaining of pundits.
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I have given up watching the build ups to the games,my blood pressure thanks me
 
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