Wales vs Northern Ireland - Euro 2016: Last 16 - 25/06/16

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17:00 Kick off time (UK). Match takes place at the Parc des Princes, Paris.

Coverage begins at 16:10 on BBC1.

So a battle of the home nations, shame one of them has to go home now but they’ve both probably already met their expectations. However, one of them will be playing in a European quarterfinal.

Northern Ireland made it to the knockouts via being the 4th best 3rd place finishing team, albeit wasn’t as close in reality as it looks on paper. They were in a tough group, finishing behind Poland and Germany, as expected, losing to both but they surpassed expectations by beating Ukraine, which was enough to send them to the knockouts on goal difference.

Goal scorers so far: McAuley (1), McGinn (1)

Wales in a sense have also surpassed expectations by topping a group; most would have expected England to do. They finished on 6 points, despatching Slovakia and Russia but were beaten at the death in their 2nd game against England. They arguably have Europe’s in form player as well; Gareth Bale leads the tournament as the joint top goal scorer. Aaron Ramsey also deserves a mention, as he has arguably been their best player so far. Better than he’s been all season with Arsenal.

Goal scorers so far: Bale (3), Robson-Kanu (1), Taylor (1), Ramsey (1)

Winner plays Hungary or Belgium.


Probably one of the better draws N. Ireland could have got as emotion may improve their chances but I think Wales have got this one, 2-1.
 
Have to go for Norn on this one. Been to see them play at Windsor park a few times.
Back in the days when Aaron Hughes was wearing nappies.
 
Gutted not back out for this but not long home and body needed rest - if we do get through hoping to go back out on Friday

GAWA
 
I have a feeling -regardless of the result- that this could be one of the best games so far. Both teams will go out with 100% commitment, the ref and his assistants are going to have to be extremely vigilant and keep control or one mis-placed tackle could see the whole thing kicking off.

That said, it'll probably be a bore-fest!
 
It is a case of which team and set of fans I dislike the most. Therefore Wales to win
 

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