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Euro 2020 Thread
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It is just based on watching the games, nothing more, but there seems to have been far fewer free kicks given in dangerous positions in this tournament,Bournemouth Addick said:
Blimey, that's weird. Normally by now goalkeepers are moaning about the ball shifting too much through the air or something. Maybe the extra years practice with it has made a difference but I'm struggling to even remember a keeper pulling off a worldy from a free kick this tournament.ForeverAddickted said:
Nope you haven't, no goals have been scored direct from a free kick this tournamentBournemouth Addick said:I think I've seen every goal so far but I can't remember a goal from a direct free kick. That can't be right, can it? We're at the semi stages now and no one has found the net from a free kick?0 -
I feel like there's been quite a few right on the edge of the area where, as we all know from every co-commentator everywhere, it's difficult to get it up and then down again in time.MuttleyCAFC said:
It is just based on watching the games, nothing more, but there seems to have been far fewer free kicks given in dangerous positions in this tournament,Bournemouth Addick said:
Blimey, that's weird. Normally by now goalkeepers are moaning about the ball shifting too much through the air or something. Maybe the extra years practice with it has made a difference but I'm struggling to even remember a keeper pulling off a worldy from a free kick this tournament.ForeverAddickted said:
Nope you haven't, no goals have been scored direct from a free kick this tournamentBournemouth Addick said:I think I've seen every goal so far but I can't remember a goal from a direct free kick. That can't be right, can it? We're at the semi stages now and no one has found the net from a free kick?0 -
Only England are still yet to concede a goal🙂 even you must be happy with that.SELR_addicks said:6 -
Everyone else needs to stop missing then.SELR_addicks said:1 -
Despite your childhood coach telling you “if you don’t buy a ticket you don’t win the raffle”, just randomly shooting doesn’t actually win football matches. Scoring goals and keeping them out at the other end does. England just scored four and haven’t conceded a single one in the entire tournament.SELR_addicks said:The other three teams will be very concerned about coming to the capital of England to potentially play an England team that looks so confident and well drilled. England will make short work of Denmark on Wednesday, what happens in the final is to be seen.0 -
i thought I had started to understand graphs during this pandemic but obviously I still struggle. This one is confusing me. Average quality? What does this mean mate? Is it basically we have less shots on target than others but score when we shoot?Callumcafc said:0 -
It’s the xG per shot. The further along the right a team is, the more the focus on working the ball into high percentage areas for shots, rather than peppering the goal from everywhere which are logically lower percentage chances.orpingtonRED said:
i thought I had started to understand graphs during this pandemic but obviously I still struggle. This one is confusing me. Average quality? What does this mean mate? Is it basically we have less shots on target than others but score when we shoot?Callumcafc said:
England’s xG/shot is around 0.2 which means roughly one in five shots should result in a goal. Compare that to Italy’s 0.1 which implies they’d need 10 shots to score a goal.
One way isn’t necessarily better than the other but it’s just an attempt to explain the difference in tactical styles rather than “England don’t shoot as much”.3 -
Age probably helps though. We have a relatively young side so you'd expect them to have more energy.killerandflash said:A real England in the 2000s feel about that Belgium team, with underperforming star players carrying injuries
It's amazing that after the hard PL season AND the English sides occupying 3 of the 4 European final slots, physically we look good. No injuries at the moment, and other than perhaps Kane, the players looks fresh too
Aside from Walker (who is no slouch) the entire side v Ukraine was 28 or under. Shaw, Rice, Phillips, Mount and Sancho are all 25 or under.0 -
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I'd also imagine the graph showing xg of shots faced would show that we mainly only give away shots to the opponent with a low xg. I'd rather we played like the Italians or Spain tbh, and we certainly have the players to do so, but as long as we're getting the results it doesn't matter.0
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Jac_52 said:I'd also imagine the graph showing xg of shots faced would show that we mainly only give away shots to the opponent with a low xg. I'd rather we played like the Italians or Spain tbh, and we certainly have the players to do so, but as long as we're getting the results it doesn't matter.
xG England 1.31-1.28 Germany shots map (Actual score England 2-0 Germany)
1-0 Raheem Sterling goal xG 0.66
2-0 Harry Kane header goal xG 0.47Some other chances in England vs Germany Euro 2020 and their xG
31st minute Werner missed chance xG 0.33
81st minute Muller chance xG 0.37 (shoots wide in 1 on 1 with Pickford)
48th minute Havertz volley chance xG 0.09 (tipped over by Pickford)16th minute Sterling chance xG 0.03– great save from Neuer
17th minute Maguire header chance xG 0.06– straight at Neuer
27th minute Maguire header chance xG 0.09– high and wide2 -
Despite his age, I think it has been reported that Walker is the fastest player in the squad.1
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Come on Italy tonight, by the way.1
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From a selfish point of view, I'd rather Spain win!MuttleyCAFC said:Come on Italy tonight, by the way.
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Not surprising. It was only last year when he was the fastest player in the entire Premier League.MuttleyCAFC said:Despite his age, I think it has been reported that Walker is the fastest player in the squad.0 -
Hard to call this evening - I think most people seem to be expecting an Italy win.0
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I am expecting tonight's game to be played mainly on the floor, literally.
Both teams have spent a large part of the tournament diving, falling over and screaming as they hit the ground. The last 20 minutes will be unbearable if either team is 1-0 up as time wasting will be off the charts.10 -
Why? Surely we'd rather play Spain in the final than a side who don't concede many and haven't lost for 32 gamesMuttleyCAFC said:Come on Italy tonight, by the way.0 -
Muttley is half-Italian...Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Why? Surely we'd rather play Spain in the final than a side who don't concede many and haven't lost for 32 gamesMuttleyCAFC said:Come on Italy tonight, by the way.2 -
Will be very interesting to see how Italy look playing a full 90 without Spinazolla.He’s pretty much allowed them to play their way.4
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Supporting Italy in this as if we do lose in the final (tomorrow willing) I'd far rather lose to them4
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My Dad met my mum when she was holidaying in Rimini. I am half English, her maiden name was Smith! Ultimately, I want England to win, but am proud to have Italian blood.ForeverAddickted said:
Muttley is half-Italian...Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Why? Surely we'd rather play Spain in the final than a side who don't concede many and haven't lost for 32 gamesMuttleyCAFC said:Come on Italy tonight, by the way.2 -
I want Italy to win, it would make Paulie Gualtieri happy5
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Harry Maguire saying some nice things about Sir Chris2
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Licensing laws are to be relaxed to allow pubs to stay open later for Sunday's Euro 2020 final, Downing Street has confirmed.
Premises will be able to stay open for an extra 45 minutes until 11.15pm, in case the game goes to extra time and penalties.
The measure would apply whether or not England get to the final.
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Nice for all those British-based Danes.stoneroses19 said:Licensing laws are to be relaxed to allow pubs to stay open later for Sunday's Euro 2020 final, Downing Street has confirmed.Premises will be able to stay open for an extra 45 minutes until 11.15pm, in case the game goes to extra time and penalties.
The measure would apply whether or not England get to the final.
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