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Euro 2012 Group C

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Lion1961, May 30, 2012.

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  1. Lion1961 Bookmaker

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    This thread is open for the discussion of all matches teams and related topics for the GROUP C Euro 2012 Championships.

    Please keep all chat in this thread to the teams involved in this group ONLY.

    Group C will involve the following teams:
    Croatia
    Italy
    Ireland
    Spain

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    Other threads will be opened for groups A B and D.

    Group C schedule is as follows:
    Sunday 10 June.
    Spain v Italy
    KO 17.00
    Live on ITV

    Ireland v Croatia
    KO 1945
    Live on ITV

    *******

    Thurday 14 June
    Italy v Croatia
    KO 17.00
    Live on BBC 1

    Spain v Ireland
    KO 19.45
    Live on ITV

    ******

    Monday 18 June
    Croatia v Spain
    KO 19.45
    Live on BBC 3

    Italy v Ireland
    KO 19.45
    Live on BBC 1
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    Lion1961, May 30, 2012
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  2. smithy18

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    spain easily 2nd could be anyones hopefully ireland manage it
     
    smithy18, May 30, 2012
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  3. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    If a Spanish striker takes the bull by the horns I can't see past them personally.

    If they struggle for goals, as they may against Italy, it could be a tough group for them. I'd love to see Ireland beat Croatia and go into the game against the Italians with something to play for.
     
    PaulM1888, May 30, 2012
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  4. Dáibhí

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    Hopefully Italy underperform as they have a habit of doing, and Ireland can sneak in ahead of Croatia.
     
    Dáibhí, May 30, 2012
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    My group prediction.....

    Spain will win all three games, we will draw with croatia and italy, they will draw their other game, the team who fares best against spain will come second.
     
    gypsiebhoy77, May 30, 2012
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    Hopefully Ireland, Spain will win it though.
     
    BelfastCelt88, May 30, 2012
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  7. Slaw

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    Spain will win it. I think Ireland will finish 2nd.
     
    Slaw, May 30, 2012
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    Another belter of a Group ,The Spanish will be favourites but Villa is'nt there and Torres is well Torres ,good chance for the others to have a go ,Would'nt rule out Croatia.
     
    kennydal, May 30, 2012
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    Spain and hopefully ourselves.
     
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    I think if ROI beat Croatia then they have a fair chance of going through. Spain should win it.
     
    pod, May 30, 2012
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  13. The Golden God I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds Gold Member

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    Spain should walk it with that midfield and if Torres plays the way he can. Llorente and Negredo will be a handful for any defence due to their strength and height which most other Spanish players lack.

    I think Italy will finish 2nd though. Ireland will have a wee chance if McGeady, Keane, Dunne and Given play up to the quality they have in the past.
     
    The Golden God, May 30, 2012
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  14. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    Think Italy will suffer from the * that's going on in their competitions right now.
     
    Vinnie BBQ, May 30, 2012
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    Spain: Will breeze through the group.
    Ireland: 2nd is up for grabs, i believe they can get 2 decent results against Italy and Croatia.
    Italy: They had the scandal back home at world cup 2006, could it be a lucky omen, hope not!
    Croatia: Good squad, and could easily make 2nd.

    Groups B, C and D are all cracking groups where there could be shocks.
     
    Barry Robson, May 30, 2012
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    Another great group, can't see past the spaniards in this one for top spot.

    If Ireland can get off to a positive start against the Croats, then they may do it but I think Italy will take second spot, though the croatians can't be ruled out either.
     
    Antz1888, May 30, 2012
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    We need a point atleast in our first game, otherwise it'll be near impossible to qualify.
     
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    Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Pepe Reina (Liverpool);


    Defenders: Jordi Alba (Valencia), Raul Albiol, Alvaro Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos (all Real Madrid), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Javi Martinez (Athletic Bilbao);


    Midfielders: Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas (all Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), David Silva (Manchester City), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Juan Mata (Chelsea);


    Forwards: Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla), Pedro (Barcelona)

    Croatia

    Goalkeepers: Stipe Pletikosa (Rostov), Ivan Kelava (Dinamo Zagreb), Danijel Subasic (AS Monaco)

    Defenders: Jurica Buljat (Maccabi Haifa), Vedran Corluka (Tottenham Hotspur), Danijel Pranjic (Bayern Munich), Gordon Schildenfeld (Eintracht Frankfurt), Josip Simunic (Dinamo Zagreb), Darijo Srna (Shakhtar Donetsk), Ivan Strinic (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Domagoj Vida (Dinamo Zagreb)

    Midfielders: Milan Badelj (Dinamo Zagreb), Tomislav Dujmovic (Dinamo Moscow), Ivo Ilicevic (Hamburg SV), Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham Hotspur), Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur), Ivan Perisic (Borussia Dortmund), Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla), Ognjen Vukojevic (Dynamo Kiev)

    Forwards: Eduardo (Shakhtar Donetsk), Nikica Jelavic (Everton), Mario Mandzukic (Wolfsburg), Ivica Olic (Wolfsburg).

    Ireland



    Republic of Ireland squad numbers, UEFA EURO 2012

    1 Shay Given 20/04/76

    2 Sean St Ledger 28/12/84

    3 Stephen Ward 20/08/85

    4 John O’Shea 30/04/81

    5 Richard Dunne 21/09/79

    6 Glenn Whelan 13/01/84

    7 Aiden McGeady 04/04/86

    8 Keith Andrews 13/09/80

    9 Kevin Doyle 18/09/83

    10 Robbie Keane 08/07/80

    11 Damien Duff 02/03/79

    12 Stephen Kelly 06/09/83

    13 Paul Mc Shane 06/01/86

    14 Jonathan Walters 20/09/83

    15 Darron Gibson 25/10/87

    16 Keiren Westwood 23/10/84

    17 Stephen Hunt 01/08/81

    18 Darren O’Dea 04/02/87

    19 Shane Long 22/01/87

    20 Simon * 28/04/87

    21 Paul Green 10/04/83

    22 James McClean 22/04/89

    23 David Forde 20/12/79

    Italy

    Buffon (Juventus), De Sanctis (Napoli), Sirigu (Paris St Germain); Abate (AC Milan), Balzaretti (Palermo), Barzagli (Juventus), Bonucci (Juventus), Chiellini (Juventus), Maggio (Napoli), Ogbonna (Torino); De Rossi (Roma), Diamanti (Bologna), Giaccherini (Juventus), Marchisio (Juventus), Montolivo (Fiorentina), Motta (Paris St Germain), Nocerino (AC Milan), Pirlo (Juventus); Balotelli (Manchester City), Borini (Roma), Cassano (Milan), Di Natale (Udinese), Giovinco (Parma).
     
    Luis1967, May 30, 2012
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    Spain will win it and i think croatia will come second.
     
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