Matches- SemiFinals
Portugal v Wales (Wed. 7/6 @ 3:00 PM ET)
Germany v France (Thurs. 7/7 @ 3:00 PM ET)
Bracket (image from wikipedia.org)
Portugal v Wales
1 month ago, if you had told me Wales would be playing in semifinals of the Euro Cup, I would have laughed in your face. It could never happen, Wales would not even advance to the knockout stage.
When will this run end? Wales most certainly won't win it all. Their luck will run out eventually, probably even in this match. Portugal is getting better and better game by game, and Wales will be without their best midfielder and 2nd best overall player, Aaron Ramsey, who has been suspended after receiving his 2nd yellow card of the tournament. Without him, it will likely be hard for Wales to get their offense going, as Ramsey has the most assists so far in the tournament. Portugal will be able shut down the Welsh offense, and probably get a goal of their own, using the counter-attacking style of play they know so well.
Prediction: Portugal wins 1-0
Germany v France
After routing Iceland, the hosts now go up against the toughest team the World has to offer: Germany. The German team is loaded with stars, but all these stars work together and play with a team-first mentality, making them almost impossible to beat. But Italy showed that it could be done. The key to beating Germany is good defense. France's defense is one of the best in the tournament. They have allowed 4 goals in 5 matches, although 2 were penalties, and the other 2 were meaningless consolation goals by Iceland. I believe their defense will continue to thrive, and hold the German attack in check. But that is only half the battle, because if they can't score themselves, they will face a shootout, where they would most definitely lose. But the French attack has been superb recently, with Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, and Dmitri Payet all among the top 3 goalscorers in the cup. I believe, with the support of the fans, they will be able to score when it counts in the crucial moments of the match.
Prediction: France wins 1-0
Also, check out my Copa America blog here: copa2016usa.blogspot.com
Portugal v Wales (Wed. 7/6 @ 3:00 PM ET)
Germany v France (Thurs. 7/7 @ 3:00 PM ET)
Bracket (image from wikipedia.org)
Portugal v Wales
1 month ago, if you had told me Wales would be playing in semifinals of the Euro Cup, I would have laughed in your face. It could never happen, Wales would not even advance to the knockout stage.
When will this run end? Wales most certainly won't win it all. Their luck will run out eventually, probably even in this match. Portugal is getting better and better game by game, and Wales will be without their best midfielder and 2nd best overall player, Aaron Ramsey, who has been suspended after receiving his 2nd yellow card of the tournament. Without him, it will likely be hard for Wales to get their offense going, as Ramsey has the most assists so far in the tournament. Portugal will be able shut down the Welsh offense, and probably get a goal of their own, using the counter-attacking style of play they know so well.
Prediction: Portugal wins 1-0
Germany v France
After routing Iceland, the hosts now go up against the toughest team the World has to offer: Germany. The German team is loaded with stars, but all these stars work together and play with a team-first mentality, making them almost impossible to beat. But Italy showed that it could be done. The key to beating Germany is good defense. France's defense is one of the best in the tournament. They have allowed 4 goals in 5 matches, although 2 were penalties, and the other 2 were meaningless consolation goals by Iceland. I believe their defense will continue to thrive, and hold the German attack in check. But that is only half the battle, because if they can't score themselves, they will face a shootout, where they would most definitely lose. But the French attack has been superb recently, with Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, and Dmitri Payet all among the top 3 goalscorers in the cup. I believe, with the support of the fans, they will be able to score when it counts in the crucial moments of the match.
Prediction: France wins 1-0
Also, check out my Copa America blog here: copa2016usa.blogspot.com
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