It was so close. The plucky underdog nearly pulled it off, but Iceland were just too strong for them.

Today’s predictions:

Russia v Slovakia
Romania v Switzerland
France v Albania

I’ve mentioned it before on another thread but if you get the chance watch the vanity project that is ‘Ronaldo’

He built a museum to himself, named his kid after himself , his mother takes tranquillisers before every match due to the stress of watching him play. Messi is portrayed as the villian. He has no humility but it’s fascinating to watch and see what he does to become the player he is

“He and his agent, Jorge Mendes, appear to have a relationship of mutual worship. Mendes, Ronaldo says, is “the best, the Cristiano Ronaldo of agents”

[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=33gTb1v3wds[/video]

Agree with you there bongo. Romania – Switzerland could go either way though. What are odds on that one?

I loved the random Iceland stat yesterday that if you’re Icelandic, male and between the ages of 20-40 then there’s a 1:2000 chance you’d be in the squad. And Ronnie has the cheek to say they have a small mentality.

Anyway I you’re looking at over reactions to the 1st game result, Italy topped it for me and they’re no small fry.

Inspired (is that the right thing) by Bongo’s activities I’ve opened a skybet account, for stupid small stake treble activities.

Today’s list:

Russia to beat Slovakia
Romania and Swaziland to draw
France to hump Albania – I’ve taken France-2 for the win, ie: a 3 clear goal margin.

If they all come in, I can retire (for an hour or so)

Draw, Swiss, French!

Inspired (is that the right thing) by Bongo’s activities

I was hoping my activities would serve as a warning to others.

Also, if you are to set foot onto the road to sin, consider using a bookie who offers free bets to new customers.

Come on Slovakia! They were woeful against the Welsh, well below par for them. My former Soviet satellite state politics is lacking, but do this lot like the Russians or will there be niggle?

Positive vibes being sent to Slovakia. … certainly no love lost between those two nations either. Our Slovakian au-pair spoke Russian but refused to use that skill to find a job in London as she wanted nothing to do with the people or the language !

Our Slovakian au-pair

How did you get that past the wife?

So as a Welsh fan – who do I want to win this afternoon?

So as a Welsh fan – who do I want to win this afternoon?

You’d want a 0-0 draw between Slo v Rus. As assuming you lose to England, A Solvakia win would put them level with you on points, goal difference making the difference, or have Russia 1 point ahead.

How did you get that past the wife?

She made the selection. She was stunning. She is now very happily married with two lovely sons. You interpret that as you wish 🙂

You interpret that as you wish

You rooted for Slovakia?

I thought as much. I had a work colleague mate who had a similar situation; his wife chose a stunner on the basis she was so far out of his league that he wouldn’t even bother thinking about making a play 😉

Fun Iceland fact.

The risk of Icelanders accidentally sleeping with a relative is apparently high enough to justify the creation of a smartphone app to help prevent it.

– Source

Edit: Not so fun fact. The above may not be strictly true, but who cares.

bongo you are on a roll 🙂

On Ronaldo’s comments, from BBC Sport

Iceland midfielder Kari Arnason responded: “It just makes it sweeter that he is a bad loser. Althouhg he praised Ronaldo for being a “fantastic footballer” but said he was “not a gracious human being”. “His comments are the reason why Messi is always going to be one step ahead of him,” said Arnason.

😆 😆

Hmm. C’mon Slovakia…..stop pissing about.

got the sense of our first 0-0 this game I think. slovakia looking most likely to score if anyone.

got the sense of our first 0-0 this game I think. slovakia looking most likely to score if anyone.

Shh! It’s going to be a to nil win for Slovakia because of reasons.

Don’t write the Russians off. They know a game lasts 93 minutes.

It’s really not Weiss to keep having so many touches.

Also, I think Putin has the manager’s family in a basement somewhere.

they are starting to threaten a bit. sticking with my 0-0 though.

If I was welsh, I’d fancy my chances against the russians.

Nooooooiiiiicccceeeeee!

sticking with my 0-0 though.

Expert timing, mate 😉

😆 1-0 slovakia

@dragon that’s priceless

1-0 Yes … pretty shocking that both Russian defenders got sold with the over pursuit – who cares though

Goooooaaal! Slovakia!

2-0 as much as I am enjoying this it shows how poor England’s finishing was

beautiful! 🙂

+1 jamba, I really do fancy wales chances against this mob, bale should tear them apart.

Woy should just make the players watch how Slovakia play.

I fear bad things for theotherjonv’s fledgling betting career 🙁

England will be under pressure now to get through! 😡

If this stays at 2-0, then I will be mildly pleased.

Oh FFS.

*tears up £60 Slovakia to nil coupon*

*realises it was done online so can’t*

*prints off betting slip*

*realises no paper in the printer*

*adds paper*

*prints of betting slip*

*tears up £60 Slovakia to nil coupon*

Looking like Russia scoring in 80+ minute might be a bet for the future.

It’s OK, I’ve still got another £8 on deposit to play with, that’s another 4 bets.

Russia, not gambling and bad decisions, have cost me £200 so far this tournament. If this keeps on going, I might have to hop on a plane to France, so I can lob some patio furniture at them.

I had Slovakia to win 3 1.

But got a win on a draw last night.

Strange team Slovakia, under pressure and they crumble, saw them blow hot and cold against Wales and here again they looked like they where going to blow it.

Have to say I can see Wales playing for a draw and England not too adventurous either. We shall see