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World Cup 2014: Matchday Fifteen (Group G, H)

Posted on Jun 27, 2014 by NFB

USA 0 – 1 Germany Between the fact that a draw would suit both teams and the torrential rain, it was easy to think that this game would not be too competitive. But while neither team really killed themselves throughout, … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Eleven (Group H, G)

Posted on Jun 23, 2014 by NFB

Belgium 1 – 0 Russia A disappointing affair between two teams that should be showcasing far more talent than this. The defensive attitude of the 2018 hosts is a surprise, but I suppose is typical of their manager. Content to … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Five (Group F, G)

Posted on Jun 17, 2014 by NFB

Germany 4 – 0 Portugal What an implosion.  I turned on expecting to see a clash between two of Europe’s best sides, and got a pasting instead. It was obvious from the outset that the game was a total mismatch. … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Rankings, Awards And The Last Word

Posted on Jul 6, 2012 by NFB

As with the last World Cup, I’d like to offer a final review of Euro 2012, rankings the teams via my own system, before giving out my own awards and final thoughts. My ranking system see’s places 16-9 sorted by … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Spain Vs Portugal (Semi-Finals)

Posted on Jun 28, 2012 by NFB

Spain 0-0 Portugal (Spain win 4-2 on penalties) A decent enough contest, that went right to the wire. Thankfully Spain were able to up their game since France, and Portugal gave them their biggest test of the tournament, so while … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Portugal Vs Czech Republic (Quarter Finals)

Posted on Jun 21, 2012 by NFB

Portugal 1-0 Czech Republic A result that was long in the coming, and well deserved. A very tentative first half played in a drab atmosphere. Neither side seemed willing to really open up and risk too much, a common problem … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Matchday Ten (Group B)

Posted on Jun 17, 2012 by NFB

Portugal 2-1 Netherlands The big shock, and it was coming. From being second best in the world two years agp, the Dutch have become a team that have lost all three groups in their next major tournament. The Portuguese are … Continue reading →

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Refereeing Reviews For Debatable Decisions

Posted on Jun 14, 2012 by NFB

A great website which tasks itself with documenting the performances (and many mistakes) of the men in the middle, Debatable Decisions is one of the best football-related sites out there. For Euro 2012, I was given the opportunity to do … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Matchday Six (Group B)

Posted on Jun 14, 2012 by NFB

Portugal 3-2 Denmark They made extremely hard work of it, but Portugal are off and running. It’s strange because for much of the first half the Portuguese were in control, if a little light in the actual chances. But they … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Matchday Two (Group B)

Posted on Jun 9, 2012 by NFB

Netherlands 0-1 Denmark The first shock and one that the Danes richly deserved. The Dutch have some serious problems that they are going to have to work on fast. The defence is rickety, too easily letting Krohn-Dehli in for the … Continue reading →

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