There were big surprises in both yesterday and today's matches. I was going to place a bet before the matches started yesterday, but I couldn't catch up, luckily I was late. I didn't expect Germany to be defeated. Hungary played these matches perfectly, but I expected them to lose somewhere. Germany was defeated at home and lost its chance to finish the group leader. If you're losing such an important match, don't be a leader anyway. Italy also took their leadership hopes to the last game by beating England.
Today it was a big surprise for me that Spain lost at home. They lost the lead to Portugal. Switzerland is a good team, but they weren't expected to react like this after losing their first three games of the tournament. They managed to beat both Portugal and Spain. Sure, it's a little late. They don't stand a first place chance in the group at this point.
Topic: The UEFA Nations League 2020/2021 Discussion Thread - page 16. (Read 17145 times)
After seeing the results yesterday I was ready for at least one surprising result today as well. It happened just as many of us expected. But truthfully I was expecting Portugal to stumble rather than Spain. This was unexpected for me. Spain played badly in the first half despite dominating in ball possession. They started to find more opportunities in the second half but Switzerland were still well-prepared for this match. This 2-1 loss caused Spain to lose their lead.
Portugal were much more effective than I expected. They really crushed their opponent by 4-0. I expected Czech Republic to resist them well and score a goal also. They were still fighting for not dropping from the league but their performance today was too bad. Switzerland have pushed them to the last position now. The final week matches will be quite interesting as both of them will be important for different reasons.
Portugal were much more effective than I expected. They really crushed their opponent by 4-0. I expected Czech Republic to resist them well and score a goal also. They were still fighting for not dropping from the league but their performance today was too bad. Switzerland have pushed them to the last position now. The final week matches will be quite interesting as both of them will be important for different reasons.
I still dont understand why no body is talking about Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic who scored a het-trick against Sweden today and is still playing at a huge level in worlds football. I still dont understand how he is playing for just Fulham and not some top european club its just a shame
England is having 5 games in a row without winning any of them and they also scoring very rarely lately and this is not a great sign at all before World Cup because I'm sure England always have the target to win WC or EURO. I'm also hoping that they didn't want to force today and they knew Italy will most likely push for a win and in it the end it worked but I didn't saw big determination from England squad to win as they were ok by making a blank draw. 
England will relegated to league B because their final position at the bottom of standings league although there is one more match against Germany but it wouldn't be effect their final position and i know Nation League is not so important because this tournament similar such as friendly games but England should be improved their performance and not ended with the current position and now with only scoring 1 goal and conceded 7 goals from 5 matches makes most people doubt with their performance for upcoming tournament such as World Cup because seems England players cannot showed their best performance while playing on their national teamit is a very unfortunate situation and i have no idea what exactly is wrong with the team England at this moment. you know, they have a lot of good goal scorers on their team. it seems to me that one of the problems they may have is that they have an average midfield. in my opinion, their squad is really good when it comes to defensive midfielders, but they lack quality playmakers who can feed the forwards so that they can score goals for the team if they are going to feed the forwards. in addition i think, their defense is quite okay with the help of their defensive midfielder, but the coach needs to step up his game to be able to solve this problem
We have been repeatedly saying here that the Nations League isn't really representative, but the results are still puzzling to say the least.
Germany losing against Hungary, England losing against Italy which doesn't even participate in Qatar, and now Spain is down 1:2 against Switzerland. I know at those big occasions those teams usually are able to step up their game by a lot, but I wouldn't be surprised if we are going to see some surprising results here and there. Many of the teams have a coule of superstars in the best leagues and in a lucky game the favorites can lose against the underdogs or tie a game or two in the group stage.
The reason for this anomalies might still be that most of the players deem the Nations League slightly more important than a simple friendly game.
Germany losing against Hungary, England losing against Italy which doesn't even participate in Qatar, and now Spain is down 1:2 against Switzerland. I know at those big occasions those teams usually are able to step up their game by a lot, but I wouldn't be surprised if we are going to see some surprising results here and there. Many of the teams have a coule of superstars in the best leagues and in a lucky game the favorites can lose against the underdogs or tie a game or two in the group stage.
The reason for this anomalies might still be that most of the players deem the Nations League slightly more important than a simple friendly game.
You talk about Italy as if the fact that they don't participate in the World Cup finals makes them a weak team. After all, it is the reigning champion of Europe - the strongest football zone in the world. Well, do not forget about the status of the League of Nations where any result is normal 
By the way, from the last games, I was most surprised by how Portugal destroyed the Czech Republic, I'm glad for those who bet on Portugal - the odds were very good - 1.67.
Republic of Ireland already scored 2 against Spain 1. I have never expected to see Spain with just 1 even struggling to have another chance to score towards Ireland, we have 17 minutes left and I hope they utilized their chances greatly Jorda Alba a saviour to Spain Kudos to him.
Spain does not look good at all, expected much more from them but there is still some time left for them to change it around. They are at least attacking now and making Sommer worm his hands. Spain is missing a real striker for some time now, they just don't have that target man in the box.
We have been repeatedly saying here that the Nations League isn't really representative, but the results are still puzzling to say the least.
Germany losing against Hungary, England losing against Italy which doesn't even participate in Qatar, and now Spain is down 1:2 against Switzerland. I know at those big occasions those teams usually are able to step up their game by a lot, but I wouldn't be surprised if we are going to see some surprising results here and there. Many of the teams have a coule of superstars in the best leagues and in a lucky game the favorites can lose against the underdogs or tie a game or two in the group stage.
The reason for this anomalies might still be that most of the players deem the Nations League slightly more important than a simple friendly game.
Republic of Ireland already scored 2 against Spain 1. I have never expected to see Spain with just 1 even struggling to have another chance to score towards Ireland, we have 17 minutes left and I hope they utilized their chances greatly Jorda Alba a saviour to Spain Kudos to him.
Spain does not look good at all, expected much more from them but there is still some time left for them to change it around. They are at least attacking now and making Sommer worm his hands. Spain is missing a real striker for some time now, they just don't have that target man in the box.
Typo error 🤣
Corrected, although I have those matches watching just switching over the both to get the results as they keep playing.
All fixed now.
Thanks for correction
Republic of Ireland already scored 2 against Spain 1. I have never expected to see Spain with just 1 even struggling to have another chance to score towards Ireland, we have 17 minutes left and I hope they utilized their chances greatly Jorda Alba a saviour to Spain Kudos to him.
Spain does not look good at all, expected much more from them but there is still some time left for them to change it around. They are at least attacking now and making Sommer worm his hands. Spain is missing a real striker for some time now, they just don't have that target man in the box.
Switzerland already scored 2 against Spain 1. I have never expected to see Spain with just 1 even struggling to have another chance to score towards Ireland, we have 17 minutes left and I hope they utilized their chances greatly Jorda Alba a saviour to Spain Kudos to him.
Scotland 2 vs 1 Republic Of Ireland I believe it might end with this scores, although anything is possible at the die minutes.
Switzerland which denied access to Italy to the world cup is not beating Spain.
Meanwhile, Portugal winning 3-0, and no goals for CR7.
Meanwhile, Portugal winning 3-0, and no goals for CR7.
Ronaldo got a pretty bad injury to his face,his nose just bleeded blood everywhere and this might have had some effect on his gameplay but not on his teams mates. Swiss leading 1-2 with a pretty stupid second goal and looks like they are going to best spain in an away match.
Switzerland which denied access to Italy to the world cup is not beating Spain.
Meanwhile, Portugal winning 3-0, and no goals for CR7.
Meanwhile, Portugal winning 3-0, and no goals for CR7.
So true and now they are beating Spain as well and this game Spain gave almost everything in order to win the game but we are still 20 minutes away.
Maybe a penalty will save Ronaldo in order to score as overall he is playing well but Bruno is kinda carry Portugal lately and is doing it again tonight.
Switzerland which denied access to Italy to the world cup is not beating Spain.
Meanwhile, Portugal winning 3-0, and no goals for CR7.
Meanwhile, Portugal winning 3-0, and no goals for CR7.
Spain has been playing a defensive game towards Switzerland and it was very hard on them at first half scoring 1 over.
Obviously and it's surprising for a tea like Spain. They seem to have most of the controls but, have been way too observant of the back line and isn't giving any too much of a dangerous attack. Switzerland on the other hand even with little contacts with the ball do there bit to push for an attack when the opportunity presents itself. Good for them they've got a goal although, I don't expect Spain not to try and equalize or possibly win the game in a 2:1. Perhaps the big teams aren't giving the league much importance as they say.
Scotland 0 vs 1 Republic of Ireland.
On first half Ireland already gotten 1 against Scotland, I wonder what would be the turnouts for second half maybe 2 to 3 zero is possible.
Spain has been playing a defensive game towards Switzerland and it was very hard on them at first half scoring 1 over.
Let wait for second half for Scotland vs Republic of Ireland.
On first half Ireland already gotten 1 against Scotland, I wonder what would be the turnouts for second half maybe 2 to 3 zero is possible.
Spain has been playing a defensive game towards Switzerland and it was very hard on them at first half scoring 1 over.
Let wait for second half for Scotland vs Republic of Ireland.
The title candidates for this year's World Cup in Qatar are not doing well at the Nations League this week. Yesterday Germany already lost to Hungary, and now Spain is also behind against Switzerland. They don't have a bad team. For those with a Dejavu, in 2010 Spain also lost in the first match of the 2010 World Cup to Switzerland and then became world champions. This Spain should be able to brush away this 0-1 deficit in the 2nd half. 0-1 final score would be a let down.
The first half was completed in the Spain Vs Switzerland match, the final score for the first half was Spain 0 - 1 Switzerland, the Swiss goal was scored by Manuel Akanji in the 21st minute of the match. Did you see it @Joca97 ? Is it that impossible for Switzerland to win? LOL.
In the other match there was also the Czech Republic Vs Portugal, the score in the first half was 0 - 1 for Portugal's victory and the goal was scored by Diego Dalot. In this match maybe we will see more goals later. We'll see in the second half.
In the other match there was also the Czech Republic Vs Portugal, the score in the first half was 0 - 1 for Portugal's victory and the goal was scored by Diego Dalot. In this match maybe we will see more goals later. We'll see in the second half.
Spain face Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League continued on Matchday 5.
25 minutes of time went on but they were already 1 goal behind through Manuel Akanji in the 21st minute. Didn't see anything interesting from Spain so far because indeed for 25 minutes of running time they even struggled to create chances. On the other hand, Switzterland, who only survives, always creates opportunities and 2 shots on target, one of which can be converted into a goal.
25 minutes of time went on but they were already 1 goal behind through Manuel Akanji in the 21st minute. Didn't see anything interesting from Spain so far because indeed for 25 minutes of running time they even struggled to create chances. On the other hand, Switzterland, who only survives, always creates opportunities and 2 shots on target, one of which can be converted into a goal.
Why can't this match be draw? although I support Spain but I want to say from my experience that this match is more likely to be draw. Because both teams are almost equally strong . i am waiting for tomorrow and curious to see what actually happens in this game
In Nations League you can expect any random result.. Best example for today is Norway vs Slovenia. Switzerland is failing in this league while Spain is doing good, that's why most people support it. Besides odds are way in favour of Spain around 1.5 vs 6 for Switzerland.
The Nations League results are too inconsistent and I think I know why it is like that. It is because the League itself for this year is also inconsistent. They play in and they play out, and it happening in the year of the world Cup. Since it is world Cup season, some good teams who can do well in the world Cup are not taking the league so seriously while some who who will not do well in world Cup or who didn't qualify are taking it serious.
Why can't this match be draw? although I support Spain but I want to say from my experience that this match is more likely to be draw. Because both teams are almost equally strong . i am waiting for tomorrow and curious to see what actually happens in this game
In Nations League you can expect any random result.. Best example for today is Norway vs Slovenia. Switzerland is failing in this league while Spain is doing good, that's why most people support it. Besides odds are way in favour of Spain around 1.5 vs 6 for Switzerland.
I dont think that it will happen. Spain looks much more better and i think that Swiss isnt on that level currently to make a surprise against Spain in todays match. Also Ukraine won pretty heavily today and i was thinking that they werent even gonna win in this match
We'll see later mate, nothing is impossible in football. Don't you see Juventus being beaten by Monza who is the lowest-ranked team in Serie A? So, I think Switzerland have a chance to beat Portugal, even bigger than we thought. Ukraine didn't make any surprises in that game, it was a result they deserved as they faced Armenia who lacked good performing players there.
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