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Dugout Discussion – Belgium vs Italy

13 June 2016 1868 comments
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Monday’s final Euro 2016 tie sees Fifa’s second highest ranked side Belgium square up to 2012 Euros finalist Italy.

Both sides come into the match in confident mood having topped their qualifying groups and ending their pre-tournament friendly preparations unbeaten. While Belgium defeated Norway 3-2 and drew 1-1 with Finland, Italy recorded wins against Scotland and Finland.

Marc Wilmots’ team are set to rely heavily on Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who created more chances than any other player during qualification. Along with Chelsea’s Eden Hazard he was also the Red Devils’ top scorer in qualifying with five goals.

Antonio Conte’s Italy were one of only four sides, alongside England, Austria and Romania, to be undefeated in qualifying. They did this despite not having a regular goal scorer, with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle the Azzuri’s top scorer in qualifying with just three goals.

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  1. Syd.
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Typical Lukaku

    What a waste

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  2. andy85wsm
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sooooooooooooooooo close

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  3. George Sillett
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Why are the Belgians strolling about , looking completely disinterested and arguing with each other. Lukaku donkey again.

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  4. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku is such a donkey

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  5. EmreCan Hustle
    10 years, 4 months ago

    That KDB pass!

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  6. Jafooli
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku misses sitter, has the PL started already?

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  7. 420king
    10 years, 4 months ago

    omfg...you piece of crap!!

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What a miss by black Giroud

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  9. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Millimetres wide and Keown says "way wide"

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Missed by just the width of a football.

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  10. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What a saveeee

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  11. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wow. Get Origi on.

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  12. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Classic Lukaku

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  13. Kun Tozser
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Great game this

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  14. Defcons are for Kinnear
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What a save!

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  15. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Giacherrini to nick another one on the counter after Pelle flicks on a quick Buffon kick

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  16. RoyaleBlue
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Belgium just get too much hype put on them. They're a squad of individuals Imo, not much of a team. Italy might be weaker on paper but they are a team which is why they're playing a lot better.

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You can thank the managers for both scenarios

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You're right there. I always say the same about England tbh, lots of individuals they don't seem to be much of a team. Down to Hodgson imo

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        1. ★Kuntheman★
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Exactly

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  17. Lone Wolf FPL
    10 years, 4 months ago

    who wear KDB shirt?

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    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Prince Harry

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  18. George Sillett
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku really is so poor.

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    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Composure has always been a big issue for him.. also because he can at times be so brilliant

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      1. George Sillett
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Never when I own him in fpl.

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        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That's just bad luck mate

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  19. Alan The Llama
    10 years, 4 months ago

    C'mon Lukaku, you massive tosspenguin

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    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      lolololol tosspenguin wtf

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    2. Jafooli
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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  20. Syd.
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Brilliant control from Lukaku

    Has he got Teflon boots?

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  21. VS10_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Darmian gate

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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That's really rough on anyone who has him. 🙁

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  22. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Darmian subbed at 57 minutes

    It's like FPL never went away 😆

    LMAO

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 4 months ago

      From now on pre-60 min substitutions should be called Darmians.

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    2. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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  23. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ouch for any Darmian owners

    *tumbleweed*

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  24. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Poor Darmian. He can't finish the match even in national team.

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  25. tm245
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Harsh for Darmian owners.

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  26. Konig Luther
    10 years, 4 months ago

    always off before 60min

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  27. puddingbrood
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Pelle is actually quite decent in a team full of crossers. Better than most strikers we've had till now anyway.

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  28. Lone Wolf FPL
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Darmian off on 59 min 🙂 LvG style!

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  29. Bubz
    10 years, 4 months ago

    If I even think for a second about buying Lukaku next season, punch me square in the face.

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 4 months ago

      As long as you reciprocate for us

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  30. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bonucci is quite the passer

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