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Dugout Discussion – Czech Republic v Croatia

17 June 2016 520 comments
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Friday’s second Euro 2016 match sees the Czech Republic meet Croatia, one of the tournament’s most attacking sides so far.

In overcoming Turkey 1-0 in their opening Group D clash Ante Cacic’s side had an impressive 19 goal attempts.

In sharp contrast, the Czech Republic, could only muster six attempts on goal in their 1-0 opening game defeat to Spain. If Pavel Vrba’s side do not score today this will be the first time they have failed to register a goal in two consecutive European Championships games. Their last draw in 90 minutes at the European Championships came in their Euro 96 goalless semi-final against France. They eventually won that match on penalties, only to lose to Germany in the final.

This is the first competitive meeting between the two sides. In their two friendly encounters, which took place in 1996 and 2011, Croatia have the edge winning both times.

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Perisic (c) finally delivering!

    More!

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Let's get greedyyy

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  2. st4rt__
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Tell you what, I'm impressed with Croatia. Best team so far at the Euros for me.

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed. Solid in every respect.

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      1. st4rt__
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        £5 E/W for them, £100 return, could be worth a punt.

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        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Honestly. Really considering it.

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    2. joinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      They do look good but I'd say France the best so far

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      1. st4rt__
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        France very lucky imo.

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  3. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    If I were to put a bet on anyone winning the Euro, it would be Croatia. Best team so far. Only Italy comes close.

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    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Neither will win it imo.

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    2. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Got them in my sweepstake. Fingers crossed

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  4. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Perisic, what a man.

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  5. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    KDB Juanfran Nani who is the best pick?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Juanfran plays today.

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  6. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I fancy West Ham to broadside Chelsea for Conte's first game in charge.The Hammers looked strong last season, but they have now mounted an additional cannon in Feghouli. Welcome to the Premier League, Conte 🙂

    Does Feghouli's arrival mean Payet is likely to stay in that #10 role all season?

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    1. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Isn't Feg, a winger?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yes

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    2. joinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Assuming Payet stays at West Ham...

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      1. AlCapwnUK
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I reckon he will.
        huge financial clout behind West Ham.

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    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Bilic seemed to suggest in the coverage of the France - Albania game that he thinks Payet's best position is coming inside off the flank, rather than starting in the middle.

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      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Payet's best position is as a floater between LW, RW, and CAM

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        1. Hooky
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Not sure he would appreciate being called a floater

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Nice info, thanks Ludo.

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    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Is he better than Lazini, Valencia, Antonio?

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    5. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'd expect Feghouli on the right, Lanzini in the middle and Payet on the left.

      All three obviously with a certain level of freedom to roam

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  7. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Apologies for lateness but just found out ,

    Anyway with no further ado ...Perisicccccc 🙂

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      😀 😀 😀

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      @Jafooli will Perisic still be on 3 baps after Rakitic's goal ?

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  8. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I know Perisic is highly owned around these parts, but in he's a huge differential in general.

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely. A great captaincy choice.

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    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Just 3% ownership, compared to Modric on 45%.

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      1. AlCapwnUK
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        to be fair, that Modric goal last matchday did put to bed the smugness of "he plays to deep for croatia"

        Very chuffed Perisic owner

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    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely my favourite fantasy player at the Euros. Really rate Srna too, who I swapped out thinking he would be absent. Picking players for the 3rd round of fixtures from teams that have already qualified is going to be a lottery.

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  9. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    KDB Juanfran Nani for next 2 days

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  10. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    who to pick?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      From what for what?

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  11. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I've learnt my lesson. I'm banking my Bonucci captain. Should have gone perisic but 12 points is much bettter than the -4 i achieved last match day

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  12. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    KDB Juanfran Nani for next 2 days
    who to pick?

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      you've already picked Juanfran right?
      He's playing this evening

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You can't pick Juanfran depending on the game you are playing.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Your comment history. 😀

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      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Needs a little more imagination.

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      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I'd say it is better than my comment history tbf 🙂

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          That's not difficult. 😉

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  13. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    C'mon Pevervic yah massive donkey, worst player in the comp so far.....

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  14. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    ok guys one more time at this time i have KDB keep him,or transfer out and put nani,or tansfer juanfran in for one of my defenders?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Which game are you playing?
      http://eurofantasy.uefa.com/en/fantasy16 ?

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        good luck. he doesn't reply to questions...

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    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Please take some time out to read the rules. It will truly help you.

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  15. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    In a game without bonus points, that extra point midfielders get for a CS is actually a pretty big deal, especially when it's doubled with the captaincy. Think it's something that's worth considering, say if you're choosing between Perisic and Hamsik, with Croatia being the more solid of the two.

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely

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  16. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Goal Rakitic! Brozovic assist!

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  17. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    2-0

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  18. Davidinho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Lovely finish from Rakitic

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  19. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Croatia looking hungry for more.

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  20. faver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Swapped Perisic for Modric cuz i needed that 0,5. Great

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Kneejerker 😉

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  21. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    nani or KDB?

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      KDB if playing

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    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      PLEASE help yourself and read the rules.

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    3. Clutch13
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Both?

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    4. bobinjo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Juanfran!!!!

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  22. Futbal15
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So I've got Ronaldo on the bench and I'm very tempted to bring him on in place of Giroud who scored a very mediocre 4 points (including captain bonus), so basically can I bring on Ronaldo and make him my captain????

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No brainer. Why didn't you captain other players?

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      1. Futbal15
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        "captain other players"? can I do this daily?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Well if you can change to Ronaldo, you can change to others.

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          1. Futbal15
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            i understand, but Ron is coming on as a sub, could i change the captaincy to an existing first eleven player?

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              yes

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              1. Futbal15
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 10 months ago

                well I feel like a twit! cheers for the advice!

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    2. Clutch13
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes you can.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      After the game updates, yes.

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    4. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      yes... but you should have changed that armband already..

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    5. 420king
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      yes but why didn't you switch from giroud before?

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    6. Emp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      that not realy a bonus since you'd expect two from any player minimum ... definitely change to ron ....

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      1. Futbal15
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        cheers lads, just double making sure.... Ronny it is!

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  23. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Might get Rakitic as well on my wildcard after the group stages.

    He and Perisic look so dangerous!

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  24. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    is Spain will keep clean sheet against Turkey?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Good chance

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    2. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No, because I have Juanfran and Ramos.

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    3. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I am from the future and can confirm is Spain will maybe not.

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes. Confirmed.

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    5. Emp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      sorry just give me a minute, my crystal ball a little dusty...

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    6. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You keep asking the same questions in a slightly different format. Read the bloody rules!!!!!!!!!

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  25. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    We are half way into the group stages, how are people still asking the same questions? 😆

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      It's worse with FPL in GW38.

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      1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        "Can I use bench boost and wildcard at the same time..." 😆

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Still quite early. I'd be worried if they're still asking around the semi finals stage.

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      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Jeremy Kyle wanabes

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    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Imagine if FPL had similar rules..

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  26. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    To all those I highly recommended captaining Perisic to (those who took my advice), you're welcome 😉 😉

    I was mighty tempted yesterday to switch to Perisic from Payet for the armband. I'm not sure I want another Perisic goal before I regret it 😆 🙁

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nope. You want another Perisic goal 😉

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      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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    2. 420king
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      you don't want another goal, its another 5 points lost ...owning him is good enough

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  27. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Wow didn't even realise Perisic's ownership is that low! Go on lad 🙂

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      95% ownership on FFS, 7% on Fantasy. We really are a minority 😉

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  28. Clutch13
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Finally reached the 100 point mark!

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Same!

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Show off.

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  29. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Noooo, Strinic CS points 🙁 🙁

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  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    OMG skoda

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