Euro's

[Galfon]

Portugal have at least 1 good lurking game in them..485 club & 56 national goals by CR pre-tourn..impressive stats. for sure.

[bruce]

Ah feck it we're going to win the whole thing now, beating Iceland in the final.

[WaspInWales]

Portugal have at least 1 good game in them..

They had it against Iceland.

[Galfon]

..just might manage another..
They have been here before; uncharted waters for Wales.Hope they get a strong ref.

[WaspInWales]

This is the result of having a decent manager capable of identifying players strengths and having them carry out their roles and trusting the system. Not just that, but instilling the belief into the team.

Bale just oozes confidence when he talks about Wales and you can understand his levels of self-belief as he is one of the best in the world but he talks up Wales as he believes in the team.

Beyond Bale and Ramsey, I'm sure most, (non Welsh) people would struggle to tell you much about the Welsh team going into this tournament. I don't think that's the case anymore.

This team has made history and has a great chance of going even further.

For all the talk of 'pride' and 'passion', Wales have shown plenty of skill and ability too.

[mcshinnertheligind]

Feckln brilliant!

[Galfon]

Can't believe this fella's still managing after nearly 40 years - he had a part to play in this team's success too..this is what he was saying last year:

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34507148 .

[Discreet Hooker]

Yup ! This is the first game I've watched all the way thru' . Early goal made it interesting and Wales refusal to be outplayed and outscored was a joy to watch .

I shall be shouting for you of course , you deserve it, but I hope England put 40 points on you next 6N's .

Keep going Wales and I shall keep watching .

[Galfon]

15 min. & cagey start by both teams.
Khadeira off injured after robust Ita. tackle..man u
reserve brought on.
German fans going through repertoire of English chants & doing it well.

[Galfon]

25 min..noscorro..both teams getting their foot in.
schweiny header disallowed for pushy-pushy.

[Galfon]

35 min..'tactical stalemate' sez. keown.
Neuer doing best to liven things up.
Boateng is quick for big fella.

[Galfon]

halb-zeit..at last, chances both ends.
could have been 1-1, but it isn't - still bagel city.
both nullifying each other.
hopefully 'twill open up as players tire later on.

[kk67]

Did I see Wales and their fans doing the Iceland clapping routine at the end of the game..?.

[Galfon]

..i think so - did it surprisingly well.was it a dig or emulating a novel move ??

[Galfon]

'kinell!..italy defender does bruce lee kick to stop Mueller scoring..to block the shot that is..

[Galfon]

60 mins..3 yellaes for Ita already this 'arf..they know how to foul to unsettle an opponent.
( 18 y's in tournoie so far..)

[Galfon]

65 min.Goal Ozil!!
good run into box, helped by defleckshun..

[Galfon]

70 min..still Ger 1-0 Ita
Drachsler on for injured Gomez.
Ger starting to lose shackles and upping a gear, looking the dominant force what they is.

[Galfon]

Boateng does a 'I am a big tree!' move in the box, but the ball hit a branch which isn't allowed.
Pen converted..1-1, 78 min.

[Galfon]

FT..One-sies...
extra time. .still tight.

[Galfon]

end of first period..
Zzzzzzzzz....

[WaspInWales]

How Draxler messed up that simple through ball a few minutes ago is beyond me. That was a 1 on 1 with the keeper.

If this goes to penalties, Italy will win.

[WaspInWales]

Penalties it is.

Cheeky Italians avoiding taking the throw with time up as they want to bring Zaza on. Chiellini hitting the deck for effect.

Zaza to be the hero?

[Galfon]

Pens. it is...
squeeky-bum time - who can hold their nerves..

[Galfon]

shockers..