Ecuador v France (Group E) Wednesday 25th June 2014

[Badgers]

France are virtually through already. With a +6 goal difference they have to lose big and Switzerland have to win big for them to go out. It is an interesting looking game though with Ecuador sitting on three points and only +2 goal difference over Switzerland.

 

[stavros]

Are France playing full strength? They've looked very good in the two previous games, so you could understand them only playing one of Benzema and Giroud, and resting Matuidi, Valbuena, etc. Maybe try Sagna instead of Debuchy.

 

[The Boy]

Are France playing full strength? They've looked very good in the two previous games, so you could understand them only playing one of Benzema and Giroud, and resting Matuidi, Valbuena, etc. Maybe try Sagna instead of Debuchy.

resting six players according to radio.

 

[big eejit]

Commentator just mentioned France doing well without Ribery. Every time I've seen him play he looks useless. I'm sure he can't be as he's an international and all that. But I wouldn't have him at Everton.

 

[mhendo]

The Swiss are up 1-0 over Honduras. If they win, then Ecuador has to beat France to advance.

 

[scifisam]

I want Switzerland to win, ergo I want France to win by two goals. It's not looking very likely.
One of the Ecuador players appears to be wearing a condom on his head.

 

[scifisam]

The Swiss are up 1-0 over Honduras. If they win, then Ecuador has to beat France to advance.

Two nil now, so Ecuador have to win this one after all, not just draw.

 

[mhendo]

I want Switzerland to win, ergo I want France to win by two goals.

If Switzerland win (even if only by 1 goal), and the France/Ecuador game remains a draw, then the Swiss go through anyway. France doesn't need to win; it only needs to draw. If the Swiss win, then Ecuador HAS to win if they want to advance.

 

[ska invita]

Come on Ecuador - make that change

 

[scifisam]

If Switzerland win (even if only by 1 goal), and the France/Ecuador game remains a draw, then the Swiss go through anyway. France doesn't need to win; it only needs to draw. If the Swiss win, then Ecuador HAS to win if they want to advance.

I posted that before I knew the Switzerland score against Honduras. I know France were going through anyway - this was just about Switzerland and Ecuador.

 

[Favelado]

Huge game in Madrid. Probably biggest ethnic minority here in the Spanish capital.

 

[Favelado]

No, not the French.

 

[Badgers]

Ten men Ecuador are gone surely?

 

[mhendo]

Nice move by Ecuador there.

 

[Badgers]

It is not a dull 0-0 at the moment. France are taking it easy and are still the better side but a bit of luck for Ecuador could change this.

 

[JimW]

Ten men Ecuador are gone surely?

Sending off seemed harsh, and when they missed the breakaway after they do look doomed

 

[Badgers]

Sending off seemed harsh, and whe

It was studs up. Technically a red card even though it did not look intended.

 

[JimW]

It was studs up. Technically a red card even though it did not look intended.

True, but was thinking of various similar/worse in other games that got less. Ecuador can't complain though

 

[mhendo]

Yeah, clumsy rather than dirty, but it was the right decision by the ref.

 

[Badgers]

Let the game flow.

 

[JimW]

One of the half-time pundits saying none of the French change players have made a bid for a start was right. Disjointed and sloppy at times

 

[mhendo]

Ecuador can't afford to waste free kicks like that.

 

[editor]

Come on Ecuador!

 

[JimW]

Come on Ecuador!

My thoughts too. I like France but they're through anyway

 

[mhendo]

Real chance for the French right there!

 

[scifisam]

Ecuador's goalie's impressive.

 

[Badgers]

Ecuador's goalie's impressive.

Yup

 

[mhendo]

Yeah, he's had a good game.

And another great save!

To be honest, the whole team has played pretty well since they lost a player.

 

[JimW]

Pogba's brother plays for Crewe

 

[editor]

Loving the Ecuadorian goalie.