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Old 06-26-2018, 09:32 AM   #953 (permalink)
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Players picking the team?



That's why they have the last round of games kick off at the same time for each group. It's to stop teams playing for draws if the other two have already played and they know a draw will see them both through.

England Belgium should be
I'm OK as long as England don't lose.
The way this whole thing is set up seems to encourage fans to approach it like bitches who are fine with ties. At least American sports championships don't put up with that ****.
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