Final 1-1.

The Eire in the last 10 minutes of the first half played the "trying not to lose" defensive play. Sitting back allowing attacks all over the penalty area, clearing the ball and letting the Croats attack again. And giving up a goal in the first 3 minutes of the first half, the last 2 minutes of the 1st half and the first 3 minutes of the 2nd half has effectively harshed my day.

It would've been cool to see Ireland win. It doesn't look like that is going to happen.

Ireland deserves to lose. They are perfectly capable of competing and winning this game. Losing like this is just disheartening. But, that's what they've always done. I'm not exactly surprised.

portugal/denmark is excellent so far

2-1 portugal in the first half

ronaldo missed two easy scoring opportunities

and now denmark scores

2-2

3-2 portugal 86th minute

Thread hasn't been bumped in a hot minute.

We've got Portugal - Spain and Germany - England/Italy.

England/Italy kicks off in 20 min on ESPN.

Probably the best sport on today if you're a Padres fan.

Very entertaining game even though there hasn't been a goal. Yet.

England's style of only attacking on a counter is kind of boring. Italy has missed some great opportunities so far...

England created two primo opportunities early on. Not as many as the olive oilers, but really good chances.

If that bicycle kick would have gone in in the 92nd minute, it would have been the defining moment of Rooney's career.

OMG, Pirlo just missed Balotelli.

Oh... Rooney you f! Shoot that or cross it. )Right before that missed pass to Balotelli.

Italy's offense sucks. They've had several chances to score but **** up every one of them.