LOI in Europe 2011

**MeathDrog** · 27/07/2011, 6:43 PM

HT. Terrible start but good recovery after that. Rovers definately not being outclassed here, and I reckon they can get a goal.

Great save by Thompson.

**legendz** · 27/07/2011, 6:44 PM

Disappointing start. Rovers seemed to improve midway through the half progress, had one or two chances. Copenhagen look dangerous though, could see them getting another goal or two.

**born2bwild** · 27/07/2011, 6:45 PM

Jaysus, when Carlsberg stepped it up in the last five minutes Rovers looked like Salthill Devon.

**born2bwild** · 27/07/2011, 6:47 PM

Anyone see that liedetector.ie ad? Could come in useful in Terryland park.

**passinginterest** · 27/07/2011, 6:47 PM

Rover have to be relatively happy after that start. FCK have had maybe 4 decent chances, a goal, a super save and the one where Sives was caught an Diouf shot over. Rovers have had a fair bit of possession, forced some corners and had one great chance. End of the half was a bit worrying if FCK can up the pace they could be very dangerous. I'm watching with Danish commentary, obviously don't understand a word but the tone seems quite positive when referring to Rovers.

**HulaHoop** · 27/07/2011, 6:48 PM

This could end 4 nil or it could end 1 all. It's that sort of game. Compenhagen look a class above though.

**harleyleeds** · 27/07/2011, 6:49 PM

Shams have done well but I feel they will rue those misses as the Danes seem to be figuring it out up front . Having said that their(danes) defence is about as bad as ive seen so away goal certainly on. Im really suprised at how bad copenhagen are after all I read on here about them. Must be cos they only started their league. Hope that follows through tomorrow for Rovers.
oh ya and Pats.

**BonnieShels** · 27/07/2011, 6:52 PM

Phew. I can see this getting dicey with 15 to go.

**passinginterest** · 27/07/2011, 6:53 PM

Copenhagen lost 3 of their back 4 from last year, new manager and I think the two center midfielders are new too. The fact it's so early in their season would obviously be a disadvantage in that case.

**thejollyrodger** · 27/07/2011, 6:53 PM

could be 2 or even 3 - 0. Hope Shams can keep the tie alive though.

**legendz** · 27/07/2011, 6:54 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

YES they do DI, getting shoved off the ball far too easy, and that showed for the goal also. i suppose thats down to conditioning to an extent but they are a level above thus far.

Agreed, with most of that, they are a level above. Glad Rovers didn't concede any more before half-time. They'll probably get at least another in the second half, if Rovers could snatch one, it'll be good to have for the return leg.

**thischarmingman** · 27/07/2011, 6:54 PM

Phew, it's one of those games where as much as Rovers are holding their own and have come close at times, you always feel FCK could end up scoring 3 or 4 (as someone above said). Still, up to Rovers to take the positives going into the second half.

**legendz** · 27/07/2011, 6:56 PM

Originally Posted by passinginterest

Rover have to be relatively happy after that start. FCK have had maybe 4 decent chances, a goal, a super save and the one where Sives was caught an Diouf shot over. Rovers have had a fair bit of possession, forced some corners and had one great chance. End of the half was a bit worrying if FCK can up the pace they could be very dangerous. I'm watching with Danish commentary, obviously don't understand a word but the tone seems quite positive when referring to Rovers.

I got that impression as well!

**born2bwild** · 27/07/2011, 6:56 PM

Carlsberg don't do dodgy keepers but if they did they'd probably have Ryan Thompson emerging from an exceedingly large cake like a Botticellian nightmare.