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stargelman
post Jun 17 2008, 10:09 PM
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This was a sad day. I had really hoped Romania could pull it off. They certainly had it all in their hands. If they'd won against the Dutch B-team, they would have reached the next round no matter how high Italy would have won against France. It was their chance and they wasted it. This game was nowhere near as good as what we've seen in the two other matches, that's for sure.

I wonder how much it will hurt Italy to not have Pirlo and Gatusso ("Shorty Massacre") against Spain, but I guess they'll somehow manage to win it anyway, and Spain is legendary for playing a perfect first round only to be tossed out in the quarter finale.

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post Jun 17 2008, 10:27 PM
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I'm not a soccer fan by any means, but even I can appreciate what Turkey did by scoring 3 goals in 18 minutes.


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post Jun 18 2008, 08:55 PM
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Looks like Sweden is going to lose. 50 minutes and Russia's leading with 2-0.


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post Jun 18 2008, 10:26 PM
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Hm, my bet is safe for another match, though Holland will be a very different test. I have a feeling Russia may come just a bit short there. They played well tonight though, so they'll be full of confidence, and they are getting better every match.

Pity for Sweden, they have no lack of commitment, but just seem to lack a bit of creativity in the centre. Solid defence, good attack, but there was virtually no service from the midfield to their front men. I still can't understand some of the decisions the Swedish coach makes. He seems to trust too many of the older players, wheras it was quite obvious that the Russians had the pace and energy to overrun then. Some new blood needed there now.

As for tomorrow's quater final between Germany and Portugal, things haven't gotten off to the best start for Germany, with UEFA banning the manager from the touchline and the dressing room. I'd love to see Germany do well here, but if they stick with the same team that started the last three games (ie Gomes in the starting line up) they're going to be in trouble. No way can they play three strikers up front in this one, Portugal will pick them apart. Must be time to go back to a four man midfield, and with some width in the team. Portugal's major weakness defensively is dealing with crosses into the box... surely they must try to exploit that. They haven't doen so far though, they've just relied on the full backs to get forward. It'll be interesting, and if Germany are organised and solid, they'll get chances from the Portugese defence. Here's hoping they don't fall to Gomes. How on earth did he score almost 30 goals in the German league this season? He's looked hopeless...
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post Jun 18 2008, 11:01 PM
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Maybe he's just exhausted?


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post Jun 19 2008, 10:03 PM
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Yayyyy Germany???? unsure.gif embarrased.gif Hmmm yeah...YAYYYYYYYYY Germany....


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post Jun 19 2008, 10:06 PM
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and Germany were superb. Pace, width, commitment - really impressive. Both sides played well, but Portugal just couldn't cope with those crosses and set pieces.

Well done Germany! smile.gif
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post Jun 19 2008, 10:15 PM
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I can honestly say I'm surprised. Pleasantly surprised. I didn't see this coming at all. It was as if a different team was playing. I guess they're just really scared when playing teams that losing against would mean a huge disgrace, but when it comes to good opponents they just.... play?

They seemed to lose grip of the game in the last 10-15 minutes but luckily they still made it smile.gif


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post Jun 19 2008, 10:29 PM
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I'm a bit German myself so I hope that they win.


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post Jun 20 2008, 10:48 PM
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Holy Cinderella in a racing car!

119 minutes of pure boredom and then this. Despite the first 119 minutes I do not regret watching this, just for the finish.


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post Jun 21 2008, 10:26 PM
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I had a feeling about Russia as dark horses... Before the tournament started I put a £20 bet on Russia to win the competition at odds of 16-1. I'm still not sure they WILL actually win it, but I'm a lot more confident now, than after their 4-1 drubbing in the first game. They've been superb the last few matches, and seem to be getting better and better. Holland had been the best team up till now, and Russia not only won, but were the better team.

My condolences to Holland though, who had played really well in the group stages. They just seemed a little off the pace tonight.
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post Jun 21 2008, 10:32 PM
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Should've listened to you.


Those Russians sure played excellent today.


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post Jun 25 2008, 09:43 PM
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I must say. I was not satisfied with this game at all, Turkey was the better team sad.gif . I got so happy in the 79th minute when Klose scores. Although it was problems with (I don't no how to put it) uhm.. pictures and sound. And it wasn't just in Sweden. It was problems all over Europe. And I got furious when Turkey scores 2-2. And I almost peed my pants when Lahm scores 3-2 to Germany. Yes! I really hope that Germany wins this thingy. Go Germany smile.gif

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post Jun 25 2008, 10:33 PM
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QUOTE(Daedroth @ Jun 25 2008, 10:43 PM) *

I must say. I was not satisfied with this game at all, Turkey was the better team sad.gif . I got so happy in the 79th minute when Klose scores. Although it was problems with (I don't no how to put it) uhm.. pictures and sound. And it wasn't just in Sweden. It was problems all over Europe. And I got furious when Turkey scores 2-2. And I almost peed my pants when Lahm scores 3-2 to Germany. Yes! I really hope that Germany wins this thingy. Go Germany smile.gif

So how did it end? I've been on a renaissance-feast tonight so I know nothing! Watch those pants of yours sonny! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


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post Jun 26 2008, 12:09 AM
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I thought I explained. Germany won by 3-2


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post Jun 29 2008, 09:57 PM
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Spain deserved it.


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post Jun 29 2008, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(stargelman @ Jun 29 2008, 10:57 PM) *

Spain deserved it.

Hrrrrmmmppffff.....darn germans! mad.gif They should have won!!


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post Jun 29 2008, 11:06 PM
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I was sort of hoping the germans would win. Oh well its not like I care really, I find professional football is ruined by all the diving.


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