 Euro 2008, The ball is round and the game has 90 minutes! |
| stargelman |
 Jun 13 2008, 10:00 PM
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 Senor Snore  Joined: 8-February 05 From: Onderon  |
Ok I don't usually like to single out a team as a potential champion, but after today I'm pretty sure the Dutch will win this year.
What do you people think? -------------------- Being good means getting better.
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| Fargoth |
Jun 14 2008, 10:16 PM
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 Evoker Joined: 16-February 06 From: Lithuania, Vilnius |
OOPS! Sorry, didn't noticed xDD
-------------------- Not often on the forums anymore.. Last time I've been here was about 3 months ago...
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| Burnt Sierra |
Jun 14 2008, 10:25 PM
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 Two Headed cat  Joined: 27-March 05 From: UK |
QUOTE(Fargoth @ Jun 14 2008, 10:16 PM)  OOPS! Sorry, didn't noticed xDD Haha! Don't worry about it, that made me smile  I have to admit, after todays games my feelings have changed a little bit. Spain struggled to break down Sweden (as do every team, it's usually England who face them and head to a bore draw), and they weren't entirely convincing. I'm amazed they left their best right winger at home - Jouquin (sp?) plays for Valencia - as they seemed to be crying out for a little pace and width. With the strikers they've got though, I still think they'll cause any side they face problems. As for the side I put a bet on, Russia, I'm feeling slightly more confident for their chances now (not hard after the drubbing they got in the first match) and I think they may have enough to beat Sweden. May have. They'll need their main striker to be far less selfish though, I was screaming at the t.v. as he squandered chance after chance... It's getting interesting now  |
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| Bolzmania |
Jun 15 2008, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(BSD-IES @ Jun 14 2008, 11:25 PM) QUOTE(Fargoth @ Jun 14 2008, 10:16 PM) OOPS! Sorry, didn't noticed xDD Haha! Don't worry about it, that made me smile I have to admit, after todays games my feelings have changed a little bit. Spain struggled to break down Sweden (as do every team, it's usually England who face them and head to a bore draw), and they weren't entirely convincing. I'm amazed they left their best right winger at home - Jouquin (sp?) plays for Valencia - as they seemed to be crying out for a little pace and width. With the strikers they've got though, I still think they'll cause any side they face problems. As for the side I put a bet on, Russia, I'm feeling slightly more confident for their chances now (not hard after the drubbing they got in the first match) and I think they may have enough to beat Sweden. May have. They'll need their main striker to be far less selfish though, I was screaming at the t.v. as he squandered chance after chance... It's getting interesting now -------------------- "When a man lies, he murders some part of the world"
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| Burnt Sierra |
Jun 15 2008, 09:23 AM
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Two Headed cat Joined: 27-March 05 From: UK |
QUOTE(Daedroth @ Jun 15 2008, 09:04 AM) Russia won't qualify! If it will be a tie between Russia and Sweden Sweden will qualify. Russia have to win. And I think that the reason why Spain won was because Zlatan (the absolutely best player that Spain is afraid of) didn't play the second half of the match. I'm not sure, for several reasons. One: Sweden are very much like England. They're strong, big, solid and have a tendency to look for long balls - bypassing the midfield. The problem with that is that it gives possession back to the opposition, and Russia are one of those sides that like to play a quick, short passing game. Two: Wilhellmson (sp?) is out injured, and Elmander looked totally out of his depth on the right wing. He's a good striker, but clearly not a winger. All Sweden's attacks against Spain came down the left, with Freddie L. Talented guy, but he doesn't have the pace he used to. Russia will identify that (Huddink knows his stuff) and just double up on him. With Kallstrom not starting in central midfield (and I have NO IDEA why he isn't) Sweden don't look like they can unlock sides through the centre. Three: Ibrahimovich is a very talented player, very true. I've been watching him for years now, back when he was at Ajax. Problem is he was injured towards the end of last season. He came on for Inter Milan's last game of the season against Parma, and turned the game. But he's not fully fit, and they're worried about him - hence not risking him for the second half against Spain. If he doesn't play or has to go off, the guy who came on to replace him against Spain looked...well, not great. In fact he looked again totally out of his depth. Sweden are obviously the favourites to go through, but I just have a feeling that Russia might just monopolise possession, and sneak the win. We'll see though. I wouldn't complain if Sweden went through, it was only a small bet I put on Russia  |
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stargelman Euro 2008 Jun 13 2008, 10:00 PM
BSD-IES I've been very close to making one of these th... Jun 13 2008, 10:07 PM Alexander Afaik we (the Dutch) haven't won any such cont... Jun 13 2008, 10:12 PM stargelman You're wrong. You Dutchies won no WC and only ... Jun 13 2008, 10:24 PM
Alexander
You're wrong. You Dutchies won no WC and only... Jun 13 2008, 10:38 PM stargelman I don't know about that. The last couple of ti... Jun 13 2008, 11:15 PM Daedroth I'm not sure.. Go Sweden? Jun 14 2008, 10:52 AM Lord Revan I'm not into sports so much, plus I'm an A... Jun 14 2008, 03:41 PM Fargoth I thought that France/Azebaijan/Turkey will win. B... Jun 14 2008, 09:52 PM Alexander
I thought that France/Azebaijan/Turkey will win. ... Jun 14 2008, 10:13 PM Ibis I will root for Poland. Are they in it?? Jun 15 2008, 06:35 AM stargelman
I will root for Poland. Are they in it??
For the... Jun 15 2008, 08:02 AM minque I'm happy I don't either like or watch foo... Jun 15 2008, 09:45 PM BSD-IES Well I just watched the Germany game, and they won... Jun 16 2008, 09:57 PM stargelman I doubt it.
I am less than convinced. Today... Jun 16 2008, 11:15 PM Daedroth I found out that if Sweden will qualify tomorrow t... Jun 17 2008, 09:13 PM stargelman This was a sad day. I had really hoped Romania cou... Jun 17 2008, 10:09 PM redsrock I'm not a soccer fan by any means, but even I ... Jun 17 2008, 10:27 PM Daedroth Looks like Sweden is going to lose. 50 minutes and... Jun 18 2008, 08:55 PM BSD-IES Hm, my bet is safe for another match, though Holla... Jun 18 2008, 10:26 PM stargelman Maybe he's just exhausted? Jun 18 2008, 11:01 PM minque Yayyyy Germany???? :unsure: :embarrassed: Hmmm y... Jun 19 2008, 10:03 PM BSD-IES and Germany were superb. Pace, width, commitment -... Jun 19 2008, 10:06 PM stargelman I can honestly say I'm surprised. Pleasantly s... Jun 19 2008, 10:15 PM Daedroth I'm a bit German myself so I hope that they wi... Jun 19 2008, 10:29 PM stargelman Holy Cinderella in a racing car!
119 minutes ... Jun 20 2008, 10:48 PM BSD-IES I had a feeling about Russia as dark horses... Bef... Jun 21 2008, 10:26 PM stargelman Should've listened to you.
Those Russians su... Jun 21 2008, 10:32 PM Daedroth I must say. I was not satisfied with this game at ... Jun 25 2008, 09:43 PM minque
I must say. I was not satisfied with this game at... Jun 25 2008, 10:33 PM Daedroth I thought I explained. Germany won by 3-2 Jun 26 2008, 12:09 AM stargelman Spain deserved it. Jun 29 2008, 09:57 PM minque
Spain deserved it.
Hrrrrmmmppffff.....darn germa... Jun 29 2008, 10:00 PM Olen I was sort of hoping the germans would win. Oh we... Jun 29 2008, 11:06 PM |
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