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Jun 12, 2008, 12:34 PM
 
I've been keeping up with the Gamecast between Croatia/Germany while at work, and realized there's been no discussion about Euro 2008. I know we have a few fans here, so who are you guys predicting (or hoping) to come through this thing on top?

I have a tugging in my heart for Spain, who I've been pulling for ever since England humiliated themselves by failing to qualify. Being a Fabregas fan helps too.
     
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:55 PM
 
I went for Spain as well. They are like England, full of good players but never pull it off in the major games.

The Switzerland Vs Turkey was a mental game last night, not sure why it didn't get stopped with all that rain.
     
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:58 PM
 
Note of interest: Croatia has never lost a game in which Darijo Srna has scored.

Croatia up 1-0 at half time.
     
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Jun 12, 2008, 03:44 PM
 
Originally Posted by Jawbone54 View Post
Note of interest: Croatia has never lost a game in which Darijo Srna has scored.

Croatia up 1-0 at half time.
And they still haven't! 2-1 Croatia, congrats!
     
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Jun 12, 2008, 04:33 PM
 
Germany just looked sloppy.

...and a sending off for Schweinsteiger. He had to feel foolish for that one pretty quickly.
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 07:56 AM
 
Hopefully we'll see France get thrashed by Holland tonight.
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 09:46 AM
 
I second that even though I have a quite hard time to be for Holland!

Wait, I think this group would get even more interesting if France would win against Holland!
I'm really looking forward to the game Italy vs. France when they have to play for the second place in that group!
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Jun 13, 2008, 12:20 PM
 
I'd just love for anyone but Italy to advance from that group. I don't want them slowing down the tournament.
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 01:53 PM
 
Buffon is just ridiculous. Ridiculous.

Unless something happens within the next few seconds, it looks like 1-1 for Italy/Romania.
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 04:39 PM
 
4-1.

That was the opposite score I was expecting. Go Dutch.
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Jun 13, 2008, 04:45 PM
 
The Dutch were pure class. Robben's goal - sweetas

Portugal v Holland - dream final.
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 04:51 PM
 
Holland looks amazing. I'd love to see them carry this momentum to the final.

This sets up a dramatic game for Italy and France though. A little retribution for the World Cup loss coming up for France?
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 04:58 PM
 
Netherlands was fantastic. France was good, but more individually. The combinations of the Netherlands players were a joy to watch. Nistelrooj is a magician!

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Jun 13, 2008, 05:00 PM
 
Need a France - Italy draw and a Holland - Romania draw.

Mwahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Not even qualified for the 'allegedly' two best teams in Europe. I'd LOVE it !!!!
     
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Jun 13, 2008, 07:39 PM
 
Originally Posted by mattyb View Post
Need a France - Italy draw and a Holland - Romania draw.

Mwahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Not even qualified for the 'allegedly' two best teams in Europe. I'd LOVE it !!!!
Italy is nowhere near the best team in Europe, the most hyped perhaps. It was wonderful when Holland humiliated them and even Romania almost beat them. Lucky they got a draw out of that game.

I'm rooting for Holland in general and Spain in particular, of course. I have great respect for Van Basten and his team is playing amazing football! Just wonderful offensive football.

Spain hasn't a great history of doing anything important in competitions such as this. Despite a full team of talent. So it's good to have a backup team to root for
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Jun 13, 2008, 08:20 PM
 
Blood ties prevent me from rooting for anyone but Portugal. But I'm not as interested in them this year as when they were the host country last time. I'd rather not go through that disappointment again.

Originally Posted by Jawbone54 View Post
I've been keeping up with the Gamecast between Croatia/Germany while at work...
Funny you should mention that. So many people at my place of work streamed live video of the matches, that our ISP phoned up the IT department to politely tell them that too much bandwidth was being sucked up, and could be grounds for service termination. I could care less what you do with your time, Jawbone, but I can't believe how otherwise productive employees at my company can be seduced by a soccer game to coerce the canine in droves.
     
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Jun 14, 2008, 02:22 AM
 
Nahhhhh, it's a gamecast, not the live video feed. I just keep it running to see who's been carded or scored. I'll check back with it every 10 minutes, or whenever I swing back by my office if I'm working in another room. It's boring, and not as good as watching it live, but it's better than nothing.

Today was an off day, so I was able to watch most of the two matches. Not a bad two to watch, either.
     
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Jun 15, 2008, 01:15 AM
 
Woohoo! Spain wins Sweden (barely)

Not showing masterful tactics, but winning. I approve.
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Jun 15, 2008, 07:48 AM
 
netherlands - italy : 3 - 0
netherlands - france : 4 - 1


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Jun 15, 2008, 07:52 AM
 
Originally Posted by PB2K View Post
netherlands - italy : 3 - 0
netherlands - france : 4 - 1


But will it be Romania 1 Netherlands 0 ????

The Italians and the French are already talking about a conspiracy.
     
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Jun 15, 2008, 09:36 AM
 
Originally Posted by mattyb View Post
But will it be Romania 1 Netherlands 0 ????

The Italians and the French are already talking about a conspiracy.
I hope Romania has the game of their lives so Italy and France goes absolutely berserk.
     
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Jun 15, 2008, 12:28 PM
 
As a German I should be rooting for Germany. I am rooting for the Netherlands though, always have. They play football that is fun to watch, Eurobrazillian style.
     
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Jun 15, 2008, 01:31 PM
 
Gotta agree with Faust, the whole Dutch team was on fire the other night. Clever passing, holding the ball. Really a joy to watch.

Lets hope that they go all the way.
     
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Jun 15, 2008, 04:45 PM
 
Holy ****. The second half of Czech Republic - Turkey was some of the best soccer I have ever seen.

And I can't remember the last time I saw a goal keeper get a red card, especially in stoppage time.
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Jun 15, 2008, 04:47 PM
 
what game for Turkey to beat Czech Republic and what gaff by Cech! He should of done better with that cross.
     
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Jun 16, 2008, 05:17 AM
 
Chelsea players just aren't having a good year are they ?

     
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Jun 16, 2008, 10:11 AM
 
Oh yes. Turkey's first game was a thriller, too. Remember the massive rain? But this game was killer par excellence.

So, today I'll watch Germany vs. Austria. I hope it won't be yawn inducing (which it inevitably will if Germany picks up from where they left off).
     
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Jun 16, 2008, 10:13 AM
 
Originally Posted by Lateralus View Post
And I can't remember the last time I saw a goal keeper get a red card, especially in stoppage time.
I haven't kept up on any of this, but if someone could explain how that happened, I'd be grateful.
     
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Jun 16, 2008, 10:59 AM
 
By the way, could someone tell me whose idea it was to have two games on at the same time?

I used to watch one in the afternoon and one in the evening, now I’m forced to choose between two evening fixtures.

Couldn’t they have gone on showing them at different times so at least people can watch every game, who the hell is responsible for this madness?

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Originally Posted by red rocket View Post
By the way, could someone tell me whose idea it was to have two games on at the same time?

I used to watch one in the afternoon and one in the evening, now I’m forced to choose between two evening fixtures.

Couldn’t they have gone on showing them at different times so at least people can watch every game, who the hell is responsible for this madness?
Its done to avoid 'conflicts of interest'. Think that was the sentence used. How it does is anyone's guess.
     
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Jun 16, 2008, 02:28 PM
 
Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth View Post
I haven't kept up on any of this, but if someone could explain how that happened, I'd be grateful.
The keeper pushed over Koller. Koller is about 2m tall weighing 120kg.
     
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Jun 16, 2008, 03:24 PM
 
Ok. The coverage on ESPN is horrific to navigate.
     
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Jun 16, 2008, 03:50 PM
 
On what grounds were both coaches thrown out? I didn't see anything that justified it.
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Originally Posted by mattyb View Post
Its done to avoid 'conflicts of interest'. Think that was the sentence used. How it does is anyone's guess.
It's done so the team playing later can't play in a way that might alter the result of who finishes where in the table, which might mean they get an easier team in the next round.
     
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Jun 17, 2008, 06:06 PM
 
France played a very uninspireing game, Italy played a hair less awful and won the game. Both teams should be disqualified for sucking.

Unfortunately one of them made it. Neither should have, but Holland was just better than Romania even without the key people.

Holland has the best team by far in this competition that I have seen. I am pleased with that and pleased with Spain so far. Although Spain has been playing only above than average football, that's way better than they usually do in these kinds of competitions.

Spain will beat Italy in the quarter finals.
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Jun 17, 2008, 06:25 PM
 
Originally Posted by voodoo View Post

Spain will beat Italy in the quarter finals.
Please please please please please please please please please.
     
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Jun 17, 2008, 07:13 PM
 
Damned Italian clowns. I can't stand their mixture of macho and mama's boy. I hoped for a good artsy show from France.

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Jun 18, 2008, 01:15 AM
 
This NWS link maybe of interest to a few people....

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Originally Posted by Lateralus View Post
On what grounds were both coaches thrown out? I didn't see anything that justified it.
Because they started a discussion with the fourth referee about what they can do in their coaching zone and what not!
Referees with small dicks...
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Originally Posted by Ω View Post
This NWS link maybe of interest to a few people....

Why thankyou !!! Far better than ANY official match.

Well I didn't get the result that I wanted, Italy still dangerous - for their unsportsmanship. They should never have got to the final of the World Cup either. The Dutch may regret it.
     
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Originally Posted by badidea View Post
Because they started a discussion with the fourth referee about what they can do in their coaching zone and what not!
Referees with small dicks...
Now they even barred both coaches from being with the team for one game. Smart, especially in regard to the Austrian coach.

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3+4+2 for us
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Jun 18, 2008, 05:33 PM
 
Spain finishes the group play with 9 points out of 9 possible. Same for Holland and Croatia with Portugal 6 of 9 points.
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Originally Posted by PB2K View Post
3+4+2 for us
...and I have to admit that your team is playing wonderful football (and that's coming from a German)!
Holland really should win the tournament this time!

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Jun 19, 2008, 12:09 PM
 
OK, not that I want them to, but I predict a Germany win tonight.
     
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Jun 19, 2008, 04:42 PM
 
Originally Posted by mattyb View Post
OK, not that I want them to, but I predict a Germany win tonight.
Good prediction... Portugal gave a fight but ultimately lost because of less than stellar defence. On a good day Portugal would have beaten Germany, but this was just an average day. Portugal played a lively and entertaining football and ass soon as they rid themselves of Scolari they'll be right back on track.
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Jun 19, 2008, 04:54 PM
 
That was surprisingly fun to watch.

The first two German goals were just beautiful.

I did not expect this.
     
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Originally Posted by analogika View Post
That was surprisingly fun to watch.

The first two German goals were just beautiful.

I did not expect this.
I agree. If they continue to play this way, I'll have to support my country for a change.

If they played against the Netherlands, I don't know who I'd support. Let's hope it won't come to that.
     
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Jun 19, 2008, 11:09 PM
 
Yes, that was a great game. The German team played very refreshing and energetic.

It's gonna be fun to watch them play Turkey or Croatia. This is gonna be big in Germany.

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Jun 20, 2008, 12:49 PM
 
I'm just glad to see that attacking football is the order of the day for Euro 2008. There have been a lot of high-scoring, excited matches.

I'm still pulling for Spain, but Holland is a blast to watch.
     
 
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