Author Topic: Euro 2012 (Read 14316 times)

TheVoxyn · « **on:** June 09, 2012, 09:59:29 AM »

I know we have mainly Americans posting here, but there must be some people interested in real football right? I'm not a huge fan but I still enjoy the big tournaments.

Both matches yesterday were nice (although Russia - Czech Rep. wasn't that exciting after the 3-1

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Netherlands - Denmark about to start!

jag66 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:49:22 AM »

Hopefully will be a good tournament. I fancied the dutch, but they're losing with 20 mins to go

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First BIG game later on.. I have to say the Germans have an excellent squad - the team to beat IMO.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:50:27 AM »

Ugh, that was bad.

Zydar · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:51:05 AM »

Highlight of the year has finally arrived! Been looking forward to this since the World Cup two years ago ended.

I don't think Sweden will go that far, but I can always hope. My favourites to win the tournament is Germany, with Spain as close 2nd. We'll soon see how the Germans will do in their first game - it's less than an hour away.

jag66 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:52:01 AM »

I meant 2 mins to go, not 20.. Surely Denmark can't get through the group of death!

Zantera · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:55:19 AM »

Watched Poland - Greece yesterday and Netherlands - Denmark now, good stuff.
I'm not that surprised that Denmark won actually, as good as Netherlands are (especially if you see their team on paper) they've had enormous difficulties scoring in some games I've seen them. It's like seeing Arsenal play, there might be nice football, but it often takes 10-15 chances to get one goal.

I would love to see Germany tonight since I sorta root for them after Sweden, but I will probably be busy. Might see a game tomorrow, then I'm seeing both games on Monday if I can.

njdtfan · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2012, 01:04:40 PM »

Here is a Yank that will/is watching every game. Agree that germany is the team to beat and I think France will suprise. I think my Italian team is in trouble.

njdtfan · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2012, 01:33:35 PM »

Germany is less than impressive so far.,

Zantera · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2012, 01:34:42 PM »

Quote from: njdtfan on June 09, 2012, 01:33:35 PM

Germany is less than impressive so far.,

They're also playing a pretty tough team. Besides, there's 45 mins left.

Stonestef · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2012, 01:44:09 PM »

Let's hope we will see some nice games! I'm Greek, we had a huge opportunity to win yesterday with the penalty shot but we weren't lucky. I have placed a bet on Germany to win now and I wait for them to score!
I believe Spain will be the champion like in Euro 2008.

Elite · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2012, 01:46:59 PM »

Well, my country failed miserably. For some reason, whenever the Dutch team is behind, they can't manage to score any goals, whereas when they're leading they will win the match. A very disappointing start. Wednesday is the match against germany, so I'm sort-of looking forward to that.

njdtfan · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2012, 02:56:52 PM »

Netherlands had so many opportunities and the ref did not help them out much either.

ich bin besser · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2012, 03:42:12 PM »

Not a good game by Germany, but a win is a win. The match on Wednesday against Holland will be interesting.

Zantera · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2012, 04:46:23 PM »

Yeah, Germany - Netherlands will be really interesting indeed. If Germany wins it, even with as little as 1-0, then its pretty much over for the Dutchmen in this tournament.

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2012, 04:45:48 AM »

Holy Crap that was a bad loss by the Dutch. Big hangover right now.

Zydar · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2012, 04:58:41 AM »

Can't wait for Spain-Italy today. Should be a great game.

rumborak · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2012, 05:01:43 AM »

Arrived at 8:40pm in Heathrow airport, Germany game started at 8:45pm. I actually made the shuttle driver put on the game on the radio and managed to catch the goal!

rumborak

cyberdrummer · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2012, 05:06:39 AM »

Predictions for today:

Spain 2-0 Italy
Ireland 2-1 Croatia

I actually think Ireland will make it through this group in 2nd place. Italy aren't that strong at the moment, and Croatia rely too much on Modric having a good game.

Already nervous about the England game tomorrow. I do think we're very solid defensively, but worried about where the goals are going to come from without Rooney. Predicting a 1-1 draw.

jag66 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2012, 07:09:46 AM »

After Germany I could see any of the other 3 getting through in that group.. pretty sure the Germans will get better after the first game.

As for England, it's great they have low expectations, I feel I won't be as disappointed as the last few tournaments if they fail. I can't see us beating the French, but you never know!

I'm very much looking forward to seeing the spain - quite amazing really that the german's are being fancied more than them given their recent tournament pedigree.. I think it's a tough call between those 2 sides.

Zantera · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2012, 07:14:47 AM »

Hopefully England and France will draw tomorrow, and Sweden will win.

njdtfan · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:01:45 AM »

Forza Italia. Already fucking pumped. As much as I want Italy to win, it would seriously suprise me if they beat Spain. One can hope. Prediction.............Spain 3-Italy 1.

Croatia/Ireland-1-1 draw

Zantera · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:13:42 AM »

Here's for hoping that Italy will shake Spain and snatch point(s).

cyberdrummer · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:17:56 AM »

4-6-0 formation for Spain. I'm slightly surprised they're not playing a striker, the Italy defence is hardly rock solid.

DreamerTV · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:44:49 AM »

Ready to lose.
Too much players from Juventus to hope in a good result. Plus, we have Balotelli, which abilities are equal to his stupidity.

njdtfan · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:52:08 AM »

Going to be interesting with the formations/lineups of both teams. Alright, fucking pumped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jag66 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:53:24 AM »

Quote from: cyberdrummer on June 10, 2012, 09:17:56 AM

4-6-0 formation for Spain. I'm slightly surprised they're not playing a striker, the Italy defence is hardly rock solid.

Indeed. I mean I can understand not starting torres (and villa not there), but I'd put llorente on myself. Quite a frigtening bench really though..

Zantera · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2012, 10:24:47 AM »

Quote from: DreamerTV on June 10, 2012, 09:44:49 AM

Ready to lose.
Too much players from Juventus to hope in a good result. Plus, we have Balotelli, which abilities are equal to his stupidity.

But Juventus were unbeaten last season, so how is many Juve-players bad?

njdtfan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2012, 10:49:14 AM »

Italy looks decent so far. Cassanop playing well and Italy's defense doing well. But I think that is a product of Spains formation. Its not working for them. I predict some subs in the 2nd half for Spain. They need at least 1 true forward. and on a side note, get fuckin Balotelli the fuck out of there. a waste of human space.

cyberdrummer · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2012, 10:56:26 AM »

Italy are playing very well, much better than I expected. Spain need a striker on, they can pass it all they want but they're not creating enough goalscoring chances.

DreamerTV · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2012, 10:57:05 AM »

Quote from: Zantera on June 10, 2012, 10:24:47 AM

Quote from: DreamerTV on June 10, 2012, 09:44:49 AM
Ready to lose.
Too much players from Juventus to hope in a good result. Plus, we have Balotelli, which abilities are equal to his stupidity.

But Juventus were unbeaten last season, so how is many Juve-players bad?

Because last Serie A season sucked, so juventus unbeated means nothing.
And because i'm interista, of course

Anyway, not bad at all as for now, just one problem: the purpose should be to win the game, not just to control it, so please Prandelli, put Di Natale or Giovinco in!.

njdtfan · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2012, 10:59:40 AM »

^ this

cyberdrummer · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2012, 11:13:07 AM »

Oh Mario...

njdtfan · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2012, 11:15:37 AM »

YES, get the human waste of space out of there. Di Natale or Cassano will score and Italy will win 1-0. Spian needs a forward. Fuck em anyway!

DreamerTV · « **Reply #33 on:** June 10, 2012, 11:17:55 AM »

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!

Fuck Balotelli!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zydar · « **Reply #34 on:** June 10, 2012, 11:20:15 AM »

1-1 Fabregas.

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