Euro 2012 (Football)

[SEE]

Originally Posted by arthursmedley

England v. Ukraine, half-time.........bluuurghhhhhhhh.......two teams, two goalies, two strikers, twenty defenders.

I think I can now safely predict that neither England nor the Ukraine will win Euro2012

That's how Greece won it back in 2004! Well established fact is that teams that consistently win with below par performances are as dangerous as a team loaded with Skill, that have most of the possession, create more chances and yet still lose to a disciplined defensive side who can create one chance and take it. Chelsea v Barcelona/Bayern comes to mind.

England v Italy, I just hope it doesn't go to penalties........

[mazex]

Originally Posted by addman

Zlataaaaaan Ibrahimovic! Zlataaaan Ibrahimovic! Kongo-Kim! Taco-Svensson! Kung Olof! What a classy way to leave the tournament boys, Brazil 2014 here we come!

P.S Fasen vad man kommer sakna många av de "gamla" gubbarna nu när de lämnar. Alla kval och turneringar man följt de i över 10 år. Stående ovationer till Mellberg och Svensson. Sverige - Argentina VM 2002...remember.

Yes! And what a goal by Zlatan! It truly hurts that they could not get one point at least against England... And I don't want to think about the game against Ukraine...

[Insuber]

Germany-Greece will be an interesting match, looking at the Greek revanche sentiment echoed by their newspapers ...

Personally I would bet 5 euros on Greece.

Cheers.

PS: IMO.

[Bewolf]

Originally Posted by Insuber

Germany-Greece will be an interesting match, looking at the Greek revanche sentiment echoed by their newspapers ...

Personally I would bet 5 euros on Greece.

Cheers.

PS: IMO.

Probably something like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur5fGSBsfq8

[Al Schlageter]

I know were to get several containers full of crying towels cheap if Germany can't win.

[Jatta Raso]

i don't see England that weak, for me they're the strongest team physically along with Germany by far, and have really great stamina; besides they have some talent there, don't rule them out that easily.

[Hood]

Originally Posted by Insuber

Ukraine wasn't that bad, and England also owes a big thank you to the referee for that unseen goal scored by Devic and kicked out by Terry from 2 m behind the line. How could the line referee not see that clear goal, is a mystery.

It was at least a mile over the line, no, two miles! More like millimetres... If it had stood it would have been unfair as the person that passed the ball to the striker was offside when the ball was played through to him.

An engineer friend of mine says that a tiny sensor can be placed in the ball, with sensors fitted on a frame behind the posts, and if it goes in a green light can show - no need for review or Hawkeye etc.

Hood

ps come on England - win the thing if only to make the other European nations moan and whinge!

[Insuber]

Originally Posted by Hood

It was at least a mile over the line, no, two miles! More like millimetres... If it had stood it would have been unfair as the person that passed the ball to the striker was offside when the ball was played through to him.

An engineer friend of mine says that a tiny sensor can be placed in the ball, with sensors fitted on a frame behind the posts, and if it goes in a green light can show - no need for review or Hawkeye etc.

Hood

ps come on England - win the thing if only to make the other European nations moan and whinge!

Best wishes to England, may them win this competition!

PS: nobody blames England for the referee's mistake. Mistakes happen.

[Redroach]

Originally Posted by mazex

Yes! And what a goal by Zlatan! It truly hurts that they could not get one point at least against England... And I don't want to think about the game against Ukraine...

Ibrahimovic. The only guy in Euro 2012 that is never seen with just a single drop of sweat! When sweden plays, a sign saying "Beware, crossing pedestrians!" should be erected in some convenient spot
No, it was a nice goal indeed

And... maan, what a shame it would be if we really lose to Greece. The mere thought about it makes me shiver... I hope we don't figg up!

P.S.: Wow, England's leading again in "decisive" Wembley goals (or "ghost goals", as they are called on the island )! It's 2:1 now - 1966 (1:0), 2010 (1:1) and now, 2012 (2:1). Marvelous!
Nah, I really like the English!. They are my favourite, apart from my home country! But Wembley 1966 still hurts! Oh, by the way: Is Rooney more aerodynamic now?

[Osprey]

I think it would've been more controversial had it been allowed now knowing that the guy who assisted it was offside by 2 yards. I can't remember a single offside in the entire game and obviously the line ref didn't do his job either lol Looks like it was all down to the ref for that one.

I have to say that the standard of refereeing has been excellent in the tournament, they've pretty much ignored the guys diving for fouls and only booked for bad tackles and the most cynical. It has varied of course but at least it's been very consistent and concentrated on the game flowing.

When Sweden gave England a tough game I knew they'd be up for taking on France and give them a tough time. The French team are all tiny and had to deal with some big Swedes, great result Sweden.