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by **NANNY RED** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:54 pm

rinoayuna wrote:Postiga pulled one back for the Portugese but not enough. Germans still prevail 3-2.

Who do you reckon they will play though? Croatia or Turkey?

Ronaldo looked close to tears btw. Haha.

Ive backed Croatia from the start of the tournement got a nice few quid on them but ive got a gut feelin my bets gonna go down tomorrow i think Turkey might do them there playin well an they dont give up So ill stick me neck out an say Turkey

by **metalhead** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:25 pm

and you were saying Ace about germany not convincing?!

Well, I guess tactically the germans were spot on, I thought that if they did change their team selection they would have a chance.

Good win for them

by **Perseo** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:38 pm

spain russia best moments

http://www.zappinternet.com/video....uro2008

by **Bad Bob** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:10 am

If I were a betting man I'd be laying on a wedge of cash for Germany to win it all now. Not that they are necessarily the best team but because they have momentum and a winning mentality. They had a wobbly start but look to back on form big style. I'm sure the Croatians (who I expect to dispatch Turkey) will not relish meeting them again.

What a match from Schweinsteiger, BTW. That run he made for the first goal was as beautiful as the 1-2s Podolski played down the touchline and the cross he put in. Not to mention the two inch perfect free kicks he bent in for the other goals. Before the match I wanted Portugal to win to shake things up but there's so much I admire about German football that I found myself rooting for them soon after kick off. I still want either the Spanish or Dutch to do them in the final, though--I just wouldn't bet on it, is all.

by **LFC2007** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:29 am

The Portugal - Germany game was a very good watch.

The difference between the two teams was clear however - the Germans were far more disciplined and competent at the back.

Portugal played some very fluent football, easy on the eye stuff. Bosingwa had plenty of joy on the right, putting in some good crosses, getting in behind the Germans - in doing so putting their defence under a different type of pressure which is more difficult to deal with. From this avenue Moutinho missed a golden opportunity, and on such chances rest the outcomes to games.

Germany scored with a free flowing, cut-throat move which was a joy to watch. The ball from Ballack to Podolski was exceptional, Podolski showed good strength to hold of Bosingwa - though he should never in a million years have let him get past him. Schweinsteiger made a great run having evaded Ferreira who was simply ball watching.

Germany's two headed goals were a consequence of unbelievably poor marking/anticipation/positioning/strength from the Portuguese defence. The first was embarrassing enough, the second compounded an all round shocking defensive performance. Mentally their defense and goalie were absent.

Elementary errors which just shouldn't happen in the Q/F's of a major tournament, once is bad enough but twice shows there's a fundamental problem.

It was a shame that a great game like was decided by a second set-piece howler.

Hopefully Scolari can install some of that absent-mindedness in the Chelsea defence.

by **stmichael** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:18 am

I hate to say it but prepare yourselves for a Germany-Italy final. No teams are better than them stumbling through the groups, only to come alive during the knock out stages.

I have to say that this tournament has been absolutely top class. Since the Italy-Holland game I don't think I've seen a bad game.

by **Bad Bob** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:52 am

stmichael wrote:I hate to say it but prepare yourselves for a Germany-Italy final. No teams are better than them stumbling through the groups, only to come alive during the knock out stages.

I have to say that this tournament has been absolutely top class. Since the Italy-Holland game I don't think I've seen a bad game.

You must have missed the Germany-Austria game then, mate. The co-hosts couldn't score in a brothel.

by **Judge** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:58 am

ballack push sends germany thru

by **stmichael** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:14 pm

also, really glad we never signed simao. completely overrated.

by **Ace Ventura** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:35 pm

metalhead wrote:and you were saying Ace about germany not convincing?!

Well, I guess tactically the germans were spot on, I thought that if they did change their team selection they would have a chance.

Good win for them

I said at the start of the tournament they were my favourites mate, i made a thread about what shirt to buy before it started and said in there that the Germans are always going to go far.
They hadnt been convincing until yesterdays game though and still look very vulnerable in the centre of defence.

Like you said though the reshuffle dropping the hapless Gomez certainly helped.

by **GOAT** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:08 pm

Judge wrote:ballack push sends germany thru

oh come on it was a slight nudge in the back

by **GOAT** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:11 pm

stmichael wrote:also, really glad we never signed simao. completely overrated.

yeah, we've got pennant instead, phew...

by **ruskiy playmaker** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:18 pm

stmichael wrote:also, really glad we never signed simao. completely overrated.

He was really good at Benfica, it's just this yr he dropped form.

by **Ace Ventura** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:21 pm

ruskiy playmaker wrote:
stmichael wrote:also, really glad we never signed simao. completely overrated.

He was really good at Benfica, it's just this yr he dropped form.

He looks poor, not the quickest, doesnt beat his man one on one very often and his final ball isnt great.

You do get glimpses of a player that can do something from nothing like the goal he scored against us for Benfica, but still he just reminds me of a Luis Garcia type of luxury player but without the goal threat.

by **The Manhattan Project** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:32 pm

Amazing stuff.

Got to admire Turkey.

They never give up.

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