The EURO 2008 thread

benbsb29 · 13th June 2008, 12:29

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Also 2nd half was dominated by Italy, but they were unlucky to miss so many shots going wide or straight to Van der sar, it was just not their day.

I agree here. In teh second half, the Italians came back much stronger, and there was much more conviction to their attacks, specially with the addition of Grosso and Del Piero. Was a tough day for them, and the better overall team on the day i.e. Netherlands won.

Between, the Italians always had a watertight defence more as a tradition but looks like Cannavaro's absence was quite glaring.

reignofchaos · 14th June 2008, 02:10

Anyone saw the Netherlands vs France match? I'm rooting for netherlands now... they just seem unbeatable so far.

shuvc · 14th June 2008, 07:56

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Anyone saw the Netherlands vs France match? I'm rooting for netherlands now... they just seem unbeatable so far.

Absolutely outplayed France. Hope that they finally, finally live up to their reputation.

Fountainheader · 14th June 2008, 09:28

Both the World Cup finalists have been trashed, screwed, battered and humiliated by the Oranje. Just hope they continue their form.

I loved the look on Henry's face when Robben scored. Robben dint even allow Henry to celebrate for more than a min

benbsb29 · 14th June 2008, 15:11

I would say Italy were both unlucky to have a goal ruled out, and now lucky to still be alive in the tournament. Romaina played a good game, and took their chances when they came. Mutu's penalty kick was a half hearted attempt.

I didnt get to watch the Dutch vs French game, but the highlights alone made up for it. Good going by the Dutch. About time they got their due.

filcord · 14th June 2008, 15:35

I am so elated seeing the Dutch play against France. That style of football has not been seen for a long time! Wonderful!
France had some good moments - Ribery was outstanding, Malouda shone, and perhaps they needed Anelka in earlier. Henry really needs to play in Arsenal again - he needs that type of free-flow game to sparkle.
But the Dutch - takes my breath away.
Unfortunately I know, teams that sparkle early on never seem to carry on to the finals. My money is on the Portuguese this year.

finneyp · 14th June 2008, 20:32

Italy played well y'day but were bit unlucky to be denied a 1st half goal by Luca Toni's header, and in 2nd half they got their luck back to save Mutu's penalty kick.

Expect a hot pre-QF match btw Italy & France on Tueday.

Dutch is playing superb this time, all their talented players are clicking well together, hope they continue their fine run.

rsjaurr · 14th June 2008, 21:02

Dutch seems to be "orange" hot right now.They are not satisfied with just one or two goal win.

They are playing very attacking football and it seems to be working,obviously.Other teams will or rather should learn something from Dutch.

Regarding other match,Italy were unlucky not to win that match but should curse themselves as they missed many chances in 1st half.

kaushik_s · 15th June 2008, 01:29

Netherlands seems to be on top of their game now, the way they played against was France was just fabulous. I just hope that they'll carry on with this form till the Finals. But somehow I'm having a feeling this time it'll be a Portuguese Euro, although I'm rooting for Netherlands.

Ho0ligaN · 16th June 2008, 02:54

TUrkey, what a comeback :O

WhiteKnight · 16th June 2008, 09:50

Italy played well but miraculously missed goals. Italy's trademark game used to be to score goals in few chances. This time the were peppering Romania's penalty area with crosses, corners and what not, but goals

Spain disaapointed in their win (thanks to D.Villa). They are currently playing just like Barca- looking for that perfect goal. Fabregas cooling his heels on the bench is a pathetic sight for any soccer fan.

normally_crazy · 16th June 2008, 11:09

I slept early yesterday - got up in the middle of the night for water - switched on the TV and checked the score - Czech 2 - Turkey 0

Went back to sleep - in the morning woke up and the 1st flash on the news channel - Turkey 3 - Czech 2

Must have been a rocking game.

And the Swiss won over the Portugese ?

benbsb29 · 16th June 2008, 11:22

I was surprised and left wondering what on earth happened to the game which was to be telecast at 9:30PM. Waited a while, and tried to think of reasons as to why the match was not being shown. Waited till 11:30, and got my answer. They are being played at the same time!

Turkey, however did they manage it?! Amazing!
And the Swiss.. looks like their efforts paid off.

wanderlustindia · 16th June 2008, 13:10

Portugal fielded a second string side keeping in mind the QF's. For the Swiss it was only a consolation after having already being knocked out of the competition.

Turkey must have played unbelievable in the last 15 minutes to come up with that sort of comeback. Czech once again disappoint. They missed Rosicky badly. What on earth happened to Petr Cech, arguably the best goalkeeper at the moment!

finneyp · 16th June 2008, 14:48

Shucks! From y'day, all remaining Euro 2008 matches will be played at 12.15AM IST!

Can't miss out some interesting last round Group matches, we have one tommorow - Italy vs France.

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14th June 2008, 02:10	#77
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Anyone saw the Netherlands vs France match? I'm rooting for netherlands now... they just seem unbeatable so far.
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14th June 2008, 09:28	#79
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Both the World Cup finalists have been trashed, screwed, battered and humiliated by the Oranje. Just hope they continue their form. I loved the look on Henry's face when Robben scored. Robben dint even allow Henry to celebrate for more than a min
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14th June 2008, 15:11	#80
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,148 Times View My Garage	I would say Italy were both unlucky to have a goal ruled out, and now lucky to still be alive in the tournament. Romaina played a good game, and took their chances when they came. Mutu's penalty kick was a half hearted attempt. I didnt get to watch the Dutch vs French game, but the highlights alone made up for it. Good going by the Dutch. About time they got their due.
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14th June 2008, 15:35	#81
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	I am so elated seeing the Dutch play against France. That style of football has not been seen for a long time! Wonderful! France had some good moments - Ribery was outstanding, Malouda shone, and perhaps they needed Anelka in earlier. Henry really needs to play in Arsenal again - he needs that type of free-flow game to sparkle. But the Dutch - takes my breath away. Unfortunately I know, teams that sparkle early on never seem to carry on to the finals. My money is on the Portuguese this year. Last edited by filcord : 14th June 2008 at 15:37.
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14th June 2008, 20:32	#82
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Italy played well y'day but were bit unlucky to be denied a 1st half goal by Luca Toni's header, and in 2nd half they got their luck back to save Mutu's penalty kick. Expect a hot pre-QF match btw Italy & France on Tueday. Dutch is playing superb this time, all their talented players are clicking well together, hope they continue their fine run.
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14th June 2008, 21:02	#83
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	Dutch seems to be "orange" hot right now.They are not satisfied with just one or two goal win. They are playing very attacking football and it seems to be working,obviously.Other teams will or rather should learn something from Dutch. Regarding other match,Italy were unlucky not to win that match but should curse themselves as they missed many chances in 1st half.
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15th June 2008, 01:29	#84
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	Netherlands seems to be on top of their game now, the way they played against was France was just fabulous. I just hope that they'll carry on with this form till the Finals. But somehow I'm having a feeling this time it'll be a Portuguese Euro, although I'm rooting for Netherlands. Last edited by kaushik_s : 15th June 2008 at 01:30.
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16th June 2008, 02:54	#85
Ho0ligaN BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: Once	TUrkey, what a comeback :O
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16th June 2008, 09:50	#86
WhiteKnight BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 661 Times View My Garage	Italy played well but miraculously missed goals. Italy's trademark game used to be to score goals in few chances. This time the were peppering Romania's penalty area with crosses, corners and what not, but goals Spain disaapointed in their win (thanks to D.Villa). They are currently playing just like Barca- looking for that perfect goal. Fabregas cooling his heels on the bench is a pathetic sight for any soccer fan.
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16th June 2008, 11:09	#87
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	I slept early yesterday - got up in the middle of the night for water - switched on the TV and checked the score - Czech 2 - Turkey 0 Went back to sleep - in the morning woke up and the 1st flash on the news channel - Turkey 3 - Czech 2 Must have been a rocking game. And the Swiss won over the Portugese ?
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16th June 2008, 11:22	#88
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,148 Times View My Garage	I was surprised and left wondering what on earth happened to the game which was to be telecast at 9:30PM. Waited a while, and tried to think of reasons as to why the match was not being shown. Waited till 11:30, and got my answer. They are being played at the same time! Turkey, however did they manage it?! Amazing! And the Swiss.. looks like their efforts paid off.
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16th June 2008, 13:10	#89
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Portugal fielded a second string side keeping in mind the QF's. For the Swiss it was only a consolation after having already being knocked out of the competition. Turkey must have played unbelievable in the last 15 minutes to come up with that sort of comeback. Czech once again disappoint. They missed Rosicky badly. What on earth happened to Petr Cech, arguably the best goalkeeper at the moment!
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16th June 2008, 14:48	#90
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Shucks! From y'day, all remaining Euro 2008 matches will be played at 12.15AM IST! Can't miss out some interesting last round Group matches, we have one tommorow - Italy vs France.
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