Predicting the top contenders for the upcoming Euro tournament

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The discussion centers on predictions for the upcoming Euro tournament, with Italy, France, Germany, and Spain identified as top contenders. Participants express excitement about potential standout players, particularly from Portugal, including Ronaldo and Quaresma. There is debate about the grouping of teams, with concerns that Italy and France cannot meet in the final due to being in the same group. The Netherlands and Spain are also highlighted as strong teams, with Spain's defense being a point of contention. Overall, there is a mix of anticipation and skepticism regarding team performances and match outcomes.
  • #51
Kurdt said:
It didn't look too bad before the rain.

I missed the first ten minutes, but it's good now. I think both teams really need the win here.

Oh, and in other news, Scolari has been appointed the new Chelsea manager!
 
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  • #52
Last second winner. I bet the Turks are relieved.
 
  • #53
Go Croatia!
 
  • #54
Looks like we'll have a really awesome match in the quarter finals between Portugal and Germany. Could go either way.
 
  • #55
Considering how much news the US gets about violence atleast we don't riot after a basketball or football game! Seems like there is a riot after each of these euro games.
 
  • #56
Greg Bernhardt said:
Considering how much news the US gets about violence atleast we don't riot after a basketball or football game! Seems like there is a riot after each of these euro games.

Really? I've never heard anything about riots. I haven't been watching the news much lately though.
 
  • #57
Italy denied a legit goal! How many more officiating blunders will it take for FIFA to get with the times?
 
  • #58
morphism said:
Italy denied a legit goal! How many more officiating blunders will it take for FIFA to get with the times?

Football can't become infested with replays: next thing we'll have breaks every five minutes for adverts. The conditions are the same for every team.

Oh, and as I'm typing this: italy 0-1 romania: what a mistake by the italian defence!
 
  • #59
morphism said:
Italy denied a legit goal! How many more officiating blunders will it take for FIFA to get with the times?

Compared to the NBA which applies different rules to players depending on star status, I'll take the old-fashioned FIFA/UEFA approach.
 
  • #60
It doesn't have to be like the NBA. Maybe something like they have in Tennis? And teams can have only 1 replay request per half, for instance. That won't affect the game too greatly, in my opinion.
 
  • #61
It would be ridiculous to introduce replays into football. It just doesn't seem right at all. In the end the good decisions and bad ones should even out.
 
  • #62
Kurdt said:
In the end the good decisions and bad ones should even out.
That clearly was not the case today, and was not the case a countless number of times.
 
  • #63
Kurdt said:
It would be ridiculous to introduce replays into football. It just doesn't seem right at all. In the end the good decisions and bad ones should even out.

Agreed, with replays the game would move slower than baseball.
 
  • #64
morphism said:
That clearly was not the case today, and was not the case a countless number of times.

Well you just have to learn to live with that. What about Italy's lucky penalty against Australia in the world cup? That probably makes them even now. :-p
 
  • #65
good show to Buffon today, he is a great goalie though Gregory Coupet (French Goalie) is my favorite
 
  • #66
The Netherlands - France 4 - 1

One of the rare moments that I actually watch soccer. Good game.
 
  • #67
It was an excellent game. It will take something special to stop the Netherlands.
 
  • #68
Holland have dished up two amazing results, who knows where they can go this time.
 
  • #69
The Netherlands. <3
 
  • #70
Kurdt said:
It was an excellent game. It will take something special to stop the Netherlands.

Brilliant game by the Dutch. Even though the French woke up, they could only watch the Dutch whirl wind pass by!
 
  • #71
They're playing a very Brazilian game where it's a bit desperate at the back at times but they have so many easy goals at the front. Long may it continue. :smile:
 
  • #72
Wow, the Dutch were good. I guessed at 4-1 Holland as well as predicting correctly the portugal/czech rep score the other night. I should start betting on these games!
 
  • #73
Another fantastic game by the Dutch. Who would've expected Italy and France to tie for last place in the group?!

On the flipside, Ribery is really showing a lot of talent and skill. He has what it takes to go a long way.
 
  • #74
Andre said:
The Netherlands - France 4 - 1

Wow! The Dutch seem to be in great form in this cup...France seemed shaky from the beginning of the Cup.
 
  • #75
Reshma said:
Wow! The Dutch seem to be in great form in this cup...France seemed shaky from the beginning of the Cup.

France were much improved in the match with the Netherlands as well.
 
  • #76
Wow! That was an exciting finish for Spain. They deserved it.
 
  • #77
The Turkey-Czech game looked intense! I have no idea why it wasn't shown live in Ontario... Instead we had to suffer through the pointless Portugal-Swiss game.
 
  • #78
An even more exciting finish for Turkey. Wow! What a stupid red card at the end (not undeserved; a stupid thing to do). Turkey will be in big trouble in the next round with the suspensions from this game.
 
  • #79
That Spain game was amazing!
 
  • #80
My wife and I started watching the Turkey-Czech game at the beginning of the second half, and we were both cheering for Turkey. When they went down two goals, my wife lost hope, and she started doing housework. She missed all of Turkey's goals.
 
  • #81
George Jones said:
My wife and I started watching the Turkey-Czech game at the beginning of the second half, and we were both cheering for Turkey. When they went down two goals, my wife lost hope, and she started doing housework. She missed all of Turkey's goals.

It was one of the games of the tournament so far with a lot riding on the match for both teams. The Czechs really handed that game away though. Well done turkey.
 
  • #82
turkey-czech game 2nd half was some of the best football, and most exciting to watch, that I have watched in a long time
 
  • #83
I am thinking that women don't watch football
 
  • #84
Adieu les Bleus!
 
  • #85
morphism said:
Adieu les Bleus!

Shame really.. I quite fancied Romania going through!
 
  • #86
Not with the Dutch on the form they are.
 
  • #87
Kurdt said:
Not with the Dutch on the form they are.

Yea.. I was quite amazed that they won by putting out their weaker side.
 
  • #88
For those who saw France vs. Italy...do you think the red card for Abidal is fair?
 
  • #89
AhmedEzz said:
For those who saw France vs. Italy...do you think the red card for Abidal is fair?

Yes. Once you give a penalty there, the red card is automatic, since he was the last defender and the striker had a goal scoring opportunity.
 
  • #90
Abidal was the last man and definitely interfered with Toni's chance of scoring so that is an automatic red.
 
  • #91
But in some cases, the yellow is shown...some thought it was a bit severe from the ref's part. BTW, who else thinks that the French coach is lame?
 
  • #92
While its true that some yellows have been shown in those circumstances, the rules are clear that if the last man denies a goal soring opportunity then it should be a straight red.
 
  • #93
I agree with red card. Disagree w/ Domenech being lame.
I think he needs to make more of his young talent. this is the end of an era for Les Bleus , however they have some incredible young talent in Nasri, Gomis and Benzema.
I hope those players can work to become as good as they possibly can and not sell out to a large contract to waste away on bench or reserve squad somewhere.

I definitely did not expect turkey to go through, props to them. I am excited for Port / Ger game as well as Spain / Italy (hope Spain annihilates them)
 
  • #94
2-1 to germany (vs. portugal) at half-time. Very entertaining match.
 
  • #95
I wouldn't have pegged Croatia to advance this far. Props to them
 
  • #96
mgiddy911 said:
I wouldn't have pegged Croatia to advance this far. Props to them

I'd be more likely to have put my money on Croatia than Turkey!
 
  • #97
cristo said:
I'd be more likely to have put my money on Croatia than Turkey!

In 2002 Turkey was very impressive. I'm not sure how they are this year, but recently those two national soccer teams seem to have comparable pedigrees.
 
  • #98
Will extra time settle it?
 
  • #99
George Jones said:
Will extra time settle it?

I don't think so, but the teams have been looking to make more chances in the last few minutes. Still, I do like a good penalty shootout, especially when I'm not supporting either of the teams!
 
  • #100
Don't be surprised if Turkey sneak this. Really poor game though.
 
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