Euro 2004

[gollum9630]

Originally posted by Artanis
I'd like to see Portugal win today. They're in the lead, and the russian keeper has just been sent off, let's see what effect that has.

that handball was such BS. it hit his chest, you can tell by the angle. Spain tied greece, a tie with Portugal and they advance. Greece should beat Russia since they have so many cards and a back up goalkeeper. Although, since Russia is out they have nothing to lose which could make them dangerous. Everyone wants at least one win.

[Maedhros]

The game that I really wanted to see was Germany vs Holland. I only could watch about 20 minutes of it, then the phone rang and I had to leave. I missed both goals.
The thing about that match was the intensity and quality level of the players.
Tomorrow there will be a game played that the intensity level will be higher than that. Unfortunately, it is not from the Euro 2004, but from the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores Boca Juniors vs River Plate, and I will be in the bar, watching the game and yelling: Dale, dale, dale Boca.

[Artanis]

Originally posted by gollum9630
that handball was such BS. it hit his chest, you can tell by the angle.

Yeah it was a controversial desicion. By a Norwegian referee.
Our contribution to this EC.

[Fat middle]

Originally posted by Maedhros
Just finished watching the Spain Greece game. Raul was nonexistent. Spain dominated but in the end it was a 1-1 draw.
JoaquÃ*n was excellent.
Regarding Iker Casillas: le colaron la pelotita.

I agree about Raul. However he was declared MVP of the match JoaquÃ*n was much better. This player is really amazing.

Anyway, I think that SPain was disapointing once again. Even though we played better than Greece. Now It is Portugal or us. I hope that referees won't be as partial as that Norwegian

[Jonathan]

Originally posted by Fat middle
Now It is Portugal or us. I hope that referees won't be as partial as that Norwegian

I don't know, this time you'll have a Swedish referee ...

[Elvellon]

Originally posted by Falagar
Though I didn't watch the whole game it's my understanding that it wasn't anything big. Portugal should have done better against a Russia who played much of the match with only 10 players and reserve keeper...

It could have been better, but more importantly, it will make the next game interesting.

Originally posted by BeardofPants
Hi Elvellon! *waves*

Hi BoP!
Are you seeing the games?

Originally posted by Fat middle
Now It is Portugal or us.

Well, “once more unto the breach, dear friends.� You can call Santiago, and we São Jorge

Seriously, it is a pity, I would have liked to see an Iberian final, now that would have been something! Kind of a hockey classic.
Unfortunately; so far, none of our teams seam to be at their best. Still, perhaps the next game will better, or so I hope.

[Fat middle]

Originally posted by Elvellon
Well, “once more unto the breach, dear friends.� You can call Santiago, and we São Jorge

Seriously, it is a pity, I would have liked to see an Iberian final, now that would have been something! Kind of a hockey classic.
Unfortunately; so far, none of our teams seam to be at their best. Still, perhaps the next game will better, or so I hope.

LOL as far as you don't call your Beato Nuno

Yeah, I would also have liked to see Spain and Portugal classifying, and perhaps an Iberian final

BTW, I think that Rui Costa is far better than decco. Hope he doesn't play against us

[Maedhros]

I agree about Raul. However he was declared MVP of the match JoaquÃ*n was much better. This player is really amazing.

It is odd that Iñaki would take out the MVP of the game. But while Spain was much better than Greece, their game was predictable. I mean, most of the attack came from JoaquÃ*n from the right side of the field.

[Elvellon]

Originally posted by Fat middle
LOL as far as you don't call your Beato Nuno

BTW, I think that Rui Costa is far better than decco. Hope he doesn't play against us

A great hero indeed, from our point of view, , but perhaps, the "Santo Euzebio" is more appropriate

[gollum9630]

HAHA Totti is gone for 3 games for spitting. Not that he does much anyways

[The Gaffer]

This is shaping up to be a great tournament, I just hope that the referees don't ruin it. Another insane sending-off last night trashed what was going to be a great game.

Funny how England played rubbish last night, but won 3-0. We've already got two cracking games for the final round of groups (Spain v Portugal and England v Croatia).

Looking forward to Italy v Sweden tonight. Probably a draw is most likely, and if Denmakr manage to beat Bulgaria it'll set that group up nicely for a photo finish.

[Maedhros]

Yesterday, I saw the best game of football ever. The Euro 2004 games seems lame by comparison.
The semifinals of the Copa Libertadores between Boca Juniors and River Plate. Wow.
The pace of the game is ultra fast. It went to the wire to a penal definition.
River missed the last one and Boca nailed it. I still have a sore throat from all the yelling and beers that we had.

[jerseydevil]

Jonathan - debating on whether I should congratulate Sweden on it's tie. I'm glad you didn't lose though and you are still first - or at least tied with Denmark in the standings for your group. Anyway - congrats.

[gollum9630]

Originally posted by jerseydevil
Jonathan - debating on whether I should congratulate Sweden on it's tie. I'm glad you didn't lose though and you are still first - or at least tied with Denmark in the standings for your group. Anyway - congrats.

why would you congratulate them. I mean, whooped-de-doo, Sweden tied Italy. Italy was based around Totti, which wasnt a smart move in the first place if you look at the world cup. As i have said before, Italy always chokes in big tournaments

[jerseydevil]

Originally posted by gollum9630
why would you congratulate them. I mean, whooped-de-doo, Sweden tied Italy. Italy was based around Totti, which wasnt a smart move in the first place if you look at the world cup. As i have said before, Italy always chokes in big tournaments

It doesn't really matter if Italy chokes or not. All that really matters is that Sweden didn't lose. I'm supporting a friend's team.

I was going to "wear" a swedish avatar in support of Sweden - but then I remembered that Jonathan didn't wear the Jersey Devils avatar when we were in the Stanley Cup Finals.

[Jonathan]

Originally posted by gollum9630
why would you congratulate them. I mean, whooped-de-doo, Sweden tied Italy. Italy was based around Totti, which wasnt a smart move in the first place if you look at the world cup. As i have said before, Italy always chokes in big tournaments

Well Sweden was going to employ a strategy which was also going to be based on Totti, so at first the Swedes didn't know what to do when Totti was banned.
But did you see how well the Italians played? They really showed off and played a lot better than they did against Denmark. Totti's replacement, Cassano, put in a great performance. Sweden was under pressure during the whole first half and Italy could have scored more than just one goal.
However in the second half, Italy started playing more defensive. The Italian coach withdrew his forwards for more defensive players. If he hadn't done that, I'm sure Italy would have won.

Ibrahimovich's equalizer was out of this world.

Originally posted by jerseydevil
I was going to "wear" a swedish avatar in support of Sweden - but then I remembered that Jonathan didn't wear the Jersey Devils avatar when we were in the Stanley Cup Finals.

well if Sweden makes it to the Finals, you have to wear a Swedish avatar

[Fat middle]

I missed this match I really wanted to see, it and besides everybody is speaking now how well Italia played.

I think that Sweden is the best positioned for qualifying in this group.

[Grey_Wolf]

WAY TO GO LATVIA!!!

[gollum9630]

Man, the Latvians played better than i thought they would. They have a really good defensive system, and even forced Kahn to make some good saves.

I want Holland to beat the Czechs though, and they are up 1 - 0 right now, scoring before 5 minutes had passed

[jerseydevil]

Originally posted by Jonathan
well if Sweden makes it to the Finals, you have to wear a Swedish avatar

I don't know - you aren't even on AIM anymore. And like I said - you didn't even wear the Jersey Devils avatar. So explain to me why I should wear a Swedish one. I'll think about it though - it'll just depend on my mood though. You know - I'm not a very nice guy - at least that what many people here think.