[Bronze]

Originally Posted by aizze

calling it now, germany vs spain for the final, wish germany wins.

Lol. You're not exactly going out on a limb at this point,eh?

[Pascal]

Originally Posted by Bronze

Finally I get a chance to sit and watch a game live, and I get just about put to sleep by Spain and France. Maybe it was better for a Spaniard or a Frenchman, but for me, it was boring.

I also found it boring but watching it till the end has been pure torture for me

[gary88]

Tough luck once again for England.

[Rich_Jenkins]

Originally Posted by gary88

Tough luck once again for England.

Yeah, another tough PK loss, but I think Italy deserved the win.

Won't matter Thursday lol.

[ss134]

Originally Posted by Llando88

Yeah, another tough PK loss, but I think Italy deserved the win.

Won't matter Thursday lol.

Italy did deserve to win definately and TBH as an Englishman living in Germany i would rather go out to Italy than to Germany later in the week anyway!

[Caddyshk]

Originally Posted by gary88

Tough luck once again for England.

Luck? Did they show up? I thought the French looked bad against Spain until I had to endure that...

[Rich_Jenkins]

Originally Posted by ss134

Italy did deserve to win definately and TBH as an Englishman living in Germany i would rather go out to Italy than to Germany later in the week anyway!

Feel for you. I remember the PK loss to Germany in Euro '96.

England just looked flat today, was not sure why a top flight team would give the ball away so much. The only way they were still in the match in the end was a few bounces off the post by the Italians.

Horrible way to decide a match, but I can't come up with a better method.

Italians will have to pick up their game if they are going to stay on the pitch.

[aizze]

Originally Posted by Bronze

Lol. You're not exactly going out on a limb at this point,eh?

there can still be a major upset.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by aizze

calling it now, germany vs spain for the final, wish germany wins.

Though I'm pro Spain, I, as a Dutchman, won't be dissapointed to see the Germans win this year.

Both great teams.

Cheers
Robin

[AcMilan714]

Originally Posted by ABQ325i

I fixed it for you

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO MORE TEARS..



JUST DREAMS NOW..




England and Italy were a bit unlucky but without a doubt Italy deserved to go through.

I'll say it right now, if Italy play they way they played against the 3 kittens we will get smoked by ze germans. If Chillini can make it back for the game and looks ok and De Rossi moves back into the midfield game on....



Can't wait until thurs. Portugal and Spain will be a good game too.

[AcMilan714]

Originally Posted by AcMilan714

respect for Germany. I can't wait for my Italy team to play against them.
Tomorrows game Spain vs France should be great as well.


It will be a great final 4..

But what happened to france not even showing up vs spain

[335iheLLraiseR]

wtf happened? I though this was a nba playoff thread? nothing but soccer.

[ss134]

Originally Posted by Llando88

Feel for you. I remember the PK loss to Germany in Euro '96.

England just looked flat today, was not sure why a top flight team would give the ball away so much. The only way they were still in the match in the end was a few bounces off the post by the Italians.

Horrible way to decide a match, but I can't come up with a better method.

Italians will have to pick up their game if they are going to stay on the pitch.

Youre right - England seemed to be lacking energy but i will credit the Italians as well - apart from the first 25 minutes when England looked good, they just couldn't keep the ball and spent the next 95 minutes chasing it which tends to drain your energy!

Another key factor in tournament football is your best players have to play well if youre going to progress.........and Rooney was nowhere near his top form unfortunately.

Hodgson only had a few weeks to work with the team so i will give him more time. there are lots of good young players coming through so hopefully by the time the World Cup kicks off in 2014 the team will be stronger and able to compete against the top teams.

As for Italy having to pick their game up i'm not so sure - they played well and dominated the game - if they can finish the chances they were creating then Germany will be in for a tough game.

[Greenkirby21]

i think its gonna be spain vs germany again .

[Soorena]

I'm sick of Spain's winning chain. And i also hate the Barcelona-like Tiki Taka tactic so hopefully they will be eliminated by Portugal.

[arnsbrae]

Originally Posted by Soorena

I'm sick of Spain's winning chain. And i also hate the Barcelona-like Tiki Taka tactic so hopefully they will be eliminated by Portugal.

Yes, I never thought I'd say it but Spain's "Beautiful passing game" is starting to get boring now.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by Soorena

I'm sick of Spain's winning chain. And i also hate the Barcelona-like Tiki Taka tactic so hopefully they will be eliminated by Portugal.

Portugal... I'ts just CR doing the job. They eliminated us(and not for the first time) so I really hope Spain wins tonight....

Cheers
Robin

[Fox128i]

Originally Posted by Soorena

I'm sick of Spain's winning chain. And i also hate the Barcelona-like Tiki Taka tactic so hopefully they will be eliminated by Portugal.

At the very least I hope Portugal doesn't make it easy for them. I am pulling for Portugal in this matchup.

[AU335i]

Portugal v.s. Spain should be good. I think/hope it's going to be a high scoring game unless Spain just keeps the ball away from CR7.

Can't wait for Germany/Italy tomorrow!

De Rossi looked dangerous, some of those shots on goal against England were just inches away. Balotelli is just overrated in my opinion as well haha

I just hope Germany figures out who they want to play and that those players keep the same chemistry to finish the tournament strong!

[Caddyshk]

Goals

[Rich_Jenkins]

Originally Posted by ss134

Youre right - England seemed to be lacking energy but i will credit the Italians as well - apart from the first 25 minutes when England looked good, they just couldn't keep the ball and spent the next 95 minutes chasing it which tends to drain your energy!

Another key factor in tournament football is your best players have to play well if youre going to progress.........and Rooney was nowhere near his top form unfortunately.

Hodgson only had a few weeks to work with the team so i will give him more time. there are lots of good young players coming through so hopefully by the time the World Cup kicks off in 2014 the team will be stronger and able to compete against the top teams.

As for Italy having to pick their game up i'm not so sure - they played well and dominated the game - if they can finish the chances they were creating then Germany will be in for a tough game.

Good post.

[Doctor///M]

Hope Italy wins today... don't want another Euro 2008 all over again.

...and no penalties please!