Euro 2008

Originally posted by Slay
I'm guessing you're a bit soar about Belgium not qualifying again?

btw, I don't get what Belgium not qualifying has to do with a referee that should get fired

Spain looked special yesterday. Their midfield is incredible (despite being filled with centre-midfielders), and their attack is dynamic, pacy, and clinical. I wonder if they can keep it up...

PS. Makes a mockery of England's flat, one-paced, unimaginative midfield.

Wow I really enjoyed watching Spain play, the Russians were a bit open but nevertheless very clinical. Villa´s got 3 goals already then on his way the the golden boot maybe.

I noticed there´s a lot of Brazilians playing, for Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Germany and probably more teams. If they grew up in their host country then ok, but playing for Turkey and not speaking a wrod of Turkish, rediculous imo.

What makes Villa dangerous is that he's sharp. Very, very astute.

With Iniesta and Fabregas playing behind him, he could rack up some goals. Aragones should obviously start Fabregas, but I don't know who he'd replace. I think it's worth havin Torres and Villa upfront, so maybe take off Xavi.

-AC

Wasn't too impressed with Portugal today.

The last goal was smartly opportunistic, but other than that, I wasn't too impressed. The first goal was scrambled, the second was a bit speculatory.

Considering the opponents, Holland still have the best performance so far for me.

-AC

I would actually keep Xavi on. He sets the pace. I rate him highly.

It should be between Fabregas and Iniesta who plays.

Portugal played well today.Nno idea why they continue to play Gomez up front. Never looks like he is gonna get a goal at all.

I would keep Xavi on too. I think he is a very good player.

Gomez is playing up front because they have no one else there. The only other forwards they have are Almeida who came on for him today and Postiga.. then it is players like Ronaldo, Nani, Simao.

They haven't had a top goalscorer for a ages.

I would have won quite a bit of money if Portugal hadn't scored that third goal, quite annoying.

Germany have been the only team so far that were impressive in all aspects.

Yep Spain are spoilt for choice. Its the way they play which I like, classic Barcelona academy stuff. They might get frustrated against negative, brutal teams though, especially if they unluckily go a goal down.

I don´t think Germany are that impressive, we´ll see their true form tonight when they play the Croats, I hope it isn´t like the last game they had where the Croats kicked the crap out of the Germans, that wasn´t nice to watch.

I really hope an attacking team wins this tournament, and not some boring negative team like Greece again.

Xavi and Iniesta are both excellent. Neither of them should be dropped in place of Fabregas as they're the reason Fabregas went looking elsewhere for first-team football when he was Barca in the first place. Well, at least that's according to Dr. Sid Lowe...

That was when he was...14?

He's better now. Arguably better than Iniesta.

At least we can all agree that Greece will be f*cking off. Italy have a narrow escape, even if they play shit, they're still the world champs, and will be until the next World Cup, unless they win that.

Greece got lucky. Won a flukey tournament and then didn't have to defend it 'til now.

-AC

Originally posted by Bicnarok

I don´t think Germany are that impressive, we´ll see their true form tonight when they play the Croats, I hope it isn´t like the last game they had where the Croats kicked the crap out of the Germans, that wasn´t nice to watch.

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It was only Germany's second game, but Croatia mean business, clearly.

I think Germany aren't playing bad, so much as the style they DO play wasn't working that well against Croatia. All points to Croatia, though.

Let's just imagine how clinical they'd be if they had Eduardo in the team.

Not a team to take for granted, that's for sure.

-AC

Exciting match. And yes, the Croats surprised most, especially after a sub-par (though winning) effort in their first match.

I'd like to see Holland play again. Until then, Portugal has seemed to be the most complete team to me so far.

i did say i would be betting on croatia to win the tournament 😄 i fancy them as the surprise package

Oh, dear...Modric; bit good.

What a goal by Robben.

-AC

Yeah how the hell did he get that in from there.

What a game this is.

He had no right scoring from there, really.

Sneijder, however...

-AC