Euro 2008 Football contest - win rep points

[Andem]

Haha, Beaver, don't worry, there is always a next time!;-)

It's looking good for Loon, though!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2008/7363058.stm

Germany 2-0 Poland:bounce: :lol:

The game was really great. A couple of friends and I met at a cafe, not specifically to watch the game, but they had setup monitors and it was a blast. Nobody really likes Poland here right now for political reasons so it turned into a big party right after our first goal Deutschland wird Europameister

 

[talloola]

10 points on Spain and 10 points on Italy

 

[jellyfarm]

Van Nistelrooy is doing good for Holland so I'm rooting Netherlands with 5 points and 5 points for Sweden.

 

[Kreskin]

OK, we'll let everyone above in, and will leave it open for another couple of hours, then I'll close the thread.

 

[gopher]

Since all points bids are in, let's discuss the tournament matches.

Today, I watched that great match between Spain and Sweden. In terms of skill, the Swedes were not the equal of the Spaniards. But the latter had the quickness and timing. Without Puyol at D, they were a bit vulnerable to the strong attackers from the Northlands. Still, Spain had greater time of possession and a loooong pass in stoppage time set up the winning goal that sent their opponents home.

Spain won their group as Russia (who lost earlier to Spain by a score of 4-1) defeated Greece. Portugal has also won its group and the runners up are to be determined in those groups this week.




... Play on!

 

[gopher]

Hey Kreskin!

Thanx for re-opening the thread for discussion, only. Let's have some talk on the matches ...

 

[gopher]

Uh, is anybody watching the matches or are they just hunting for rep points??

In case you missed it, Turkey made an almost incredible comeback: down 2-0 in the second half, they scored three unanswered goals for the win. The TV announcers said it was the most exciting comeback they ever saw in the series. Adrian Gray even said that this is what makes international football the great game it is. Indeed, it was a match for the ages.

 

[Tonington]

I've been watching the highlights and matches, when I have the time. Yesterday was a huge disappointment, though well played by the Russians. I almost went with the Dutch when I placed my wager...though the Italians are looking good for today's match with badly bruised Spain.


GO AZZURI!

 

[gopher]

I watched today's match as Spain defeated those crybaby Italians on PKs 4-2.

Honestly now, the friggin match looked like a fix. The crybabies got every call including what should have a PK in their D zone. The TV announcers couldn't believe that the paid referee overlooked what was or should have been an obvious penalty. Then, when a Spaniard complained he was unfairly booked on a YC.

What the hell was that jackazz referee expecting??

Anyways, I'm glad Spain won. Look forward to their match on Thursday.

 

[Tonington]

Yup, that was a shyte match. Reminded me of the exchange students who came to play on my high school team. PENALTEE PENALTEE, bah. Oh well.

 

[Kreskin]

I will start. I'm placing:

5 on Russia
5 on Spain

Aren't these two playing each other in a semi? I'm assured to have a team in the finals. I'm such a European football expert :roll: .

 

[talloola]

OK spain go for it, i'm counting on you.

GO SPAIN GO

 

[gopher]

Aren't these two playing each other in a semi? I'm assured to have a team in the finals. I'm such a European football expert :roll: .

Yup. Go SPAIN!!

Adelante, España!

 

[dancing-loon]

Holy - Moly!!! Germany is apparently playing today against Turkey!! They should be done by now, being six hours ahead of us.

Anyway, I saw this little quiz and made my tick!!

Who are you rooting for out of the remaining four teams in Euro 2008? Thank You for voting.

Germany... 36%

Turkey... 10%
Russia.... 15%
Spain.... 31%

Go Michel, go!!:lol::lol:

 

[dancing-loon]

I just found out... the game is tonight in Basel. So, they might be right in the middle of it.

Another quiz:
Umfrage
Wie geht das Halbfinale Deutschland gegen die Türkei aus?

65% Natürlich gewinnt Deutschland

35% Natürlich gewinnt die Türkei

8029 abgegebene Stimmen
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65% say, "naturally Germany will win."
35% say, "naturally Turkey will win."

8029 votes were submitted so far, mine included.

 

[dancing-loon]

They scored - They WON.... just barely!

Germany edges Turkey in Euro semi
After Turkey tied the game in the 84th minute, defender Philipp Lahm scored with 30 seconds left in regulation time to lift Germany to a dramatic 3-2 win in a Euro 2008 semifinal Wednesday.

this is the Mann who saved the day for Germany!

 

[Andem]

It was an amazing game and made for huge parties all over the German capital. Some amazing plays by both Lahm and Basitan "Schweini" Schweinsteiger.

 

[dancing-loon]

It was an amazing game and made for huge parties all over the German capital. Some amazing plays by both Lahm and Bastian "Schweini" Schweinsteiger.

Hi, Chris;
I can imagine the euphoria after the tension!!! You know, when I put my bet all the way on Germany, I did so for the fun and old times sake... I had no idea whatsoever how good of a player Mannschaft they were. Of course, now I hope and wish they'll win their next game against either Russia or Spain.
How is the tendency running in Germany? Can they win once more?

Schweinsteiger... what a name!:roll: But I read he is a great player with lots of strength.

We'll soon find out the results from Vienna. I guess they play in the evenings to avoid the heat of the day? Or because there will be more of an audience after supper?
I think the Russians will win today's game.

 

[talloola]

congratulations to SPAIN, beating Russia today 3-0, now I'm on to the final.

GO SPAIN GO

 

[dancing-loon]

Ich habe falsch gedacht!!!

Russia 0 -- Spain 3

Finale on Sunday, June 29th 2008 in Vienna

Germany vs. Spain