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theysayjump · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

Yeah I wanted Sweden too and I'm glad they won, they played much better than Greece did. There were spells where Greece were just passing the ball between three defenders for about a minute. I hate teams who play really boring football.

I thought Kluivert was a great player, Bergkamp was a genius, as was Overmars and the De Boer brothers. Van Der Saar pulled off an amazing save last night too.

We need more players with this kind of skill, flair and ability: http://youtube.com/watch?v=kFvXVlfu4vs

Kidd · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

and portugal does it again

3-1

w00t

TryinToGetPaid · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I love Mr Ronaldo. Should have put more on the game....

Twon · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:56 pm Post subject:

TryinToGetPaid · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject:

I think very far, they looked slow vs the czech until the end they stepped it up.

theysayjump · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

I'm impressed with Portugal, Spain and Holland, but once the latter two, as well as Italy, Germany and France all play their second games, it'd be easier to make an informed opinion. I can see them all doing well, once the shitter teams go out, like Austria, Croatia and Poland.

I'd love to see Spain and Portugal play, but won't happen for another few games yet, if at all.

hehehhehe · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:15 am Post subject:

If things keep going as they are, I think Portugal would end up playing Germany (assuming they beat Croatia today, which is not a given) in the semis. Germany is the big favorite but it really seems like the soccer gods are with any team with Ronaldo these days.

The other half of the draw has a lot of good teams so who knows what will happen there. Things will be clearer after a few matches like jump says.

Spain vs. Portugal might happen if the group of death teams beat each other up a lot. The group of death plays tomorrow...

Twon · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

Croatia = wow!

Twon · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:59 am Post subject:

I assume that there are other tournaments like Euro Champs. How come they aren't as publicized?

hehehhehe · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:35 am Post subject:

Yeah, that was an upset from hell. That second goal was a fluke but I'm not a fan of Germany.

theysayjump · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

Yeah which is sad. I hear people and sports commentators here making fun of football for not being very masculine, yet they worship men who hit little balls with sticks, throw balls into little hoops, and fat guys with lots of padding and helmets running into each other.

There is so much skill and accuracy in football that even in the teams who aren't the best in the world you can see it. Unfortunately, it takes players like Zidane, Bergkamp, Messi, Ronaldo etc to bring any attention to the game, and those players don't come around too often.

I'd say there's more talent in Football than in American Football, Baseball and Hockey combined.

Basketball on the other hand, those guys have got some mad skills and that's a sport I can watch.

I was surprised at not only how many people were at the USA - Argentina match a few days ago, but the atmosphere too, it was impressive and you guys were really getting into it.

It's a shame that the MLS doesn't have the same kind of passion, otherwise it could produce some really amazing football.

TryinToGetPaid · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:19 am Post subject:

MLS is garbage.

Period.

TSJ you like Portugal over the Swiss?

theysayjump · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:47 am Post subject:

Without a doubt. I can see Portugal progressing quite far, but there's also the possibility off them just taking it easy against the Swiss since they're already through and the Swiss are out, so maybe they'll take it easy and the Swiss will try to give their home crowd a decent send off. Shrug

bballp6699 · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:16 am Post subject:

TryinToGetPaid · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:27 am Post subject:

Yeah I do not know if I want to put any money on Portugal or not since the reason you stated. I watched the Swiss play vs Turkey and they did not look good at all, with their star out and another cat getting a red card - I may just bet small.

hehehhehe · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:54 am Post subject:

Man, the dutch scored already 9 mins in.

France is starting to move the ball better and getting chances, but no finishing.

theysayjump · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

France are complete shit.

I really don't like Domenech as a manager. He brought on Anelka and Gomis far too late and he doesn't even seem to have any passion.

Stroid · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject:

Netherlands are on fire this tourney! Van Nistelroy is sick!

hehehhehe · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject:

Yeah, Holland pwned the group of death.

I don't like Gomis much, I would've liked to have seen Benzema instead. I can't wait for FRA vs. ITA, but a win won't mean much if Romania wins. Holland should let its stars rest for Romania, so that's a possibility... I hope that last Holland goal doesn't hurt France if it comes down to goal differentials since ITA, FRA and Romania have all tied each other so far.

hehehhehe · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

What a heartbreaker for the Swedes.

I love the new Nike ad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwlpTgbQTE

guelah75 · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:49 am Post subject:

that Nike ad ROCKS!!!

theysayjump · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject:

bullseye4u · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject:

Turkey is my hero Smile

Iloveipods2 · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

Germany vs. Austria game was a good one. I think they will get far.

hehehhehe · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

France was screwed early on but that 2nd goal that Henry tipped in was the nail in the coffin. Benzema is playing well though.

That ref is too yellow card happy.

theysayjump · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Benzema did play well, but with Ribery going off in the first 7 minutes they were fucked.

I just watched the game and stopped as soon as the second goal went in. France really need to get a grip, they were abysmal for the whole tournament and they deserved to go home. Hopefully this will be a wake-up call for them.

I want Holland or Portugal to win now. I can't stand the Italians (not just because they put France out) so whoever the fuck knocks them out is fine by me.

hehehhehe · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

Yet another crazy comeback from the Turks.

Insane.

theysayjump · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

That was un-fucking-real.

I still can't believe it.

hehehhehe · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

I wasn't able to follow yesterday but I just saw the highlights for the Russia - Netherlands match. The Dutch got kind of screwed on that ref call where Solodin should've been out of the game but it seemed like the Russians played better overall.

bullseye4u · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

theysayjump · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

Russia definitely deserved to win, they far outplayed the Dutch.

I watched the highlights from the Spain - Italy match today and even the it was a pretty shit game, Spain played much better and had more chances. I'm so glad Italy are out.

I want either Spain or Russia to win.

hehehhehe · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

GO SPAIN

theysayjump · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject:

That was a pretty good game and I'm really glad Spain won, they deserved it.

Torres was relentless and won it for them.

Happy man. Very Happy