2008-06-08 16:41:16

Yes, it is true that Poland have a great coach in Beenhakker.

However, Germany have such an array of talent in their squad, most notably in attack.

It is so good that either Klose or Podolski looks to have a role on the bench, as one of them is likely to partner Mario Gomez up front.

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2008-06-08 17:02:38

i think poland vs germany will be a close one (this is a rivarly)

crotia will we wipe the floor off with who ever is playing with

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2008-06-08 17:14:36

I believe Poland vs Germany will be a very close one, too. We barley beat them at the WC 06 with just a 1:0 in the last minutes. This was considered one of the greatest matches of the tourney by the germans (not from a technical pov, but a dramatic and dynamic changing one).

That said, at the WC Poland was with their backs against the wall. They had no chance of making it into the 1/8 finals and played with nothing to loose. But they also evolved quite a bit since then, thanks to their new couch. And they had a good quallification round beating even Portugal. That's something I'd like to say about our team as well but appart from Ballack (who I considder to be one of the best players in the whole tourney) noone of them did huge leaps in the last two years and the team stayed practicaly the same.

2008-06-08 17:54:53

I am looking forward to seeing how Mario Gomez performs. I've heard a lot about him and his potential.

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2008-06-08 22:54:34

Man, that was a devastating defeat :(

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2008-06-08 22:59:11

Yeah, deserved from the Germans there though.

Frings and Lahm were exceptional but, as a Chelsea fan, I was a bit disappointed with Ballack's performance.

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2008-06-08 23:16:32

Hopefully the guys will do better against Croatia and Germany. It was pretty funny though to see a player being sad after shooting a goal. :P

Tomorrow I'm rooting Romania and Holland. Too bad Bulgaria is not playing in Euro, my flatmate is from there so it would be a good time watching matches together.

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2008-06-08 23:30:15

Holland are my favourites in the whole tournament if you read my previous posts in this thread.

They're missing Robben, which is a huge blow. They'll be up against it against Italy, but they're certainly capable of winning.

As for Romania .. well, ya never know! They've got every chance in my opinion against the Grandads of Football, France. XD

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2008-06-09 00:45:14

Football Season doesn't start till the Fall.

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2008-06-09 00:57:41 In reply to blmbox (2008-06-08 23:30:15)

2008-06-09 05:20:20

croatia vs austria was suprisingly good, reminded of EPL, very physical game.

as for germany excellet game, pudoski (the scorer) didn't celebrety cause he was born in poland and large part of his family still lives there. kinder like how tevez never celebrates when scoring against west ham

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2008-06-09 15:35:16

Very entertaining match yesterday, very pleasing score for me. :D And I'm already pumped for the matches today, group C is pretty hardcore...

2008-06-09 16:32:05 In reply to deco (2008-06-09 00:57:41)

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2008-06-09 23:10:11

The first game was disappointing but the second was the most entertaining. I really hope the Oranges will win their group. That's that kind of football we want to see this Euro.

2008-06-09 23:20:53

I don't like to brag or nothing (except, well, I do) but I did tip Holland to do great things at the beginning. ;)

They have a superb midfield in Sneijder and Van Der Vaart, and they played some brilliant football in the demolition of Italy. I hope, as a Chelsea fan, that Mr. Abramovich decides to splash the cash on Van Der Vaart because he'd be a great addition to our squad.

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2008-06-10 02:34:10 In reply to blmbox (2008-06-09 23:20:53)

2008-06-10 04:25:16

italy was owned.................. badly

poor performace by france, and the next matches will be won't as friendly as the one they played today

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2008-06-11 00:42:57 In reply to deco (2008-06-10 02:34:10)

2008-06-11 05:15:28 In reply to Viginti_Tres (2008-06-11 00:42:57)

2008-06-11 15:58:12

Yes, Deco is right; Portugal and Germany can only meet in the semi finals.

From a neutral in the sense that I do not favour Germany nor Portugal, i'd say it'd be a really tight affair.

Portugal have a lot of attacking talent - as do Germany to be fair - but the Portugal back four is far more competent than the German back four in my opinion.

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2008-06-11 21:12:32

Just watching the Swiss vs Turkey, and damn that's wet out there! ^^

2008-06-11 21:17:04

GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL !

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2008-06-11 22:05:05

portugal played excellent but they have problems in the defense, very lucky czech missed those goes

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2008-06-11 22:08:51

Yeah, against a Spain or a Holland I think they'd really struggle if i'm being honest.

Really liking the game at the moment; being played at a real good pace.

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2008-06-11 23:00:19

switzerland is out, how dissapoointing

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