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Inflatable
Inflatable
Since 8214 Days
The way things go now it looks like the semi-finals will be Netherlands v Spain, and Portugal v Croatia..

Final then will be Netherlands v Portugal I hope, so we (the Dutch) can finally take ultimate revenge on the Portugese for those crappy losses in Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup..

I'm also looking forward to our match v Romania, because I want to see how we play versus a more defending team in this form, an how players like Huntelaar will perform (potential a more deadly striker then Van Nistelrooy imho), because it's for sure the subs will get playing time now.. For Italy's or France's sake I hope we show the same will to win, because if we lose the 2 finalists of the last World Cup will be out.. Which would be kindof funny in a way if it happened, but hey then they shouldn't have let us kick their arses and they should have beaten Romania.. :P

My predicitions at this moment:

Q-finals:

Portugal - Germany -> Portugal
Czech Republic - Croatia -> Croatia
Netherlands - Sweden -> Netherlands
Italy - Spain -> Spain

Semi-finals:

Portugal - Croatia -> Portugal
Netherlands - Spain -> Netherlands

Final:

Portugal - Netherlands -> Netherlands
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gmulis
Since 7364 Days
assuming germany beats austria which by the way has decent record against germany, and they aren't playing bad in this tournament, so they could ruin germany's chances

in group B: hollands holds the future of the other 3, if they want to elimante one of the biggest enemies in this competition, they can lose purposefully so that they won't meet again cause i can assure you they won't be as careless as they where in group stages, or they want to win all 3 games they can go ahead and let either italy or france through
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
I dunno, I can see Holland getting a lot of stick from the media and public if they lose against Romania - even if it isn't on purpose.
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deco
Since 7147 Days
Posted by blmbox
I dunno, I can see Holland getting a lot of stick from the media and public if they lose against Romania - even if it isn't on purpose.
I think it's stupid the way the tournament is set up this time. If Netherlands wants to make sure they don't have to face Italy or France they can just lose this game... And how can anyone fault them? It means they would either face Romania or spain in the semi finals. The 4 groups should be all mixed up not this bullshit that they have going on.
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
Gotta agree with you on that one. The fact that two of the biggest teams in it (okay neither has played well, but still) can go out can only be bad for the competition really.

It really is terrible when a team can lose to consequently knock out two of the biggest teams in it, and no one should really fault them for it like you said. I mean, in a sense, it's a smart move if we're being honest.
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Phaethon360
Since 7422 Days
I just watched the Turkey vs. Czech Republic game. First Soccer match I've watched in FOREVER. Glad I did. But can someone answer me why when it hit 90mins did they end it 5mins and 20 secs after?
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
My god Phaethon, believe when I say that you just picked a hell of a match to watch. That really is what this beautiful game is all about.

The extra 5 minutes and 20 seconds is 'stoppage time' or 'added time'. It is the amount of time the referee feels should be added on to the game as a result of stoppages (e.g. substitutions, injuries etc.). The referee set a minimum of 4 minutes, but he can go beyond that minimum. He did in this case because of the sending off of the Turkish goalkeeper.
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Isomac
Isomac
Since 7343 Days
I think there is added time because in soccer they won't stop the clock when there is interruption to the game. I am not sure though, I have never watched soccer that much...

edit: sloooooow and the guy before me even said it better :)
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Kudgel
Since 6875 Days
Best Euro 2008 game yet was today. 3-2 Turkey, that was incredible.
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Viginti_Tres
Viginti_Tres
Since 7078 Days
Posted by Inflatable
Final:

Portugal - Netherlands -> Netherlands
Nahh, Germany - Netherlands. That'd be my dream final. Somehow we have to cheat us through the finals. ;) I'm in spain at the time the finals are played and watching a final with these teams with some dutch would be fun. That'd make my day no matter how it would turn out in the end (and because the dutch need an international title already so they stop being so desperate :p).
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Inflatable
Inflatable
Since 8214 Days
Well, Czech's are out, didn't expect that.. So that's Turkey v Croatia instead then.. :P
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gmulis
Since 7364 Days
the team with the more desire to win is the one that advanced, that was a nice comeback and upset too.

now who will portugal play: germany or poland or austria
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
As much as we all love an upset, you can't look past Germany really. Although, everyone knows that anything can happen in football.

Saying that, I think that Croatia will win 1-0 and Germany will win 2-0, meaning that Croatia and Germany progress.
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gmulis
Since 7364 Days
apart from turkey v czech game , this tournament hasn't had much upsets. (holland victories don't count, they are not underdogs in any way)
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
Well, the Holland results were upsets to an extent.

I mean, I don't think a lot of people would have thought that Holland would score 7 goals and concede only 1 against the World Cup finalists.

But yeah you're right, there haven't been too many upsets so far.
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Tinks
Tinks
Since 7505 Days
GO CROATIA
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gmulis
Since 7364 Days
crotia is getting stronger as the tournament goes on

next tomorrow : clash of titans
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
Oooooooooo yeah, Italy Vs. France.

Aaaaaa, j'adore la footie <3
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UrukHaiPT
UrukHaiPT
Since 7103 Days
Should be an interesting game: Italy vs France :D
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Inflatable
Inflatable
Since 8214 Days
Yeah, France v Italy is gonna be a killer, especially if Romania is not winning v Holland..

I expect Holland to draw v Romania or maybe win again, I don't see Romania win it.. It will be interesting to see how our team plays versus a very defensive team, which means less counterattacking for us (which was so effective v Italy and France).. But I think in this form Holland can also win these kind of games.. Players like Huntelaar (that will most likely play) are topclass aswell and the team is in a winning mood..
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
Doesn't Huntelaar still have a calf strain?

I would watch the Holland game because i'm kinda a Dutch supporter for this tournament but, let's face it, the Italy-France game is too good to resist.
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szaromir
szaromir
Since 7333 Days
There'll be 2 ties today and Romania will progress with only 3 points :) That's my bet at least
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Viginti_Tres
Viginti_Tres
Since 7078 Days
Posted by Inflatable
It will be interesting to see how our team plays versus a very defensive team, which means less counterattacking for us (which was so effective v Italy and France)..
Italy is a very deffensive team. You should remember that Italy won the WC 06 just because their deffense was the best, they rarely got a single goal and usually the ball wouldn't make it to the penalty area. They didn't have Cannavaro but had excellent deffensive tactics up untill the first goal for Holland. Then of course Italy had to open up in order to play forward and Holland had the chances to counter.
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gmulis
Since 7364 Days
sucks if you french fun( me)


only 1 goal in the tournament

this was not our day, first an injury then straight red, then own goal
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6907 Days
You (France) have talent, there's no doubting that.

However, there appeared to be a significant lack of effort throughout your entirey team. Now whether that is down to the old age of some of your players or other factors contribute I don't know, but something just doesn't feel right within the French squad.

Gotta say as well, very disappointed that I saw a total of about 25 minutes of Nasri in the whole tournament. Why didn't your coach use him like he used Benzema? I've heard great things about him and the players playing in his position on the pitch were, well, average at best.
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