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Euro 2004
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Mike Works
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Pfft, what room to talk do YOU have, you're CANADIAN.Socreges said:Yes, what an accurate depiction of bitter Italians!
oh wait
It was an extraordinary goal by Ibrahimovic. Lucky, yeah, but all goals have an element of luck in them.
What annoyed me was that Trap plainly didn't learn his lesson. I mean, we THOUGHT he did after 2002 when he realised that you can't sit on a 1-0 forever lest a lucky bounce or a simply amazing finish goes against you, but once he took off Del Piero and Cassano you knew what he was thinking. And like I said, though Italy have the best defence in the tournament, you can't sit on a 1-0 forever because it only takes a couple of seconds to score a goal, and it happened right there.
It's especially disappointing because they carved the Swedes apart, and aside from 10 minutes or so near the end Sweden offered nothing going forward. Ibrahimovic and Larsson were well shackled, and only Ljungberg looked dangerous. But again, that's what happens when you sit on a 1-0, and if the freaking South Koreans could do it the far more talented Swedes are more than capable of the same thing.
And the Dutch seriously need to get their act together. They were a joke against the Germans. I thought it'd be an open tournament and I thought the favourites (France, Italy, Holland, Portugal etc) had weaknesses to exploit but I'm amazed by how poorly they're all playing. The French could easily have lost their first two games!
What annoyed me was that Trap plainly didn't learn his lesson. I mean, we THOUGHT he did after 2002 when he realised that you can't sit on a 1-0 forever lest a lucky bounce or a simply amazing finish goes against you, but once he took off Del Piero and Cassano you knew what he was thinking. And like I said, though Italy have the best defence in the tournament, you can't sit on a 1-0 forever because it only takes a couple of seconds to score a goal, and it happened right there.
It's especially disappointing because they carved the Swedes apart, and aside from 10 minutes or so near the end Sweden offered nothing going forward. Ibrahimovic and Larsson were well shackled, and only Ljungberg looked dangerous. But again, that's what happens when you sit on a 1-0, and if the freaking South Koreans could do it the far more talented Swedes are more than capable of the same thing.
And the Dutch seriously need to get their act together. They were a joke against the Germans. I thought it'd be an open tournament and I thought the favourites (France, Italy, Holland, Portugal etc) had weaknesses to exploit but I'm amazed by how poorly they're all playing. The French could easily have lost their first two games!
Anyone else slightly peeved the games are being broadcast in 4:3? The BBC and ITV who are covering the games here in the UK have 16:9 cameras at the matches but can't use them for live broadcasts, they have to take the Portugese feeds. Borders down the side of the screen is a bane especially when they later show Zidane being sick or the French huddle after they go 2-1 down to Croatia in glorious widescreen. You can always stretch the screen but its hardly the same.
norinrad21
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They are playing better football than the Germans
After the first half...
Put in spoiler tags for those who actually want to watch the game later.
0-0, with Latvia giving Germany a couple of scares. Damn those guys can run fast and their counterattack is pretty good too. Germany also had a few decent chances but nothing really fantastic. They can do better than this. They also had a couple of flurries but nothing to show for it. Germany hasn't been a very high scoring team for a while now. This game will surely end up either 1-0, 0-0, or 1-1. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a more threatening German offense.
Put in spoiler tags for those who actually want to watch the game later.
norinrad21
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Its all over, Germany is out, there is no chance in hell that they could beat the Czechs in their next game, no chance in hell
deadhorse32
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segasonic said:
WORST PREDICTION EVER
Germany has no finish. They had a string of chances in the second half but just couldn't put them away. I wouldn't count them out just yet...if they can just find that last touch then they can be a dangerous team. As of right now though, they don't look like a contender. You have to give credit to the Latvian defense too though. They shut down the Germans on quite a few occassions. Today's other match is pretty useless if you're a German fan...no matter who wins, as long as Germany beats the Czechs, they're in.
norinrad21
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Germany is really introuble, Czechs rep will be hard to beat
tracky_dacks
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Goooooooaaaal -- 1-0 to Holland after just 3 minutes!
norinrad21
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hahahaha we'll own the Czechs
beautiful goal
beautiful goal
norinrad21
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GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
we will destroy them
we will destroy them
tracky_dacks
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2-zip -- Nistelroooooy!
We're owning them alright!
We're owning them alright!
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Awesome game.
Missed the first goal, see it at half time no doubt.
Missed the first goal, see it at half time no doubt.
tracky_dacks
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Ah crap.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
That Heitinga guy is freakin' ugly.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Great save.
Why hasn't Robben started every game?
Why hasn't Robben started every game?
As a complete half, that was the most entertaining soccer I've seen all tournament. There were goals, there were saves, there were posts, there was controversy, and the end of the half had me wanting more of the same in the second. Yeah, the second Dutch goal was probably offside, but I think it neutralized the obvious penalty kick that they should have had when the Czech player literally wrestled the Dutch player down to the ground with his arms firmly around the waist. Give me more! This Dutch team looks VERY dangerous right now. They just need to watch the offsides since they always seem very eager to get on the offensive.
norinrad21
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I have a feeling the ref will probably ruin this one for us...........sigh
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Awesome shot from Nedved.
If Robben and Seedorf don't start the next match, the manager must be smoking a little too much of that famous Dutch legal substance.
If Robben and Seedorf don't start the next match, the manager must be smoking a little too much of that famous Dutch legal substance.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Poor, poor Dutch.
I'm sure they'll still qualify though. Czech Rep. are impressive. Not that the Dutch aren't too.
I'm sure they'll still qualify though. Czech Rep. are impressive. Not that the Dutch aren't too.
norinrad21
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FUCK ITS OVER FOR HOLLAND
norinrad21
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FUCKING Paul Bosveld ruined the game for us.
Fuck our coach he's a moron
Fuck our coach he's a moron
Cold Shadow
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Godverdomme kankerzooi waarom moest die kankerhond Robben eruit halen.
/me is listening to slipknot to calm me down
/me is listening to slipknot to calm me down
What a crazy game. The ref was absolutely HORRIBLE though...a ton of missed calls, and then making calls where there was only diving. The Czechs really impressed me in this match, especially Nedved. Holland now needs to beat Latvia and hope for a Czech win against Germany to get in. However, with the Czechs already in the second round now, you have to wonder if they'll play their best guys against the Germans.
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