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This is the place to discuss Euro 2008 starting June 7th. I, as ever, will be watching as much as I possibly can and I'll try to keep this up to date with match results, goalscorers and possibly a review of each match.
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Here are the upcoming matches and the channels you can catch them:
Group Stages
Switzerland 0 V 1 Czech Republic (A) - June 7th
Sverkos 70'
Portugal 2 V 0 Turkey (A) - June 7th
Pepe 61'
Raul Meireles 90+3'
Austria 0 V 1 Croatia (B) - June 8th
Modric Pen 4'
Germany 2 V 0 Poland (B) - June 8th
Podolski (2) 20' + 72'
Romania 0 V 0 France (C) - June 9th
Netherlands 3 V 0 Italy (C) - June 9th
Van Nistelrooy 26'
Sneijder 31'
Van Bronckhorst 79'
Spain 4 V 1 Russia (D) - June 10th
Villa (3) 20', 44' + 75'
Fabregas 90+1'
Pavlyuchenko 86'
Greece 0 V 2 Sweden (D) - June 10th
Ibrahimovic 67'
Hanssen 72'
Czech Republic 1 V 3 Portugal (A) - June 11th
Deco 8'
Sionko 17'
Ronaldo 63'
Quaresma 90+1'
Switzerland 1 V 2 Turkey (A) - June 11th
Yakin 32'
Semih 57'
Arda 90+2'
Croatia 2 V 1 Germany (B) - June 12th
Srna 24'
Olic 62'
Podolski 79'
Schweinsteiger sent off
Austria 1 V 1 Poland (B) - June 12th
Guerreiro 30' (Poland)
Vastic Pen 90+3' (Austria)
Italy 1 V 1 Romania (C) - June 13th
Mutu 55' (Romania)
Panucci 56' (Italy)
Netherlands 4 V 1 France (C) - June 13th
Kuyt 9'
Van Persie 59'
Henry 71'
Robben 72'
Sneijder 90+2'
Sweden 1 V 2 Spain (D) - June 14th
Torres 15'
Ibrahimovic 34'
Villa 90+2'
Greece 0 V 1 Russia (D) - June 14th
Zyryanov 33'
Switzerland 2 V 0 Portugal (A) - June 15th
Yakin 71' + Pen 83'
Turkey 3 V 2 Czech Republic (A) - June 15th
Koller 34'
Plasil 62'
Arda 75'
Nihat 87' + 89'
Volkan sent off
Austria 0 V 1 Germany (B) - June 16th
Ballack 49'
Poland 0 V 1 Croatia (B) - June 16th
Klasnic 53'
France 0 V 2 Italy (C) - June 17th
Abidal sent off
Pirlo pen 25'
De Rossi 62'
Netherlands 2 V 0 Romania (C) - June 17th
Huntelaar 54'
Van Persie 87'
Greece 1 V 2 Spain (D) - June 18th
Charisteas 42'
De La Red 61'
Guiza 88'
Russia 2 V 0 Sweden (D) - June 18th
Pavlyuchenko 24'
Arshavin 50'
Quarter Finals
Portugal 2 V 3 Germany - June 19th
Schweinsteiger 22'
Klose 26'
Nuno Gomes 40'
Ballack 61'
Postiga 87'
Croatia 1 V 1 Turkey AET - June 20th
Turkey win 3-1 on penalties
Klasnic 119' (Croatia)
Semih 120+2' (Turkey)
Holland 1 V 3 Russia AET - June 21st
Pavlyuchenko 56'
Van Nistelrooy 86'
Torbinskiy 112'
Arshavin 116'
Spain 0 V 0 Italy AET - June 22nd
Spain win 4-2 on penalties
Semi Finals
Germany 3 V 2 Turkey - June 25th
Boral 22'
Schweinsteiger 26'
Klose 79'
Semih 86'
Lahm 90'
Russia 0 V 3 Spain - June 26th
Xavi 50'
Guiza 73'
Silva 82'
Final
Germany 0 V 1 Spain - June 29th
Torres 33'
SPAIN WIN EURO 2008!
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Here are the upcoming matches and the channels you can catch them:
Group Stages
Switzerland 0 V 1 Czech Republic (A) - June 7th
Sverkos 70'
Portugal 2 V 0 Turkey (A) - June 7th
Pepe 61'
Raul Meireles 90+3'
Austria 0 V 1 Croatia (B) - June 8th
Modric Pen 4'
Germany 2 V 0 Poland (B) - June 8th
Podolski (2) 20' + 72'
Romania 0 V 0 France (C) - June 9th
Netherlands 3 V 0 Italy (C) - June 9th
Van Nistelrooy 26'
Sneijder 31'
Van Bronckhorst 79'
Spain 4 V 1 Russia (D) - June 10th
Villa (3) 20', 44' + 75'
Fabregas 90+1'
Pavlyuchenko 86'
Greece 0 V 2 Sweden (D) - June 10th
Ibrahimovic 67'
Hanssen 72'
Czech Republic 1 V 3 Portugal (A) - June 11th
Deco 8'
Sionko 17'
Ronaldo 63'
Quaresma 90+1'
Switzerland 1 V 2 Turkey (A) - June 11th
Yakin 32'
Semih 57'
Arda 90+2'
Croatia 2 V 1 Germany (B) - June 12th
Srna 24'
Olic 62'
Podolski 79'
Schweinsteiger sent off
Austria 1 V 1 Poland (B) - June 12th
Guerreiro 30' (Poland)
Vastic Pen 90+3' (Austria)
Italy 1 V 1 Romania (C) - June 13th
Mutu 55' (Romania)
Panucci 56' (Italy)
Netherlands 4 V 1 France (C) - June 13th
Kuyt 9'
Van Persie 59'
Henry 71'
Robben 72'
Sneijder 90+2'
Sweden 1 V 2 Spain (D) - June 14th
Torres 15'
Ibrahimovic 34'
Villa 90+2'
Greece 0 V 1 Russia (D) - June 14th
Zyryanov 33'
Switzerland 2 V 0 Portugal (A) - June 15th
Yakin 71' + Pen 83'
Turkey 3 V 2 Czech Republic (A) - June 15th
Koller 34'
Plasil 62'
Arda 75'
Nihat 87' + 89'
Volkan sent off
Austria 0 V 1 Germany (B) - June 16th
Ballack 49'
Poland 0 V 1 Croatia (B) - June 16th
Klasnic 53'
France 0 V 2 Italy (C) - June 17th
Abidal sent off
Pirlo pen 25'
De Rossi 62'
Netherlands 2 V 0 Romania (C) - June 17th
Huntelaar 54'
Van Persie 87'
Greece 1 V 2 Spain (D) - June 18th
Charisteas 42'
De La Red 61'
Guiza 88'
Russia 2 V 0 Sweden (D) - June 18th
Pavlyuchenko 24'
Arshavin 50'
Quarter Finals
Portugal 2 V 3 Germany - June 19th
Schweinsteiger 22'
Klose 26'
Nuno Gomes 40'
Ballack 61'
Postiga 87'
Croatia 1 V 1 Turkey AET - June 20th
Turkey win 3-1 on penalties
Klasnic 119' (Croatia)
Semih 120+2' (Turkey)
Holland 1 V 3 Russia AET - June 21st
Pavlyuchenko 56'
Van Nistelrooy 86'
Torbinskiy 112'
Arshavin 116'
Spain 0 V 0 Italy AET - June 22nd
Spain win 4-2 on penalties
Semi Finals
Germany 3 V 2 Turkey - June 25th
Boral 22'
Schweinsteiger 26'
Klose 79'
Semih 86'
Lahm 90'
Russia 0 V 3 Spain - June 26th
Xavi 50'
Guiza 73'
Silva 82'
Final
Germany 0 V 1 Spain - June 29th
Torres 33'
SPAIN WIN EURO 2008!
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Didn't get around to watching the match last night so I recorded it and I'm watching through it now.
Germany start with most of the play in the first 15 minutes, attacking with purpose and pace. Portugal a bit more laid back but they get the first shot to test the keeper as Simao fires a shot straight at Lehmann from a tight angle.
Portugal create a good chance as the ball is whipped in and it's met by Moutinho, who doesn't know what to do with the cross and thighs it over from close range. Straight down the other end and Podolski charges down the wing and the ball across is met by Schweinsteiger charging in and he finds the corner to give Germany the lead.
Barely 5 minutes later, Schweinsteiger chips the ball into the box and the defence halfheartedly play offside but Klose is on and it's a free header for 2-0. Portugal get back in the game as a Portuguese break finds Ronaldo, his shot is parried by Lehmann and Nuno Gomes retrieves it and scores, despite the defender's attempted block.
Ballack tries to squeeze a shot past Ricardo at his near post but that's saved and Ronaldo goes close at the other end but it's wide. It's half time and Portugal need a big 2nd half.
The 2nd half starts with a quick stamp on Ronaldo's foot and Portugal begin where they left off in the first half, taking the play to Germany. Pepe heads over from a corner flicked on to him.
On the hour played mark, Schweinsteiger curls a free kick in and Ballack heads it in past Ricardo for 3-1 Germany. Portugal looking increasingly desperate. Petit fires a shot from distance but Lehmann saves it. Portugal with most of the possession but they are playing a shoot on sight policy and that isn't going to get it done.
Podolski absolutely screams a shot just wide and Portugal have only 10 minutes to save themselves. 3 minutes to go and Portugal are back in the game. A cross finds Postiga in acres of space and his header beats Lehmann. 3-2 now and Portugal pressing. Seconds remaining and Podolski breaks but his shot is saved and the final whistle blows to knock Portugal out of Euro 2008.
Germany start with most of the play in the first 15 minutes, attacking with purpose and pace. Portugal a bit more laid back but they get the first shot to test the keeper as Simao fires a shot straight at Lehmann from a tight angle.
Portugal create a good chance as the ball is whipped in and it's met by Moutinho, who doesn't know what to do with the cross and thighs it over from close range. Straight down the other end and Podolski charges down the wing and the ball across is met by Schweinsteiger charging in and he finds the corner to give Germany the lead.
Barely 5 minutes later, Schweinsteiger chips the ball into the box and the defence halfheartedly play offside but Klose is on and it's a free header for 2-0. Portugal get back in the game as a Portuguese break finds Ronaldo, his shot is parried by Lehmann and Nuno Gomes retrieves it and scores, despite the defender's attempted block.
Ballack tries to squeeze a shot past Ricardo at his near post but that's saved and Ronaldo goes close at the other end but it's wide. It's half time and Portugal need a big 2nd half.
The 2nd half starts with a quick stamp on Ronaldo's foot and Portugal begin where they left off in the first half, taking the play to Germany. Pepe heads over from a corner flicked on to him.
On the hour played mark, Schweinsteiger curls a free kick in and Ballack heads it in past Ricardo for 3-1 Germany. Portugal looking increasingly desperate. Petit fires a shot from distance but Lehmann saves it. Portugal with most of the possession but they are playing a shoot on sight policy and that isn't going to get it done.
Podolski absolutely screams a shot just wide and Portugal have only 10 minutes to save themselves. 3 minutes to go and Portugal are back in the game. A cross finds Postiga in acres of space and his header beats Lehmann. 3-2 now and Portugal pressing. Seconds remaining and Podolski breaks but his shot is saved and the final whistle blows to knock Portugal out of Euro 2008.
Gahahahahaha marvellous, bye bye Ronny you arrogant twatbag
Russia V Sweden
It doesn't take long for Russia to extend their lead as Russia break with speed and good passing. Arshavin get the ball from Zhirkov out wide and he slots it in the corner for 2-0.
Russia almost made it 3 but Isakkson charged down well. Ibrahimovic gets a free header but it's tame and easily saved. Zyryanov has a shot, it's deflected and bounces off the post. Russia hitting Sweden on the break as gaps open and Pavlyuchenko has a free header straight at Isakkson. Pavlyuchenko free again but the ball is slightly behind him and his shot poor.
Arshavin can't beat Isakkson one on one. Russia in complete control and they win it to qualify for the Quarter Finals.
Greece V Spain
Alonso shoots from distance and beats the keeper but it bounces off the post and clear. Guiza knocks a header back to De La Red and he smashes it in with some venom to level the scores.
Charisteas down the other end beats Reina to the ball but can only find the side netting from a tight angle. The ball breaks kindly for Spain and Guiva gets in behind but his shot flashes across goal. De La Red shoots after more nice Spanish passing but it's over the bar.
Sergio Garcia hits a shot straight at the Greek keeper as Spain look to win it late. Guiza forces a save as Spain look very comfortable on the ball. Sergio Garcia crosses the ball and Guiza shakes off his defender and heads it in for a 2-1 lead with not many minutes remaining.
Greece look totally defeated and their defence of the Euro Championship ends on the back of 3 straight defeats. Spain win all 3 matches to progress.
It doesn't take long for Russia to extend their lead as Russia break with speed and good passing. Arshavin get the ball from Zhirkov out wide and he slots it in the corner for 2-0.
Russia almost made it 3 but Isakkson charged down well. Ibrahimovic gets a free header but it's tame and easily saved. Zyryanov has a shot, it's deflected and bounces off the post. Russia hitting Sweden on the break as gaps open and Pavlyuchenko has a free header straight at Isakkson. Pavlyuchenko free again but the ball is slightly behind him and his shot poor.
Arshavin can't beat Isakkson one on one. Russia in complete control and they win it to qualify for the Quarter Finals.
Greece V Spain
Alonso shoots from distance and beats the keeper but it bounces off the post and clear. Guiza knocks a header back to De La Red and he smashes it in with some venom to level the scores.
Charisteas down the other end beats Reina to the ball but can only find the side netting from a tight angle. The ball breaks kindly for Spain and Guiva gets in behind but his shot flashes across goal. De La Red shoots after more nice Spanish passing but it's over the bar.
Sergio Garcia hits a shot straight at the Greek keeper as Spain look to win it late. Guiza forces a save as Spain look very comfortable on the ball. Sergio Garcia crosses the ball and Guiza shakes off his defender and heads it in for a 2-1 lead with not many minutes remaining.
Greece look totally defeated and their defence of the Euro Championship ends on the back of 3 straight defeats. Spain win all 3 matches to progress.
Russia V Sweden
Russia doing most of the pressing in the first 10 minutes. Arshavin's shot/cross puts Isakkson under pressure and he has to concede the corner. From the corner, Zhirkov hits a sweet volley but it just goes wide.
Russia move down the right and the ball finds Pavlyuchenko in space in the box and he scores past Isakkson for 1-0. Larsson has a flick header come off the top of the bar as Sweden look to get level.
Pavlyuchenko has another shot from a nice Russian move and that comes off the bar. The ball breaks for Nilsson but he can't beat a charging Nikopolidis. The half time whistle goes and Russia are in the driving seat for the Quarter Finals.
Spain V Greece
Spain with some nice incisive passing early on but only created one good chance but the shot was more of a reaction after it deflected to him. Spain have given a lot of silly fouls but Greece didn't create anything.
Xabi Alonso has a customary effort from his own half and it just goes wide as the Greek keeper stacks it into the post. Fabregas and Alonso link up but Alonso's snap shot is wide. The ball is passed to Alonso in space from a free kick and his side foot shot goes wide.
Greece get a free kick and that is crossed in to Charisteas and he has a free header and he bullets that in for 1-0 Greece. Spain had been starting to impose themselves before the goal. Half time and Spain go in behind in this ultimately meaningless game.
Russia doing most of the pressing in the first 10 minutes. Arshavin's shot/cross puts Isakkson under pressure and he has to concede the corner. From the corner, Zhirkov hits a sweet volley but it just goes wide.
Russia move down the right and the ball finds Pavlyuchenko in space in the box and he scores past Isakkson for 1-0. Larsson has a flick header come off the top of the bar as Sweden look to get level.
Pavlyuchenko has another shot from a nice Russian move and that comes off the bar. The ball breaks for Nilsson but he can't beat a charging Nikopolidis. The half time whistle goes and Russia are in the driving seat for the Quarter Finals.
Spain V Greece
Spain with some nice incisive passing early on but only created one good chance but the shot was more of a reaction after it deflected to him. Spain have given a lot of silly fouls but Greece didn't create anything.
Xabi Alonso has a customary effort from his own half and it just goes wide as the Greek keeper stacks it into the post. Fabregas and Alonso link up but Alonso's snap shot is wide. The ball is passed to Alonso in space from a free kick and his side foot shot goes wide.
Greece get a free kick and that is crossed in to Charisteas and he has a free header and he bullets that in for 1-0 Greece. Spain had been starting to impose themselves before the goal. Half time and Spain go in behind in this ultimately meaningless game.
France V Italy
The ball bounces for Benzema but his shot is over. Henry shot is poorly hit and Buffon gathers it easily. A free kick to Italy, it is shifted to De Rossi who strikes it, deflects off Henry in the wall and the keeper is beaten. 2-0 Italy now.
The game has fizzled out a bit after the goal with a lot of fouls being committed and a lot of time wasting. Benzema's curling shot was well saved by Buffon. 5 minutes left and France look deflated.
Toni fires a shot with seconds remaining and it goes agonisingly wide. The whistle goes and the Italians go through.
Romania V Holland
Mutu from the kick off takes the ball a little forward and hits a speculative shot which is easy for the keeper. A long ball for Van Persie, he controls it well, shifts it for a bit of space but his close range shot is well saved.
The ball is crossed in low and beats everyone and Huntelaar strikes it in for 1-0. Boulahrouz strikes a shot just over. Romania struggling to create anything since the goal and things look bleak just under 20 minutes to go.
Van Persie fires over as Holland look in control. A spell of Romanian pressure turns into a bit of scramble. Mutu miskicks and Romania keep the ball in there and it results in Petre's overhead kick going over.
Afellay goes on a long run but can't beat the keeper from an ever tightening angle. A high ball into Van Persie is controlled and then a shot fired past the keeper for 2-0 and Romania finished. De Zeeuw fires a shot/cross and it just misses the striker to turn it in.
Holland take a 100% record and Romania go out.
The ball bounces for Benzema but his shot is over. Henry shot is poorly hit and Buffon gathers it easily. A free kick to Italy, it is shifted to De Rossi who strikes it, deflects off Henry in the wall and the keeper is beaten. 2-0 Italy now.
The game has fizzled out a bit after the goal with a lot of fouls being committed and a lot of time wasting. Benzema's curling shot was well saved by Buffon. 5 minutes left and France look deflated.
Toni fires a shot with seconds remaining and it goes agonisingly wide. The whistle goes and the Italians go through.
Romania V Holland
Mutu from the kick off takes the ball a little forward and hits a speculative shot which is easy for the keeper. A long ball for Van Persie, he controls it well, shifts it for a bit of space but his close range shot is well saved.
The ball is crossed in low and beats everyone and Huntelaar strikes it in for 1-0. Boulahrouz strikes a shot just over. Romania struggling to create anything since the goal and things look bleak just under 20 minutes to go.
Van Persie fires over as Holland look in control. A spell of Romanian pressure turns into a bit of scramble. Mutu miskicks and Romania keep the ball in there and it results in Petre's overhead kick going over.
Afellay goes on a long run but can't beat the keeper from an ever tightening angle. A high ball into Van Persie is controlled and then a shot fired past the keeper for 2-0 and Romania finished. De Zeeuw fires a shot/cross and it just misses the striker to turn it in.
Holland take a 100% record and Romania go out.
France V Italy
Toni breaks free but shoots early and wide inside the first 5 minutes. Panucci gets a header from a corner and it goes through a crowd to be cleared by Makalele and Coupet. Benzema shoots wide from distance.
A nice Italian move almost gets Perrotta in but his touch wasn't good. Toni looks like he is in and Abidal is chipping away at the back of Toni's legs, he goes down and it's a penalty for Italy. Abidal is sent off and Pirlo converts the penalty for 1-0.
France brought Nasri on for an injured Ribery earlier and barely 10 minutes had passed before Nasri was taken off for Boumsong due to the red card.
Toni tries to hook the ball towards the goal but it just goes wide and then he is in again but his shoot is shinned wide. Toni gets in again but his shot goes wide. Henry at the other end gets an angle but his shot slides wide.
Grosso hits a low free kick and Coupet gets fingertips to it and it hits the post. Half time and France in huge trouble.
Romania V Holland
Romania with a couple of good chances but nothing to worry the keeper. Engelaar floats a cross in but Van Persie can't get the header on target as it was a little too high for him.
The game has settled down with Romania happy to sit in their own half and when they get good possession. they move forward. They are working hard. Mutu turns and shoots but it's deflected away from danger.
Another headed chance for Holland and Van Persie but it's behind him and misses the target. Mutu sees some space open up but his shot is wide as Romania now have to chase with the Italian goal in the other game.
Holland get in and the ball gets pulled back to Huntelaar but he shoots over but the original move was called offside. Holland display lovely passing and it worked out to Robben on his own but he misses the target.
Romania break and the ball comes back to Codrea, who hits it over. The half time whistle goes and Romania need to score or hope results improve for them in the other game.
Toni breaks free but shoots early and wide inside the first 5 minutes. Panucci gets a header from a corner and it goes through a crowd to be cleared by Makalele and Coupet. Benzema shoots wide from distance.
A nice Italian move almost gets Perrotta in but his touch wasn't good. Toni looks like he is in and Abidal is chipping away at the back of Toni's legs, he goes down and it's a penalty for Italy. Abidal is sent off and Pirlo converts the penalty for 1-0.
France brought Nasri on for an injured Ribery earlier and barely 10 minutes had passed before Nasri was taken off for Boumsong due to the red card.
Toni tries to hook the ball towards the goal but it just goes wide and then he is in again but his shoot is shinned wide. Toni gets in again but his shot goes wide. Henry at the other end gets an angle but his shot slides wide.
Grosso hits a low free kick and Coupet gets fingertips to it and it hits the post. Half time and France in huge trouble.
Romania V Holland
Romania with a couple of good chances but nothing to worry the keeper. Engelaar floats a cross in but Van Persie can't get the header on target as it was a little too high for him.
The game has settled down with Romania happy to sit in their own half and when they get good possession. they move forward. They are working hard. Mutu turns and shoots but it's deflected away from danger.
Another headed chance for Holland and Van Persie but it's behind him and misses the target. Mutu sees some space open up but his shot is wide as Romania now have to chase with the Italian goal in the other game.
Holland get in and the ball gets pulled back to Huntelaar but he shoots over but the original move was called offside. Holland display lovely passing and it worked out to Robben on his own but he misses the target.
Romania break and the ball comes back to Codrea, who hits it over. The half time whistle goes and Romania need to score or hope results improve for them in the other game.
You have a point about that but it could have been avoided by changing the order of the games. Having 3rd against 4th seeds for the last game was a stupid idea as it usually leads to a dead rubber anyway. On the whole, the way the tournament has been setup has been retarded, from the venue to the closed groups, the game order and seedings.
I think Group C has worked itself out so even with the whole head to head record thing, it wouldn't matter a lot. Whether Holland throw the game or not, it wouldn't matter if it was goal difference or head to head because a Romania win gives them 1 more point than either Italy or France.
The head to head thing is a bit silly but goal difference has its flaws as well. I don't think there is any way of getting Holland to play a competitive game against Romania in this particular instance.
The head to head thing is a bit silly but goal difference has its flaws as well. I don't think there is any way of getting Holland to play a competitive game against Romania in this particular instance.
agreed nin, it scares me that tonight italy could finally turn up,batter the french, and not go through because holland play a 2nd string team of kuytlike proportions and get it handed to them by mutu and co
I dont like how the rule change about head-to-head games has made a mockery of the last group games. Portugal last night was a joke and so was the Croatia game. In the past these games would have been important for winning the group but because Portugal and Croatia had already won the groups, they field weakened teams. Had Austria and Poland won tonight, Austria would have every right to be pi**ed off had Poland qualified ahead of them. It gets worse tomorrow. It's actually in the interest of the Dutch to lose against Romania and send both Italy and France home.
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