The Euro 2008 thread - Page 19

DocDutch · 26-06-2008, 00:48

so the turks are out

now just hope that Spain loses against Russia and that Russia does what it did in '45 but then again I wouldnt mind having spain win it either.

just anything other then the germans really.

danielf · 26-06-2008, 00:55

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Originally Posted by DocDutch

so the turks are out

now just hope that Spain loses against Russia and that Russia does what it did in '45 but then again I wouldnt mind having spain win it either.

just anything other then the germans really.

Docdutch: I have to ask this: The bloke in your avatar: Is he a cowboy, a goth, or a traditionalist jew?

TheDaddy · 26-06-2008, 01:05

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Originally Posted by DocDutch

so the turks are out

now just hope that Spain loses against Russia and that Russia does what it did in '45

What enslaves half of Europe in compensation for 40 odd million dead, seems a little strong to me, even taking Shanks 'football is more important than life and death' into account

Saaf_laandon_mo · 26-06-2008, 09:41

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In this instance I take no pleasure in being right, the Krauts were rubbish although the winning goal was class. Turkey were robbed, if Alan Shearer had been playing for them they would have really stuffed Germany, they lacked a heavyweight presence in the box.

Jim.

I think they should have let the manager play upfront. He looked like he could have been a good presence in the 6 yard box.

It was sad to see Turkey go out, but you have to give it to the Germans - getting results even when they were poor.

DocDutch · 26-06-2008, 09:46

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Docdutch: I have to ask this: The bloke in your avatar: Is he a cowboy, a goth, or a traditionalist jew?

dunno downloaded the pic from the KNVB website....

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and yeah Thedaddy it sounds a bit harsh.....but you know what I mean... just any team humiliate the germans would be welcome by me

Uncle Peter · 26-06-2008, 14:02

Looks like Spain and Russia have full squads for tonight. Should be a hell of a game. May the best team win (as long as it's Spain

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26-06-2008, 14:05

I think its russias for the taking there improving match by match

Uncle Peter · 26-06-2008, 21:44

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I think its russias for the taking there improving match by match

.... or maybe Russia have been playing above their true ability and got found out by a far superior side

Not surprising though, don't think there's been any team in the tournament who have more depth of quality in their squad.

danielf · 26-06-2008, 21:47

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.... or maybe Russia have been playing above their true ability and got found out by a far superior side

Not surprising though, don't think there's been any team in the tournament who have more depth of quality in their squad.

It looks that way

Russia (and Arashvin in particular) didn't have the edge they had against the Dutch. Then again, Hiddink knowing the Dutch game so well, may just have given them the extra advantage which they lacked today.

Let's hope Spain go on and win it now

Cmon, the Spain!

Uncle Peter · 26-06-2008, 21:59

The dominance of the Dutch in the group stages was quite surprising really. They pretty much relied on their attacking game and got away with it because when you look at their back four on paper it doesn't really inspire a great deal of confidence, with the likes of Ooijer, Van Bronckhurst (ouch) and Johnny Heitinga not firing on all cylinders you could say it was easy pickings for Arshavin in the Q.Final game. Tonight he was up against the likes of Ramos, Marchena, Puyol and Senna.. after a couple of challenges he wasn't interested and never got into the game.

danielf · 26-06-2008, 22:16

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The dominance of the Dutch in the group stages was quite surprising really. They pretty much relied on their attacking game and got away with it because when you look at their back four on paper it doesn't really inspire a great deal of confidence, with the likes of Ooijer, Van Bronckhurst (ouch) and Johnny Heitinga not firing on all cylinders you could say it was easy pickings for Arshavin in the Q.Final game. Tonight he was up against the likes of Ramos, Marchena, Puyol and Senna.. after a couple of challenges he wasn't interested and never got into the game.

Possibly. I have to admit that I (and pretty much everybody in Holland) was surprised by how well Holland played in the group phase. Which is why it was such a disappointment to see them outplayed so comprehensively by Russia. Ah well, we'll be back. I hear South Africa is nice this time of the year. Oh, and they speak Dutch there as well

pedantic · 26-06-2008, 22:48

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I hear South Africa is nice this time of the year. Oh, and they speak Dutch there as well

Those damn Boer's!

danielf · 26-06-2008, 22:59

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Those damn Boer's!

Should be a good match: A Holland-England final in South Africa

iadom · 26-06-2008, 23:00

Well if the result is the same as last time I will be well chuffed.

Voortrekkers,...pfffft.

DocDutch · 27-06-2008, 00:23

iadom you sure? as other then 96 we beat england all the time since then