Thread: The official Euro 2008 thread

1-0 win for the Czechs to open the tournament, Vaclav Sverkos scoring in the 2nd half.

Entertaining, without exciting, I thought the Swiss probably had the best chances, although the Czech's played the better football..............the Swiss hit the bar, and had Cech flapping on a couple of occasions, and probably should have had one of their two penalty shouts...........

OK, so Portugal beat the Turks 2-0 last night, then Croatia beat Austria by a goal this afternoon.........

Podolski's just scored to put Germany up 1-0 in the first grudge match of the tournament

Germany-Poland was a fun one today. High tempo and a great crowd (with the flags in the colors of the German flag and good showings by both teams).

In non-Euro news, the US plays Argentina in an International match in New York City. Hopefully the boys Freddy Adu and Jozy Alfadore see more time than they've been getting in recent matches; they're the future for this country.

Originally Posted by Den21vsBal19

Can't imagine

I suppose if I had to root for anyone it'd be Spain, Torres, Alonson, Reina, Arbeloa, but once the tournament starts I'll just enjoy the football for what it is without any of the usual emotional involvement

I always SAY I won't get emotional, but Spain lets me down so much in the World Cup, epsecially 2006 and 2002, that I don't care if they win vs. my aunt's church in my backyard for a dixie cup. Just bring any freaking cup home to papa.

I think soccer is slowly replacing baseball as my second favorite sport.

Kind of sucks to lose a game and the guys that hurt you the most on the other team are guys that should be on your team.

Wow! Italy falls 3-0 to an explosive Netherlands team! They could very well be a dark horse to come out of the group of death. Sure, Italy's missing Cannavaro, but getting obliterated like that is a surprise; what a fun game to watch.

Originally Posted by Broncospsycho77

Wow! Italy falls 3-0 to an explosive Netherlands team! They could very well be a dark horse to come out of the group of death. Sure, Italy's missing Cannavaro, but getting obliterated like that is a surprise; what a fun game to watch.

Only caught the last ten minutes or so, but I never imagined any Italian defense getting ripped up like that

In summary, they mentioned that one of the goals was contentious?

Originally Posted by Den21vsBal19

Only caught the last ten minutes or so, but I never imagined any Italian defense getting ripped up like that

In summary, they mentioned that one of the goals was contentious?

Yeah, I think it was the first goal. There was a shot on goal by the Dutch, and an Italian tried to clear it out, so the lines moved up, but another Dutchman (don't know who) got it and funneled/shot it to van Nistelrooy, who was clearly offside, to make the goal.

Still, the game very well could have been 4 or 5 to nothing; the Netherlands were just destroying in those orange and powder blue jerseys.

Originally Posted by Broncospsycho77

Yeah, I think it was the first goal. There was a shot on goal by the Dutch, and an Italian tried to clear it out, so the lines moved up, but another Dutchman (don't know who) got it and funneled/shot it to van Nistelrooy, who was clearly offside, to make the goal.

Still, the game very well could have been 4 or 5 to nothing; the Netherlands were just destroying in those orange and powder blue jerseys.

Looking forward to watching the highlights in about 5 minutes or so

My boy Kuyt had 2 assists

OK, watching the highlights, I don't see anyway Holland's first isn't chalked out for offside.............

The second was a classic counter, the ground made up by van Bronchorst (who cleared off the goal line) was incredible.

And he made a ton of space for the third as well.................

But for all Holland's 'Total Football', they needed some telling contributions from van der Saar between the sticks

edit ~ The 1st goal was given as a player cannot leave the field of play and in doing so putting the opposition player into an offside position, so Panucci, who had been knocked off the field by Buffon, played van Nistleroy onside..................or at least, that's the explanation that's just been given on the BBC.......................smells like BS to me

Current Champions Greece play tonight and so do Spain. Both big teams to watch in my opinion.

It's great getting to watch at least one football match a day.

Missed the Portugal vs Czech Republic game (3-1), but this Swiss ~ Turkey game is hilarious

Just been anounced on BBC that Phil Scolari will quit Portugal for Chav$ki at the end of the Euros

BBC

Co-hosts Switzerland are the first side to be knocked out of the tournament, losing 2-1 to Turkey on a pitch better suited to water polo than football

I just feel sorry for Jakobi Kuhn. He just looks so miserable. He always has that same expression, just standing their, eyes filling with tears, and miserable. I really think that the competition needs one of the home teams to make it into the knockouts so that the home interest keeps. I guess it lays all on Austria's shoulders .

The Swiss had several chances to go two up, and they didn't take them. The blame is on them.