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risingstar3110 · 2012-06-08, 15:26

Heck Eastern Europe football is hell more interesting to watch than EPL.

There's no player rolling around in the floor every 2 minutes looking for free kick/ penalties.

Then there are lots of running and tackling instead of lone striker holding up the ball looking for foul/ corners or defenders defending by shirt pulling/ climbing

Edit: sadly this style of football won't win them anything. Not dirty enough to be competitive. I means staying down, drawing yellow cards and get a free kick near the box gives much winning chances than staying up and fighting through horde of defenders

Aqua Knight · 2012-06-08, 15:51

Super Pav!
Best goal, pity he was sold back to Russia to rot there.

Haak · 2012-06-08, 16:06

Kinda feel sorry for Cech. You win your team the Champions League and then this happens. I bet he really misses the Chelsea defence right now...

Saturn Beaver · 2012-06-08, 16:33

Wow, today has been a great opening day for the Euros. The first match was actually rather poor (many thanks to the referee) but it makes for a very entertaining watch. Greece aren't that good but gotta give them credit (economy joke redacted), they fought hard, even better with 10 men. Poland has some good players but poor mentality, when Greece starts being aggressive they really buckled under the pressure.

Now Russia on the other hand, pretty much can win the group, great play. They need a better striker than Kerzhakov though (thankfully, Pavlyuchenko made for a great substitute, he'll probably start against Poland) and their defense can be a bit suspect at times (Czech's single goal). Might be difficult when they play a really good team in the knockout rounds. Czech's defense is horrible, might still have a chance against the other two to pass though.

Blaat · 2012-06-09, 10:13

For tonight I'm expecting a comfortable win for both Holland and Germany.

Kokukirin · 2012-06-09, 11:56

Holland down by 1 at HT.

There is no easy game in this group.

Malkuth · 2012-06-09, 12:09

... and the dutch bombardment has commenced

EDIT: but they couldn't hit the target. Group B has just become even more interesting

Solafighter · 2012-06-09, 12:56

Robbens chance.. He hit the goalpost... He Robben, did that remind you of something?

Netherlands played not bad, but they couldnt get the ball into the enemies goal. They almost played like Germany. Rushing for dinner and now then going to watch the game Germany vs Portugal.

Kokukirin · 2012-06-09, 12:57

What a start to group B.

Bri · 2012-06-09, 13:03

Netherlands played great football at times but were unlucky at converting their many chances. Denmark bunkered as expected, got their goal and held on for dear life.

Refereeing was decent on the whole but did not dare to make the call at the end after a clear handball in the 16.

risingstar3110 · 2012-06-09, 13:06

A big fan of Daniel Agger so really glad that Denmark won. Netherlands were too selfish (especially Robben) and now only have 30% if not less to stay

konart · 2012-06-09, 15:00

Now that is funny. Depending on what happens next it could be Russia - Netherlands, again. I bet they want to trash us for what we did 4 years ago.

Or it could be Russia - Germany. (on June 22, yeah, awkward)

Dhomochevsky · 2012-06-09, 15:42

With so much luck, how can we lose?
Germany is unstoppable.

This was kinda painful to watch.

risingstar3110 · 2012-06-09, 15:43

Denmark may go through if they get 2 draw next. Hard fought win for Germany through

Malkuth · 2012-06-09, 15:51

Portugal - Germany was the most boring match yet.

Bri · 2012-06-09, 15:54

Germany versus Portugal was dire, except for the last fifteen minutes. Portugal was too careful for a long time and lacked an ability to finish.

As speculated, when Germany can't depend on their ability to counter, the side looks fairly inept. It has no real ability to break down a defensive side.

I can see all four teams on three points going in to the final match of the group stages.

Solafighter · 2012-06-09, 16:20

Germany played like i expected. (...)

But both teams were good. A 1:1 would be also statisfying but in the end, Germany won. In the first game of an tournament, it doesnt matter, how you win. You just have to win.

Saturn Beaver · 2012-06-09, 17:27

I already got the feeling that the games today won't be as exciting as yesterday, but it's still disappointing. Netherland in particular really screws up their chances, RVP and Robben in particular being major flops. Really, at this rate they might not even get out of their group, Portugal and Germany seems to play better. Speaking of which, Germany is really lucky to be able to snatch up a win. Credit where it's due though, Hummels and Neuer has been great, and Boateng did a great job keeping a tight leash on CR7. What would be really interesting, is if Netherland beat Germany and Portugal beat Denmark on Wednesday...

germanturkey · 2012-06-09, 19:55

well, i was 0 for 2 in predictions. haha

risingstar3110 · 2012-06-09, 20:48

There was another interesting friendly match yesterday. Argentina vs Brazil. Argentina win 4-3 with Messi hattrick

The best footballer in the history of football, it seems

2012-06-08, 15:26	Link #3521
risingstar3110 ✘˵╹◡╹˶✘ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	Heck Eastern Europe football is hell more interesting to watch than EPL. There's no player rolling around in the floor every 2 minutes looking for free kick/ penalties. Then there are lots of running and tackling instead of lone striker holding up the ball looking for foul/ corners or defenders defending by shirt pulling/ climbing Edit: sadly this style of football won't win them anything. Not dirty enough to be competitive. I means staying down, drawing yellow cards and get a free kick near the box gives much winning chances than staying up and fighting through horde of defenders __________________ Last edited by risingstar3110; 2012-06-08 at 15:41.

2012-06-08, 15:51	Link #3522
Aqua Knight Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Age: 31	Super Pav! Best goal, pity he was sold back to Russia to rot there. __________________ I can’t sleep tonight…fish girl, sing me a song!

2012-06-08, 16:06	Link #3523
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	Kinda feel sorry for Cech. You win your team the Champions League and then this happens. I bet he really misses the Chelsea defence right now... __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2012-06-08, 16:33	Link #3524
Saturn Beaver Home of Silent Prayer Join Date: Mar 2010	Wow, today has been a great opening day for the Euros. The first match was actually rather poor (many thanks to the referee) but it makes for a very entertaining watch. Greece aren't that good but gotta give them credit (economy joke redacted), they fought hard, even better with 10 men. Poland has some good players but poor mentality, when Greece starts being aggressive they really buckled under the pressure. Now Russia on the other hand, pretty much can win the group, great play. They need a better striker than Kerzhakov though (thankfully, Pavlyuchenko made for a great substitute, he'll probably start against Poland) and their defense can be a bit suspect at times (Czech's single goal). Might be difficult when they play a really good team in the knockout rounds. Czech's defense is horrible, might still have a chance against the other two to pass though. __________________

2012-06-09, 10:13	Link #3525
Blaat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	For tonight I'm expecting a comfortable win for both Holland and Germany. __________________ MyAnimeList

2012-06-09, 11:56	Link #3526
Kokukirin Shadow of Effilisi Join Date: Oct 2011	Holland down by 1 at HT. There is no easy game in this group.

2012-06-09, 12:09	Link #3527
Malkuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Age: 43	... and the dutch bombardment has commenced EDIT: but they couldn't hit the target. Group B has just become even more interesting Last edited by Malkuth; 2012-06-09 at 12:54.

2012-06-09, 12:56	Link #3528
Solafighter Hige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: God only knows	Robbens chance.. He hit the goalpost... He Robben, did that remind you of something? Netherlands played not bad, but they couldnt get the ball into the enemies goal. They almost played like Germany. Rushing for dinner and now then going to watch the game Germany vs Portugal. __________________

2012-06-09, 12:57	Link #3529
Kokukirin Shadow of Effilisi Join Date: Oct 2011	What a start to group B.

2012-06-09, 13:03	Link #3530
Bri Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009	Netherlands played great football at times but were unlucky at converting their many chances. Denmark bunkered as expected, got their goal and held on for dear life. Refereeing was decent on the whole but did not dare to make the call at the end after a clear handball in the 16.

2012-06-09, 13:06	Link #3531
risingstar3110 ✘˵╹◡╹˶✘ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	A big fan of Daniel Agger so really glad that Denmark won. Netherlands were too selfish (especially Robben) and now only have 30% if not less to stay __________________

2012-06-09, 15:00	Link #3532
konart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Moscow, RU Age: 35	Now that is funny. Depending on what happens next it could be Russia - Netherlands, again. I bet they want to trash us for what we did 4 years ago. Or it could be Russia - Germany. (on June 22, yeah, awkward) __________________

2012-06-09, 15:42	Link #3533
Dhomochevsky temporary safeguard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Germany	With so much luck, how can we lose? Germany is unstoppable. This was kinda painful to watch.

2012-06-09, 15:43	Link #3534
risingstar3110 ✘˵╹◡╹˶✘ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	Denmark may go through if they get 2 draw next. Hard fought win for Germany through __________________

2012-06-09, 15:51	Link #3535
Malkuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Age: 43	Portugal - Germany was the most boring match yet.

2012-06-09, 15:54	Link #3536
Bri Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009	Germany versus Portugal was dire, except for the last fifteen minutes. Portugal was too careful for a long time and lacked an ability to finish. As speculated, when Germany can't depend on their ability to counter, the side looks fairly inept. It has no real ability to break down a defensive side. I can see all four teams on three points going in to the final match of the group stages.

2012-06-09, 16:20	Link #3537
Solafighter Hige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: God only knows	Germany played like i expected. (...) But both teams were good. A 1:1 would be also statisfying but in the end, Germany won. In the first game of an tournament, it doesnt matter, how you win. You just have to win. __________________

2012-06-09, 17:27	Link #3538
Saturn Beaver Home of Silent Prayer Join Date: Mar 2010	I already got the feeling that the games today won't be as exciting as yesterday, but it's still disappointing. Netherland in particular really screws up their chances, RVP and Robben in particular being major flops. Really, at this rate they might not even get out of their group, Portugal and Germany seems to play better. Speaking of which, Germany is really lucky to be able to snatch up a win. Credit where it's due though, Hummels and Neuer has been great, and Boateng did a great job keeping a tight leash on CR7. What would be really interesting, is if Netherland beat Germany and Portugal beat Denmark on Wednesday... __________________

2012-06-09, 19:55	Link #3539
germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	well, i was 0 for 2 in predictions. haha __________________ Aria is the best series EVER. Rewatch Origination with me. Blessed are those who listen to headphones, for they listen to the sound of heaven.

2012-06-09, 20:48	Link #3540
risingstar3110 ✘˵╹◡╹˶✘ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	There was another interesting friendly match yesterday. Argentina vs Brazil. Argentina win 4-3 with Messi hattrick The best footballer in the history of football, it seems <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/8Am0zA-UCLk">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________ Last edited by risingstar3110; 2012-06-09 at 21:17.