EURO 2012

[Lannistark]

Pirlo is a genius. I think he scored that goal as if waving goodbye to an entire career.

I remember I was in a spanish bar watching the match with some friends, and the moment Pirlo scored that goal we all started clapping...

Anyway, not surprised they reached the penalti-kicks. If both teams go play defense then, it's either penalties or negative score. Portugal - Spain should be interesting - Portugal's kicking quite a punch this year (Ronaldo is playing decently for a change), and Italy can give a nasty surprise to Germany, which I hope they do.

Will be interesting to see if they keep the diamond shaped 4-4-2 against Germany.

Heh, 4-4-2 diamond shape?

I think for Italy this is an offensive scheme, besides they're trying hard to play football with their new coach. Too bad people don't remember those times where Italy proudly showed off their Catenaccio:

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[Molly]

[...]and Italy can give a nasty surprise to Germany, which I hope they do.
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I take it your a spanish lad?
There is fear spilling out of this sentence, all over the post 
Spain is not even close to the form of the last tournament and the whole world knows it...

[Lannistark]

Still, Spain at 50% stands to Germany 

There is no fear in comment, I just take it Germany is the most dangerous team. It's reasonable I don't want Spain to encounter it at the final  Besides mate, the comment is aimed at Italy. I dedicated 90% of my post to Pirlo and yesterday's evening.

People don't really realise what is wrong with Spain... Spain plays as it played in the World Cup, and in the Euro Cup. Later they say one player cannot change anything... People who know about football will realise who I'm talking about.

[Beauchamp]

germans only luckily won against better portugal, then they may have played better than greeks or pathetic oranjes, but they yet have to be really tested. i'd not be afraid to bet on Italy again, especially if there would be a good betting rate.

spanish are maybe not as good as in previous tourneys, but imo its still enough. i'd still bet on them as on the champions (especially when i saw the 1st half when portugal played against czechs).

[Miwiw]

We all know how often Germany won vs. Italy in important matches such as EURO or World Cup. So this is gonna be a nice match, however we also know how Germany's team improved.

[Molly]

I gonna do my prediction now and stick with it:

Spain and Germany in the final. Germany wins. 2:1. 

[Belatu]

with their incredible moviemaking skills! 

I always thought this was real... now i see, yes, it is a hollywood tv movie

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[Lannistark]

Well to be honest, I think Spain is in a better position to win the Eurocup, but you never know. Italy, Germany, Portugal - we are talking about great teams, not the crap of Europe when playing football. Anyone is capable of beating anyone.

I think I'm more afraid of Portugal at the moment than the final match if Spain made it. Anyhow my bet is this:

Final between Spain and Italy:

1-0 for Spain.

[Molly]

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1-0 for Spain.

And just cuz you can hardly shoot any more goals 

[Lannistark]

Yeah, thats our style, we have little chances enemy doesn't have any

[Molly]

Yeah, thats our style, we have little chances enemy doesn't have any

Until now I am not impressed at all by Spain like I was during the world cup. I don't see Spain winning vs Portugal with the slow football they're playing right now. It's the same style as 2010, sure, but it's 30% slower than it was. Dunno why, maybe they're just tired with all those matches during the season.

But I don't see Portugal that strong either. Don't talk them stronger than they are, just to avoid the embarassment after a loss 

[B3RS3RK]

Well, for me, this years tournament is rather an disappointment regarding spain and germany.

I mean, 2006 and 2008 were both incredible years for those 2 teams.They were literally playing football, in all hidden means that word could have.It was art.

All I see now is...Well, hardly art.You only get a short glimpse or 2 per match at the potential the teams have, everything else is still pretty good, accurate, professionall football, but Im missing the FIRE so far.

[Laufknoten]

I always thought this was real... now i see, yes, it is a hollywood tv movie

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I like how de jong moves away after the kung-fu kick. He looks like an ape.

[Lannistark]

Actually Portgual is kicking in pretty strong in this Eurocup. Spain and Germany aren't as good as they were back then, but I still enjoy seeing Spain play. Against France, it was was we call in Spain: "chorreo"

[LordBerenger]

Soccer sucks and i'm sad i had to watch it cuz of friends watching it whilst on vacation. Divas that cry for nothing and barely any goals and boring matches. WTF IS THIS SHIT?

I'll guess i'll say GOGO SPAIN cuz they got pretty cool food.