Posted June 9, 2008 I watched the second half of Romania vs France... and I almost fell asleep, seriously. How useless was that!? Still, I dislike the French national side for their crimes in 98 and 2000 when they won the World Cup and European Championships... beating both my teams, Brazil and Italy in the process. Atleast justice was served at the last World Cup when Italia won it... against France, no less. I'm lookin forward to Italia v Hollandia. It'll be the first match so far I will have fully watched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 WTF is this shit. Italy 0 - 2 Holland. This HAS to turn around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 WTF is this shit. Italy 0 - 2 Holland. This HAS to turn around Never, I have money on the dutch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Never, I have money on the dutch! Well, congratulations! I must say, the Italians played very well, one of the best teams so far. Unfortunately, they were against by far the most impressive team in the tournament. Ok, the first goal was offside, but who cares? The two they got from counter attacks were deserved a thousand times over, and Van De Sarr's save was...impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Van der Sar's save was impressive in normal play. When they slow it down to a snails pace it looked less impressive. I gues you just don't get the full knowledge of him flying across the net to save it. Great save though. The Dutch though...Kuyt, what a player. He was all over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Kuyt had an amazing game tonight. Brilliant performace from Holland; the second goal was fantastic and the 3rd goal happened just as quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Woooh, this is just fucking amazing. Just to clarify, the first goal wasn't offside! Buffon KO'd Panucci behind the line, and as he was still officially in play, there were two men behind the ball. Van Nistelrooy's goal was on side. But really, nobody saw this coming! What an amazing game by Gio, too... Only Ooijer was sort of weak up against Toni, the rest was just outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Just to clarify, the first goal wasn't offside! Buffon KO'd Panucci behind the line, and as he was still officially in play, there were two men behind the ball. Van Nistelrooy's goal was on side. There has to be two players between the player and the goal, Panucci was behind the goal line, albeit to the side. So technically he was offside. An awful decision, but lets not discredit the performance, Holland were immense today, made the World Champions look average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 There has to be two players between the player and the goal, Panucci was behind the goal line, albeit to the side. So technically he was offside. An awful decision, but lets not discredit the performance, Holland were immense today, made the World Champions look average.Panucci and Buffon were in play and behind the ball when Van Nistelrooy touched the ball. He was on side - Dutch TV contacted a UEFA official, who confirmed he was on side. But yeah, we're absolutely lyrical here. Fucking early hours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Disappointed about the Italia result. Nistelrooy was offside for that first goal and the "eye-ties" never quite recovered. Some of the players didn't show up like Di Natale and Ambrosini... I reckon Del Piero and Cassano should have been given more time to try and turn it around. Glad it was an attacking match but Italy need to turn this around in the next two games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 An awful decision, but lets not discredit the performance, Holland were immense today, made the World Champions look average. Scotland made them look average as well though. Without Cannavaro I cant see Italy getting out of the group after tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Really good match from Holland! I still didn't get to see a full match since the Portuguese one, but from what I saw the Dutch deserved their win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 Panucci and Buffon were in play and behind the ball when Van Nistelrooy touched the ball. He was on side - Dutch TV contacted a UEFA official, who confirmed he was on side. that's how I read it anyway, you can't just leave the pitch to play someone offside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2008 I can confirm the no-offside-situation, got it from the very same source as DCK, I presume (NOS; Jack van Gelder). Van Nistelrooij however did admit that he had no clue whatsoever that he wasn't offside. Awesome game, if they (dare I say, we?) keep on playing like this throughout the tourney, there'll be no stopping them. Unless tomorrow brings some surprises, or the Germans get off their arses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 loved watching the Holland game. They were superb. Just hope Van Persie and Robben get fit as those players are quality as well....but Sneidjer and Van der Vaart (sp?) were immense. Always liked them two. Go Holland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 I've decided i'm going to be supporting Netherlands for Euro 08. My reasons being that I love the country, the people, and the accent, and my god, they were so amazing last night! Go Holland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 I've always liked Holland, i had one of their shirts when i was a wee lad And it so wasn't offside, the player off the pitch was still in play, it's not like he went off to be treated or anything, he just got owned. That's his problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 I was wondering why neither of the commentators picked up on that, I just figured it was something wrong with my own offside knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 It's cause while it is IN the rules, it's rule no 12.139813986k It doesn't occur that often =) The main point is that he just happened to fall down in that spot. He didn't leave play on purpose cause he was injured, buffon knocked him out, he might as well have fallen on the other side of the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 Sweden v Greece and the commentator said that the people of Northern Ireland will be watching it and thinking it could have been them. He's right. Ibrahimavic >>> Larsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 After today's performance, backing Spain to win the whole thing is a fairly safe bet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 Brilliant goal from Ibra! : peace: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 followed by a joke of a goal for number 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 Painfully bad, I'm glad we're losing. Nothing'll top 2004 anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 10, 2008 Kyrgiakos(sp) is such a bad player, so glad he looked like a fool for that goal Greece are a shadow of the side that played in 2004, they at least attacked then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
