Shino Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Apparently I watched a completely different match from everyone else here. The result was completely unfair for what the Germans played.
Jonnas Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I have a feeling the Portuguese fans will lynch someone this year, if they don't win. Just a hunch. Little did I know how right I was... There were some stabbings in Av. dos Aliados (here in Porto), when Portugal lost. The creepiest part, I was at the exact spot the stabbings ocurred. It could've been me and my friends, if we hadn't left early. I'm actually glad Portugal lost, or else I could be dead right now...
DCK Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Germany had far more scoring opportunities than the Portugese. Most attacking play by Portugal was predictable. The team didn't really seem to have much chemistry. Germans didn't play brilliant either, but they showed a huge improvement over the Austria match. Their copying of the Dutch 4-2-3-1 approach showed good results. Their defense still sucks and they only scored because of some weak defending, but still, this won't be a walkover.
Shino Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Germany had far more scoring opportunities than the Portugese. Most attacking play by Portugal was predictable. The team didn't really seem to have much chemistry. You gotta be shitting me.
Emerald Emblem Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 What Shino says is true. Portugal did have most scoring opportunities on and off target. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2008/7387977.stm So Turkey or Croatia? Any predictions? 2-0 to Croatia I reckon but I hope it's closer than that.
gmac Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 well as the Czechs found out to their cost you can never rule out the Turks I think Croatia will probably win 3-1
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I think 2 - 1 to the Turks. They'll take the lead, then lose it, and then claim it in mid-way through the second half. I forsee a decent game.
gmac Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 although Portugal showed some nice attacking football they still seemed a bit suspect at the back and could be punished by a more effective team than Turkey bringing up my own prediction from after Portugal's first game don't get a more effective team than the Germans oh and dull quarter final tonight, Olic missed a sitter though for Croatia
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I thought Turkey had a nice spell at the start of the game. Lasted for around 15-20 mins. From Croatia's chance where they hit the bar, it's just been them pushing forward. I still would like to see Turkey go for it and grab a couple of goals.
Emerald Emblem Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Croatia should have 2 goals by now, just booted a sitter way over the crossbar.
gmac Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 well the way Croatia are spurning chances at the moment I feel my original prediction has no chance of coming off Although nothing Turkey have done suggests they could sneak a winner
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 My predictions of a Turkey victory was pretty far off the mark. They haven't even bothered in the second half. Contender for worst match of the tournament? Some of the Turkish defending was hilarious.
Emerald Emblem Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Still Turkey have held on to extra time. The question is can they hold out for penalties or will they attempt for a winner? Croatia look more like they can find a winner, for Turkey it'd be down to luck. EDIT: Wow, Turkey came close twice in the past few minutes, they finally seem to be attempting to win the match. EDIT2: w00t! Croatia won by Keeper error. It's 1-0
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Oh, Rushtu...you idiot. Croatia score with literally a minute or two to go at the end of extra time. Brilliant Goalkeeping. NOT! Haha, I laughed at my own funny there.
Emerald Emblem Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 TURKEY EQUALIZE!! Can't believe it, the whistle blew straight after it as well.
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Fucking Hell! The board goes up, and tells both teams and the crowd that there is a minute left to play. Croatia get flagged offside. Rushtu takes the freekick, launches it into the box, and Turkey score! Unbefuckinglieveable. I've never seen anything like it... Why on Earth did they leave it til NOW before they gave it a go?
darksnowman Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Turkey! I don't beeelieeeeve eet. Roulette time with the pens coming up.
tapedeck Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Unreal. Totally unreal. Moreso because even the shite games have moments of awe.
Roostophe Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Fuck, I missed the action. I was watching 8 out of 10 cats!
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Unreal. Totally unreal. Moreso because even the shite games have moments of awe. Exactly, this was a contender for worst match of the tournament..and yet the ending was fantastic. I'm still hyper, just been explaining it all to my Mum. Penalties, here we goooo. Come on, Turkey!
tapedeck Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Exactly, this was a contender for worst match of the tournament..and yet the ending was fantastic. I'm still hyper, just been explaining it all to my Mum. Penalties, here we goooo. Come on, Turkey! Yeah, same. No football atm..typical of the game...noone knew where it was. Oh well, Croatia miss...
Haden Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Ah godamn turkey I cant believe they are gonna escape the excution again!
Fierce_LiNk Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Arda scores his penalty, what a great tournament he's had. Croatia score theirs. 1-1 a piece. Turkey to kick again. ...he scores. 2-1 to Turkey. Croatia miss their next one! Oh god!
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