Topic: Euro 2004 (Read 416 times)

lantus · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2004, 04:12:00 PM »

go greece!

gronne · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2004, 12:34:00 AM »

No, Italy truly underestimated Denmark, which I wasn't surprised about at all. The ones I saw the game with all believed it would be a tie, some even thought Denmark would win, and that wasn't partiality.

I know Italy will take the next match VERY seriously since they HAVE to win and because they know Sweden will be very tough. I would love to see Italy in the next round, but unfortunately we have to beat them to be sure we'll make it to the quarter-finals. Totti will probably not play against Sweden so we have to win, would be embarrasing otherwise

I would also love to see Denmark in the next round. Italy HAVE to change their system because Sweden has the same kind of defense as Denmark, and Italy's forwards can't do jack, since they don't run. That's the only chance Italy's got, if their forwards get a little mobile, it'll be tough.

Lantus: You might be a great programmer, but you've got bad taste

You're american, right? Do you really care the least, or do you cheer for the underdogs? Anyways, Greece won't win more than one game, the next against Russia, and that's because Russia's already lost the chance to advance. Too bad Greece would beat out either Portugal or Spain, sometimes I just hate underdogs.

Arius · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2004, 01:22:00 AM »

chilin_dude · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2004, 01:42:00 AM »

gronne · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2004, 03:59:00 AM »

Eventhough I don't think they'll advance further than the quarter's, Greece definitely impressed me. No, Greece should be really proud of themselves no matter they advance further than the quarter's or not. And England also impressed me, not as much though. England will probably go far.

The Swedish game wasn't superb until Larsson made his first goal, but THEN it truly was superb play from Sweden.

ADD: Now it's certain Totti won't play, which is great news for Sweden. A bit boring IMO, but he deserves it. I don't want the italians claim they lost because he wasn't on the pitch.

chilin_dude · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2004, 04:11:00 AM »

melon · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2004, 04:18:00 AM »

I hope Greece do really well, there playing pretty decently.
Sorry Gronne but I cant see Sweden beating Italy even though I would like them to as Linderoth plays for my team.

Tonight
England 3 Swiss 0

gronne · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2004, 06:06:00 AM »

Linderoth was really good that game. I don't know if he's doing well in Everton, but I've been a bit uncertain about him in the national team. Let's hope he'll continue that way.

I'm more certain than ever Sweden will do well, with Totti away. All I know is Italy might tie, but not win. Now I believe it to be 2-1 or 3-1 to Sweden. I bet England will win today. If everything runs smooth they'll win by 2-0 or 2-1. Switzerland have nothing to lose, but England will be too strong.

gronne · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2004, 09:36:00 AM »

I'm pretty sure England will play more solid next match against Croatia.

chilin_dude · « **Reply #24 on:** June 18, 2004, 01:07:00 AM »

gronne · « **Reply #25 on:** June 19, 2004, 08:40:00 AM »

Sweden-Italy 1-1. Eventhough I predicted a tie or maybe a win for Sweden, I must be happy with the result. What I'm not very ahppy about is Swedens play. Italy played like gods the first half, and stupidly enough they defended way too much in the second. But Zlatan's goal was utmost significant. I ran around the apartment like a nut in happiness. His goal will be a classic, no doubt.

Sweden didn't play that bad though, our midfielders didn't do well, but our forwards were good (Henrik didn't do much, but he seldom does until he all of a sudden scores).

Now we're up for Denmark, which I'm really afraid of, most here think we'll make it pretty easy, but I'm not so sure, 'cause the danes have some great players.

gronne · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2004, 01:07:00 AM »

I'm positively surprised you've bet money on Sweden, but if you ask me it's a waste. Sweden might be good, but we won't win the championship, hell, we might not make it to the quarters.

About the game yesterday though, damn it was good. The Czechs really deserved to win. Advocaat will have to leave a sign of his resignation ASAP.

Should be an interesting game with Portugal-Spain today. Eventhough it'd be good for the tournament if Portugal won, I'd put my money on Spain.

gronne · « **Reply #27 on:** June 21, 2004, 02:22:00 AM »

I'm glad Portugal made it, for the sake of the tournament.

Tonight England's up against Croatia. It'll be an ugly game, and I think it'll be a draw, 1-1. I hope England wins, but I wouldn't be surprised if Croatia play them out. Croatia is definitely underestimated.

Rooney will save England from a lost.

player1 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 21, 2004, 11:54:00 AM »

gronne · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2004, 04:28:00 AM »

Yeah, well I was at least right about Pelé.... sorry, Rooney saving England.

I'm glad England won, but I'm afraid of a possible meeting with them.

Tonight Sweden meet Denmark, and I'm starting to think Denmark will actually win. They are very solid in their play, even more than the Swedes. But we WILL win, or at least get a tie (2-2 would be very nice since both would end up in the quarter's with that result). I fear Grönkjaer, Gravesen and Tomasson. But on the other hand we've got Zlatan, Larsson and Ljungberg. No matter what it'll be an exciting match, and I'm nervous as hell.

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