Officila Euro 2004 Thread!

Rosco the magnificent · 13th June 2004, 03:20 PM

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Yesterday-

Group A

*Portugal 1-2 Greece

7' Karagounis
51' Basinas (pen)
*93' Ronaldo

*Spain 1-0 Russia

*60' J.C. Valeron

Didn't maybe go to form, but interesting for the rest of the tournament. Greece were written off by everyone before the game, but i'm not sure why as they won their group by beating Spain in Spain and Portugal had looked unimpressive in their friendly matches. This bodes very badly for the hosts and i reckon they'll be out without getting a point. I think the problem they have is that they have the 'Real Madrid' syndrome- too many attacking superstar players who aren't used to playing with each other and no defence to speak of whatsoever. Spain, however, looked fantastic in defeating Russia. They were spraying around the ball in midfield and, apart from a 10 minute spell in the first half, dominated Russia. They also had a goal disallowed for the old 'if the goalie misses the ball in the air, it's a foul' rule. A slightly worrying thing for them though must be that Raul still looks totally ineffectual for Spain. If Raul starts playing and scoring goals and Spain continue to play like this, they could definately do it this time (at last).

Today-

Group B-

Switzerland v Croatia (3.30 Eurosport, 4.45 BBC- k/o 5pm)
France v England (7.15 ITV, or in the pub very soon- k/o 7.45pm)

The first game will be a good one- the two outsiders clash and if one can take all 3 points then it should give them a very good chance, especially if the group goes to form and France win all their games, starting with England tonight. It will also be interesting from a Scottish perspective to see new Rangers striker Dado Prso leading the line for Croatia (good luck Dado

). France-England will be a cracker. Seeing the French line-up this morning was scary stuff and i can't really see past them with the team they have. However, Owen and Rooney have started to play well off each other and both have a good international scoring record. It will be interesting to see how Ledley King and David James perform against Thierry Henry, ZZ and David Trezerguet. Not very well i hear you all say

. Enjoy

FashionWhore · 13th June 2004, 05:32 PM

im really into euro 2004 already...watched both matches yesterday and am currently watching the 0-0 game between cro and swi... cant wait for the england match tonight - will prob show this years champion i reckon

Grantticus · 13th June 2004, 07:49 PM

i never watch football in leagues and stuff... but when it comes to euro whatever or the world cup... i'll watch it! yas!

Rebelius · 13th June 2004, 08:25 PM

is it possible/likely for England to meet Germany in the Semi-finals?

behind_theory · 13th June 2004, 08:49 PM

What a match!
From 1-0 to 1-2 in extra time.
Must be gutted aye.

~smack · 13th June 2004, 08:50 PM

Zidane is a God. He totally dominated the English, every time he had the ball no-one would challenge him. 2 brilliantly executed shots. I take my e-hat off to him.

~smack.

daveo · 13th June 2004, 08:57 PM

wow, that was one of the best games ive seen for a while. haha quality

2-1 brilliant!!!

behind_theory · 13th June 2004, 09:01 PM

Rooney is a right cock.

RussellOrGoose · 13th June 2004, 09:04 PM

I'm so happy I'm half wat to Tibet.
What a penalty save by Barthez!
YAY England Lost!YAY England Lost!YAY England Lost!YAY England Lost!
If you don't like it...tough.don't bad rep me cause I'm not an English supporter.
Mon the Italians!

: : Scott : : · 13th June 2004, 09:15 PM

I'm well down about that result like.

But yeah Zidane pwnd their shit.

alien_syndm · 13th June 2004, 10:45 PM

Get it right up ya england, I had some cash on france as well so that made it even sweeter.

FashionWhore · 14th June 2004, 09:40 AM

The England France match was a really good one - france always seemed the stronger side with increasing spells of pressure on england as the game went on. however u hav to hand it to england, they played as a team and in my mind played some top notch football(even tho owen did nothing) and it was extremely unlucky for them to lose but i would say france deserved a win as much as england....roll on the next matches! woooo!

njw · 14th June 2004, 10:52 AM

i want to fuckin boot steven gerrard in the face... england deserved to hold the win with their top quality defending when the french pressure was hugggge. Then when they pulled one back it was unlucky but liveable. Taking a point from the match would be acceptable. BUT NO..... NO..... STUPDIDISAKLSJSD}JOASIUDQWE

FashionWhore · 14th June 2004, 12:19 PM

was quite funny tho...

13th June 2004, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rosco the magnificent ping-pong Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lenzieshire (for a little while) Posts: 4,143 Band: My Own Religion	Officila Euro 2004 Thread! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Yesterday- Group A Portugal 1-2 Greece 7' Karagounis 51' Basinas (pen) 93' Ronaldo Spain 1-0 Russia 60' J.C. Valeron Didn't maybe go to form, but interesting for the rest of the tournament. Greece were written off by everyone before the game, but i'm not sure why as they won their group by beating Spain in Spain and Portugal had looked unimpressive in their friendly matches. This bodes very badly for the hosts and i reckon they'll be out without getting a point. I think the problem they have is that they have the 'Real Madrid' syndrome- too many attacking superstar players who aren't used to playing with each other and no defence to speak of whatsoever. Spain, however, looked fantastic in defeating Russia. They were spraying around the ball in midfield and, apart from a 10 minute spell in the first half, dominated Russia. They also had a goal disallowed for the old 'if the goalie misses the ball in the air, it's a foul' rule. A slightly worrying thing for them though must be that Raul still looks totally ineffectual for Spain. If Raul starts playing and scoring goals and Spain continue to play like this, they could definately do it this time (at last). Today- Group B- Switzerland v Croatia (3.30 Eurosport, 4.45 BBC- k/o 5pm) France v England (7.15 ITV, or in the pub very soon- k/o 7.45pm) The first game will be a good one- the two outsiders clash and if one can take all 3 points then it should give them a very good chance, especially if the group goes to form and France win all their games, starting with England tonight. It will also be interesting from a Scottish perspective to see new Rangers striker Dado Prso leading the line for Croatia (good luck Dado ). France-England will be a cracker. Seeing the French line-up this morning was scary stuff and i can't really see past them with the team they have. However, Owen and Rooney have started to play well off each other and both have a good international scoring record. It will be interesting to see how Ledley King and David James perform against Thierry Henry, ZZ and David Trezerguet. Not very well i hear you all say . Enjoy

13th June 2004, 09:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
RussellOrGoose legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cupar Posts: 6,412	I'm so happy I'm half wat to Tibet. What a penalty save by Barthez! YAY England Lost!YAY England Lost!YAY England Lost!YAY England Lost! If you don't like it...tough.don't bad rep me cause I'm not an English supporter. Mon the Italians! Last edited by RussellOrGoose : 13th June 2004 at 09:55 PM.

14th June 2004, 10:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
njw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: DD1 Posts: 8,161	i want to fuckin boot steven gerrard in the face... england deserved to hold the win with their top quality defending when the french pressure was hugggge. Then when they pulled one back it was unlucky but liveable. Taking a point from the match would be acceptable. BUT NO..... NO..... STUPDIDISAKLSJSD}JOASIUDQWE __________________ You can put a cat in the oven, but that doesn't make it a biscuit.

13th June 2004, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
FashionWhore Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 9,126	im really into euro 2004 already...watched both matches yesterday and am currently watching the 0-0 game between cro and swi... cant wait for the england match tonight - will prob show this years champion i reckon

13th June 2004, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grantticus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 2,611 Band: Four Star	i never watch football in leagues and stuff... but when it comes to euro whatever or the world cup... i'll watch it! yas!

13th June 2004, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rebelius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,169	is it possible/likely for England to meet Germany in the Semi-finals?

13th June 2004, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
behind_theory Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 522	What a match! From 1-0 to 1-2 in extra time. Must be gutted aye.

13th June 2004, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
~smack Excuse me, who are you? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,139	Zidane is a God. He totally dominated the English, every time he had the ball no-one would challenge him. 2 brilliantly executed shots. I take my e-hat off to him. ~smack.

13th June 2004, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
daveo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kingskettle en Fife Posts: 463	wow, that was one of the best games ive seen for a while. haha quality 2-1 brilliant!!!

13th June 2004, 09:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
behind_theory Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 522	Rooney is a right cock.

13th June 2004, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
: : Scott : : Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 7,128	I'm well down about that result like. But yeah Zidane pwnd their shit.

13th June 2004, 10:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
alien_syndm Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: dundee Posts: 1,435	Get it right up ya england, I had some cash on france as well so that made it even sweeter.

14th June 2004, 09:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
FashionWhore Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 9,126	The England France match was a really good one - france always seemed the stronger side with increasing spells of pressure on england as the game went on. however u hav to hand it to england, they played as a team and in my mind played some top notch football(even tho owen did nothing) and it was extremely unlucky for them to lose but i would say france deserved a win as much as england....roll on the next matches! woooo!

14th June 2004, 12:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
FashionWhore Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 9,126	was quite funny tho...