EURO 2012

[Nov413]

I always root for the underdog for whatever reason.
Unless of course, they're facing my team, haha.
Luckily, they're not playing in this tournament, so I'm good. 

[niamh]

I saw the first goal. Called my parents for a chat and before I knew it the score was 4-1! :-s

[Bexi]

I saw it all! Greece had a same gameplan similar to the Russia game - i.e. defend defend defend and sneak a goal! Unfortunately Germany were much more incisive and clinical than Russia. After the Germans got their first, they sat back and allowed Samaras (living in Scotland and seeing him play week in, week out, I still can't understand how he is an international footballer!!!) to pinch a goal, but afterwards they got their act together and played the way they should have. Greece couldnt match their class and skill.

Khedira and Reus strikes were beauties though - nigh unstoppable for the goalie! Though I thought the Greek penalty was a tad harsh.

It should be an interesting semi, with Germany facing either Italy or England. Barring a total mental breakdown, I can't see Germany meeting Spain in the final.
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[Bexi]

And isnt this the WORST?!?! It is a cheap way for an "inferior" team to win. Whenever im watching a game this sort of "strategy" never seems to pay off, even when a team starts going hard on defense at the expense on offence while they are in the lead, they seem to always lose the game (sometimes even when their winning by two or more!!!) For me, the best defence is a good offence!!! Now if your good in both on the other hand, Spain is a prime example
Going to a Greek restaurant today to watch the game with a trans friend! He moved all the way from the middle east to freezing Canada , just so he could have an accepting environment to be the man he really is! And hes a complete soccer nut! Should be a good one Were also going to see a friend of his who just bottom surgery (FTM) This should be an interesting day!!!! :p

Sounds like a good day out!

Tbh I don't mind those tactics. You play to your strengths and for a good result. Personally I wouldn't Spain are good defensively - they retain possession and suck the life out of the game. If the opposition doesn't have the ball then they can't score, can they ?
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[justmeinoz]

From the little I caught on the SBS news it would be hard to go against Germany winning it.
Rugby League here has been using a video referee for years and it works really well.  It can add to the atmosphere while defusing any crowd tension.

Don't get me started on Blatter after what he has repeatedly done to Australia over the World Cup.

Karen.

[Nov413]

The only time I decide to root for Italy, they choose to play the worst possible game.
No, they did the best they could until Thiago Motta went out and they were super unlucky beforehand too, but still.

Oh well.
By the way, Spain did not win three cups in a row. They're forgetting the 2009 Confederations Cup, in which they still fielded their top squad, so there's that.