We barely made it, and will go ahead to the semi-final.
Portugal was good! Germany was a tad better
CalamityJane wrote:The Germans are rusty indeed. They make too much money and don't
want to run after the ball.
I at least hope for a 1:1 tomorrow.
You should have known better. We rarely win pretty, but we usually win.
SOOO EIN TAAAAG, SO WUNDERSCHOEOEOEOEOEN WIE HEEEEEUTE <burps>
I guess I am a bit rusty with my fellow countrymen too: predicted wrong!!
Don't sing just yet, Thomas - only when the fat lady has finished!
I had so not expected this.
So tell me, did they use medical tape for those numbers?
Sorry, nimh. A bad night for the Orange. So far not a single quarter final has ended the way I thought it would. Now, if Italy could just knock out Spain then every single group winner will be out. Interesting tournament this is.
I went 0 for 4 in my predictions.
Sorry Nimh. I feel also sorry for the few pounds Patada Veloz left at the bookies.
Sorry me. I'll find tomorrow so many "New Spaniards" at work.
The speed of the game between Holland and Russia was incredible. Spain had better watch out because the Russians just may take them.
I would like to see the Spaniards advance. They haven't been in the
finals since 1984 - they deserve a break. I'm glad the Italians are out.
They have little technic, but much drama and foul play.
So I am rooting for the Spaniards (for now)
Of course I also hope that the Germans beat the Turks, and since
there are so many Turks living in Germany, it could get iffy.
On the other hand, that game could do wonders for ethnic relations in the Netherlands. Hand in hand, arm in arm, Turk and Dutchman will watch the game and cheer on Turkey -- to defeat the Krauts!
Right now I'm rooting for a final between Spain and Turkey, but yeah, never gonna happen.
Yeah... because it'll be Russia vs. Turkey.
Kidding.
It'll probly be Russia vs Germany, dammit.
That would suck. As well as Russia plays, I'm not sure it's enough to make me want to watch the Germans (sorry CJ and Thomas).
I figure Germany will beat Turkey as long as they don't score on them until the 90th minute. God help them if there's stoppage time.
Italy and Germany are the teams everybody (who has not other afinities) loves to hate.
Why?
Germany, because it doesn't have a definite style of play.
Italy, because it has the most definite style, is extremely tactical and not very spectacular.
Germany, because its players are too cold and "unhuman".
Italy, because its players are too hot, and dramatize.
Germany, because if they're winning, they'll crush the opponent with no mercy.
Italy, because if they're winning, they play with the opponent like cat and mouse.
Germany, because their press always says how bad they are, and they win nevertheless.
Italy, because their press always says how great they are, whether they win or lose.
Germany, because they have a win-win never give up mentality.
Italy, because they have a draw-win never give up mentality.
Germany, because it's a football powerhouse.
Italy, because it's a football powerhouse.
....
So...
Germany will crush Turkey unmercilessly (Turkey has 10 players either injured or suspended).
Spain will be surprised by Russia (I hope not, but I fear it will happen).
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Hiddink rules!
Took the Netherlands to World Cup semi-finals in 1998.
Took South Korea to World Cup semi-finals in 2002.
Took Australia to the second round in 2006, and was defeated by champions-to-be Italy due only to a contested penalty kick.
Now see what he's done with Russia!
