Wiki: http://en.wikipedia..../UEFA_Euro_2012
ESPN: Who will survive the Group of Death?
http://espnfc.com/us...012-group-.html
ESPN: Euro 2012 Blog
http://www.espnfc.co.../blogs/euro2012
Fox Soccer: Dutch draw on history
http://msn.foxsports...lawrence-060412
Fox Soccer: 5 issues dominating Euro 2012
http://msn.foxsports...on-hosts-060412
Euro 2012
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Posted 05 June 2012 - 10:53 AM
That is one major group of death.
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Posted 05 June 2012 - 12:42 PM
The Euro from beginning to end normally lead to much better overall games than the World Cup. Some great teams with great talent on display in this year's Euro. Prior to the draw I liked the Dutch but with what they have to go through in the group stage, it will be difficult for them (or any other team in that group) to make it to the Championship game.
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Posted 05 June 2012 - 12:50 PM
I think Spain will repeat personally.
Germany and Netherlands are also good.
Ireland (where my forefathers are from) have very little shot to do anything.
Germany and Netherlands are also good.
Ireland (where my forefathers are from) have very little shot to do anything.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 11:43 AM
I think Spain will repeat personally.
Germany and Netherlands are also good.
Ireland (where my forefathers are from) have very little shot to do anything.
Spain seems to be the heavy favorite.
Who after Germany, and The Netherlands interests you? Could you see England, Italy, or France reaching the final?
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 11:45 AM
Heard Lalas talking the other day about how Spain has to replace a few pieces that helped win Euro 2008 and the World Cup in 2010...said that could hurt chemistry some.
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 02:01 PM
Spain apparently has a lot of guys on their team beefing as a result of the Barcelona/Real Madrid rivalry in La Liga.
Could be an issue.
Could be an issue.
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 02:32 PM
http://espnfc.com/us...012top40players
ESPN's rank of the top players in Euro 2012 and the Group of Death have 5 of the top 10, including #1 (Christiano Ronaldo)
ESPN's rank of the top players in Euro 2012 and the Group of Death have 5 of the top 10, including #1 (Christiano Ronaldo)
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Posted 08 June 2012 - 10:31 AM
I gotta say I'm pretty amped for this. This is the first "major" tournament since I've started following soccer as more than just a passive fan. Should be some good matches, especially Germany vs. Netherlands (which I predict will also be a re-match in the Final) next week.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
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Posted 08 June 2012 - 02:42 PM
Poland will be without their goalie (also the starting goalie for Arsenal) next match. Could be big.
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Posted 08 June 2012 - 02:58 PM
Czech Republic is on the board, roughly 35 minutes left.
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Posted 08 June 2012 - 04:56 PM
Russia won 4-1...
Group of Death tomorrow... Netherlands vs. Denmark, Germany vs. Portugal
Group of Death tomorrow... Netherlands vs. Denmark, Germany vs. Portugal
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 11:06 AM
Russia won 4-1...
Group of Death tomorrow... Netherlands vs. Denmark, Germany vs. Portugal
Early minutes of Netherlands and Demark now... Germany and Portugal at 2:30.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 11:46 AM
How did Robben clank that gift of a clearance?
I'm watching Denmark vs. Netherlands while I anxiously await Germany v. Portugal. I expect Denmark to play similar to the 2004 Greek team. Pack in at the back and worry about scoring later. It's also not out of the realm of possibility for Portugal to have a complete meltdown. Portugal is lazy, arrogant and can't handle any kind of disruption to their style of play. All through qualification you heard about dissent in the Portugal camp with some key players being suspended from the national team until at least Euro is over. If Denmark wins this game a draw in one of the two final games might be enough to send them through.
Italy vs. Spain tomorrow should also be pretty good for at least 60 minutes. I don't see Italy doing much at all in the group stage. The team seems like it's still in a transition period from 2006. This tournament will be Italy's chance to get players experience for 2014.
I think the toughest group with the most to lose is Ukraine, Sweden, England and France. Ukraine is co-host, Sweden has Zlatan, England is well England and France has to make amends from the World Cup. I would expect England and France to go through.
I'm watching Denmark vs. Netherlands while I anxiously await Germany v. Portugal. I expect Denmark to play similar to the 2004 Greek team. Pack in at the back and worry about scoring later. It's also not out of the realm of possibility for Portugal to have a complete meltdown. Portugal is lazy, arrogant and can't handle any kind of disruption to their style of play. All through qualification you heard about dissent in the Portugal camp with some key players being suspended from the national team until at least Euro is over. If Denmark wins this game a draw in one of the two final games might be enough to send them through.
Italy vs. Spain tomorrow should also be pretty good for at least 60 minutes. I don't see Italy doing much at all in the group stage. The team seems like it's still in a transition period from 2006. This tournament will be Italy's chance to get players experience for 2014.
I think the toughest group with the most to lose is Ukraine, Sweden, England and France. Ukraine is co-host, Sweden has Zlatan, England is well England and France has to make amends from the World Cup. I would expect England and France to go through.
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