+ Reply to Thread
Page 5 of 6 FirstFirst 123456 LastLast
Results 61 to 75 of 83

Thread: Euro 2008

  1. 06-25-2008 11:49 AM #61
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    I think a Germany/Spain final won by Spain is the smart pick right now, but my gut is that it won't happen. One thing this tournament has shown (dating back to the qualifying last year) is that there are a lot of countries very close to each other, and you can't afford an off day. Germany, Italy, France and Holland all lost on days where they did not have their best. So the question is whether Spain can get through 2 more games without an off night. They have the talent to do it, but given the problems others have run into I just wonder if perhaps they might stumble.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 06-25-2008 01:26 PM #62
    TyCobb's Avatar
    TyCobb
    TyCobb is offline Plus Member Since 05/06 Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Northern Jersey
    Posts
    9,217
    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgiaBird View Post
    I think a Germany/Spain final won by Spain is the smart pick right now, but my gut is that it won't happen. One thing this tournament has shown (dating back to the qualifying last year) is that there are a lot of countries very close to each other, and you can't afford an off day. Germany, Italy, France and Holland all lost on days where they did not have their best. So the question is whether Spain can get through 2 more games without an off night. They have the talent to do it, but given the problems others have run into I just wonder if perhaps they might stumble.
    I think Germany has a stronger team than Spain.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 06-25-2008 02:04 PM #63
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    Quote Originally Posted by TyCobb View Post
    I think Germany has a stronger team than Spain.
    Interesting. I think I disagree, but I really don't know. Germany doesn't have nearly the goal scoring flair that the Spanish do, but they are certainly better defensively and a bigger (and literally "stronger") team.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 06-25-2008 02:28 PM #64
    ChrisAF79's Avatar
    ChrisAF79
    ChrisAF79 is offline Released Released Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Perry Hall
    Posts
    4,039
    I had a feeling about Germany before the tournament began, and that feeling has only gotten stronger as play has progressed. I see them winning it all over Spain.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 06-25-2008 03:16 PM #65
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    Quite the lively start.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 06-25-2008 03:47 PM #66
    tywright's Avatar
    tywright
    tywright is offline Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Nottingham
    Posts
    6,593
    I really can't stand Germany
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 06-25-2008 04:04 PM #67
    Flip217's Avatar
    Flip217
    Flip217 is offline Plus Member Since 5/05 Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Posts
    2,866
    What just happened? Did he say a "power hit" in Switzerland? Is there a blackout or something?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 06-25-2008 04:17 PM #68
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    Lightning, apparently.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 06-25-2008 04:22 PM #69
    Flip217's Avatar
    Flip217
    Flip217 is offline Plus Member Since 5/05 Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Posts
    2,866
    Ahhh! Again! Can't they at least keep up a commentary so we know what's going on?!

    The game didn't stop, did it?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 06-25-2008 04:24 PM #70
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    2-1 Germany.
    You can monitor on espnsoccernet.com.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 06-25-2008 04:30 PM #71
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    2-2!!!

    (characters)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 06-25-2008 04:31 PM #72
    tywright's Avatar
    tywright
    tywright is offline Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Nottingham
    Posts
    6,593
    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgiaBird View Post
    2-2!!!

    (characters)
    Hahaha...screw Germany!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 06-25-2008 04:33 PM #73
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    The match stats are amazing.
    Turkey has 65% of possession, 20(15) shots on goal (compared to 8(4).).

    Note to Arsene Wenger...
    Good call on the whole Almunia vs. Lehmann thing.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 06-25-2008 04:34 PM #74
    GeorgiaBird's Avatar
    GeorgiaBird
    GeorgiaBird is offline Plus Member since 12/03 All-Star Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,566
    And just like that...

    bummer (or do I speak too soon?)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 06-25-2008 04:36 PM #75
    tywright's Avatar
    tywright
    tywright is offline Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation Reputation
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Nottingham
    Posts
    6,593
    Dammit!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules

OriolesHangout.com is an unofficial site and not associated with the Baltimore Orioles and part of Hangout Ventures LLC. Copyright ©2013 | Privacy Policy | Advertise with us