macelena 1,070 Posted June 27, 2012 With no David Villa(my favorite player) and Torres not being at full power this is a bit different Spain...also Ronaldo and the crew should pose a threat for weakened Spain defense(no Puyol) that is if Portugal passes through the nightmare of Spain's epic midfield, on the other hand Portugal has quite a solid midfield also plus really good defense with Pepe in charge. Anyway I don't see Spain having much opportunities for solid shots on the Portugal's goal, on the other hand like I said passing through Spain's midfield will be really rare, biggest opportunities for a goal will in my opinion come from corners and free kicks(Ronaldo is a real danger here). So the game might very well come to the penalty shootouts and this is where the talent of Casillas might come into play... Match will be tough, maybe not so entertaining for casual watchers but tactically it will(should be) a treat... Agree 100%. I wish we had some more firepower in the forward area. Torres or Llorente may score or not, but they would lock two opponents to keep them at bay. It´s like the middle square of TicTacToe, you probably won´t line it up, but you misbalance your adversary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+FLOGGER23 3,040 Posted June 27, 2012 We can only trust right now in Pique and Arbeloa to stop any CR7 incursions, and let the magic to Iniesta and Xavi, to pass the ball to Pedro, Llorente and Torres, i will be crossing my fingers today real hard!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B52STRATO 215 Posted June 27, 2012 Portugal... they lost but are still among the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+FLOGGER23 3,040 Posted June 27, 2012 Damn I'm good... Told you! for once my Barcelona players made most of the penalty kicks goals, and Ramos this time didn't sent it to the moon!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted June 27, 2012 so... Spain vs Italy in the finale? I hope so if so, may the country of Da Vinci win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted June 27, 2012 Now i´m really so freaking tired of the all midfielder crap. Our players, and not our system, won that match... and like i say when i support Real Madrid, Pepe and Cristiano should hang. About the rest of the Portuguese, most of them were great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted June 28, 2012 Balotelli made my day :clapping: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Brain32 265 Posted June 28, 2012 Germans play as if they don't want to play, both goals came from such a silly mistakes I couldn't believe it... I support Germany every time Croatia is no longer in so...even if it's 0:2 the game is far from over...let's enjoy the 2nd half now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted June 28, 2012 true my friend, but my wishes come true so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+FLOGGER23 3,040 Posted June 28, 2012 true my friend, but my wishes come true so far Hope they don't last till Sunday.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,883 Posted June 28, 2012 Italy are playing great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,883 Posted June 28, 2012 Germany 1 Italy 2 and no pens for a change My moneys on Spain to win it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted June 28, 2012 most propably, great game by Italy today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Brain32 265 Posted June 28, 2012 Oh well I still have womens basketball tommorow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+FLOGGER23 3,040 Posted June 28, 2012 most propably, great game by Italy today To my taste, the only one they have been playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) Well played Italy, incredible change from the way they acted a couple of years ago, great turnaround and Germany was well and truly beaten... Edited June 28, 2012 by Derk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+paulopanz 2,875 Posted June 28, 2012 We are reborn, at last. Balo uber alles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted June 28, 2012 hmmmm...No German Comments so far?...probably crying into their Pilsner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Brain32 265 Posted June 28, 2012 Hmm now that I think about it...Croatia was in a group with two finalists... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted June 29, 2012 My moneys on Spain to win it! So should they do, but I´m not that sure. Italy has the style of game to prevent our boys from playing. If the referee allows it, they´ll play dirty, or rough, whatever your prefer, and getting stronger, while ours are getting pussier as the championship goes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Think they deserved this... Edited June 29, 2012 by Derk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,149 Posted June 29, 2012 Congratulation Italy. German team played like mentaly blocked. Dont know what they have done, but for me it was as if someone had changed the entire team. No spirit, no speed, no luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
