måndag 30 juni 2008
España - Campeone !!!
After 44 years of waiting Spain finally won a big trophy again. Fernando “El niño” Torres will forever be remembered hero in his country after scoring the only goal in the final.
Germany didn’t create any chances to equalize and the Spanish victory was well deserved.
Spain was closer to extend their lead in the end.
Best among the golden players I would pick the captain and goal keeper. Iker Casillas. He was without any doubts this tournaments best goal keeper and he led his team well. The defenders on the other hand didn’t impress me that much. I believe that Spain won this cup mostly because of their goal keeper and midfielders. David Villa scored four times while Torres only scored twice. The second although, when it mattered the most.
Euro 08:
Most charming team: Turkey
Biggest disappointment: Italy
Biggest breakthrough: Andrei Arshavin
Worst teams: Greece and France
Team who just could not score: Austria
Where were you: Cristian Ronaldo
Most missed: Fabio Cannavaro
Best fans: Italy’s and Spain’s before the quarter final
Germany didn’t create any chances to equalize and the Spanish victory was well deserved.
Spain was closer to extend their lead in the end.
Best among the golden players I would pick the captain and goal keeper. Iker Casillas. He was without any doubts this tournaments best goal keeper and he led his team well. The defenders on the other hand didn’t impress me that much. I believe that Spain won this cup mostly because of their goal keeper and midfielders. David Villa scored four times while Torres only scored twice. The second although, when it mattered the most.
Euro 08:
Most charming team: Turkey
Biggest disappointment: Italy
Biggest breakthrough: Andrei Arshavin
Worst teams: Greece and France
Team who just could not score: Austria
Where were you: Cristian Ronaldo
Most missed: Fabio Cannavaro
Best fans: Italy’s and Spain’s before the quarter final
torsdag 26 juni 2008
Germany to the final - against?
The turkish adventure is over. The german mannschaft won the semi final after a late winning goal from Phillip Lahm. Turkey played, despite missing half of the squad, maybe their best game in the tournament. They started out really good and should have been in a bigger lead when Germany scored their first for the night. The equalizer from Shcweinstiger came just minuets after Turkey had taken the lead.
Germany turned the game over into their favour but I guess no one was surprised when Turkey equalized, minutes from elimination. But this night was not turkish. Phillip Lahm made the final goal in the last minute and Germany was through to their first final since Euro 96 in England.
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Tonight it is time for semi final number two. Spain or Russia will face Germany in the final and it will be a small sensation if Spain makes it – an even bigger one if it will be Russia.
Both teams played a Euro final in the 80s but Russia did it under name and flag of Soviet 1988. Spain’s last time was 1984 and both teams lost their finals. Soviet to Holland, and Spain to France. Maybe that speaks for Russia, after the quarter final where they beaten Holland.
Russia will miss two players tonight. Central defender Kolidin and goal scorer from the match against Holland, Torbinski. Spain will face their strongest team and we are up for a great match. The teams played each other in their opening match about two and a half weeks ago and Spain won by 4-1. I don’t believe that will be the final score to today. But lets hope for a lot of goals and a exciting game.
Germany turned the game over into their favour but I guess no one was surprised when Turkey equalized, minutes from elimination. But this night was not turkish. Phillip Lahm made the final goal in the last minute and Germany was through to their first final since Euro 96 in England.
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Tonight it is time for semi final number two. Spain or Russia will face Germany in the final and it will be a small sensation if Spain makes it – an even bigger one if it will be Russia.
Both teams played a Euro final in the 80s but Russia did it under name and flag of Soviet 1988. Spain’s last time was 1984 and both teams lost their finals. Soviet to Holland, and Spain to France. Maybe that speaks for Russia, after the quarter final where they beaten Holland.
Russia will miss two players tonight. Central defender Kolidin and goal scorer from the match against Holland, Torbinski. Spain will face their strongest team and we are up for a great match. The teams played each other in their opening match about two and a half weeks ago and Spain won by 4-1. I don’t believe that will be the final score to today. But lets hope for a lot of goals and a exciting game.
onsdag 25 juni 2008
Semi final number one
The first semi final in Euro 2008 is upon us. Three-time winner Germany against a Turkey who is missing almost half its squad. Germany are of course big favourites but if there is one thing that Turkey has taught us this summer it is; Never underestimate Turkey!
Fatih Terim have only 14 players available for the nations most important game since the World Cup semi final against Brazil six years ago. As you can understand it wont be the best possible Turkish side on the field tonight.
The Germans on the other hand have got their coach back after the suspension in the quarter final. They are likewise to play the same eleven as they did against Portugal. That means Mario Gomez on the bench and Podolski on the left wing.
The thing that makes this semi final more then just a match is of course all the turkish people living in Germany. Several of the Turkish players have spoken about their desiring will to knock out Germany in a big tournament. Maybe this will be their big night?
Fatih Terim have only 14 players available for the nations most important game since the World Cup semi final against Brazil six years ago. As you can understand it wont be the best possible Turkish side on the field tonight.
The Germans on the other hand have got their coach back after the suspension in the quarter final. They are likewise to play the same eleven as they did against Portugal. That means Mario Gomez on the bench and Podolski on the left wing.
The thing that makes this semi final more then just a match is of course all the turkish people living in Germany. Several of the Turkish players have spoken about their desiring will to knock out Germany in a big tournament. Maybe this will be their big night?
söndag 22 juni 2008
Arrivederci Italia
After two hours of football Spain won the quarter final against Italy after penalties. Daniele de Rossi and Antonio di Natale were the unfortunate ones to miss. Casillas saved two penalties while Buffon only saved one, and Spain are through to the semifinal against Russia.
I saw the game among the italian fans close to the pitch and it was a very facinating game, even tough it ended without goals. The tension, the nervous atmosphere and the singing fans made it to a very entertaining evening.
Antonio Cassano was italys best player and was a constant threat from his left wing position. But Spain as a team were faste rthan the italian side and in the end they deserved the victory.
Italy won the last world cup on penalites. I guess that is a little comfort to the team, maybe not tonight but they are still World Champions.
Spanish fans were staying at the stadium singing and dancing. The streets in Wien is quiet tonight. The two teams fans walked side by side and the italians did not seem to dissapointed.
- You are still world champions, said one from Spain to comfort an italian.
- Yes, and you are about to become european champions, was the friendly answer.
Italy lost, but that's the way it goes in football. Spain are facing Russia in an interesting semifinal.
I saw the game among the italian fans close to the pitch and it was a very facinating game, even tough it ended without goals. The tension, the nervous atmosphere and the singing fans made it to a very entertaining evening.
Antonio Cassano was italys best player and was a constant threat from his left wing position. But Spain as a team were faste rthan the italian side and in the end they deserved the victory.
Italy won the last world cup on penalites. I guess that is a little comfort to the team, maybe not tonight but they are still World Champions.
Spanish fans were staying at the stadium singing and dancing. The streets in Wien is quiet tonight. The two teams fans walked side by side and the italians did not seem to dissapointed.
- You are still world champions, said one from Spain to comfort an italian.
- Yes, and you are about to become european champions, was the friendly answer.
Italy lost, but that's the way it goes in football. Spain are facing Russia in an interesting semifinal.
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