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Off Topic => Sports & Recreation => Topic started by: Watchnewby on May 22, 2012, 08:40:07 AM

Title: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on May 22, 2012, 08:40:07 AM: The European Cup will start in 2 weeks time.

Lets share our expectation of your favourite team(s) here.

I think this time Spain will win again. But strong showing by the German team does not rule them out as the leading contender.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Scuderianer0 on May 22, 2012, 09:10:17 AM: Puyol and David Villa are injured for Spain but they still have a really strong team.

I have been supporting England all my life, though I am not expecting much from them. No Rooney for the first 2 games.
Wonder if Roy Hodgson would field Andy Carroll up front ?
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: hanz079 on May 22, 2012, 09:26:37 AM: Looking at how the English League finished and how the English team did at the Champions League...
We can all hope for another WTH!! moment with the England team...
I support Italy BTW... Forza Italia!!!
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: watchmanu on May 22, 2012, 11:37:40 AM: i will go for Holland and Germany. :thumbsup:
not a fan of Spain but did bought their jersey because it is from "Adidas" :Laughing_on_floor:

Go Go "Steinhart!!!" .........oopss....... :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: hanz079 on May 22, 2012, 11:51:46 AM: Quote from: watchmanu on May 22, 2012, 11:37:40 AM
i will go for Holland and Germany. :thumbsup:
not a fan of Spain but did bought their jersey because it is from "Adidas" :Laughing_on_floor:

Go Go "Steinhart!!!" .........oopss....... :Laughing_on_floor:
You anti "nike" like me? hahaha
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: am_sober on May 22, 2012, 12:24:52 PM: Quote from: hanz079 on May 22, 2012, 09:26:37 AM
Looking at how the English League finished and how the English team did at the Champions League...
We can all hope for another WTH!! moment with the England team...
I support Italy BTW... Forza Italia!!!

+1 :thumbsup:

Forza Italia~!!
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Scuderianer0 on May 23, 2012, 08:57:11 AM: only 3 players played in the champs league final. Cahill, Cole, Lampard. i doubt it would have any effect on the England team

I am hoping to see Balotelli play well for Italia for his own sake.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Laktos Kid on May 23, 2012, 01:56:31 PM: will support italy yeah !!! :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on May 23, 2012, 05:16:05 PM: Quote from: zeo9 on May 22, 2012, 09:10:17 AM
Puyol and David Villa are injured for Spain but they still have a really strong team.

I have been supporting England all my life, though I am not expecting much from them. No Rooney for the first 2 games.
Wonder if Roy Hodgson would field Andy Carroll up front ?

Ya, me too. The 2 teams I supported donkey years ago were Italy & England. Two different league, one playing defensive football (mostly) and one has the (most, IMO) exciting football league in the EPL.
But this time around, Italy will be represented by a young team. I don't expect much from them, maybe in another 3-5 years from now.
England - always the "mishits" team in any tournament. They may boast to have the most exciting league in the world, but to make the English players to gel like a team is like puttiung a square peg in a round hole. Hope Roy Hodgson would solve this puzzling thing called the English football team. I think Rooney and Andy Carroll will be fielded up front, Rooney playing deeper in front of the midfielders and Carroll as the main Center Forward.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on May 23, 2012, 05:19:50 PM: Quote from: hanz079 on May 22, 2012, 09:26:37 AM
Looking at how the English League finished and how the English team did at the Champions League...
We can all hope for another WTH!! moment with the England team...
I support Italy BTW... Forza Italia!!!

Fat chance!(Even though I support England)
Di Matteo used the right tactical play against Barcelona and B Munich. Furthermore Chelsea is not represented by the majority of the English players (unlike ManU).

Quote from: zeo9 on May 23, 2012, 08:57:11 AM
only 3 players played in the champs league final. Cahill, Cole, Lampard. i doubt it would have any effect on the England team

I am hoping to see Balotelli play well for Italia for his own sake.
With Balotelli in the Italian team, I hope he does not act like a "volcano" like when he plays for ManC.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Annthony Siah on May 23, 2012, 07:19:16 PM: I hope England can win this time.. But they disappointed me many time...
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on June 06, 2012, 01:24:54 PM: Euro 2012 - 2 more Days!!

Some teams already checked into Poland and Ukraine.
England team? Many English players on crock list, dunno they can last till the next round or not? Also, a centerback for the last half decade was overlooked for another player who had just played for England a mere 2 minutes only.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: am_sober on June 06, 2012, 05:31:18 PM: got the excel scoresheet ready~! cant wait to fill them up~!
Forza Italia~! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Mark on June 06, 2012, 06:10:43 PM: England must win this time!!!! T_T :Praying: :Praying: :Praying:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: pexus on June 11, 2012, 06:47:11 PM: Interesting formation by the Spaniards...no real striker for almost an hour..using Cesc as a false no 9.... ...supported by 5 midfielders!!..but then...to his credit..he did score...

Later, when they changed things and include a proper winger (NAvas) and proper striker (Torres), they looked more threatening but Torres missed them....

it will be interesting to see if Del Bosque sticked to the all midfielder type of attack or start using a proper striker in the next match....
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on June 12, 2012, 07:48:55 AM: It has been an interesting 4 Days of Euro Cup actions!

1) The Dutch was humbled by the Danes.
2) The World Champion, was held to a Draw by scandal-hit Italy.
With the 5-man midfielders, Spain retains the possession majority of the time, but no bite in attack. With wingers and a striker, they looks more menacing but was hampered by Torres' poor finishings.
3) England Drew with France.
A good start for RH and his English boys despite losing out some major players due to injury.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on June 20, 2012, 02:37:25 PM: The Quarter Finalist List is out.
Germany
Greece
Portugal
?? (Forgotten which team is that)
Spain
France
England
Italy

My prediction for Semi-finalists :
1) Germany
2) Spain
3) England
4) Portugal
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: am_sober on June 20, 2012, 04:12:42 PM: Quote from: Watchnewby on June 20, 2012, 02:37:25 PM
The Quarter Finalist List is out.
?? (Forgotten which team is that)

its Czech Republic~ ^^

Quote from: Watchnewby on June 20, 2012, 02:37:25 PM
My prediction for Semi-finalists :
1) Germany
2) Spain
3) England
4) Portugal

Czech Republic vs Portugal
Germany vs Greece
Spain vs France
England vs Italy

my prediction
Czech Republic
German
Spain
Italy~!
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: terrenceterrence on June 21, 2012, 12:49:19 AM: wooo check out the wrist shot

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/hodgsonterry_2783260.jpg)
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on June 21, 2012, 02:46:03 PM: Thanks am_sober for filling up my blanks.

Ya RH has taste in his time pieces.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: am_sober on June 22, 2012, 07:44:08 AM: might as well leave it blank...
czech lost already... :(
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on June 22, 2012, 03:03:22 PM: Quote from: am_sober on June 22, 2012, 07:44:08 AM
might as well leave it blank...
czech lost already... :(

No worries.
Maybe the German will be "upsetted" by the players of a nation on the brink of bankruptcy.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: terrenceterrence on June 22, 2012, 03:17:29 PM: on the "brink"?

I thought they are already bankrupt :laugh:

"Emerging Market" wor..that's what IMF are classifying them now :laugh: more like a "submerging" market lar.... bagi muka abit I guess

Quote from: Watchnewby on June 22, 2012, 03:03:22 PM
Quote from: am_sober on June 22, 2012, 07:44:08 AM
might as well leave it blank...
czech lost already... :(

No worries.
Maybe the German will be "upsetted" by the players of a nation on the brink of bankruptcy.
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: rusminag on June 24, 2012, 02:25:54 PM: Super Mario will score the winning goal in the Final
(http://media3.iwc.com/site_media/uploads/images/2012/06/14/Gomez_1.jpg)
Somebody in office told me that I look like him... damn... must be the IWC...
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: chrisyen on June 24, 2012, 03:21:53 PM: Quote from: Watchnewby on June 20, 2012, 02:37:25 PM
The Quarter Finalist List is out.
Germany
Greece
Portugal
?? (Forgotten which team is that)
Spain
France
England
Italy

My prediction for Semi-finalists :
1) Germany
2) Spain
3) England
4) Portugal

Wah... Let c u r octopus or human tomoro morning
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: am_sober on June 25, 2012, 08:00:04 AM: Semi finals~

Portugal vs Spain

Germany vs Italy~

hopefully Italy would advance to final with Spain.. but Portugal and Germany are also strong contenders.. ><"
Balo wasted a lots of chances in front of the goal.. pls dont repeat it in the semi.. too bad England cant advanced.. ;)
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: hanz079 on June 29, 2012, 04:47:35 AM: Hohoho.... Italy is in the finals.... they managed to beat Germany 2-1 with Super Mario scoring a brace in the 1st half....
Go go Azzurri!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: rusminag on June 29, 2012, 08:14:35 AM: Quote from: hanz079 on June 29, 2012, 04:47:35 AM
Hohoho.... Italy is in the finals.... they managed to beat Germany 2-1 with Super Mario scoring a brace in the 1st half....
Go go Azzurri!!! :thumbsup:

Wrong Mario in form.... instead of Gomez... :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Enkidu on July 01, 2012, 08:58:23 AM: Quote from: hanz079 on June 29, 2012, 04:47:35 AM
Hohoho.... Italy is in the finals.... they managed to beat Germany 2-1 with Super Mario scoring a brace in the 1st half....
Go go Azzurri!!! :thumbsup:

After eating a nice dish of baby octopus (descendants of that famous Paul) at Japanese restaurant at Pavilion last night, my prediction is that Italy will win. Italy seldom (or is it never??) lose in the final of a major tournament unless they play Brazil (in 1970 & 1994 WC).
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Enkidu on July 02, 2012, 04:47:38 AM: Quote from: Enkidu on July 01, 2012, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: hanz079 on June 29, 2012, 04:47:35 AM
Hohoho.... Italy is in the finals.... they managed to beat Germany 2-1 with Super Mario scoring a brace in the 1st half....
Go go Azzurri!!! :thumbsup:

After eating a nice dish of baby octopus (descendants of that famous Paul) at Japanese restaurant at Pavilion last night, my prediction is that Italy will win. Italy seldom (or is it never??) lose in the final of a major tournament unless they play Brazil (in 1970 & 1994 WC).

:Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: hanz079 on July 02, 2012, 04:49:33 AM: Quote from: Enkidu on July 02, 2012, 04:47:38 AM
Quote from: Enkidu on July 01, 2012, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: hanz079 on June 29, 2012, 04:47:35 AM
Hohoho.... Italy is in the finals.... they managed to beat Germany 2-1 with Super Mario scoring a brace in the 1st half....
Go go Azzurri!!! :thumbsup:

After eating a nice dish of baby octopus (descendants of that famous Paul) at Japanese restaurant at Pavilion last night, my prediction is that Italy will win. Italy seldom (or is it never??) lose in the final of a major tournament unless they play Brazil (in 1970 & 1994 WC).

:Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:

Wow... I was expecting a tight match...
And, being an Azzurri supporter...
Felt like ths too... :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: am_sober on July 02, 2012, 07:48:56 AM: Quote from: hanz079 on July 02, 2012, 04:49:33 AM
Quote from: Enkidu on July 02, 2012, 04:47:38 AM
Quote from: Enkidu on July 01, 2012, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: hanz079 on June 29, 2012, 04:47:35 AM
Hohoho.... Italy is in the finals.... they managed to beat Germany 2-1 with Super Mario scoring a brace in the 1st half....
Go go Azzurri!!! :thumbsup:

After eating a nice dish of baby octopus (descendants of that famous Paul) at Japanese restaurant at Pavilion last night, my prediction is that Italy will win. Italy seldom (or is it never??) lose in the final of a major tournament unless they play Brazil (in 1970 & 1994 WC).

:Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:

Wow... I was expecting a tight match...
And, being an Azzurri supporter...
Felt like ths too... :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:

i'll have to join u guys too...

:Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue: :Blue:

credits to Spain.. the were super excellent in attacking when they have the ball and job well done in pressing and close downing Italy when they dont have the possession... If u see the replays actually Italy have did a good job in defending also.. but Spain proved to be more superior last nite..

haizz... now not only monday blues... add some more blues to the defeat... :HammerHead: :Confused: :Blue: :'(
Title: Re: EURO 2012
Post by: Watchnewby on July 02, 2012, 12:59:32 PM: Yikes, I think "Forza Italia" have to wait either for the WC or the next European Championship.

Congrats to Spain for an entertaining possesion football. Italy also not that bad, as they also played attacking football, but luck (actually the finishing) deserted them. Better Luck next time.