portgual had a great start to the tournament today..
both goals were wonderful set ups.. and the score could have been much higher if it weren't for the posts and crossbar..
i thought the turks had the wrong game plan.. they were always doubling up (or even triple) on the wings to contain either CR or Simao.... but that leaves plenty of space in the middle (see the first goal by pepe).. they contained both wingers most of the time but left the midfield unmarked and leading to plenty of possession for portgual
aside from that.. good flow to the game.. the turks are a good team..
as for the first match to kick off euro 2008.. what a boring match..
but the only goal of the game was beautifully taken.. but the swiss played a fair game.. and used the homefield advantage.. however i think the lost of frei probably erase any chance of them qualifying to the next round (although it was never much to begin with)
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