Looking forward to the Czechs getting back on track. In a tough group with Scotland and Spain. Good result for the czechs today with Spain and Lith tieing.
Portugal's draw was embarassing. No Queiroz, no Ronaldo, NO EXCUSE!!! It's freaking Cyprus!! And to let in 4 goals at home is just plain awful.
I kinda excused the first Cyprus goal in the third minute. Stuff like that happens. But the second and third goal, Cyprus just split Alves and Carvalho wide open. Credit them for doing that. Portugal's biggest strength at WC 2010 was the back end. They only allowed one goal in 4 games to 3 world class teams. They let in 4 in one game to Cyprus. I;m still kinda shocked at the result.
Portugal's in a group with 5 teams, so they only have 8 games to get their points. They can't afford to give any away like today. Anything but 3 points in Norway on Tuesday will be a letdown. I'm not very confident.
Quaresma, do what you did today on a consisten basis, and you're in the starting 11 ALL THE TIME. God, I hate and love watching you play. So much skill, but when in a mood, he's the worst player on the pitch. Like a Russian hockey player.
Portugal's draw was embarassing. No Queiroz, no Ronaldo, NO EXCUSE!!! It's freaking Cyprus!! And to let in 4 goals at home is just plain awful.
I kinda excused the first Cyprus goal in the third minute. Stuff like that happens. But the second and third goal, Cyprus just split Alves and Carvalho wide open. Credit them for doing that. Portugal's biggest strength at WC 2010 was the back end. They only allowed one goal in 4 games to 3 world class teams. They let in 4 in one game to Cyprus. I;m still kinda shocked at the result.
Portugal's in a group with 5 teams, so they only have 8 games to get their points. They can't afford to give any away like today. Anything but 3 points in Norway on Tuesday will be a letdown. I'm not very confident.
Quaresma, do what you did today on a consisten basis, and you're in the starting 11 ALL THE TIME. God, I hate and love watching you play. So much skill, but when in a mood, he's the worst player on the pitch. Like a Russian hockey player.
Cyprus are evolving into a great team. They have a good domestic league and most of their international players play for the same club team. They lost twice to Italy, but both from injury time goals, drew Montenegro twice, and thumped Bulgaria 4-1 in their last qualifying campaign.
Cyprus are evolving into a great team. They have a good domestic league and most of their international players play for the same club team. They lost twice to Italy, but both from injury time goals, drew Montenegro twice, and thumped Bulgaria 4-1 in their last qualifying campaign.
Still no excuse in my mind. You're at home, you should beat Cyprus. No question. At to surrender 4 goals is downright ridiculous. Portugal did hit two posts when up 4-3 and had two other solid chances as well. So there's no question who the better team was, but you HAVE to put your chances away and BEAT teams like Cyprus. Especially in a small group like they are in.
Coentrao out for Portugal for Tuesday. He's been a real treat to watch lately. I don't like their chances of getting a full 3 points in Norway. That game has draw written all over it.
Posting it right now for all to see and look back at....Spain will repeat and win the 2012 Euro Cup!
not really going out on a limb there. Best team in the world. Easily. It would be something special if a team went Euro, WC and Euro repeat. I don't believe it's happened before. I could be wrong, but I cant think of it.
I would love to see Germany play Spain with a full squad a Muller....
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Thank you for everything CP. Good memories and thankful for everything that has been done to help me out. I will no longer take part on these boards. Take care, Go Flames Go.
not really going out on a limb there. Best team in the world. Easily. It would be something special if a team went Euro, WC and Euro repeat. I don't believe it's happened before. I could be wrong, but I cant think of it.
There's never been repeat winner of the Euro.
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I hope France loses in Bosnia tomorrow, that would be the nail in that coffin!
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