The 2012 UEFA European Championship - Poland/Ukraine - The Thread!

[Locke]

Why do the Italians always think there is a conspiracy against them?

Besides, if they won the odd game here and there this wouldnt be such a problem.

[GirlySports]

yeah, why do the Italians always start the Euros with 2 draws. (or even a loss and a draw)
They only year they were really good was in 2000.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Euro 2012: UEFA charges Croatia for racist chants in Italy match

UEFA has charged Croatia's Football Federation for racist chants by the team's fans during their Group C match against Italy in Poznan on Thursday.

In a clear move against racism by European soccer's governing body, the Croatians are the first to face disciplinary porceedings for racist chants and displaying racist symbols. Officials have already sanctioned the Russian FA for their fans displaying "illicit banners" at the tournament but this is the first action against racism.

In a statement, the governing body said: "UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Federation for the setting-off and throwing of fireworks, and the improper conduct of supporters (racist chants, racist symbols) at the UEFA Euro 2012 Group C match against Italy in Poznan on Thursday."

UEFA is also investigating reports that a banana was thrown on to the pitch during the match which ended in a 1-1 draw.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...aly-match.html

[Senator Clay Davis]

They really do keep it classy with the racism in Europe. It's pretty much as bad or worse than America. It's certainly not as subtle.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Locke

Why do the Italians always think there is a conspiracy against them?

Besides, if they won the odd game here and there this wouldnt be such a problem.

The betters (is this a word? The people who place bets, gamblers?) knew last time and the odds are about the same this time. If I was a betting man, I'd put money on 2-2. I'm still hoping Spain win 2-0 or 3-0 but I'm certainly not very optomistic.

The bookies had been offering the 2-2 scoreline between Denmark and Sweden at odds of just 7/2, the shortest odds they have ever quoted for that outcome in a competitive match. Mr Sharpe added: "Whatever price we put up was snapped up by punters desperate to back that outcome and we soon had to shorten the odds to 7/2, the shortest price we have ever offered about a 2-2 draw."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...04/3831443.stm

[Cheerio]

I'm really hoping Poland doesn't go through because I'm sick of watching them get every call

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Poland with 2 or 3 really good chances yet it remains nil-nil

[GirlySports]

Here's a question... if it rains so hard in one game that it's delayed.. does the other game have to stop as well? (to ensure fairness)

[The Big Chill]

Well that goal changes a lot.

[vennegoor of hesselink]

As it stands, Russia & Greece would advance, but Russia 1st and Greeks 2nd.

[GirlySports]

This is getting interesting.

If Greece get another one the Poland-Czech game will go berserk. A Greece win ensure they get 2nd place.

If Greece win: if Poland-Czech end in a draw, both teams are eliminated, if either team wins, they get FIRST!

[GirlySports]

Czech goal!

As it stands, Czech's 1st, Greece 2nd, Russia are out!

[The Big Chill]

Russia is in trouble now!

[The Big Chill]

Greece faking injuries to kill time ...

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

Greece faking injuries to kill time ...

yeah there's going to be alot of added time.. maybe 6 minutes

nevermind: just 4 added minutes

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Unbelievable last second miss by the Poles. Wide open net and he hit the post.

[Senator Clay Davis]

So if Greece wins Euro 2012, does the trophy go right to China and its other creditors?

[The Big Chill]

And the Greeks and the Czechs go through. Wow.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Unbelievable last second miss by the Poles. Wide open net and he hit the post.

That would have saved Russia!

[Slava]

Wicked! The Czechs are through!!