Non-Cycling: Euro 2008
by crashdan
on Jun 6, 2008 3:06 PM EDT
The greatest couple of months for eurosport weenies like us continue. The Giro is over and we have a couple of weeks to kill before Le Tour so howz about you dip some Footie in your Cyclysm.
Euro 2008 kicks off tomorrow at 12:00 EST (9:00 PST... Semprenaroda / Jens... you're on your own figuring out the local times :) with the Swiss taking on the human Sequoia Jan Koller and the Czech Republic.
I was sort of wondering what I was going to do with myself this weekend and now I have an answer. Fish + Chips + Guinness + Euro 2008!
To help you with your planning, I've put together a little excel spreadsheet with fixture time (all in EST) and date for group play and a finals bracket. Time sort of caught up on me here or I would have organized those of us that care into a wee pool. Here's a link to that file.
Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt!!!!!!
[UPDATE] Screwed up the bracket... I had the first round match ups confused. It has been corrected. Re-download and carry on.
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Forza Azzurri!
Can you explain why the Germans are favored? I know why Italy isn’t (Cannavaro’s injury), but… Germany?
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on Jun 6, 2008 3:17 PM EDT 0 recs
I think the German's have a better grouping...
... Italy looks like it’s in the Group of Death though… France, Italy and The Netherlands with a little bit of Romania added for flavor. Who ever comes out of there should be considered a favorite. Germany plays Austria, Croatia and Poland… not quite the same as forcing your way through Orange triangles to put a shot on goal.
The fixtures are all in Austria and Switzerland though… so maybe the Östreichers get a little bit of a boost…
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
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Si
But we will be battle-tested. The German WC team looked awfully green. What will they do when they find out Lukas Podolski is a Polish double-agent? Also, I miss Christian Ziege and his mohawk.
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on
Jun 6, 2008 4:12 PM EDT
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German and Italy
are europe’s most consistent teams in Euros and World Cups. I think that is the biggest reason. Because in terms of players, there is France, Spain, Portugal, Holland … but these two are indeed those that rarely disappoint.
Dark Horses, i look for Croatia, Poland and Switzerland .
Tomorrow is Turquey-Portigal !!!
É Portugal olé, é Portugal olé olé ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!
by semprenaroda on
Jun 6, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
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OK
so why is there more red than green?
BTW, there’s a town at the end of Cape Cod where we visit a lot, where the flag of Portugal is everywhere. Especially during the World Cup.
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on
Jun 6, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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i think
there is no reason.
The green means hope.
The red means the blood of those who died for independence from Portugal.
the yellow is a sphere that represents the Portuguese Colonial Empire and the portuguese sea discovery.
The 5 blue shields represents the five king’s moors, that our first king won. And represent the battle of Ourique. The leggend say that was 1 portuguese agains 100 moors and we won!!
And there is seven yellow castles that simbolise the victory of the portuguese against the moors and spanish.
The history of Portugal is so beautiful, i’m a history fan.
by semprenaroda on
Jun 6, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Portugese fisherman.
There are a lot of Portugese immigrants in New England and New Jersey. Mostly working fish boats is why they came, some fishing camps were around way before the Pilgrims. Think Manuel in “Captains Courageous”. There is a great Portugese style restaurant right on the point in New Jersey across from the Status of Liberty – or there was 10 years ago.
by Markk on
Jun 6, 2008 10:23 PM EDT
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+1
I hope Portugal has it together this year.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. - G. Marx
by flying dog on
Jun 6, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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yeaaah
Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt!!!!!!
About that . . .
by Sui Juris on Jun 6, 2008 3:29 PM EDT 0 recs
I know, I know...
Fucking Nihilists. I mean, say what you will about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, but at least it’s an ethos.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 3:34 PM EDT
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Who's wearing pajamas Walter?
"Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
by Drew... on
Jun 6, 2008 3:37 PM EDT
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Shut the fuck up Donnie.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 3:41 PM EDT
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You want a toe?
I can get you a toe – shit, I’ll get you a toe by 3 o’clock.
"Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
by Drew... on Jun 6, 2008 3:47 PM EDT 0 recs
You know... you really are an asshole Walter.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
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well
that was certainly inevitable.
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on
Jun 6, 2008 4:05 PM EDT
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You're being very un-Dude
"Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
by Drew... on
Jun 6, 2008 4:16 PM EDT
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Smokey...
this is not ‘Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.
by Jimbo... on Jun 6, 2008 4:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Mark it zero Dude
"Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
by Drew... on Jun 6, 2008 4:40 PM EDT 0 recs
You guys are going to make me
rent this movie again this weekend aren’t you?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Jun 6, 2008 4:51 PM EDT 0 recs
Fine
Screw renting. Go here.
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on Jun 6, 2008 5:48 PM EDT 0 recs
USA vs. Argentina sunday evening
In case you need a third match to watch that day.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. - G. Marx
by flying dog on Jun 6, 2008 8:02 PM EDT 0 recs
Will
Messi be there?
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by Chris... on
Jun 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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It looks that way...
I can’t find any definitive word on it though… but since this match is a tune up friendly for WC qualifying, I imagine he might want the time with his national team.
Also, there’s a chance that Freddy Adu could start for the US side. That’d be cool.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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Freddy Adu
is from Benfica. He seems a good player and he came 3 or 4 times at the end of the game and made goal. But it was little used by Camacho, maybe more luck with Quique Flores, the new coach.
by semprenaroda on
Jun 6, 2008 10:08 PM EDT
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Sunday's matchups are...
Austria v. Croatia and Germany v. Poland… talk about history on the field!
US v. Argentina is on at 19:30 EST on ESPN Classic. That’s a FULL day of soccer coverage on ESPN… God Help Me. Allow me then to dictate your Sunday lineup for you… best go get the ductape now… the children are going to be ignored on the 8th of June this year…
8:30AM PST – Dauphine Prologue – C.TV
9:00AM PST – (overlapping) Austria vs. Croatia – ESPN2
11:45AM PST – Germany vs. Poland – ESPN2
4:30PM PST – US MNT vs. Argentina – ESPN Classic
That looks to me like a big ‘ol heapin’ helpin’ of eurosport.
Landon Donovan will once again hope to have the opportunity to earn his 100th cap for the United States. The USA’s all-time leading scorer, who is seeking to become the fourth-youngest male player in history to accomplish that feat, has been sidelined with a groin strain that forced him to miss the last two international matches against England and Spain.
I’m guessing he injured himself by tripping while putting his panties on.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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Almost forgot!
Philly Week concludes on Sunday too with the International Championship. Chances are that will overlap with Germany / Poland though… I can’t find when the 69 Action News is going to go live with the Eustice phonesex lust for Oscar Sevilla again.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on
Jun 6, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Philly Week
We’ll have sideline coverage, BTW. Sui Juris with full credentials.
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on
Jun 6, 2008 10:54 PM EDT
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Do we know yet if we'll have live coverage for it on 69?
And possibly know what time they’re starting? Is there anything else that can possibly be crammed into Sunday?
Philly, Daphne, Soccer (endless day of viewing), and oh yeah, a planned 3 hour bike ride that is already looking to be shortened with high temps and humidity, and a bday party? I’m thinkin’ since I show up late to meetings at work for this stuff, that a late arrival to the bday may need to be considered. And here I thought I we were on a break for a wee bit.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Jun 6, 2008 11:07 PM EDT
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Vive le Podium Cafe!
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by crashdan on
Jun 7, 2008 12:09 AM EDT
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My prediction
Portugal over Holland in the final
the semis will be great with Portugal beating Germany and the Dutch over Italy.
Switzerland, Russia, Croatia, and um Spain make the second round.
by ursula on Jun 6, 2008 11:16 PM EDT 0 recs
My heart says Germany in the final against France...
My brain says Portugal against whoever wins out of Group C
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by crashdan on
Jun 7, 2008 12:09 AM EDT
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German vs Portugal
German, Italy and France are the nations that i have more affraid. i think Portugal never won against them, german i’m not so sure.
I hope Portugal in the 8-final don’t play with German.
I’m seeing the last games of Portugal, and nothing special.
The stage of clearance (google translate, i hope you understand,lol) for Euro 2008 was the worst of Scolari.
We are dependent on the magic of Ronaldo
HAA, always that Scolari tried to use a tactic without Deco it was a disaster. And the Deco has not played in Barcelona. Deco “The Magician” is ou number 10.
In a bet i put German against Italy and italy won. You can see here.
by semprenaroda on
Jun 7, 2008 1:29 AM EDT
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Wow... you give Germany a 2-0 win over Portugal...
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by crashdan on
Jun 7, 2008 12:41 PM EDT
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Nice
reverse jinx attempt.
"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."
by Chris... on
Jun 8, 2008 10:43 AM EDT
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Yeah... nice try....
... maybe it’ll work this time around :)
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by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 12:57 PM EDT
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i hope
or Ricardo defends the penaltis :)
In Euro 2004, Portugal vs England on penalties
Ricardo takes the gloves to defend the last penalty and he did it.
Next penalti he ask to Scolari to score and score.
What a mythical day.
In Mundial 2008, England lost again with Portugal on penaltis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpT2EpZb9J0
at 3minutes
by semprenaroda on
Jun 8, 2008 2:27 PM EDT
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Unibet Odds...
Germany 4.75
Spain 6.50
Italy 7.50
Portugal 7.50
France 9.00
Holland 12.50
Croatia 15.00
Czech Republic 23.00
Russia 25.00
Switzerland 30.00
Sweden 40.00
Greece 40.00
Romania 45.00
Poland 60.00
Turkey 65.00
Austria 100.00
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on Jun 7, 2008 12:18 AM EDT 0 recs
1 Czech Republic Switzerland 0
i saw the game and it was an injustice, Switzerland deserved to win but this game until the goal pointed to a draw…Grrr
by semprenaroda on Jun 7, 2008 2:00 PM EDT 0 recs
Ref's missed the handball in the Czech box...
... the Swiss brought a lot of pressure but it just didn’t work out. And how does that guy not pass to the open man on the right?!
9 minutes until Portugal begins their campaign and look at all those drunk Portuguese in the stands! Are you excited yet Sempre?? :) Is Portugal going to cut themselves a nice slice of Döner kebab?
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by crashdan on
Jun 7, 2008 2:41 PM EDT
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Half Time 0-0
FUUC…!!
For Portugal: a goal which was cancelled because was offside
remate to sidebar of Ronaldo
For Turquey: 000, nickls, népias in portguese..lol
by semprenaroda on
Jun 7, 2008 3:44 PM EDT
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Definitely a more exciting match than SUI v. CZR
so far
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by crashdan on
Jun 7, 2008 3:59 PM EDT
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GOAAALLLLL!!!!!!
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by crashdan on
Jun 7, 2008 4:05 PM EDT
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Are you guys watching on the net or tv?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Jun 7, 2008 4:06 PM EDT
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2 Portugal Turquey 0
Olé olé olé olé..!!!!
Great João Moutinho, his from my hometown, and only with 21 years old, he has a head of a experienced guy…
by semprenaroda on
Jun 7, 2008 4:45 PM EDT
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I missed the rest of the second half...
Sounds like things worked out!!!!
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by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 1:27 AM EDT
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not really
We still shoot two balls to post…lol
by semprenaroda on
Jun 8, 2008 9:05 AM EDT
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Did you really bet on a 1-1 tie with Turkey???
I don’t think you’re giving your countrymen enough credit. So you’ve got 2 goals made against CZR 1 goal and zero for SUI and TUR. So, unless something reeeaally crazy happens, like a 4-0 blowout between the Swiss and the Turks… Portugal will definitely make it out of group play.
Hey Chris… did you notice that the Azzuri are playing just around lunch time on Monday? I hope there’s a sports bar near your office.
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by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 11:00 AM EDT
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my explanation
Portugal begins almost always bad in Cups
Euro 2000, we are loosing for 2-0 against England im first half and thanks our” England syndrome” we managed to win in for 3-2..
Mundial 2002, you remember, don’t you. Our loose against USA for 3-2, what a shame…lol
In Euro 2004 win loose against Greece, 2-1 or 1-0, don’t remember.
In Mundial 2006 we wi against Angola only 1-0.
Honestly i think Turquey was better, and Portugal did a great game too. In the qualification Portugal made some very bad games (loose against Poland 2-01!!!)
Ok, but was a bad bet of mine.
About Czech-Switzerland if wasn’t that stupid goal i hit.GRRR
How Rosicky don’t play iin this Euro, poor Czech Republic, has no chance then.
by semprenaroda on
Jun 8, 2008 1:12 PM EDT
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Twas
never in doubt.
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by Chris... on
Jun 8, 2008 10:43 AM EDT
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I had found it
but decided to watch a small bit of the gymnastic championships. Trying to get an idea of who to watch in Bejing. I know, horrible not to be glued to ESPN. I’m watching highlights of it now though. :-)
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by nikki on
Jun 7, 2008 7:02 PM EDT
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Go Nastia!
Although Shawn is amazingly consistent, and how can you not root for Chelsie to make the team this time after missing Athens. And Alicia is just a cool person. Now back to soccer.
by Katiek on
Jun 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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Good stuff today.
I don’t watch it as much as I’d enjoy to but it’s good stuff. Nastia Liukin is one to watch for sure. Shawn Johnson won her second title. It’s good to see cheesehead native Chellsie Memmel back and doing well too.
Quick 2008 US Nationals Preview to music.
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by nikki on
Jun 7, 2008 11:43 PM EDT
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I can't fucking believe this...
... I’m watching ESPN Classic… getting ready for Portugal v. Turkey… and what happens?? What Fucking Happens??? The feed goes down and the screen gets all pixelated. Might as well splash the words “Buffering… Buffering… Buffering” across the bottom half. Where’s Rebecca to fix this???!
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on Jun 7, 2008 2:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Switched to ESPN Deportes...
... the equivalent of watching it in Norwegian.
Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.
by crashdan on Jun 7, 2008 2:48 PM EDT 0 recs
AUS v. CRO Halftime...
Croatia up one / nil on a penalty kick
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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 12:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Initially
I put Croatia in the final, but then I saw that their best scorer was injured, Eduardo…
Maybe can go to the go to the semi-finals.
by semprenaroda on
Jun 8, 2008 1:18 PM EDT
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How Croatia is hanging on...
... under all the Austrian attacks is amazing…
When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?
by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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It's all over...
Croatia wins 1-0 over Austria. They were under constant pressure at the end… CONSTANT pressure…
When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?
by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 1:53 PM EDT
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Ja! Podolsky ist der Beste!!!!!!!
Deutschland! Deutschland! Deutschland! Deutschland!
When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?
by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 4:24 PM EDT
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Germany wins 2-0 over Poland...
Podolsky with a solid pair of goals… the second one was a beautiful volley… beautiful.
When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?
by crashdan on
Jun 8, 2008 4:43 PM EDT
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Today
Is the DEATH Group.
my predictions:
Romania-France 1-1 (i love draws)
Holland- Italy 0-1
by semprenaroda on Jun 9, 2008 11:25 AM EDT 0 recs
Hehhehehehehehe...
... my gym has ESPN on a TV in front of all the treadmills. I think I’ll wait about another 10 minutes then go watch the first half. Then come back to work… hang around and chat… then go to lunch and watch Holland-Italy.
This is turning out to be a pretty good day!!!
My prediction:
Romania – France = 0 – 2
Holland – Italy = 1 – 2
Holland is just a guess… I haven’t seen their national team play in about two years… is Ruud van Nistelroy playing for them?
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by crashdan on
Jun 9, 2008 11:40 AM EDT
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i see the last game of France about a week ago
against Peru, or Uruguay, don’t rember..
and France seems a little weak.
Holland- Robens,Nistelroy (R-Madrid), Van Pierse (Arsenal), Babel (Liverpool) seems a good team, but Italy is Italy…or not lol
ROMÉNIA
1 – Bogdan Lobont
2 – Cosmin Contra
4 – Gabriel Tamas
15 – Dorin Goian
3 – Razvan Rat
11 – Razvan Cocis
6 – Mirel Radoi
5 – Christian Chivu
16 – Banel Nicolita
21 – Daniel Niculae
10 – Adrian Mutu
FRANÇA
23 – Gregory Coupet
19 – Willy Sagnol
15 – Lilian Thuram
5 – William Gallas
3 – Eric Abidal
22 – Frank Ribéry
6 – Claude Makelele
20 – Jeremy Toulalan
7 – Florent Malouda
8 – Nicolas Anelka
9 – Karim Benzema
by semprenaroda on
Jun 9, 2008 11:57 AM EDT
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France game was boooorrrrring...
... oh god it was like watching a match with Germany in the late 1970s. There’s your tie… 0-0.
All defense, no offense… nasty playing by the Romanians too. They had 30 yellow cards just in qualifying!
When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?
by crashdan on
Jun 9, 2008 2:01 PM EDT
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Found a live feed for the matches...
Don’t know how long this will last… it is, believe it or not… a feed of Al Jazeera sports. Crazy…
blank”>http://www.justin.tv/worldsport
When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?
by crashdan on Jun 9, 2008 2:01 PM EDT 0 recs
I think this is also a feed...
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by crashdan on
Jun 9, 2008 2:09 PM EDT
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i saw some part of the France vs Romania
in http://xssports.runhost.net/
yeah borring game. 0 shots on goal for Romania
Thuram new recordist in games of Final fase- 15.
In italy, the central defender Canavarro (Real Madrid) is out, a big loose.
by semprenaroda on Jun 9, 2008 2:07 PM EDT 0 recs
Muuuch better...
that’s a sweet feed… bad news on Canavarro…
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by crashdan on
Jun 9, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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