Candre168 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 V Municipal Stadium Wroclaw, Wroclaw 5PM GMT Last Meeting: Greece 1-0 Czech Republic, Euro 2004 Semi Final. Group A Standings Teams P W D L F A +/- Pts Russia 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3 Greece 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Poland 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Czech R.1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0 Team News/Pre-Match Comments GREECE: Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Suspended thanks to Spanish idiot), Giorgos Fotakis (Thigh, Doubt), Avraam Papadopoulos (ACL, Out) Fernando Santos (manager): "The fact that the Czechs lost to Russia doesn't change my opinion about them,". "After all, they had control of the game for the first 20 minutes. They are fast, compact and dangerous. We hope to counter their strong points. "Greeks have this characteristic, to respond well to tough challenges and to surpass themselves to get the result they want. "We will try to win. If we can't do this, then we will try not to lose. That is an outcome that we must avoid. That doesn't mean we'll play for draw. We will do everything to win the game." Michalis Sifakis: "We've studied our opponents, we look at the opener as losing two points as much as earning one. We are now chasing a win on Tuesday." CZECH REPUBLIC: Michal Bilek: "I think the anger has changed into determination. Determination to fix the bad start we had in the tournament," "We felt the disappointment immediately afterwards, for sure. We did not succeed in any way in that first match, but we know we have another 180 minutes to play to allow us to qualify for the quarter-finals. So we're determined to do just that." Tomas Rosicky: "The bad memories of the Greece game are still there - but this isn't about revenge," "It was the most painful loss for me with the national team, we had no chance to come back (On Euro 2004)" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Come on Greece! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Forget the boring greeks, c'mon Czech's! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 On paper, I'd say this is the dullest game of the tournament. Prove me wrong in a 4-4 thriller. Realistically, I reckon 1 goal will win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 both have got to fancy it against the other, neither were brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Greece played pretty offensive in the second half v Poland, and if we started off with the same attacking confidence, I think it could be a good game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveSirRobin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 That Euro 2004 game (and the celebrations afterwards) is still one of my greatest moments ever! Greek media suggest that we're starting a 4-3-3 with Fortounis, Salpiggidis and Samaras ( ) upfront, also Fotakis will be fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 That Euro 2004 game (and the celebrations afterwards) is still one of my greatest moments ever!Greek media suggest that we're starting a 4-3-3 with Fortounis, Salpiggidis and Samaras ( ) upfront, also Fotakis will be fit. No Gekas? :confused: Gekas was pretty good last game, Samaras is terrible. I'd play Fortounis, Gekas, Salpingidis. Don't care that Fortounis is 19, he deserves to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermon Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 think this game will be the better of the two, so looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris79 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The only game I will see live in the stadium. My big day. Want Czechs to win it for million reasons, from the 2004 semi final to me loving the country. Also, a 1-0 win is good for Poland, as it gives us a small chance of qualifying even after the inevitable evening defeat to Russia. Czech Republic scarf and Cap ready, some more work to do and off I go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raeks Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 if Greece play like they did in the second half last week, they will win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 if Greece play like they did in the second half last week, they will win. I agree. The problem is the following: It is the Greek attitude to show the opposition A LOT of respect. This is obvious by how our domestic clubs play in Europe as well. We could play Malta or something and play them like they are Argentina, not because we are fundamentally 'defensive', but because of a lack of confidence. We usually have a poor first half and a good second half. This is how it's been for a while now. If we can keep it 0-0 until HT, I'm sure we can get a goal in the second half. The best thing that could happen is for the Czech Republic to score in the first five minutes, then our team would HAVE to go for it and they'd probably start playing quite well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris79 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Enjoy I certainly will. Just hope the weather doesn't change, it's been fine all day but I see a lot of clouds coming. Going to the centre of the city now to feel the atmosphere, eat something - just a shame it is too late to go to my favourite Czech pub for a pint of Svijany. I'm going to miss most of Poland game, but don't really care. Czesi do toho!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Come on the Czech's! Come on Baros! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 A draw would be fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris79 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 A draw would be fantastic. Not at all. Greece with 2 point, us with 1 and Greeks play already qulaified Russia who are not likely to be doing everything to help us. We need Czechs to win (by one goal preferably) to keep our naive hopes alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 On the other hand, Greece has elections this weekend and the nation is likely to crumble in the days afterwards, so give us our day of hope eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Not at all. Greece with 2 point, us with 1 and Greeks play already qulaified Russia who are not likely to be doing everything to help us. We need Czechs to win (by one goal preferably) to keep our naive hopes alive. I'm Polish, not Czech. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Greece: Chalkias - Torosidis, K.Papadopoulos, Katsouranis, Holebas - Fotakis, Maniatis, Karagounis - Salpingidis, Samaras, Fortounis Czech: Cech - Gebre Selassie, Sivok, Kadlec, Limbersky - Hubschman, Plasil; Jiracek, Rosicky - Pilar; Baros Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Chalkias & Cholebas Samaras :mad: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted June 12, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2012 Some interesting changes for Greece, surprised Gekas has been dropped and Samaras retained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candre168 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'm shocked to be honest. That line-up would be one I'm happy with if Gekas plays over Samaras and Sifakis over Chalkias. THe inclusion of Samaras gives me diarrhea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I see ITV have Martinez as a pundit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 No Chiles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 ITV got sick of him then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob21 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Samaras :mad: The Greek Andy Carroll is undroppable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielM_90 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Ninis not starting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indaro Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Bit twatist from ITV, "Zlatan is injured, let's hope it's serious". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveSirRobin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 We'll need at least 2-3 goals to win, since Chalkias is starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Lively atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 anybody see Jon Champion's profile picture on the graphic there? Burley with his usual moany look to match his commentary style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Czechs to win this, they really weren't that bad against the Russians Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great pass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 what a ****ing start hahaha 1-0 czzzzzzzzzzzechsssssss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael F Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 goal Czech after 2 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Cheques bouncing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raeks Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 what a start for the czechs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted June 12, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2012 Haha ****ing get in, first properly successful bet I've had all tournament \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 1-0 Czech after 2 minutes Jiracek scores after a great pass by Hübschmann (I think) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I love the euro's. What the hell itv with the replay there? Almost missed a goal. Learn when to stop them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielM_90 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Greece's defence looks absolutely shambolic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Tuned in just as the last replay was showed. Who assisted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael F Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Cheques bouncing Strangely enough that probably happens a lot in Greece at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMtillidie Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Defence is abit all over the place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 hhahahahahha its 2 in 5 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Czechs on fire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael F Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 haha 2-0 Czech Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Oh dear Greece :o 0-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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