weeeman27bob Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 /manager modeI've put out a team which I think is capable of winning the match. Well 2 GK's upfront would beat france! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well 2 GK's upfront would beat france! He's already played, (and beat) France Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 He's already played, (and beat) France Sorry my mistake! ( didn't mean to bring it up again) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 For my last game, if you can make the change I mentioned after the first game (if you didn't already do it) then that'd be great. Otherwise, same team. I made the change for the last match so will leave the team. Austria, Croatia and Czech Republic all set to go, teams which I'd need teams by tommorow night would be Switzerland, Portugal and Sweden, the rest of you can give me yours the day before your games, but of course I'd prefer them in advance such as over this week-end/tommorow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haza555 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I don't plan on making any changes wis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayatsena Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hmmm, I think I won't make any changes, but if there are some players suspended, please use my player list Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frithleeds Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 one change please mate heitinga for ooijer ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sorry forgot there was another group game. No changes for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Right, just need teams from the following now: Russia Spain Germany Greece Got the rest now, can definately do the Group B and A games to be posted over the next two nights, though I may have to post Group B's matches this afternoon as I might be out for the evening after my driving lesson. At the latest, they'll appear tommorow night with the Group A results aswell, at which time I'll reveal the first half of the Quarter-Final draw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Portugal vs Sweden AND Croatia vs Switzerland - Group B - St Jakobspark, Basel AND Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Bern - Monday 16th June 2008 Valquez: "Hello, and welcome to the first of the final rounds of the Euro 2008 Group Stage! Tonight we bring you two games at the same time, Portugal vs Sweden and Croatia vs Switzerland. However, myself and Bunsen can't be in two places at once...so we've invited some extra commentators to help us for tonight's game! We shall be commentating on Portugal vs Sweden in Basel, while in Bern, we're joined by former Legends Utd youth player/ladyboy Vicky Pinkney, and former Cambridge Utd and Wrexham striker Armand One. Thanks for joining us, are you looking forward to your clash?" --- Pinkney: "Well we thank you for letting us join in on a great day of football Luis! I'm sure myself and Armand will have a great game today, of course the winner of this game will qualify for Euro 2008, so there's a lot waiting on the result of this match." One: "True Vicky, the Swiss have been excellent this season and I've been very impressed with their attacking credentials, but Croatia have several stars in their squad and there'll be a feisty contest for sure." --- Valquez: "Thanks, we'll be back to you in a few moments for the team-news. But now, as always, a word from our main analyist, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. Portugal must be favourites here Bunsen?" Honeydew: "They have to be Luis, but now the Swedes are out there's no pressure on them, and they could always pull off a shock, there's already been quite a few this year. If the Portugese side can keep up their good form so far, they should be able to win. Valquez: "Quickly back to Bern now for team-news from the Croatia-Switzerland match." --- Pinkney: "Cheers Luis, first up is the Croatian team as the sides come onto the pitch: Croatia: Pletikosa; Srna, Babic, Sablic, Simic; Vranjes; Safaric, Jertec, Modric, Kranjcar; Eduardo The Croatians maintain the same starting XI and tactic that they played in their win over Sweden, hoping for a further win here. Now it's time to see what Switzerland have gone with: Switzerland: Benaglio; Degen, Magnin, Muller, Senderos; Fernandes, Gokhan, Schwegler; Geijo, Vonlanthen; Frei The Swiss also stick with the same formation, but are forced into once change as Johan Djourou is suspended, Patrick Muller replaces him at CB. Back to Luis now before we kick-off." --- Valquez: "A swift look at the team here too, here's the Portugese side: Portugal: Ricardo; Bosingwa, Valente, Carvalho, Pepe; Tiago, Veloso; Ronaldo, Moutinho, Nani; Gomes One change for Portugal, suspended Deco misses out and Joao Moutinho comes in his place. They stay with the same formation. Now to take a look at the Swedish team: Sweden: Isaksson; Stoor, Edman, Majstorovic, Mellberg; Andersson; Wilhelmsson, Svensson; Kallstrom; Ibrahimovic, Elmander Sweden opt for the same 4-1-4-1 formation and make no changes, hoping the current XI can turn it around today. Now to the kick-off of both games!" KICK-OFFS 18 mins (CROATIA 0-0 SWITZERLAND): SUBSTITUTION (Croatia): Eduardo OFF Ivan Klasnic ON (injury) 22 mins (PORTUGAL 0-0 SWEDEN): Valquez: "Tiago...plays a ball to Moutinho, he gives it forward to Ronaldo...he slides to Gomes, who tries to shoot from 25 yards...blocked off Mellberg and it spins off to the left...Veloso's ran onto it and he's got some space! VELOSO SCORES FOR PORTUGAL!! His first ever Portugal goal and it's a powerful strike!! Gomes seemed foolish to shoot with Mellberg so close, but the deflection fell ever so kindly to Veloso and he easily gave Portugal the lead!" Honeydew: "Smart finish by Veloso, he was unmarked and had the space and time to finish the move off for Portugal. Sweden will be hoping that this isn't going to do like their other group games!" As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Portugal | | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Croatia | | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 5 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Switzerland | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Sweden | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 28 mins (CROATIA 0-0 SWITZERLAND): Pinkney: "Gokhan takes the corner for Switzerland...but Kranjcar wins the aerial challenge with Muller and it's out of the box, it drops to the feet of Fernandes, who can spin on the ball, plays it to Gokhan who's come in from the corner...tries a shot! Deflects off Vranjes...but into the net! GOKHAN SCORES FOR SWITZERLAND!! Terrific goal for Switzlerand! They didn't give up after the corner was cleared and the corner taker has got it!" One: "It's what you like to see there, they didn't give up, but better still was Gokhan getting into a position in the box, with a good deal of space, he was ready for the pass and rifled a great shot at goal. It was aided by a deflection but I doubt the keeper had much chance anyway, as it stands Croatia are going out!" As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Portugal | | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Switzerland | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Croatia | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Sweden | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 38 mins (CROATIA 0-1 SWITZERLAND): YELLOW CARD: Philipp Degen (Switzerland) booked for a trip on Dario Jertec (Croatia). 40 mins (CROATIA 0-1 SWITZERLAND): Pinkney: "Gokhan will take the free-kick for Switzerland, about 40 yards from goal on this right hand side...Muller is running in the direction of the cross! MULLER SCORES FOR SWITZERLAND!! Patrick Muller gives Switzerland a 2-0 lead!! He beat Babic to the ball and Switzerland are in a great position now!!" One: "Set-pieces are Switzerland's specialties and they've got two goals from them today! Gokhan's been crucial today, first a goal and now an assist! A lot of work needed by Croatia now!" As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Portugal | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Switzerland | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Croatia | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Sweden | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 45+0 (of 2 mins) (CROATIA 0-2 SWITZERLAND): Pinkney: "Jertec runs across the pitch and makes the pass to Modric...plays it out wide to Srna who has a bit of space to manouevre, he plays a through ball behind the defence instead to Safaric! Gets past Senderos and has time to shoot! SAFARIC SCORES FOR CROATIA!! They've pegged back late on in the half! A swift Croatian move sees them equalise, and it's the winger Safaric with it! 2-1 and it's game on in the second half!" One: "Brilliant movement by Safaric, one touch to get the ball, the other to take Senderos out of contention for getting the ball, and a thumping finish from 9 yards. Can they keep this up in the second half?" As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Portugal | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Switzerland | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Croatia | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Sweden | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] HALF TIME: PORTUGAL 1-0 SWEDEN ................ CROATIA 1-2 SWITZERLAND Valquez: "We've had a good game here so far, Portugal lead Sweden by a goal to nil. Deserved Bunsen?" Honeydew: "Very Luis, Sweden haven't been in this at all, the manager will be hoping they can turn this around in the second half, while Portugal will be looking to maintain their lead and qualify top." --- Pinkney: "What a game we have here! Two late goals in the half mean Switzerland lead Croatia 2-1, with that meaning Switzerland are currently qualifying at the expense of Croatia! And with the late goal Armand, we can expect more." One: "Of course Vicky, the way the game's been played and some of the football we've seen we can both expect more in the second half. Bring it on!" SECOND HALF...COMING UP SOON! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sent my team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uusinjsh Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 switzerland vs croatia looks like an amazing game, a deciding one too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I only need to socre a goal to go through! Come on Croatia!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcator3006 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just keep my team as is please thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just sent you an email about the Germany game Wisla. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haza555 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 ARGHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Didn't wanna concede that goal before half time, but im keeping the tactic that's done so well for me thus far. Hold on and against all the odds we make it though, come on the Swiss!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 ARGHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhDidn't wanna concede that goal before half time, but im keeping the tactic that's done so well for me thus far. Hold on and against all the odds we make it though, come on the Swiss!!! You can't hold off the Croatians for long! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haza555 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 You may be unaware that when we took a commanding lead against Sweden but they pegged it back to 1 we took the initiative and powered in the next goal. We will score next! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 You may be unaware that when we took a commanding lead against Sweden but they pegged it back to 1 we took the initiative and powered in the next goal. We will score next! Anyone can beat sweeden though! Hopefully they pull two goals back to win the game. You obviously haven't reckoned with our desire to win! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haza555 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wait, if Sweden score two, then even if we draw, we both go through, come on sweden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Winning at half time \o/ Bring it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wait, if Sweden score two, then even if we draw, we both go through, come on sweden. If we draw, I go through anyway on goal difference whatever happens. If you win, and Portugal lose, I still go through right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haza555 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Correct, unless i win by 3 clear goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthaa87 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Can i please be greece!!!!!!!!!! Please lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthaa87 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 wE CAN BEAT FRANCE IF IM MANAGING No offence but the current Greece manager shows no interest in Greece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 wE CAN BEAT FRANCE IF IM MANAGINGNo offence but the current Greece manager shows no interest in Greece He didn't choose to be Greece, and he's doing his best. Just because he's not doing very well them doesn't mean he's showing no interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 As predicted I was out yesterday so couldn't finish the updates, but despite 3 hours of sleep I still passed my Driving Theory Test ! Updates later today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 As predicted I was out yesterday so couldn't finish the updates, but despite 3 hours of sleep I still passed my Driving Theory Test !Updates later today. Well done! Hope I manage to score the goals i need to go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Portugal vs Sweden AND Croatia vs Switzerland - Group B - St Jakobspark, Basel AND Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Bern - Monday 16th June 2008 SECOND HALF 45 mins (PORTUGAL 1-0 SWEDEN): SUBSTITUTIONS (Sweden): Daniel Andersson and Anders Svensson OFF Sebastian Larsson and Tobias Linderoth ON (tactical) 48 mins (PORTUGAL 1-0 SWEDEN): Valquez: "Gomes tries a shot! Blocked, and Majstorovic clears it long...Ibrahimovic picks the ball up on the halfway line but there's defenders in his path...he lays it onto Kallstrom as Sweden look to counter attack...he spins and feeds it back to Ibrahimovic surrounded by defenders, out wide to Stoor on the right wing...Larsson...Stoor...Linderoth, back to Larsson, who slides a ball to Ibrahimovic who's made some space just outside the box! Tries an early shot! IBRAHIMOVIC SCORES FOR SWEDEN!! They've got an equaliser! It's Zlatan Ibrahimovic! As it stands, Portugal still go through but will qualify 2nd behind Switzerland!!" Honeydew: "The heat is on now! Croatia will be hoping Sweden can get another, while at the same time a goal for them now will put them through. Real excitement here!" As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Switzerland | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Portugal | | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Croatia | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Sweden | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 67 mins (PORTUGAL 1-1 SWEDEN): YELLOW CARD: Miguel Veloso (Portugal) booked for holding back Olof Mellberg (Sweden). 69 mins (CROATIA 1-2 SWITZERLAND): SUBSTITUTION (Croatia): Jurica Vranjes OFF Jerko Leko ON (tactical) 71 mins (PORTUGAL 1-1 SWEDEN): YELLOW CARD: Tobias Linderoth (Sweden) booked for upending Nuno Gomes (Portugal). 75 mins (CROATIA 1-2 SWITZERLAND): YELLOW CARD: Johan Vonlanthen (Switzerland) booked for tripping Luka Modric (Croatia). 79 mins (CROATIA 1-2 SWITZERLAND): SUBSTITUTION (Croatia): Dario Jertec OFF Mladen Petric ON (tactical) 86 mins (PORTUGAL 1-1 SWEDEN): YELLOW CARD: Erik Edman (Sweden) booked for a trip on Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal). 88 mins (PORTUGAL 1-1 SWEDEN): YELLOW CARD: Nuno Valente (Portugal) booked for a trip on Frederik Stoor (Sweden). 89 mins (PORTUGAL 1-1 SWEDEN): SUBSTITUTIONS (Portugal): Nani and Nuno Gomes OFF Ricardo Quaresma and Helder Postiga ON (tactical) 90+1 (of 4) mins (CROATIA 1-2 SWITZERLAND): SUBSTITUTION (Switzerland): Inler Gokhan OFF Johann Vogel ON (injury precaution) FULL TIME: PORTUGAL 1-1 SWEDEN ................CROATIA 1-2 SWITZERLAND SWITZERLAND AND PORTUGAL QUALIFY FOR THE KNOCKOUT STAGES CROATIA AND SWEDEN ARE OUT OF EURO 2008 FINAL GROUP B TABLE [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | Q | Switzerland | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | Q | Portugal | | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Croatia | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Sweden | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] Valquez: "Well, what a day! We have our two qualifiers, and they are Switzerland and Portugal! Switzerland are shock winners of Group B, and will therefore face the runner-up of Group A (games to be played tommorow), while Portugal, who had been expected to win the group, take 2nd and will have to play the side finishing top of Group A, which looks to be Holland. But back to tonight's action, not as many goals as we've had in most games so far Bunsen, but entertaining stuff!" Honeydew: "Absolutely, but first off a huge congratulations to Switzerland, what an achievement! Who'd have predicted this before we started? It was a deserved win for them, and I felt Sweden were unlucky not to get a winner against Portugal, they played better football and I'm guessing since they were out they just went to show what they could do, and they almost got a victory. We could be set up for a fantastic quarter-final aswell, I'll be hoping Holland can win Group A!" Valquez: "And of course we'd be here to show such a game! Though of course now one of the other sides will win the group now we've said this...but to Portugal quickly, they looked shakey at times, didn't they?" Honeydew: "They've looked less comfortable as the tournament has gone on, they've been given a good test in each of their games, and their talented stars have helped them when they've needed it but they need to be dominating games but not looking as fragile at times, not relying on a few players to come up with the goods. I feel sorry for Croatia, they looked very good this tournament, but find themselves out. Hopefully we'll see them back at the next World Cup or European Championship." Valquez:"I'm sure we'd all like to see the Croatian stars again in the future. But for now, it's Switzerland and Portugal who progress from Group B into the knock-out stages! We hope you'll join us tommorow for exclusive coverage of Group A, but for now, goodnight." Overview and Match Stats Portugese Stats Deco's Reaction Swedish Stats Mellberg's Reaction Overview and Match Stats Croatian Stats Leko's Reaction Swiss Stats Muller's Reaction Group B Unfortunately two teams are out, and as they have no more games remaining we say goodbye to weeman27bob and Ridleys, thanks for taking part and I hope you'll keep an eye on the updates even though you're teams are out both managers will now be retired so that I can free up some space on the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oh no! Well i'm out then. I'll stick around though. My support goes out to hazza and dafuge and their respective teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 At least I went out with a bang.. Kind of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 since im greek let me manage greece!!! who in the world would play vangelis and mavrogendis!!!!common is it too late for me to play as greece! heloooooo...CAN i please manage GREECE!!!!!!!with all due respect we shudnt be losing 4-1 to the Czechs and to Romania like that Play Dellas and Kyriakos CB, Seitaridis RB, Spyropoulos LB, Basinas DM, Katsouranis and Karagounis MC, AMR Ninis, AML Amanatidis and ST you got either Gekas or Charisteas Thats a team Can i please be greece!!!!!!!!!!Please lol wE CAN BEAT FRANCE IF IM MANAGINGNo offence but the current Greece manager shows no interest in Greece No offense mate, but if you've got nothing constructive to add to the thread, please don't post in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden boy Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The only change I want to make is Torbinskiy in attacking midfield for Arshavin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haza555 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Quater Finals for us Swiss, having knocked out a contender in croatia and topping a group involving the short odds of Portugal, surely no-one can look beyond us, the other 3 teams in that group look much easier, but bring on the Dutch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthaa87 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 They've already got a manager, but I'm sure Mark will take a look at your advice. Iirc Kyrgiakos, Nins and Amanatidis aren't in the squad. How cant these players NOT be in the squad. I urge you to play kyrgiakos and Papastathopoulos CB. And Ninis and Karagounis aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 How cant these players NOT be in the squad. I urge you to play kyrgiakos and Papastathopoulos CB. And Ninis and Karagounis aswell If Kyrgiakos and Ninis aren't in the squad then he can't play him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 Poland vs Holland AND Turkey vs Austria - Group B - Stadion an der Gugl, Linz AND Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Wien - Tuesday 17th June 2008 Valquez: "Welcome back to another evening's entertainment of Euro 2008. Tonight we're watching Group A, and the group's final clashes between Poland-Holland and Turkey-Austria. Can we be expecting any shocks today Bunsen in Poland-Holland?" Honeydew: "I think you'd expect a Dutch win the way they've been playing, but they are all but through so they may have their foot off the accelerator a little in preparation for the next round, but we'll have to wait and see for that. Poland's striker Janczyk caused a threat to Austria last time out, can he do it again? Though saying that Holland are a different kettle of fish." Valquez: "Once again we're joined in Vienna by Vicky Pinkney and Armand One. What's the feeling in the Austrian capital tonight?" --- Pinkney: "Evening Luis, the Austrians know they're all but out tonight but they'd love to go out with a bang, that's for sure! Turkey will be looking to get their second win of the group tonight to pretty much confirm qualification, what do you think Armand?" One: "It'll be interesting, the Austrians have barely anything to play for and they could just go out and try and entertain the fans. Turkey have made changes tonight aswell so there's always chance of a slip-up." Pinkney: "Before I hand back to Luis I'll quickly run down the teams for you all, first is Turkey: Turkey: Volkan; Altintop, Balta, Servet, Gokhan; Sahin, Gokdeniz; Nihat, Tuncay; Nobre, Erding Turkey made 3 changes, Emre, Topuz and Aurelio are dropped to the bench and replaced by Sahin, Nobre and Erding. They retain their 4-2-2-2 formation. Now for Austria: Austria: Ozcan; Standfest, Stranzl, Prodl, Scharner; Garics, Leitgeb, Ivanschitz, Aufhauser; Kienast, Linz The same XI and tactic for Austria tonight. Now back to Luis in Linz. --- Valquez: "Thanks lads, a great job yesterday by the way. Here's the Polish team: Poland: Fabianski; Wasilewski, Gancarzyk, Zewlakow, Lewandowski; Danch, Kazmierzcak, Gargula; Blaszczykowski, Mila; Janczyk One change for them, Danch makes his debut in place of unfit Iwanski. And now to see the Dutch starting XI: Holland: Van Der Sar; Heitinga, Van Bronckhorst, Jaliens, Boulharouz; de Zeeuw, Schaars; Sneijder, Seedorf, Van Der Vaart; Van Persie One change for them aswell, Heitinga replacing Ooijer at RB. Time for the games to begin!" KICK OFF 2 mins (POLAND 0-0 HOLLAND): Valquez: "Van der Vaart takes the corner...but Zewlakow heads it away near to the half-way line...de Zeeuw picks the ball up, and feeds on a ball to Sneijder...Heitinga onto Van Persie but Lewandowski clears long...Heitinga...plays it to de Zeeuw who looks to build the attack again with Sneijder, squares to Seedorf as Holland push at the Polish defence...tries a through ball to Van Persie! His path is blocked, squirms a pass to Van der Vaart just onside...VAN DER VAART SCORES FOR HOLLAND!! They've taken another early lead! Holland pushed forward in numbers and got themselves a goal!" Honeydew: "Well struck finish by Van der Vaart, the deflected shot fell right into his path and he had an easy job finish it off. Can they get another, lightening has struck twice before..." As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 9 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 4 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 19 mins (TURKEY 0-0 AUSTRIA): Pinkney: "Tuncay plays it forward...but Prodl takes the ball off him, and lays it forward to Ivanschitz...he gives it to Aufhauser who plays a one-two with Garics...he gives the ball to Linz who plays a brilliant pass to Ivanschitz, who's got behind the defence! Shoots from 20 yards on the corner of the box! IVANSCHITZ SCORES FOR AUSTRIA!! The Austrians have a shock lead, and it's their star man Ivanschitz with the goal!" One: "Well it wasn't expected but it's come in brilliant style! Ivanschitz beating the offside trap welll and firing a beauty into the top right hand corner, no chance for the keeper who was haplessly beaten." As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 9 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 23 mins (POLAND 0-1 HOLLAND): Valquez: "Heitinga takes a throw to Schaars...finds Van Persie close the goal, but he slides a ball to Seedorf just yards out unmarked! SEEDORF SCORES FOR HOLLAND!! Well where was the marking! Seedorf was just yards out only with the keeper to beat, and he easily finished, Holland lead 2-0." Honeydew: "Well when Holland get one, they usually get another in the half and they have here. They'll be pleased that they could score by Poland will be annoyed at letting Seedorf have so much space to make such an easy finish!" As it stands: [font=Courier New]| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 9 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] [font=Courier New]| 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 | [/font] [font=Courier New]| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| [/font] 38 mins (POLAND 0-2 HOLLAND): Valquez: "Mila chases the cross...but Jaliens clears the ball...only as far as Kazmierczak though, who can give it to Janczyk in masses of space inside the box! JANCZYK SCORES FOR POLAND!! They've got a lifeline in this game now, 2-1 near the end of the half!" Honeydew: "What they'll have wanted Luis, the goal brings them back into a game where it had Holland written all over it. Can they get another?" 45+1 (of 2) mins (POLAND 1-2 HOLLAND): Valquez: "Gancarczyk gets the ball, and advances down the wing well...he breaks into the box, but De Zeeuw has brought him down! PENALTY FOR POLAND! Janczyk steps up to take the kick...but SAVED BY VAN DER SAR!! What an opportunity for Poland, on the brink of half-time!" HALF TIME: POLAND 1-2 HOLLAND .................TURKEY 0-1 AUSTRIA SECOND HALF + HALF-TIME TALK TO COME... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 IVANSCHITZ. Looks like we're out but it'd be nice to finish with a win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilla Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Missed Penalty Mon Poland!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 ooooh, its tight. One goal could change everything!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frithleeds Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 haha, nice to see your all wanting me to lose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Poland vs Holland AND Turkey vs Austria - Group B - Stadion an der Gugl, Linz AND Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Wien - Tuesday 17th June 2008 Valquez: "Well we've got an exciting game here haven't we Bunsen? Three goals already in this half and a missed penalty by Poland, will they rue that missed opportunity?" Honeydew: "You'd expect a team like Holland not to give them any second chances. Poland just need to keep pressing as they did at the end of the first half, if they can catch them off guard again there's a chance for them to get an equaliser." --- Pinkney: "Well a shock lead for Austria here...and looking at the stats it's not deserved Armand?" One: "It's true, I'm not sure how Austria are winning this, but fair play to them, they put away their chances and Turkey haven't so far. Their fans would love a win to end the tournament on, though saying that they could still get through if they thrash Turkey!" SECOND HALF 49 mins (TURKEY 0-1 AUSTRIA): Pinkney: "Sahin tackles Aufhauser cleanly and takes the ball...plays it forward to Nobre quickly who looks for Erding, but he has to go back to Sahin...he plays it back to Erding, he's slipped in Nobre behind the defence! Rounds the keeper but goes for a cross to Erding...he'll get there ahead of Prodl! ERDING SCORES FOR TURKEY!! What unselfish play by Nobre as he decided not to risk shooting from an angle and passed to his team-mate instead! Turkey have a leveller!" One: "Great play by Nobre, he did well to round the keeper and set up Erding with an easy goal, though he had to race to get there ahead of Prodl!" As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +8 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 49 mins (POLAND 1-2 HOLLAND): YELLOW CARD: John Heitinga (Holland) booked for a trip on Seweryn Gancarczyk (Poland). 53 mins (TURKEY 1-1 AUSTRIA): Pinkney: "Stranzl hits the long ball towards the head of Kienast...he runs into the centre circle and puts it to Linz...back to Ivanschitz and out to the left to Kienast again, but Servet can block it away...only as far as Ivanschitz, squares to Aufhauser, who plays it up the line to Leitgeb...plays a central ball to Kienast, who lays it onto Ivanschitz...gone for a 25-yard curler! IVANSCHITZ SCORES FOR AUSTRIA!! What a goal that was!! Ivanschitz curls a beautiful goal into the top left hand corner from 25 yards, no chance for Volkan, and Austria regain the lead!" One: "Fantastic goal, already tonight he's scored one magnificent goal and he's just got another! Austria's fans are ecstatic once again and they'll hope this time they can keep the lead!" As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +8 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 61 mins (TURKEY 1-2 AUSTRIA): Pinkney: "Ivanschitz puts in the wide free-kick...but Volkan collects! Boots it long upfield, towards Erding who's unmarked and racing towards the goal! Bounces into the box, he takes a touch, and hits it on the half-volley! ERDING SCORES FOR TURKEY!! Talk about route one football, that was excellent! Volkan punts it long and Erding takes just two touches to blast it past Ozcan in the Austrian goal, yet again the Turks are level!" One: "I doubt Austria had expected that when they took their free-kick just 20 seconds earlier! They should have had a man on Erding, criminal how he was able to be in so much space and onside to be able to score a fine finish, can Austria fight back again?" SUBSTITUTION (Turkey): Nobre OFF Yildray Basturk ON (tactical) As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +8 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 65 mins (TURKEY 2-2 AUSTRIA): YELLOW CARD: Rene Aufhauser (Austria) booked for a trip on Nihat (Turkey). YELLOW CARD: Sebastien Prodl (Austria) booked for a push on Melvut Erding (Turkey). 71 mins (POLAND 1-2 HOLLAND): SUBSTITUTION (Poland): Adam Danch OFF Maciej Iwanski ON (tactical) 72 mins (TURKEY 2-2 AUSTRIA): Pinkney: "Ivanschitz flicks a header onwards to Aufhauser...plays it forward to Kienast, and he spays it out wide to Leitgeb as the Austrians look to attack on the break...back to Aufhauser, who squares to Ivanschitz who can find Linz...tries a first-time shot from 25 yards! LINZ SCORES FOR AUSTRIA!! Unbelievable! Austria lead for the THIRD time in this game, and it's another long range corker, this time from Roland Linz! They've gone 3-2 up now!" One: "Well, Austria seem to know how to score great goals today! There's been some absolutely magnificent strikes on their behalf, can they hold it now! I hope not so they can try and score some more crackers!" SUBSTITUTION (Turkey): Tuncay OFF Aurelio ON (tactical) As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +8 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 73 mins (POLAND 1-2 HOLLAND): YELLOW CARD: Lukasz Gargula (Poland) booked for tripping Wesley Sneijder (Holland). Valquez: "Fabianski boots it long towards Janczyk...however Jaliens wins the header and Seedorf recieves it...plays a quick one-two with Van Bronckhorst, and tries to put Van Persie through the centre! Shoots from 25 yards! VAN PERSIE SCORES FOR HOLLAND!! He had just an inch of space, but he lashed the ball low and hard into the bottom left hand corner! Surely all over for Poland now?" Honeydew: "A fine strike from RvP, he just took a quick look at goal before belting one into the corner, his team-mate in the Polish goal had no chance!" As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 75 mins (TURKEY 2-3 AUSTRIA): YELLOW CARD: Hamit Altintop (Turkey) booked for a trip on Roman Kienast (Austria). 81 mins (POLAND 1-3 HOLLAND): YELLOW CARD: Kew Jaliens (Holland) booked for a trip on Dawid Janczyk (Poland). FULL TIME: POLAND 1-3 HOLLAND ................TURKEY 2-3 AUSTRIA HOLLAND AND TURKEY QUALIFY FOR THE GROUP STAGES POLAND AND AUSTRIA ARE OUT OF EURO 2008 FINAL GROUP A TABLE | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | Q | Holland | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | Q | Turkey | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Poland | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Austria | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Valquez: "Well no changes in the Group Standings, but two very entertaining game eh Bunsen?" Honeydew: "Two treats for us tonight, Holland showing some great attacking play with Poland getting so close to being level with them at one point, and add that to Austria's first win of the tournament over Turkey, they're out by the fans will be ecstatic that they could in win a game, and with some fantastic goals. Valquez: "Of course, now this result has been sorted the first half of the Quarter-Final draw can be revealed! I'm sure we'll be waiting for that. Now until tommorow night, where Group C and D are finalised, goodnight." Overview and Match Stats Polish Stats Lewandowski's Reaction Dutch Stats VdV's Reaction Overview and Match Stats Turkish Stats Rustu's Reaction Austrian Stats Stranzl's Reaction Group A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 EURO 2008 QUARTER-FINAL DRAW - PART 1 Holland vs Portugal Switzerland vs Turkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Holland Worst draw I could have got Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Forgot to mention...but as both Poland and Austria are out, it's time to say goodbye to Tilla and aaberdeenn for the rest of the tournament. I'll hope you'll give support to the rest of the teams for tournament. Your managers have been retired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 It was only expected that I'd crash out here so I'll take it. At least it was only on goal difference in the end. Good luck to all the remaining teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 One of the favourites out in the quarters defintely Can't wait till group C's final update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frithleeds Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 yay! holland are through! portugal will be tough though hmmm... i can still see the mighty dutch winning it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Have to admit I'm not holding out too much hope for Germany's chances of progressing from Group C - think Russia are going to have to do me a favour! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Russia vs Italy AND Spain vs Germany - Group C - Stadion an der Gugl, Linz AND Tivoli-Neu, Innsbruck - Wednesday 18th June 2008 Valquez: "We're back, and today we're in Innsbruck for the last games of Group C. This afternoon myself and Bunsen are in Innsbruck to watch Spain vs Gemany, a game that could decide whether Germany can qualify or not, while in Linz we have Vicky Pinkney and Armand One watching Russia-Italy, an equally important game. Predictions Bunsen?" Honeydew: "Well the "Group of Death" will see at least one major side, possibly two if you count Russia, going out at this stage, and we presumed it will be either Italy or Germany. I think you'd have to say Italy will beat Russia, and Germany will at best draw with Spain, though the Germans are known for being able to grind out results however much we don't like it!" Valquez: "Well as a Brazilian unfortunately I don't share the English rivalry with Germany, but both the Germans and Italians will be looking to go all out in search of qualification. Now let's quickly see how Vicky and Armand are getting on in Linz." --- Pinkney: "Thanks Luis, and here we'll be watching Russia-Italy, a game that for Italy could be the difference between qualification and going home empty handed. They need to better the German result, and they'll want a win of course! We're near to game time now, so instead of a quick word from Armand, who we'll speak to at half-time, I'll quickly run down the teams for you, starting with Russia: Russia: Akinfeev; Ignashevich, V Berezutskiy, A Berezutskiy; Saenko, Zhirkov, Bilyaletdinov; Torbinskiy; Kerzhakov, Pavlyuchenko, Pogrebnyak One forced change for Russia, as Arshavin misses out through injury, Torbinskiy takes his place. Now to take a look at the Italian side: Italy: Buffon; Zaccardo, Chiellini, Barzagli, Bonera; Pirlo, Gattuso; Rosina, Grosso; Toni, Iaquinta One change for Italy aswell, Daniele De Rossi is suspended so Andrea Pirlo takes his place in the team. Back to Luis now in Innsbruck for Spain-Germany team news." --- Valquez: "Thanks Vicky, first up we'll see the Spain team: Spain: Casillas; Arbeloa, Capdevila, Pablo, Albiol; Alonso, Xavi, R Garcia; Arteta, Iniesta; Tamudo Several changes for Spain, Arbeloa, Capdevila, Pablo, Garcia, Xavi, Alonso, Arteta and Tamudo come in for Ramos, Lopez, Puyol, Joaquin, Fabregas, Vicente, Torres and Raul. So the manager really has rung out the changes tonight! They've also changed to a 4-3-3 Chelsea-style formation with Tamudo as the lone striker with Arteta and Iniesta supporting wing support. Now for the Germany XI: Germany: Hildebrand; Lahm, Jansen, Mertesacker, Metzelder; Frings; Schneider, Schweinsteiger, Borowski; Klose, Podolski An enforced change for Germany, Ballack is suspended and is replaced by Tim Borowski. I'm also informed that they've slightly changed their tactic though they line up in the same positions. Now onto the action!" KICK OFF 5 mins (SPAIN 0-0 GERMANY): Valquez: "Hildebrand plays a long ball to the right wing...but Capdevila wins the header and it goes short to Iniesta, who finds Raul Garcia...he spins on the ball and squares to Xavi before Frings can attempt a tackle...he takes a step to the left, and slids a pass in the middle to Tamudo who's suddenly in space! He turns on the ball, shoots from outside the box...TAMUDO SCORES FOR SPAIN!! Fantastic strike by Raul Tamudo! He picked up the pass, spun and expertly fired it past the keeper to his right! That's the way to finish well from 20 yards! Spain have an early lead, Spain 1-0 Germany." Honeydew: "Well there's two things to spot there, one is Xavi's brilliant movement and the second is his brilliant pass. When Xavi got the ball, Tamudo was closely marked by Mertesacker, but as Xavi took a turn to the left, Mertesacker stepped away from Tamudo, and brilliant vision by Xavi meant he was able to give the ball to Tamudo, now with an easy opportuinty to score, and he put it away excellently." As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Spain | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Italy | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Germany | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Russia | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 11 mins (SPAIN 1-0 GERMANY): Valquez: "Albiol recieves the ball, and lays it back to Casillas...clears the ball long and it falls back to the Germans as Metresacker heads it away...but only straight back to Spain and to the feet of Xabi Alonso...squares to Xavi who plays a quick ball forward to Tamudo...tries a shot! But it deflects off Metresacker, straight to the feet of Iniesta! Gets ahead of Lahm! INIESTA SCORES FOR SPAIN!! Iniesta doubles Spain's lead! He got the ball ahead of Lahm and rifled the ball past Hildebrand from just inside the box!" Honeydew: "A fine finish there from Iniesta, just beat Lahm to the ball and just smashed it past the keeper! Germany find themselves in a bit of a pickle now, 2-0 down and they'll need some luck on their side now if they want to go through..." As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Spain | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Italy | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Germany | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Russia | | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 17 mins (SPAIN 2-0 GERMANY): YELLOW CARD: Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany) booked for obstructing Alvaro Arbeloa (Spain). 18 mins (RUSSIA 0-0 ITALY): Pinkney: "Zaccardo throws the ball back to Pirlo...who slides a ball forward to Rosina...he runs forwards, and slips a pass into Toni! He's one-on-one with a chance to score...TONI SCORES FOR ITALY!! Italy slice through the Russian defence and it's Luca Toni who's got the goal, Italy lead 1-0!" One: "That all seemed a bit easy for Italy, just the forward passes from Pirlo to Rosina to Toni gave him an easy route to goal, they had no work to do other than correctly aim and power the pass! Russia need to push Italy a bit harder or else they'll make it a bit easy on them! As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Spain | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Italy | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Germany | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Russia | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 0 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 35 mins (RUSSIA 0-1 ITALY): YELLOW CARD: Dimitry Torbinskiy (Russia) booked for obstructing Gennaro Gattuso (Italy). 38 mins (SPAIN 2-0 GERMANY): Valquez: "Schweinsteiger takes the corner for Germany...towards the front post...where Klose can get his head on it! KLOSE SCORES FOR GERMANY!! Klose buries the ball at the near post and Germany have a goal back near half-time! They could well get back into this now!" Honeydew: "Great positioning by Klose, and a brilliant header to top the move off. He got infront of Albiol but managed to angle his header with enough power so that Casillas was powerless to stop it going past him. With Italy needed, they'll need at least two more goals if that scoreline stays the same!" As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Spain | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Italy | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Germany | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Russia | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 0 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 45+0 (of 2) mins (RUSSIA 0-1 ITALY): Pinkney: "Iaquinta steps up to take the free-kick for Italy...deflected...but into the net! IAQUINTA SCORES FOR ITALY!! There's a hint of fortune as the deflection took it in the opposite direction to where Iaquinta was aiming, but Italy won't mind at all! The worst time for Russia to concede a goal, right on the stroke of half-time!" One: "A lot of fortune there! I think Akinfeev would have had that covered if not for the deflection, but Italy go 2-0 up and Russia are in all sorts of trouble now." As it stands: | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Spain | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Italy | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Germany | | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Russia | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 0 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| HALF TIME: RUSSIA 0-2 ITALY .................SPAIN 2-1 GERMANY Valquez: "Well Spain have a deserved 2-1 lead at half-time, but Klose's consolation towards the end of the half gives Germany some hope. Can they get back into this Bunsen?" Honeydew: "It'll be a tough job Luis, they'll need to sharpen up at the back, I feel that Metresacker has been at fault a few times, but also rely on the sharp finishing of Klose. Spain have had chances to be more than 2-0 up and Germany will hope they can't improve their finishing." --- Pinkney: "It's as we expected here at the break, Italy lead Russia by 2 goals to 0. Can the Russian defence be blamed for both goals?" One: "Well certainly the first, but the whole team just didn't click onto the Italian attack, they just seemed to wait for them to come at them. Hard to blame them for the deflection though at the end of the half, even if it did come off one of their players! It'll take a monumental performance by Russia and a massive slip-up from Italy for them to get back into this, Italy are crusing through currently." SECOND HALF - COMING UP... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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