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Tink · 20 June 2012

Good to hear dutchie.
Thanks for that.
Will be good games to watch

Italy play England the next day, I think

Tink · 22 June 2012

Portugal is through.

I think its abit unfair with the semi finals, that the other team gets 2 extra days to rest.

dutchie · 22 June 2012

Tink said:
Portugal is through.

I think its a bit unfair with the semi finals, that the other team gets 2 extra days to rest.

Luck of the draw??

Not much of a game this morning - don't think Portugal will go any further after their next game.

Hope tomorrow mornings game is better.

Tink · 23 June 2012

Germany are playing well, think it might be their turn this year.
Be interesting to see if Spain get through tomorrow, might be between them two.

Yes must be the luck of the draw.

Looking forward to Italy and England on Monday.

dutchie · 23 June 2012

Tink said:
Germany are playing well, think it might be their turn this year.
Be interesting to see if Spain get through tomorrow, might be between them two.

Yep I agree - Germany is the team to beat.

Some great goals scored Vs Greece.

Tink · 24 June 2012

Well Spain came through, dutchie, had a feeling they would.
I think its going to be a Germany-Spain Final.

I wonder which game they will show out of the semi finals.

I have been enjoying them.
Few more games to go.

jersey10 · 24 June 2012

Prediction

England 3 Italy 1.

Tink · 24 June 2012

Who ever gets through, I dont think we will last long with Germany.

OK I say Italy 2 England 1

jersey10 · 24 June 2012

Tink said:
Who ever gets through, I dont think we will last long with Germany.

OK I say Italy 2 England 1

Because of the dodgy timezone thing i haven't watched any games, but in the highlights i have seen Germany have looked the goods.

Tink · 24 June 2012

jersey10 said:
Because of the dodgy timezone thing i haven't watched any games, but in the highlights i have seen Germany have looked the goods.

Yes, I think it will be their year.

Tink · 25 June 2012

Italy win 4-2 on penalties

OMG - great game to both

:bananasmi
Get to dance a few more days

dutchie · 25 June 2012

Tink said:
Italy win 4-2 on penalties

OMG - great game to both

:bananasmi
Get to dance a few more days

Think they (Italy) can win it Tink? I have not seen the Italians yet so I don't know how they are travelling.

0 - 0 --> Must admit that this is perceived as a flaw in football - no goals even after extra time and then a penalty shoot out.
I would rather see a player drop off situation - worth a trial I reckon.

Tink · 25 June 2012

Yes I find that a flaw too dutchie, with penalty kicks being the option.

I cant say if I think we will go right through, our games have all been close - Germany has been playing well, but you never know on the day.

jersey10 · 25 June 2012

dutchie said:
Think they (Italy) can win it Tink? I have not seen the Italians yet so I don't know how they are travelling.

0 - 0 --> Must admit that this is perceived as a flaw in football - no goals even after extra time and then a penalty shoot out.
I would rather see a player drop off situation - worth a trial I reckon.

I don't understand the perception that a draw or no goals in a game of football is a flaw. What is the reasoning behind this?

dutchie · 25 June 2012

jersey10 said:
I don't understand the perception that a draw or no goals in a game of football is a flaw. What is the reasoning behind this?

Most spectators want to see goals. That's where the excitement is.

There is more likelihood of a scoreless draw in football compared to rugby, league, aussie rules etc

I am sure there are purists who may be able to appreciate the even contest of a draw. However most spectators who pay to attend any sport want to see points scored as well.

In watching football I like to see goals scored, rugby league tries scored, cricket runs made etc etc.

jersey10 · 25 June 2012

dutchie said:
Most spectators want to see goals. That's where the excitement is.

There is more likelihood of a scoreless draw in football compared to rugby, league, aussie rules etc

I am sure there are purists who may be able to appreciate the even contest of a draw. However most spectators who pay to attend any sport want to see points scored as well.

In watching football I like to see goals scored, rugby league tries scored, cricket runs made etc etc.

The only difference between a game with goals and a game without goals is literally a few seconds when the ball goes over the line. The rest of the game is the same. To say that a game was better because there were more goals scored seems a bit simple when the game is the same for the other 89 minutes.

Tink · 25 June 2012

I find the penalty shoot outs hard on the losing team.
To play a full game and then to lose to a few kicks..
But they have to get a score so .....

Tink · 26 June 2012

My view dutchie is, Germany is a fast team, quick goals. Though Italy had it in their quarter most of the game against England, they just couldnt get those goals.
Germany would have preferred England for some reason so maybe I am missing something.
We will see on Friday.

I see they are broadcasting the Portugal/Spain game on Thursday morning on SBS.

dutchie · 26 June 2012

Tink said:
My view dutchie is, Germany is a fast team, quick goals. Though Italy had it in their quarter most of the game against England, they just couldnt get those goals.
Germany would have preferred England for some reason so maybe I am missing something.
We will see on Friday.

I see they are broadcasting the Portugal/Spain game on Thursday morning on SBS.

Hi Tink

Yes Germany are fast and their defense is good too. From what highlights I have seen I think Germany will have too much power for the Italians but you never know (at this level) when an upset will occur.

Local derby on Thursday should go to Spain.

Final will be on SBS live Monday 2 July 4:00am AEST

Tink · 28 June 2012

Hi dutchie and thanks

Well Spain are through, feel for Portugal though as I think they played well today.
All in the game..

Just sharing a little trivia -- Germany have never won a competitive game against Italy.
-- and I hope it stays that way lol

Should be a good game tomorrow too.

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