Who will win Euro 2008?

[calebk]

Probably makes a difference to the Danes and Norwegians? At any rate, okay, you win. It was fixed.

[pekmez]

croatia b team beat poland 1:0 but in first half there were few chances to destroy poland team... so croatia as first in group with 9 points goes on turkey... it would be an interesting Match /// ajmo Hrvatska

[doorag]

Denmark, Norway, what's the diference?

Two different countries, that's the difference. Just like Macedonia and Albania. Would you stop being arrogant please? It doesn't suit a snooker forum to have arrogant users.

[pekmez]

Two different countries, that's the difference. Just like Macedonia and Albania. Would you stop being arrogant please? It doesn't suit a snooker forum to have arrogant users.

matoski didnt meant ofend you...i think with this "what's the diference?" he tried to say the point of match, and it's not important which teams were there

[doorag]

matoski didnt meant ofend you...i think with this "what's the diference?" he tried to say the point of match, and it's not important which teams were there

I wasn't offended personally, since im from neither Norway nor Denmark, but I find he's way of behaving himself very arrogant and it's not only that specific post. "I'm right and if you say otherwise your silly" <- that's how an arrogant person debates issues.

[dantuck_7]

No if they play different teams they use the qualifying coefficients from the World Cup 06 and Euro 08 qualifiers (ie. average points per game) to decide who goes through. There was a story about this on the official site. At any rate, what a game last night. Was about to head off to bed and then Turkey scored. I'm thanking my lucky stars I watched that game till the end.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ly/7457863.stm

The plot thickens. UEFA have said that if the France Italy game finishes in a draw then they won't be going to penalties (as it would only decide who finishes bottom). It's hardly fair that in one circumstance they use penalties and in another they use the coefficients. Now they are just adjusting the rules to suit as they are going along.

These sort of situations will always crop up in a group of 3 matches - why not make space in the schedule for an extra game if teams cannot be separated after their 'head-to-head' result then goal difference.


Here are the regulations. There is even a reference to 'average number of away goals scored'?
http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/19079.pdf

[doorag]

Holland marches on! Beating Romania, who had everything to play for, with their b-squad. Impressive.

[pekmez]

Holland marches on! Beating Romania, who had everything to play for, with their b-squad. Impressive.

well, it wasnt completely b-squad... there were few players wich have their place in first 11.. but congrats, they deserve it...

[PaulTheSoave]

Holland B - Romania 2-0

All academic Dannyboy.
What an embarassing display from Romania. quarter final up for grabs, playing like they were relegated. Holland played like in a friendly match and strolled to victory. Group of death, but who would have thought Holland having a 100% record, and 9-1 as goal difference. Quarter final just one match, so toss of a coin.

Italy might sneak the title though, they have done it before after first round poor performances.

[Alex0paul]

Italy might sneak the title though, they have done it before after first round poor performances.

I agree on Italy as they will have the momentum after coming back from certain failure against Romania. I also think Russia could surprise Holland in a tight contest.

[PaulTheSoave]

Yes, it can go either way, though Russia having a playing style of football could suite Holland as well. Anyhow, we are always in the semis as their coach is dutch as well. . Hiddink is really an amazing coach, Qualifying with Australia for the worlds (not doing that bad) and now bringing russia back again. Chelsea picked the wrong coach.

I agree on Italy as they will have the momentum after coming back from certain failure against Romania. I also think Russia could surprise Holland in a tight contest.

[matoski]

For me Russia showed the best football yesterday against Sweden. A total domination on the field. Holland will be in trouble on sunday.
Portugal stands no chance against Germany. They can beat easier opponents, but Germany is too much for them.

[PaulTheSoave]

If its sunday its okay, as they are playing on saturday.
Is this more of your fantastic predicting?

Russia - Spain 3-0 I remember.

[matoski]

Yes. I'm allways right!
The result of Russia vs Spain match did not showed the real strenght of the teams on the pitch. Russia had all the initiative, and Spain scored their goles from counterattacks.

[doorag]

Yes. I'm allways right!
The result of Russia vs Spain match did not showed the real strenght of the teams on the pitch. Russia had all the initiative, and Spain scored their goles from counterattacks.

Spain exposed Russias poor defense something Sweden did not manage to do yesterday. Holland may very well expose them aswell.