[NSR] Euro 2012 - What the what?!
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[NSR] Euro 2012 - What the what?!
Anyone else gutted that Germany couldn't get their act together? I would have liked a Spain v Germany final. Oh well, guess we'll have to wait.
Never thought I'd say it, but c'mon Espana!
/Don't like Italy when it comes to football.
//Yes, I know I have an Italia; doesn't enter into it.
Never thought I'd say it, but c'mon Espana!
/Don't like Italy when it comes to football.
//Yes, I know I have an Italia; doesn't enter into it.
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Yeah, I really don't like the italian team. I've traditionally not liked Germany's team (or Bayern Munich, which is virtually the same thing at the moment), but I love their current squad. It was sad to see them go.
Spain is undeniably great, I hope they win, because I agree that italy was lucky and Germany was the better team throughout the tournament.
I was backing Croatia and they put on a good show, so I was happy with that, they coulda beat Italy with a little more luck.
Penalty Kicks drive me nuts, it's like a baseball game gets to the 9th inning and they just say "OK, we'll play a round of bocce to declare a winner." I like ties in regular season (in hockey too) and where a game needs to be settled in a tournament, either do Golden Goal/Sudden Death until someone scores, or schedule a replay, or something that actually involves playing soccer. Maybe at 90" give each team 3 more subs to prevent injuries and overexertion in tournaments (and get some more reserves into the game!) I feel like PKs are just there to appease TV and advertisers so the schedules don't get messed up too much.
Bb.
Spain is undeniably great, I hope they win, because I agree that italy was lucky and Germany was the better team throughout the tournament.
I was backing Croatia and they put on a good show, so I was happy with that, they coulda beat Italy with a little more luck.
Penalty Kicks drive me nuts, it's like a baseball game gets to the 9th inning and they just say "OK, we'll play a round of bocce to declare a winner." I like ties in regular season (in hockey too) and where a game needs to be settled in a tournament, either do Golden Goal/Sudden Death until someone scores, or schedule a replay, or something that actually involves playing soccer. Maybe at 90" give each team 3 more subs to prevent injuries and overexertion in tournaments (and get some more reserves into the game!) I feel like PKs are just there to appease TV and advertisers so the schedules don't get messed up too much.
Bb.
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Didn't get a chance to post last night, but if you didn't watch the final you missed out. Watched the match with some Spanish friends at their home; facepaint, food, and beer. Lots of cheering, a little dancing. And that was *before* the match started.
Spain deserved it; Italy was outclassed after 10 minutes.
I hope Team USA took notes for two year's time...
Spain deserved it; Italy was outclassed after 10 minutes.
I hope Team USA took notes for two year's time...
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All I can say is I love watching Xavi. Spain did shut it down a bit there after the first goal, but then perked back up and provided something to actually watch. It was unfortunate for the Italians, the injury sending Motta off, but they kept giving it a go. Although I can't stand Italia (ever since the Zidane incident), I felt a little sorry for them.
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