What a disappointing game for the Swedes it was. Losing to Russia sank their hopes of moving onto the quarterfinals to face the Dutch in what would have been a sure loss. The Russians came out and played with the form that showed how they qualified over heavy favourite England. A lot of the Russian’s [...]
The first two quarterfinal matches are now set with hardly any drama this afternoon. With Germany making Austria join co-host Switzerland on the sidelines coupled with Poland being sent packing by a Croatian side resting many of its players, we’re looking at Turkey-Croatia and — more interestingly — a rematch of the World Cup’s third [...]
That’s what the Czechs should be asking themselves after their stunning loss to Turkey. “Instant Classic” might not be the correct phrase, but it’s the first that comes to mind. Can the final 15 minutes of any game possibly live up to that segment? One goal to get things rolling then one more to tie [...]
After watching the Germany-Croatia game for 90 or so minutes in agony, I realized why it was so painful after it ended. Croatia didn’t win the game per se, Germany lost the game. Ze Germans were at what could be described at their worst. Their passes weren’t crisp, their defence was lackluster and — for [...]
When watching Portugal’s 3-1 win over the Czech Republic, I noticed something very much out of the ordinary. Towards the end of the first half, the captain of the all-flopping team, Cristiano Ronaldo, not only had two opportunities to ply his trade – and didn’t take them – but he also fought through them and [...]
I’m sure we all expected Spain to beat up on lowly Russia, but 4-1 was a true showing of the power the Spaniards possess. David Villa’s hat trick has him as a front runner for the man of the tournament in some peoples eyes — I, personally think that Netherlands ‘keeper Edwin Van Der Sar [...]
The Dutch claimed that the Italian side was scared of them going into their “Group of Death” match on Monday; they surely came out scared, I can tell you that much. Who would have thought the defending World Cup champions — even if they were down their captain — would lose 3-0 in their opening [...]
They say that Germany hasn’t had home-field advantage in Austria for at least 60 years, after watching their match with Poland yesterday, you would think otherwise. Ze Germans exploited the Poles lack of speed — rather, pace — in their defence core and ran by them on several occasions on passing balls. Poland’s two centre [...]
Yes, it’s time for that lovely tournament that takes place smack-dab in between World Cups. It’s the European Championship — better known as Euro (insert year here). So what can we expect from this year’s edition besides more flopping than the Boston Celtics? A ton of skill, a bunch of upsets and some really drunken [...]
With Euro 2008 starting this Saturday, how about some soccer talk? Have you heard this ridiculous new rule that will limit club teams from playing international players? Well 6+5 may be ruining your favourite team soon enough.
Can you imagine an MLS club that has to start six Americans instead of better European players? How about [...]
