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The Official Euro 2012 Thread

Raiders

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Due to the low traffic in the Sports Folder, I thought it would be a good idea to start an Euro thread for discussion and TCSS. During the last by-election, Sam allowed the PAP and WP internet brigade to run riot here. So I see no harm in starting a single Euro thread here :biggrin:

First match of the day: Joint host Poland VS Greece.

Current score at 1.15am: 1-1

Prediction: Final score: 2-1
 

Raiders

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68th Minute:

Poland's GK red carded. Greece gets a PK and MISSED!

Score remains 1-1
 

youtalkcock

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Due to the low traffic in the Sports Folder, I thought it would be a good idea to start an Euro thread for discussion and TCSS. During the last by-election, Sam allowed the PAP and WP internet brigade to run riot here. So I see no harm in starting a single Euro thread here :biggrin:First match of the day: Joint host Poland VS Greece.Current score at 1.15am: 1-1 Prediction: Final score: 2-1


This thread will only end up being another TCSS thread. All the more we must generate interest and traffic to the sports folder because there are two registered advertisers and we are using this forum for free. :biggrin:
 

Raiders

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This thread will only end up being another TCSS thread. All the more we must generate interest and traffic to the sports folder because there are two registered advertisers and we are using this forum for free. :biggrin:

Yes brother, I intend to let this be a TCSS thread :biggrin:

At least our TCSS gang has a place to gather. :p
 

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Courtesy of Soccernet.com

MATCH SUMMARY


•Man of the Match: Dimitrios Salpingidis. With Greece trailing 1-0 and down to ten-men the substitute forward was thrown into the fray at half-time and turned the game on its head. The busy PAOK Salonika striker proved a constant problem for the previously untroubled Polish defence. He scored the equaliser, was fouled for the penalty that skipper Giorgos Karagounis missed and had another goal ruled out for a marginal offside decision. He'll start the next game.


•Poland verdict: The Euro 2012 co-host started on the front foot, constantly pushing forward with some slick passing in the attacking third and deservedly took the lead through Robert Lewandowski. At half-time it looked like there was only one team in it. However, after the break they failed to cope as Greece attacked. They will need to uncover the root cause of their second-half capitulation and work out a way to get consistent service to Lewandowski.


•Greece verdict: Their trademark defence was terrible for the first 45 minutes but the harsh sending-off of Sokratis Papastathopoulos seemed to galvanise the team. After the break they were forced to go on the attack and it seemed to suit the Greeks much better. The introduction of Salpingidis gave them much more energy and verve upfront and in the end they were unlucky not to win.


•Could do better: Wojciech Szczesny. The Poland goalkeeper certainly had a game to forget. His failure to claim a cross from Vasilis Torosidis resulted in the ball falling at the feet of Salpingidis to score Greece's equaliser and then brought down the same player with a rash tackle for a penalty. If that wasn't bad enough, Szczesny's foul resulted in red card that will rule him out of Poland's next match against Russia.


•Stat attack: Referee Carlos Velasco Carballo showed 178 yellow cards and 16 red cards in 29 La Liga games last season. An average of 6 yellows a game. He has brandished four yellows and two reds in this Euro 2012 opener.
 

youtalkcock

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Come on Russia! Russia 3 Czech Republic 0. :biggrin:


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Preview from Soccernet.com

Russia VS Czech Republic

In arguably the most open of the groups at Euro 2012, Russia and Czech Republic kick-off their campaigns at Wroclaw's Municipal Stadium on Friday evening aware of the value of a positive first result.

Group A consists of co-hosts Poland, who open the tournament against Greece, and also the Russians and Czechs, both of whom will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout phase of the competition.

Russia impressed at the European Championship four years ago in Austria and Switzerland, emerging as the neutrals' favourites, as they reached the semi-finals only to be defeated by eventual winners Spain.
Dick Advocaat's side were strong during qualification for this year's edition of the tournament after finishing top of their group, losing just one of their ten matches, while their recent 3-0 scalp of Italy in their final warm-up match will have boosted confidence.

Czech Republic, meanwhile, finished second in qualifying behind Spain, ultimately reaching Euro 2012 via a play-off scrap with Montenegro, while their preparations for Euro 2012 have been mixed, with a 2-1 loss versus Hungary following a 2-1 defeat of Israel.

There is history between these two countries at European Championship, having met twice before - when including games played as Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia. The Soviet Union defeated the Czechs 3-0 in the semi-finals in 1960 on their way to the title, while they played out a 3-3 draw in the group stages of Euro '96.
Russia player to watch: Alan Dzagoev.

Tipped by many to sparkle at Euro 2012, the pressure is on the 21-year-old to fulfil his undoubted potential. An attacking midfielder, Dzagoev's creative eye will likely be key to Russia's hopes, having demonstrated as much for his club CSKA Moscow - where he has already tallied over 100 appearances. He struck four goals in eight qualifying matches for the Russians, reiterating his importance.

Czech Republic player to watch: Tomas Rosicky.
Czech manager Michal Bilek may well be sweating on the fitness of Rosicky, such is the captain's worth to the team. The midfielder, whose excellent form earned him a new Arsenal contract last season, has been struggling with a calf problem but did return to full training this week. "He had no problems, no troubles," said Bilek, although there are question marks over match sharpness as Rosicky has not represented his country since November.

Key battle: Aleksandr Kerzhakov v Petr Cech.
Kerzhakov faces competition for a starting berth up front for the Russians, but a late run of goalscoring form has potentially propelled him up the pecking order after two goals in his last three friendly match appearances. A sharp striker, Kerzhakov's off-the-ball movement could be troublesome, and, ultimately, Cech will need to be wary. After prolonged question marks over the Chelsea goalkeeper's form, amid suggestions he was on the wane, Cech enjoyed a fine end to the 2011-12 campaign - momentum he will look to carry into this summer's international competition.

Trivia: The Czech Republic have never missed a penalty at European Championship finals.
Stats: Six of the Czechs' 15 goals in qualifying came from defenders: more than any other side in the Euro 2012 qualification campaign.

Prediction: The opening round of matches at tournaments tend to be cagey affairs, as teams are nervous of an early dent to their hopes. Expect Russia to edge this one, with Andrey Arshavin perhaps pinching a late victory.
 

youtalkcock

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Huat ah! Big Huat the golden arowana predicted the match correctly.
Visit Qian Hu Fish Farm this Sunday for more predictions! This is the real huat!

Next time get only one to make predictions and be consistent. There are two and his other asshole predicted wrongly. Their owners are nothing but desperados. All of them are Paul the Octopus copycats wannabes. :rolleyes::biggrin:


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Next time get only one to make predictions and be consistent. There are two and his other asshole predicted wrongly. Their owners are nothing but desperados. All of them are Paul the Octopus copycats wannabes. :rolleyes::biggrin:

The owner explained that Big Huat is like those professional football writers to write for newspapers, magazines and official bettors. He is the one who accurately predicted a draw.

Little Huat is like those kopitiam talks - from those who drink excessive kopi-O kau and those who drank too much Tiger beer!

The Owner's parting words : Don't take it too seriously. It's a fun thing. If both arowanas often predict wrongly, then you bet against the two dragonfishes!
 
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