Original Sydney Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 I see the Polish team more organised than the Portugal team in this tournament. Portugal players really haven't shown much only Quaresma had done something. But its games like these where CR if he rises he can win the game on his own. This game can go either way.....
athinaios Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 What a shame that Croatia lost to Portugal. OK, not a good game but C outplayed P; but the Portugese had one chance and came ontop. Santos has not changed P's national team for the better. I think it comes down to Ronaldo.... he's got a good day, the team has a better fortune. I hope Poland goes through. I loved Island (Iceland) beating those cocky English. The most expensive team with the most expensive coach did nothing but play like amateurs, while a tiny country with a tiny pool of players (tiny US state of Rhode Island has more soccer players than Iceland), played much better and had better scoring opportunities. I'd be very happy if Iceland did this June what Greece did 12 years ago. Germany looks good though.
maggica Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 I think it will be a conservative, defensive match. I wouldn't be surprised if it went to penalties, but I give the edge to poland...they've outplayed Portugal this tournament, despite lewandowski not scoring a goal yet. Predictions: Poland, Belgium, Germany, and France to proceed to the semi finals
Green Man Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 i got a funny feeling about poland but who know's...
paokarag4 Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 I must be underrating Poland, i think Portugal are favourites and it would be a surprise (not a shock) if Poland did go through. As any knock out match anything can happen, but I'd think the Portugese will be a little too strong for the Poles, despite being underwhelming until now 1
kbxk508 Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Comparing Greece's 2004 Euro and this Iceland adventure. Both lost their last warm up game before starting the tournament, were never expected to get out of their respective Groups, didn't dominate possession, matches won by 1 goal, nice goals out of few chances, unknown players, played Portugal in the Group stage, all blue uniform, playing France in the 1/4 final. Still a chance to play Portugal in the final.
Dikefale11 Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 This has penalties written all over it. Game should be over, Ronaldo had 2 golden chances to finish off the game 1
Blackhawk Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Very good penalty kicks by both teams, but Portuguese keeper got lucky by guessing the right side and giving Santos the qualification to the semifinal. In 5 games Portugal has yet to win in a regular 90 minutes at these EURO. 1
Original Sydney Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 I hope Portugal don't win it, will be an embarrassment if they do, not 1 win in 90 mins now in a semi final, worst run I have seen in a tournament.
Original Sydney Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 24 teams is what F***ed it, leave it at 16 where its the best 16 of Europe and not giving hope to the 3rd best in groups..... The competition for me has lost its aura.... 1
Greekoz Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 If Portugal can somehow keep this run going all the way to the title then they deserve it as far as I'm concerned, I've always said you can't fluke winning a major tournament, if that means they win a semi final and the final on penalties well that still proves they had the mental edge to get it done in pressure moments. I wouldn't begrudge them a euro, people that were there in 04 always say they were gracious in defeat and great hosts. Plus hardly any of them in Melbourne so I won't have to hear about it lol. Don't want Germany or France winning it. 1
Original Sydney Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Greekoz they aren't winning games so cant see how they deserve it, but I do agree with you about 04 they were very good to us!
Original Sydney Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Amo the Euro has never been 24 teams and yes I know its more $$$$ for them but it doesn't make it as hard anymore because a team who knows they wont top the group cant just cruise along and make sure they finish 3rd, as I said its lost its aura now
Original Sydney Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 Hahahaha I thrash them all the time at Fraser re, anytime they talk football and Greece i reply "you guys still upset, its been 12 years move on" lol
Original Sydney Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 Only reason i want Portugal to win is because of Santos and also Ronaldo just to run it in Messi's face that he won a title for his nation lol Nick Fraser don't pay enough to have my support lol 1
Green Man Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 i like how the format is now please never change! :)..i agree amorgos the old classic days of usa 94 italia 90..ahhh how can one say these competitions where not epic :D !!..speaking of... if there was no third place to qualify... then portugal would have been knocked out and look what they have done :O....imagine they win the euro's without winning a single game in the 90+ mins :lol: ..........good old santos eh his teams are always hard to beat!!! :tup:
Dikefale11 Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 I dont think there is a problem with 24 teams, if anything its good for football, it gives teams who have never qualifed a chance to play on the big stage. Sure the quality has decreased slightly but its not like every game from past Euros have been spectacular. Albania were a joy to watch imo, the passion they showed was great, Iceland too, their magical story continues, I doubt they would have made it had it not been changed. Maybe they could still stick with he top 2 qualifying instead of 3 however. In regards to Portugal, they have yet to be tested by quality opposition, Croatia was probably the only quality side and they didnt even show up in the game. A Germany or France would obliterate this Portugal side which is a shadow of its former teams, however I would still like them to win it for Santos & Ronaldo. Im still rooting for Iceland to win it tho! 1
Torontoblue Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 Funny how some of you are saying Portugal shouldn't win, they don't deserve to be in the group stages, they are boring, etc etc. WTF?? If that was Greece instead of Portugal you would be all so happy and " I don't care if we don't win a game in 90mins as long as we get to the final" lol It doesn't matter how Portugal do it, they are doing it. It's like their 5th semis in 8 or 9 tries. I wish that was Greece. I hope Portugal go all the way and win it. We as Greeks should be happy that the so called Low Countries are winning. If Santos was still the coach of Greece we would have been at these Euros. And maybe that would have Greece not Portugal. 2
Dutch Eagle Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 Wales getting stronger and stronger at the end of the first half. But HT is 1-1
pash Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 Fairytale tournament in the making. Playing like this, I fancy them over Portugal
Dutch Eagle Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 Great teameffort of Wales. Playing with their hearts but also brilliance. Didn't expect that kind of action by Robson-Kanu. A shame that Ramsey is suspended in the semis. 3
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