JOHNNY Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Uefa have decided the ridiculous yellow card issued to Pavel Nedved in the quarter final will stand, despite TV footage showing a dive by Chelsea's Jesper Gronkjaer. This means another yellow against Greece would see him suspended from the final in the event of a Czech victory. A very significant decision by Uefa, which could play a big part in the outcome of the game. I predict some 'clever' play by the Greek midfield, especially Karagounis. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...rep/3848561.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery209 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 If I'm not mistaken, didn't the Czechs lose two defenders to injury? I would say that losing two defenders greatly downsizes a defense in terms of skill, especially since I'm assuiming they were starters. In that case, I would say Charisteas could wreak havoc amongst the Czech defense. As for the Greek defense, we need to play a stellar man on man game, especially on Baros and Nedved. If Dellas and Seitaridis play like they played against France, it's all the better for us. Lastly, Nikopolidis will need to be the leader in defense. He needs to keep a good position in the goal at all times and he always has to be alert. We can not depend soley on Nikopolidis making save after save, but he DOES need to play good. As for starters and substitutions... I think Vryzas ought to start. Vryzas and Charisteas up front sounds good to me. Bring on Demis if we need him later. DEFINITELY start Giannakopoulos. Have Tsartas come in in the second half sometime, but not TOO late. I like our defense, let it be as it is. My prediction for this game is Greece 2 - 1 Czech Rep. after regulation time. And I also think that Charisteas will find the net at least once. Zito H Ellada! :lol: Go Greece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolaos Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I agree with the score slippery209 2-1 ELLAS! Regarding strategy, I thought the first half that we played against France was one of the best I've seen Greece play in all of EURO so far. I would implement a similar strategy in pressuring the Czech's and not letting them control the ball for big periods of time. Against France in the second half I was concerned we were laying back a little too much, but that could of been due to us getting a little tired, or maybe strategy... my guess is strategy, knowing Otto. Hell, we did score in the second half. Still, the way I look at, is if we play like we did in the first half against France, for the whole game, we can beat anyone. Go ELLAS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery209 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Before I say anything, I must tell you guys: being only 13 (yet fully mentally mature), I still play video games :P Visiting the Soccer (or, Football) message board at www.gamefaqs.com, I got some demoralizing news. I had posted a topic on the footie board, called "Euro 2004 Semifinals: Greece - Czech Rep." or something along those lines. I recently went back to the board to check it for replies. I found that there were people who had said that the only reason we beat France was because France was playing bad, and that we will lose to the Czechs because, unlike the French, "they are playing good and actually want to win". "They have the best team in the tournament." People were saying things like that. One even said he wouldn't be suprised if we lost 4 - 1. I don't know what to think now :( I still hope we win though... any comments on this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 A few facts about the Czechs: 1. They were down 0-1 in their first game to... Latvia. They sweated to win it 2-1. 2. They needed help from the ref to beat Holland. 3. They were dismal in the first half v. Denmark and only won it after the Danes conceded a goal they should not have (leaving Koller unmarked on a corner kick). The Czechs are beatable! I view it as a 50/50 affair on who goes through! One can say that Portugal, Spain and France all played poorly against us OR one can say that we stifled their game. Btw, look for a 1-goal difference in this game (if that). I don't think either side will stuff the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolaos Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 No worries slippery209. Like I said, I think Greece will win the match. Why? 1. We beat FRANCE! 2.France hadn't lost a game in 15 previous matches before it played Greece. 3. In FIFA's rankings, France is ranked #2 in the whole world, only behind Brazil 4. If you would of listened to the so called "experts" France was one of the heavy favorites to win the Euro this year. 5. In the qualifying round for the Euro, Greece finished ahead of Spain and beat Spain in Spain. Spain by the way is ranked #3 iin the world by FIFA. 6. In the EURO, Greece has already beaten Portugal which just so happens to also be one of the final four! All of this does not happen by luck or by accident. No matter what happens on Friday, Greece is a new force to be reckoned with in soccer. Don't take any crap that anyone gives you about Greece, be proud of what we've accomplished. :tup: Like Otto said of the match against France, a team is good as you allow them to be. In other words, Greece shut down a great team. Niko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziaka Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I also believe the Czechs are beatable. To think of it any team is beatable these days. As long as our NT puts out an effort like they did against Portugal and France, we have good chance of getting a positive result. I see the game ending in a one goal difference, or even going to OT. I only hope it is not decided on penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pao123 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 this will be the most difficult game of the tournament for us....a 2 minute lapse and we could pay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dava-G Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 2. They needed help from the ref to beat Holland. They were also down 2-0 to Holland before beating them (with a little help). If they score early then that 4-1 score is probably right. If they dont then the 1 goal difference sounds more realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery209 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I must say, I'm worried. But, I am staying true to my word and entering my prediction in the Phantis Prediction Game as a 2 - 1 win for Greece. Go Greece! :gr: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsurfer Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 To Ziaka..... Question For me Baros does not sound Chech / Slav . But has rather latin elements in it. Were the ancestors of Baros Spaniards or Portugueses.... ? Or do I m mistaken and Baros is a common Chech name ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLLYWOOD Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 12 Hours to go untill Kick off!!!! its FUC-KING BULLSHlT how they canceld it at the Z-Bar in Brighton, i mean who complaned??? the fuc-king aussie poofs?? if it was australia in this situtation they wouldnt do s%$#! all, they probably set up a celebration or something........ :angry: :angry: :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeKoei Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 this can become a unique event the opening game can be the same as the final :o (with the same result :1eye: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Read former England captain Terry Butcher's preview of tonight's match in the Glasgow Herald. Includes some well deserved credit directed towards the Greek style of play. http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/19173.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaniotis1 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 SIKOSETOOOOOO TO g*****ENOOOOOOOOO DEN MPORO DEN MPORO NA PERIMENOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerigo Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hollywood, apparently the Z Bar has licensing problems and it was the local police who moved in!! Probably they don't want Bay street totally blocked in peak hour after Greece wins (which it will)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziaka Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 For me Baros does not sound Chech / Slav . But has rather latin elements in it. Sounds like a Czech name to me. Actually his name could point to Hungarian roots, if it was spelled Barosz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsurfer Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Ok thanks Ziaka... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaniotis1 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 The new saying after we win the euro: Se dio xroniaaaaaaaaaa stin Germaniaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ferte mas ferte mas tin Vraziliaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalAEK Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Is anyone nervous.....I feel like i'm going to be going to play the game myself! ZITO H ELLADA!!!!!!!!!!! :gr: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theothegreek Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Good luck today my Brother's I hope we can do it and shock the world TODAY!!!!!!!! I have not been this nervous since my wedding! Go Greece Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theothegreek Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Todays game breaker for Greece will be Charisteas,he is the most under rated player of the Tournament so far He get's timely goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziaka Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Time to hit the road to catch the game live. Hopefully by this time tommorrow we will be talking about the final game against Portugal. Go Greece!!!!! :gr: :gr: :gr: :gr: :gr: :gr: :gr: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I just heard the starting lineup on Mega SAT. Same as France, but Vryzas replaces Nikolaidis up front. Giannakopoulos will NOT start; Basinas will keep his spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover22 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 OriginalAEK yeah I feel the same way but we're going to be in the finals! Let's GO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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