EPTCzech Republic vs Portugal - Quarterfinal 1 - Page 10
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SixSongs
Poland1455 Posts
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Pika Chu
Romania2510 Posts
On June 22 2012 05:52 Sphaero wrote: Wouldn´t be pretty,if Portugal don´t step up their game. Especially their efficiency was abysmal in this game. While Cech had a strong game, it had also to do with simple inability. Spain doesn´t give you a lot chances. You better use them. Yeah it's definitely a big gap between what spain and portugal are playing, spain is just wonderful. | ||
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Itachii
Poland12466 Posts
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Enchanted
United States1609 Posts
On June 22 2012 05:52 Sphaero wrote: Wouldn´t be pretty,if Portugal don´t step up their game. Especially their efficiency was abysmal in this game. While Cech had a strong game, it had also to do with simple inability. Spain doesn´t give you a lot chances. You better use them. We played them last year and won 4 - 0. | ||
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Ysellian
Netherlands9029 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:06 Pika Chu wrote: Yeah it's definitely a big gap between what spain and portugal are playing, spain is just wonderful. meh, Spain don't create much. Probably be 1-0 for Spain, but it could go either way. | ||
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daSilvaz
809 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:06 Pika Chu wrote: Yeah it's definitely a big gap between what spain and portugal are playing, spain is just wonderful. Actually i think Spain has been quite disapointing so far, expected more from them | ||
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smallerk
897 Posts
On June 22 2012 05:52 Sphaero wrote: Wouldn´t be pretty,if Portugal don´t step up their game. Especially their efficiency was abysmal in this game. While Cech had a strong game, it had also to do with simple inability. Spain doesn´t give you a lot chances. You better use them. I'm biased obviously. But i don't think the gap is as big as it was 2 years ago, if we start playing like we did in the second half of this game, and if we don't get extremely unlucky and actually take advantage of our opportunities, we can definetly beat spain;they aren'tas good as they once were, and we are definetly better than we were in the WC. | ||
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[X]Ken_D
United States4653 Posts
 What's a good site for Euro 2012 highlights? | ||
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SoulSever
Canada779 Posts
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Sphaero
Germany1697 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:30 smallerk wrote: I'm biased obviously. But i don't think the gap is as big as it was 2 years ago, if we start playing like we did in the second half of this game, and if we don't get extremely unlucky and actually take advantage of our opportunities, we can definetly beat spain;they aren'tas good as they once were, and we are definetly better than we were in the WC. The bold is exactly what I meant by stepping up the game. You completely dominated the Czech in the second half, but needed over 30 minutes and several huge chances to score. While bad luck and a strong Cech played a role, it can´t explain the inefficiency alone. Spain has not only a Keeper on Cech´s level, but also a defense around the level of the German, which nearly shut down your offense completely. Against such a team, you need to use your chances or it will backfire. The potential skill and team play is definitely there. If you can use it all, you have absolutely a chance against them. I would actually root for you in this scenario, because I fear that Germany has still a mental problem against Spain  | ||
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daSilvaz
809 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:54 Sphaero wrote: The bold is exactly what I meant by stepping up the game. You completely dominated the Czech in the second half, but needed over 30 minutes and several huge chances to score. While bad luck and a strong Cech played a role, it can´t explain the inefficiency alone. Spain has not only a Keeper on Cech´s level, but also a defense around the level of the German, which nearly shut down your offense completely. Against such a team, you need to use your chances or it will backfire. The potential skill and team play is definitely there. If you can use it all, you have absolutely a chance against them. I would actually root for you in this scenario, because I fear that Germany has still a mental problem against Spain There is no stepping up, Portugal's 3 forwards combined dont make 1 decent player... | ||
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Sphaero
Germany1697 Posts
On June 22 2012 07:02 daSilvaz wrote: There is no stepping up, Portugal's 3 forwards combined dont make 1 decent player... Makes me wonder, how the hell Ronaldo could score over 60 times this season then >.> | ||
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daSilvaz
809 Posts
On June 22 2012 07:08 Sphaero wrote: Makes me wonder, how the hell Ronaldo could score over 60 times this season then >.> Errmm, no no no, i was talking about the center forwards So its either ronaldo, nani or some kind of free kick/corner or something | ||
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Lyter
United Kingdom2145 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:30 [X]Ken_D wrote: So many close goals by Ronaldo. If Portugal had loss 0-0, might have seen photoshops of the goal post being Ronaldo's nemesis What's a good site for Euro 2012 highlights? I know the BBC does highlights for every match but I'm not sure its available in US | ||
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darthfoley
United States8004 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:30 [X]Ken_D wrote: So many close goals by Ronaldo. If Portugal had loss 0-0, might have seen photoshops of the goal post being Ronaldo's nemesis What's a good site for Euro 2012 highlights? footyroom.com | ||
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MetalMarine
United States1559 Posts
On June 22 2012 07:08 Sphaero wrote: Makes me wonder, how the hell Ronaldo could score over 60 times this season then >.> Ozil, Benz, Di Maria, etc FEEDS him an assload of balls. Especially Ozil. For those who is writing off Portugal vs Spain (if they do meet) should not because Portugal can AND have done damage to Spain. If they are pressing good and Ronaldo is having a good game, they can win. Also, as stated above, they have beaten Spain 4-0 last year. Spain is good, but they are not looking spectacular. If they do go into the finals and to most likely to meet Germany, I would favor the Germans. I love the EUROS!!! =) | ||
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bObaZ
Portugal864 Posts
![[image loading]](http://h11.abload.de/img/untitled-114kj0o.gif) Eusébio had lag | ||
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radscorpion9
Canada2252 Posts
Also it was interesting to hear commentary on how that can snowball, I didn't realize it but its true that playing defensively can tire out a team faster than playing offensively (because they're always chasing the ball rather than passing it)...so gradually the defending team gets so tired that it has very little steam left to attack with. Maybe it explains why I saw one of the Czechs randomly kick the ball into Portugal's half even though they had possession and weren't being rushed. It was just weird...he was probably tired and not thinking straight | ||
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don_kyuhote
3007 Posts
That has to be one of the worst offensive stat I've seen in major tournament  | ||
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Pangolin
United States1035 Posts
On June 22 2012 06:30 [X]Ken_D wrote: So many close goals by Ronaldo. If Portugal had loss 0-0, might have seen photoshops of the goal post being Ronaldo's nemesis What's a good site for Euro 2012 highlights? If you have access to ESPN 3 (free depending on your isp) you can re-watch any game of the EURO, it also has little markers on the timeline for specific highlights. | ||
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