Early EURO Favourites

Originally posted by monteirof
Do you guys really believe Spain is going for the title? Of course, they have a good team... but they always lose, something is always missing for them to reach the final. I rather put my money in Germany or Italy, it doesn't matter if they are playing well or not, they are always teams that improve in the decisive moments.

Italy had a bad start to their qualifying but their second half was very, very solid. I think they're favourites, even with their typically slow start in such a difficult group.

X2 games, both boring. Hope this isn't going to be a snore fest.

Originally posted by Virtue76
X2 games, both boring. Hope this isn't going to be a snore fest.

I disagree.

The Portugal/Turkey match was very open. Portugal hit the woodwork 3 times, had a goal disallowed, and if Turkey had finished better this match could have been a 3-3 draw!

The Switz/Czech match was a typical tournament opener though.

POR-TU-GAL!
POR-TU-GAL!
POR-TU-GAL!

😏

Germany v Poland = Good
Croatia v Austria = Dull

My favourites, in order....

1.Germany

2.Italy

3.Spain.

The German game was pretty entertaining for someone who isn't really a football fan.
They looked pretty good - better than Portugal so far...

Originally posted by Palynka
😏

You've convinced me to follow my convictions. 😛 Romania is officially my tip for most likely surprise package of the tournament.

I have 4/4 score so far. and today the games will end:

rom vs. fra 0-1

ned vs. italy 1-2.


I still root for romania and netherlands of course, but that's just how the games will end. the objective truth. 🙂

Originally posted by Crowley
The German game was pretty entertaining for someone who isn't really a football fan.
They looked pretty good - better than Portugal so far...

Philistine!

Originally posted by Palynka
Philistine!

WOOHOO!

The Dutch were great! I hope you portugaysos are shivering in your Addidas!

Originally posted by Crowley
WOOHOO!

The Dutch were great! I hope you portugaysos are shivering in your Addidas!

Not really. We never EVER win against Italy, so I certainly would prefer the Dutch to the Azzurri.

Besides, we may need to fight like the ANC, but we tend to beat the Dutch. 😛

Originally posted by wormwood
I have 4/4 score so far. and today the games will end:

rom vs. fra 0-1

ned vs. italy 1-2.


I still root for romania and netherlands of course, but that's just how the games will end. the objective truth. 🙂

Spot on there mate!!!

🙄

Originally posted by blade68
Spot on there mate!!!

🙄

I'm glad I was wrong!

Never take Italy out of the equation. Although they have lost Cannavaro, Chiellini is a more then able replacement, and their striking force and midfield would strike fear into any contenders.
Netherlands might have a pop, but they often flop on the big games.
Spain have the most complete team, but need to gel in order to win.
i put my bet on Italy again, although portugal might spring some surprises if Big Phil decides to start Quaresma ahead of Simao

Originally posted by Pawafool
Never take Italy out of the equation. Although they have lost Cannavaro, Chiellini is a more then able replacement, and their striking force and midfield would strike fear into any contenders.
Netherlands might have a pop, but they often flop on the big games.
Spain have the most complete team, but need to gel in order to win.
i put my bet on Italy agai ...[text shortened]... though portugal might spring some surprises if Big Phil decides to start Quaresma ahead of Simao

Quaresma and Ronaldo is great if we're going all out, but it leaves both our wings wide open. I think Simão should start, but Quaresma should be the impact player, not Nani.