I told you Russia will win, you did not believe me
The next match is between Russia and Italy for sure
Posted by raveed on Jun-22-2008 06:46:
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Originally posted by denys envy
I only wish this was the final. both teams played such beatiful football.
If this was the final, it would have destroyed the essence of the tournament which has primarily seen end to end stuff from both teams.
Today there was only one team that displayed any ambition to win and it definitely wasn't the Netherlands. Better rested and having epitomized attack minded football so far in the tournament, they displayed exactly the opposite symptoms of both benefits by appearing tired and being pinned down in their own half by Russia for large periods of the game - even after they fell behind in the second half.
Sneijder looked like he wanted to leave Real Madrid for the New York Giants given his constant impressions of trying to kick field goals from insane distances.No 800 pound gorilla is going to try to break you in half in this version of football you idiot , try to dribble through the defence and then shoot when you are closer to goal. Sad part is, he looked the only dutch player likely to score.
Im convinced that currently Guus Hiddink is currently the best coach in the world and Russia would be extremely fortunate if they can keep him till atleast the next world cup.
Currently between Italy and Spain, I think Russia would prefer to play Spain in the Semis. Besides their reputation for being big stage chokers, Spain are also an attacking team leaving them vulnerable at their back which would give Russia a good chance to exploit their sometimes vulnerable defense. Italy would probably knock them out with their tactical superiority and solidity at the back.
Shaped out to be quite a great tournament so far. And to think, I believed it would lose some of the big tournament magic with England not participating. After seeing the team responsible for them not making it today, I think it was for the better. Well done Russia.
Posted by smuncky on Jun-22-2008 07:17:
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Originally posted by smuncky
Posted by noikeee on Jun-22-2008 11:02:
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Originally posted by pierre_escargot
That's why I'm converting, I love to glory-hunt. The Chinese and Russians are the way to go man, that's why I always don my chinese football strip when the table tennis is on.
lol
Russia just keep on getting better, from being hammered by Spain, to narrowly beating Greece, to convincingly dominating Sweden, to eliminating the tournament favourites. Arshavin made the difference in the last 2 games, but they're playing awesome as a team.
Russia didn't surprise me that much, what surprised me is how dull Holland looked all of a sudden. Their creativity was gone. It would've been an epic match if Holland were at their best again.
Great work by Hiddink, the traitor. Posted by Frenkieee on Jun-22-2008 11:52:
Holland got totally outplayed. Russia deserved this victory for the full 100%.
I'm disappointed, but it could have been much worse. They could have lost when in fact they were the better team. Though, this wasn't the case, so I'm okay with it now.
edit: forgot to mention: congrats Russia! I hope you win the tournament now. Looking at the last couple of matches, you deserve it the most
Posted by Fibonacci on Jun-22-2008 15:24:
I was getting my hair cut while i was watching, I forget how much I love soccer. I thought Netherlands had it though! But then again it was still 0-0 when I was in the chair...
Posted by The_G0dfather on Jun-22-2008 15:38:
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Originally posted by Fibonacci
I was getting my hair cut while i was watching, I forget how much I love soccer. I thought Netherlands had it though! But then again it was still 0-0 when I was in the chair...
Posted by benni on Jun-22-2008 16:16:
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Originally posted by BoRe
I told you Russia will win, you did not believe me
The next match is between Russia and Italy for sure
italy? no way!
Posted by djash on Jun-22-2008 20:42:
Russia!!Yeah! I also hope for Russia-Italy match! Italy is my second fatherland!
Posted by Magnetonium on Jun-24-2008 03:18:
I like Dutch, I really really like Holland. Many of my favourite artists, labels, tracks are Dutch (even though no Tiesto/Van Buuren made my list). Dutch women are hot. Nederland was my 2nd favourite team of the tournament. Unfortunately they had to play my birth country in the QF.
It all comes down to one point - dont f-ck with the Russians. Whenther they win this tournament or not, they earned the respect and showed that they are a team to beat, not a pushover.
Posted by gehzumteufel on Jun-24-2008 16:36:
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Originally posted by Magnetonium
I like Dutch, I really really like Holland. Many of my favourite artists, labels, tracks are Dutch (even though no Tiesto/Van Buuren made my list). Dutch women are hot. Nederland was my 2nd favourite team of the tournament. Unfortunately they had to play my birth country in the QF.
It all comes down to one point - dont f-ck with the Russians. Whenther they win this tournament or not, they earned the respect and showed that they are a team to beat, not a pushover.
But comparing their play in the first tournament game, you could have said the opposite. They got walked all over so bad in that game against Spain, it is insane, but their competence, cohesiveness, and competitiveness, has increased tenaciously.
Posted by verndogs on Jun-24-2008 21:45:
