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Posted by TranceGiant on Jun-01-2004 21:07:

Will there be surprises?

Do you think something like Japan/Korea 2002 can/will repeat itself? That the some "favourites" will extremely disappoint while a few underdogs will shock Europe with sensational results? I do believe that countries like Greece (with Otto Rehhagel as one of the world's best coaches) and Bulgaria have the potential to surprise, while I expect the usual suspects like Spain and Holland to play way under the expectations once again. However, with all due respect to "smaller" nations (sports-wise) I don't wanna see something as extreme as 2 years ago happening again ( I wont forgive them Koreans for kicking out Italy and Spain ).

Whaddaya thinkin?

Posted by Ian on Jun-01-2004 21:58:

personally I think that the main 'surpise' will be the Czechs qualifying and knocking germany or holland out, but that's not even a surprise as such now as we all know what they're capable of

Posted by chesco on Jun-01-2004 22:03:

although i've been talking a good game on behalf of italy, I worry about the group they are in..

But then again i always worry about them with their style of play.

Posted by Soeder on Jun-01-2004 23:31:

i think sweden, denmark and the czechs could suprise (i'm not talking of just qualifying from the group)
i don't have much faith in greece and bulgaria
and latvia is just doomed the die...anything else would be a HUGE suprise!

Posted by evil_bastard on Jun-02-2004 02:22:

There are some potential upsets like Latvia v Germany

Posted by Paulie on Jun-02-2004 04:08:

1st major upset on opening day of tournament. Greece to tear portugal to shreds. 2-0 Victories causing absolute heartache to the portugal supporters.

Posted by Virus on Jun-02-2004 09:12:

quote:
Originally posted by chesco
although i've been talking a good game on behalf of italy, I worry about the group they are in..

But then again i always worry about them with their style of play.

The group is very hard. Italy beeing the obvious favorite. Sweden and Denmark are pretty even and Bulgaria as the outsider who seem to be able to surprise. I think Italy and (schock!) Sweden will advance though.

I cant wait for this damn tournament to start!

Posted by RubiK Cube on Jun-02-2004 10:01:

Its harder in the Euro championships than the WC due to less teams participating and less unknown teams since its similar teams that are played in the qualifying.

The Czech Rep doing well wouldnt be a suprise as they are ranked 4/5th in the world. Maybe Sweden mite be the team this time, or that one of the serial underperformers plays well

Posted by Ian on Jun-02-2004 10:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Paulie
1st major upset on opening day of tournament. Greece to tear portugal to shreds. 2-0 Victories causing absolute heartache to the portugal supporters.

Pauls wet dreaming again

Posted by Defcon_7 on Jun-03-2004 13:35:

No surprises... France will win, we simply have the best team and the best players in the world

Posted by chesco on Jun-03-2004 14:28:

quote:
Originally posted by Defcon_7
No surprises... France will win, we simply have the best team and the best players in the world

as you showed us when you got knocked out the world cup without scoring..

Posted by Tim81 on Jun-03-2004 14:42:

Every tournament has surprises (Korea last world championship)! But I don't think it will be a surprise when the following teams will reach the 2nd round: Spain / Portugal, France / England (or Croatia), Italy / Sweden (or Denmark), Czech / Netherlands (or Germany). In the knock out everything is possible...

I think the last four will be:
France / Czech / Portugal / Italy

Posted by TiestoFanMatt on Jun-03-2004 19:07:

I think England will be the suprise team in Euro 2004

Why?? Well everytime anyone states them as potential winners, they are brushed aside with ease saying there is no way. That is why they will be a suprise to most europeans.

Also think that Portugal will not fare as well as people say, and neither will spain.

Could be a England vs France final

Posted by TranceGiant on Jun-12-2004 17:39:

Posted by Fundamental on Jun-12-2004 18:23:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceGiant
OMFG! Nostradamus??

Hahaha. Yeah good call by Paulie there!

(So can you tell me the result of the Spain - Russia match then? )

Posted by noikeee on Jun-12-2004 18:31:

a surprising start usually tends to come up with quite a few more suprises, we'll see

Posted by Paulie on Jun-13-2004 02:07:

Spain to feel the Greek Wrath next.

Eat it IAN!

HELLAS OLE!

Posted by Lira on Jun-15-2004 02:23:

Go Switzy

Posted by Genesis Evolved on Jun-15-2004 21:13:

Sweden and Denmark beating Italy for 1 & 2...

Posted by sleepydragon on Jun-15-2004 21:18:

i think the czechs will do well but im not sure if will really be a surprise or not cose there a good team

Posted by TranceGiant on Jul-01-2004 21:35:

Re: Will there be surprises?

quote:
Originally posted by TranceGiant
Do you think something like Japan/Korea 2002 can/will repeat itself? That the some "favourites" will extremely disappoint while a few underdogs will shock Europe with sensational results? I do believe that countries like Greece (with Otto Rehhagel as one of the world's best coaches) and Bulgaria have the potential to surprise, while I expect the usual suspects like Spain and Holland to play way under the expectations once again. However, with all due respect to "smaller" nations (sports-wise) I don't wanna see something as extreme as 2 years ago happening again ( I wont forgive them Koreans for kicking out Italy and Spain ).

Whaddaya thinkin?

Nuff said

Posted by Soeder on Jul-01-2004 21:54:

yes, i guess we can say that there was "some" suprises

Posted by isoterra on Jul-02-2004 00:03:

Re: Re: Will there be surprises?

quote:
Originally posted by TranceGiant
Nuff said

I'd say the 'and Bulgaria' right after kinda nulled your forseeing powers

Posted by TranceGiant on Jul-02-2004 10:24:

Re: Re: Re: Will there be surprises?

quote:
Originally posted by isoterra
I'd say the 'and Bulgaria' right after kinda nulled your forseeing powers

dan, some1 noticed

Posted by Typhoon on Jul-02-2004 12:40:

Damn right there were surprises! & Greece pulled off most of them

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