Well, apologies for the multiple posts, but that was just nuts. I didn't even start watching until the last 10 minutes (studying for exams sucks), and I just lost it once Cech dropped it. The rain was obviously an influential factor, but then Nihat scored an absolute scorcher. If the Czechs had scored after the red card, Turkey would have lost for sure with Tuncay in net. Craziness, and it'll lead to an even more fiery match against Croatia in the quarter-finals.
Edit: LOL at Baros getting a yellow card and not even playing.
Jun-15-2008 20:46
RapidFire
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wow that ref went crazy
Jun-15-2008 20:47
pierre_escargot
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What the fuck was that?! Best comeback evar!
Highly enjoyable last 20 minutes there, and here's me thinking this was gonna be a stinker. I was looking forward to penalties until that sweet finish.
Jun-15-2008 20:47
Palladium
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crazy match
Jun-15-2008 20:48
Dj_Day-V
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So semi final:
Turkey - Croatia?
Jun-15-2008 20:50
chesco
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Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Glasgow
peter cech best keeper in the world. Your having a laugh. Its this man
closely followed by this man
Jun-15-2008 20:53
pierre_escargot
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quote:
Originally posted by Dj_Day-V
So semi final:
Turkey - Croatia?
Quarter
I hoped Turkey would pull it off, they are much better footballing side than the Czechs and it should be an interesting match against the Croats.
and yeah.. I've always thought Buffon was a better keeper than Cech, but I still didn't expect that howler tonight.
Jun-15-2008 20:55
chesco
out to lunch
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Glasgow
True - but cech has been making a few errors of judgement this season (not quite as obvious as that one).
I think that head gear is affecting his confidence.
Gutted for the czechs, I like them but some great drama.
Jun-15-2008 20:57
noikeee
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Location: lost and wandering looking for directions.
Cech used to be amazing, I think he dropped a bit in form after that big injury and could never perform as well again. Bad mistake today, but happens to everyone. Remember the 1996 final? Czech Republic has a bit of an history with this kind of thing, lol.
Glad I catched the final minutes, brilliant comeback, and amazing finish by Nihat on the top corner.
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Jun-15-2008 20:58
Tilo
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wtf was that? pretty intense last minutes
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Jun-15-2008 21:02
Dj_Day-V
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quote:
Originally posted by pierre_escargot
Quarter
I hoped Turkey would pull it off, they are much better footballing side than the Czechs and it should be an interesting match against the Croats.
and yeah.. I've always thought Buffon was a better keeper than Cech, but I still didn't expect that howler tonight.
Yeah quarter i mean
Jun-15-2008 21:39
trunks1022
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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: forest hills TA #?
quote:
Originally posted by Zayatz
czech wins 2-0
close until the last 15 minutes...
that had to be one of the best halves of football i have ever witnessed. czech republic looked like they had it wrapped up with their second, but the turks kept attacking the left side of the czech defense and it paid off! and nihat, what a finish on the third to seal the deal.
lol at the volkan red. for a few minutes, my friends and i thought, he got a red for trying to punch the ball away? and then we saw the two-hand shove.
