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Well it's going to be penalties isn't it?
Alex Shepherd
24-06-12, 21:13
Jingle Bells
Italy Smells
Norway go away
England yuck
Sweden suck
Germany all the way
:p
Urgh... I can't watch this... HATE PENALTIES!
digitizedboy
24-06-12, 21:15
Cannot watch this :(
Lara's Nemesis
24-06-12, 21:16
Torture watching pens, my team lost 11-10 to Celtic on pens in a semi final a couple of years ago. Was a nightmare, both the goalkeepers scored theirs. :D
Jingle Bells
Italy Smells
Norway go away
England yuck
Sweden suck
Germany all the way
:pAren't you from Lebanon?
Lara's Nemesis
24-06-12, 21:18
Balotelli, this could end up anywhere.
Nicely taken to be fair.
My heart can't take this. I take back what I said!
Lara's Nemesis
24-06-12, 21:22
Lol, cheeky one from Pirlo. :D
Shoot goals? Oh dear Cochrane. :p
Okay, what is the correct expression? I'm watching with german commentary, and "Tore schießen" (which literally translates as "shoot goals") is the common term for this here.
Okay, what is the correct expression? I'm watching with german commentary, and "Tore schießen" (which literally translates as "shoot goals") is the common term for this here.Score goals.
And we're going out of this. ****ing Ashley Young. :hea:
NOOOOOO!!! :hea::hea: :(
PENALTIES SUCK!!
He was always a ****ing **** penalty taker. Hope the diving **** ****s off now.
Jester Head
24-06-12, 21:26
Once again, England and the penalties, :/
Score goals.
And we're going out of this. ****ing Ashley Young. :hea:
Okay, I'll try to remember it, thanks!
And personally, I don't think a win in penalties is equivalent to a win during the normal game or overtime. It's essentially a completely different game, with way more luck involved. Of course, that won't help the english team now…
I think Italy deserved it in the end, but I wanted England in the semifinals.
England still doomed when it comes to penalties. :(
Lara's Nemesis
24-06-12, 21:28
Unlucky to the English guys on here, horrible way to lose.
We were screwed the moment the ball hit the ****ING CROSSBAR! :hea:
Italy deserved it, but I'm so fed up of going out on penalties.
Those Italians = damn sexy :cool:
He was always a ****ing **** penalty taker. Hope the diving **** ****s off now.
So funny at your stressing :vlol:
Tombraider95
24-06-12, 21:31
lol they call themselves professional footballers?
Typical.
Alex Shepherd
24-06-12, 21:31
Aren't you from Lebanon?
Yess? Andd??????
The commentator has just said that Germany never won against Italy in an international tournament. So the semi-final will become interesting…
So funny at your stressing :vlol:It's called passion.
Really hope Ashley Young gets a career ending injury now. He's a diving ****.
Yess? Andd??????Stop bandwagoning other teams.
digitizedboy
24-06-12, 21:34
Same old story, think I'll have a few beers tonight to work off the expectation. Good luck Italy against the Germans. **** off Ashley Young!
At least Young will get booed non-stop next season. :tmb:
A deserved victory for Italy. England played like Greece today. Bit worried about Italy as they have little time for recovering before the match aganist Germany. Definitely this gives Germany the upper hand here.
The commentator has just said that Germany never won against Italy in an international tournament. So the semi-final will become interesting…
Yup, was my first thought as well. This is the first match I am really scared of..
But can't really use old statistics to predict a game. Spain beat France too.
Aww man I feel sorry for you guys, always the penalties... :( :hug: Plus I wanted England vs Portugal in the final!
But Italy deserved the win, for the first time they were the ones attacking while the others defended. I'm very positively surprised with Italy TBH, no one cared much for them at the start of the tournament, but they're showing a very good, cohesive team.
I think Italy vs. Germany would be a GREAT match.
Haha, just searched Twitter for Ashley Young and there is abuse EVERYWHERE!
^ Lol. I don't think that's fair, I mean, he must be feeling pretty ****ty as it is.
Alex Shepard is one step away from being reported.
This Tweet made me LOL:
Someone should give Ashley young a soccer am tshirt for hitting the bar!
^ Lol. I don't think that's fair, I mean, he must be feeling pretty ****ty as it is.
Alex Shepard is one step away from being reported.I don't know how much you follow English football, but Young is a massive ****.
http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/WqQ3Q1.gif
http://trivialpursuitsdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/ashley-young1.jpg
Alex Shepherd
24-06-12, 21:50
Well, I guess when your national team is ranked in the triple figures you have to find someone else to support. I mean, have Lebanon even qualified for a tournament before?
No, and each one of us encourage our own team we choose. Most of us are with Brazil and Germany, others are with Spain, Argentina, England and others...
No, and each one of us encourage our own team we choose. Most of us are with Brazil and Germany, others are with Spain, Argentina, England and others...As I said, if your national team wasn't so **** you wouldn't be bandwagoning the likes of Brazil, Germany, England, France, Argentina, Spain etc
Yeah I don't like him that much either. :p But I think missing a decisive penalty has got to be one of the worst moments in a footballer's career, I'm sure he's feeling horrible.
Pirlo's penalty was amazing. That man's got balls of steel. :eek:
PS: It's a shame one of the best looking players of the Euro is out (Joe Hart). :pi:
Worldwide trends:
Ashley Young #6
Joe Hart #5
Alex Shepherd
24-06-12, 21:57
Italy vs. Germany I can't wait :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp:
GERMANY IS THE VICTORY
http://static.ibnlive.in.com/ibnlive/pix/sitepix/06_2012/germany-ap-630.jpg
As I said, if your national team wasn't so **** you wouldn't be bandwagoning the likes of Brazil, Germany, England, France, Argentina, Spain etc
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/175/315/PicardDoubleFacepalm-1.jpg?1316330080
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/175/315/PicardDoubleFacepalm-1.jpg?1316330080What? What I said was true. Your national team is **** and that's why you're bandwagoning Germany.
Garghh... England played so poorly. Young should have been subbed and Rooney... tssssss.
Oh well, Germany will pick Italy apart. I look forward to that.
Light a Flare
24-06-12, 22:01
I wasn't too disappointed to be honest.
I don't think I can take England vs Germany round 2.
Italy vs. Germany I can't wait :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp:
GERMANY IS THE VICTORY
History suggests that Germany might very well loose this one. It would have been much better for us if we England had won this. Sure, british media would have filled all available air time with WWII jokes, which would have been annoying, but at least we'd have an almost certain victory.
Light a Flare
24-06-12, 22:08
History suggests that Germany might very well loose this one. It would have been much better for us if we England had won this. Sure, british media would have filled all available air time with WWII jokes, which would have been annoying, but at least we'd have an almost certain victory.
History means nothing and I'm pretty sure Germany will win either way.
got to admit, if this went in
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/24/article-2164037-13C4B19E000005DC-109_634x395.jpg
would have been spectacular.
History suggests that Germany might very well loose this one. It would have been much better for us if we England had won this. Sure, british media would have filled all available air time with WWII jokes, which would have been annoying, but at least we'd have an almost certain victory.If the players went into the game with that same attitude I think you'd be in for a shock.
That said I think Germany would've beaten us but it's still far from certain.
If the players went into the game with that same attitude I think you'd be in for a shock.
That said I think Germany would've beaten us but it's still far from certain.
I'm exaggerating a bit of course.
digitizedboy
24-06-12, 22:18
Yeah I don't like him that much either. :p But I think missing a decisive penalty has got to be one of the worst moments in a footballer's career, I'm sure he's feeling horrible.
Pirlo's penalty was amazing. That man's got balls of steel. :eek:
PS: It's a shame one of the best looking players of the Euro is out (Joe Hart). :pi:
I admit, he's a very good looking bloke lol. Pirlo though is a ****ing amazing player, good luck to him. I hope he has a great game against Germany.
Christ if I was German I'd tell you to go away and support your own nation.
Christ if I was German I'd tell you to go away and support your own nation.
That might be seen as impolite, and for historical reasons, we do not want to be seen as impolite or worse towards foreigners, especially those that support us.
Also, Lebanon isn't in the UEFA, so he couldn't support them in this match no matter what.
But I agree that in particular the huge images are a bit annoying.
digitizedboy
24-06-12, 22:38
I think this Alex guy is just trying to wind us up. Personally as an English born person, I wish good luck to all the teams in the semis. Bit dissapointed tonight we couldn't make it. I guess I'm hoping Portugal will win now, simply because they play great football, Ronaldo is awesome and on a personal basis I like Portugal anyway.
Please can you use your wall for this. I know football comes with its fights... but that's not the nature of this thread.
That might be seen as impolite, and for historical reasons, we do not want to be seen as impolite or worse towards foreigners, especially those that support us.
Also, Lebanon isn't in the UEFA, so he couldn't support them in this match no matter what.
But I agree that in particular the huge images are a bit annoying.I wouldn't want bandwagoners like Alex Shepherd supporting my country.
Yes, I know Lebanon aren't in UEFA.
We? You're not even German.
For the record, I'd like to see Germany do well in the tournament. I admire the way they play football and the real Germans on here (pEhouse and Cochrane) have been fine.
digitizedboy
24-06-12, 23:11
Yeah, man I'm sorry.. I think I'm still annoyed about our loss. :(
Looking forward to the semi finals though, they should be really great games.
I'm pretty much over it. Roll on the Premier League. Looking forward to seeing how much stick Young gets at Villa Park though. He would've got loads regardless of tonight but he's going to get both barrels now. :tmb:
Alex Shepherd
24-06-12, 23:14
I wouldn't want bandwagoners like Alex Shepherd supporting my country.
Yes, I know Lebanon aren't in UEFA.
We? You're not even German.
For the record, I'd like to see Germany do well in the tournament. I admire the way they play football and the real Germans on here (pEhouse and Cochrane) have been fine.
It's NONE of your business to who do I want to encourage. You just go and do your own dirty works, if you don't like it then move on. And stop acting like a mod.
Germany will always be my hero :D :D :D
It's NONE of your business to who do I want to encourage. You just go and do your own dirty works, if you don't like it then move on. And stop acting like a mod.
Germany will always be my hero :D :D :DHow am I acting like a mod?
Whatever, but I think we both know deep down that any German victory will feel hollow to you.
I wouldn't want bandwagoners like Alex Shepherd supporting my country.
I'm not saying that I want him to support Germany (at least in this way), I'm just saying that I don't feel comfortable telling him to stop.
It's NONE of your business to who do I want to encourage. You just go and do your own dirty works, if you don't like it then move on. And stop acting like a mod.
Germany will always be my hero :D :D :D
Listen, apart from Mad Tony, nobody minds you supporting Germany. But the extreme way you're going about it, alienating all others, that's not really necessary.
Reported to the mods.
Let's get this thread back on track, guys... Just ignore the troll.
got to admit, if this went in
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/24/article-2164037-13C4B19E000005DC-109_634x395.jpg
would have been spectacular.
Absolutely. To be fair England had quite a few chances to solve this match in their favour. Just think of that genius save that Buffon did at the start of the game!! :eek:
I think England shouldn't have been so defensive towards the end of the match and on the extra time. They had the players to push through Italy's defence (Walcott, Carroll), but they didn't put them to good use. They seemed to be waiting for the penalty shootout a lot more than Italy, which is strange considering their track record on that....
Jester Head
24-06-12, 23:24
I think it's normal that a person who doesn't really have his team in the competition supports another team.
I just think Alex Shepherd is acting way too hostile to other users here, and that is probably a violation of some forum rule.
I think this Alex guy is just trying to wind us up. Personally as an English born person, I wish good luck to all the teams in the semis. Bit dissapointed tonight we couldn't make it. I guess I'm hoping Portugal will win now, simply because they play great football, Ronaldo is awesome and on a personal basis I like Portugal anyway.
:tmb:
I must confess I'm not very hopeful for the Spain match though. :( I think they're gonna ruin our good football with their tiki taka boring crap...
Listen, apart from Mad Tony, nobody minds you supporting Germany. But the extreme way you're going about it, alienating all others, that's not really necessary.It's not so much that he supports Germany, it's the way he goes about it.
From what I saw, England played seriously crap.
It's called passion.
What, a million swear words in a row after losing a game? It's called a referral to cognitive behavioral therapy :ton:
What, a million swear words in a row after losing a game? It's called a referral to cognitive behavioral therapy :ton:You wouldn't understand. ;)
Why? Because I'm gay I'm automatically excluded from liking or getting sports? Or am I missing something?
Are you one of those who stands in the pub and screams while dripping his Carling all over his trousers each time the ball ends up on the wrong side of the pitch? :p
"COME ORRRN YA BASTARDS!"
Why? Because I'm gay I'm automatically excluded from liking or getting sports? Or am I missing something?
Are you one of those who stands in the pub and screams while dripping his Carling all over his trousers each time the ball ends up on the wrong side of the pitch? :p
"COME ORRRN YA BASTARDS!"What? Your sexuality has nothing to do with it. You wouldn't understand because you're not a football fan.
No, I don't drink, and I'm usually at games instead of watching my team at the pub. There is however a lot of shouting. :p
I scream while watching football. And I curse when we lose. And I'm a girl. :p Nothing wrong with being passionate about something.
Why did this thread suddenly become so gloomy and aggressive?
Ben knows me well enough to know when I'm pulling his leg :ton:
I scream while watching football. And I curse when we lose. And I'm a girl. :p Nothing wrong with being passionate about something.
Why did this thread suddenly become so gloomy and aggressive?If my voice isn't horse from cheering my team on it's horse from abusing opposing players/fans (or in the case of last season, our manager). :tmb:
Because Alex Shepherd.
I remember going to watch my local team play Harrogate (in Harrogate)... I got smashed on Vodka and shouted loads of flirty comments at the players. I later vomited a lot.
Good times.
digitizedboy
25-06-12, 00:59
I scream while watching football. And I curse when we lose. And I'm a girl. :p Nothing wrong with being passionate about something.
Why did this thread suddenly become so gloomy and aggressive?
I don't want to sound like a sour puss but I gave up. Users like Alex whatever his name is doesn't help either. I think I might change my mind in the morning though, as a passionate football fan - really fed up of us losing all the time! :(
:( Yeah I guess if Portugal loses next Wednesday I'll feel the same way.
I missed the GodDamn penalty shootout. :(
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No he didn't. The only penalty not scored in that shootout hit the bar and bounced back, so he didn't actually save anything. He's a great keeper don't get me wrong, but as I said, he's not immune from conceding penalties, and Hart is a very good keeper anyway.
Anyway, I said England would rule out if it goes to penalties. :o
Tonight's winner will have to play against Germany first.
Germany is a Semi-Finalist team, 3rd best team in all tournament. :ton: So Italy vs Spain final. :(
I think Italy deserved it in the end, but I wanted England in the semifinals.
Indeed. Not only they took 25 shots yesterday but also they are playing very positive football so far. :D
I wonder how Italians come up with a bad qualification and practice result always but make it top of the tournament very often!
At least Young will get booed non-stop next season. :tmb:
Nooooooooo. He's a Red Devil. :(
got to admit, if this went in
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/24/article-2164037-13C4B19E000005DC-109_634x395.jpg
would have been spectacular.
I literally jumped off my sofa yelling 'oh Rooney' after that shot went out. :o
Err...
http://www.soccerphile.com/fifa-rankings
Oh dear, my country is 152nd now.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/562191_249704895139940_413958758_n.jpg
Oh that save. :D
digitizedboy
25-06-12, 07:28
:( Yeah I guess if Portugal loses next Wednesday I'll feel the same way.
Don't worry, I just got this real big feeling you'll win against Spain.
digitizedboy
25-06-12, 07:41
I'm pretty much over it. Roll on the Premier League. Looking forward to seeing how much stick Young gets at Villa Park though. He would've got loads regardless of tonight but he's going to get both barrels now. :tmb:
I'm looking forward to it, should be a great season.
sorry for the double post btw
Germany is a Semi-Finalist team, 3rd best team in all tournament. :ton: So Italy vs Spain final. :(
Huh? Maybe that's wishful thinking from your part, but nothing is set in stone yet.
And btw, judging from this tournament alone Spain is definitely NOT as good as Italy & Germany this time around.
:( Yeah I guess if Portugal loses next Wednesday I'll feel the same way.
If anyone deserves to win the Euro, it will be you. I hope Portugal do beat Spain on Wednesday, (even though I always thought the climax would be Spain vs Germany). (viva ronaldo)
And btw, judging from this tournament alone Spain is definitely NOT as good as Italy & Germany this time around.
True. They are not even as good as Portugal either. Lets see what stores for us in Final line-up.
Anyway, I said England would rule out if it goes to penalties. :oWas more to do with us missing them (as usual) than anything else. The reason why we lose so many penalty shootouts is not because of the quality of the goalkeepers but because it's a mental block for us. I can't see us ever winning a penalty shootout ever again.
Nooooooooo. He's a Red Devil. :(Oh don't tell me you're one of those Asian Man United bandwagoners.
Young is a horrible person. I'm not saying this because of the missed penalty either. If you actually watch him all he does is dive. Used to piss me off a little when he was at Villa but then to do it for Man United against his old club just lacks massive class.
Hope he crashes and burns now.
Was more to do with us missing them (as usual) than anything else. The reason why we lose so many penalty shootouts is not because of the quality of the goalkeepers but because it's a mental block for us. I can't see us ever winning a penalty shootout ever again.
Oh don't tell me you're one of those Asian Man United bandwagoners.
Young is a horrible person. I'm not saying this because of the missed penalty either. If you actually watch him all he does is dive. Used to piss me off a little when he was at Villa but then to do it for Man United against his old club just lacks massive class.
Hope he crashes and burns now.
I am a Red Devil for 14 long years. :jmp: But not a bandwagoners. :ohn:
Yes Young does dive a lot. Maybe he wants to like C.Ronaldo. But I don't see all the blame on Ashley Young for yesterday. The other Ashley also failed to score on penalty.
Portugal v Spain tonight. Really hope Portugal win because I'm sick of Spain's anti-football.
Portugal v Spain tonight. Really hope Portugal win because I'm sick of Spain's anti-football.
Antiii-foootbaalll.....:ton:
Your concept on football(soccer) is completely wrong. Clearly Spain has contributed with a more dynamic football in recent years than any other country. In fact Italy is introducing some Spanish concepts about ball possession in here last matches. England suffered that in the flesh and in the second half of the game England's players could not even walk.
I'm afraid you've backed by the loser tonight.:p
I'm sorry Encore.
Antiii-foootbaalll.....:ton:
Your concept on football(soccer) is completely wrong. Clearly Spain has contributed with a more dynamic football in recent years than any other country. In fact Italy is introducing some Spanish concepts about ball possession in here last matches. England suffered that in the flesh and in the second half of the game England's players could not even walk.
I'm afraid you've backed by the loser tonight.:p
I'm sorry Encore.What, do you think I like England's style? I hate it. I can't stand it that both of my teams (Aston Villa and England) can't pass for ****. I hate kick and rush.
However, I do find Spain's style very boring. Most of the time it's just sideways and backwards passing. Germany are the team I'd like to see England emulate.
What, do you think I like England's style? I hate it. I can't stand it that both of my teams (Aston Villa and England) can't pass for ****. I hate kick and rush.
However, I do find Spain's style very boring. Most of the time it's just sideways and backwards passing. Germany are the team I'd like to see England emulate.
You have no idea!
All world sports commentators praised the play of the Spanish team. Recognized worldwide for its tactics and ball possession. Clear copy of the game of Guardiola with FC Barcelona team.
Both the Spanish team and FC Barcelona attest with their trophies the quality of play they practice.
You have no idea, Tony. I,m sorry. :p:)
You have no idea!
All world sports commentators praised the play of the Spanish team. Recognized worldwide for its tactics and ball possession. Clear copy of the game of Guardiola with FC Barcelona team.
Both the Spanish team and FC Barcelona attest with their trophies the quality of play they practice.
You have no idea, Tony. I,m sorry. :p:)What do you mean, I have no idea? :confused: I know how successful it is, I just find it boring that's all.
Praise, I don't know. Today alone I have read two articles about how boring the Tiki Taka style is, and how it puts the audience to sleep. I concur. Would like to see Portugal in the final :)
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/961/portugalvsspain.jpg
El Classico
Portugal vs Spain
Real vs Real-Barca
European Brazil vs Stupid Tiki Taka Football
Entertaining Football vs Sleeping Football
Tactical Football vs Time Wasting Football
Ronaldo vs Casillas
Ronaldo vs Spain
Can't freaking wait for this match. Come on Ronaldo, bury those lame football once and for all. :jmp: :jmp: :jmp:
C'mooon Portugal, you deserve to win this one. Also lol at Spain's anti-Ronaldo strategy - just ram into the poor bugger :p
So far so good. We managed to prevent them for holding the ball. However, stopping Spain is not enough, we still have to score......
Dear God...
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyz9ysxe651ql5td3.gif
If Portugal can keep this up then I think they have a very good chance.
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 19:46
Agree, think Portugal have been the better team. Good to see them playing a positive formation, 2 many teams are scared of Spain (understandably sometimes :p).
Surprised that Spain started with Negredo, would have played Llorente. At least they are playing with a striker tho, hate that 4-6-0 formation.
Portugal seems playing better football so far. I hope they can keep this and win the match.
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 19:57
Damn, here comes the 4-6-0 from Spain. :(
Ronaldo not got his shooting boots on tonight, so far. What a chance to win it in the last minute, the pass to him should have been weighted better tho.
That last Portuguese run could've been beautiful :(
I can't believe this bull****, Spain hasn't done ANYTHING to deserve a win. But we still gotta put up with extra time. GOD ****ING DAMN IT.
Honestly I think extra time might kill Portugal. They worked way much more than Spain and would actually deserve it, but that might be a disadvantage now.
Too bad Ronaldo missed that last shot.
Spain looks surprisingly weak.. or is that just me?
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 20:40
I can't believe this bull****, Spain hasn't done ANYTHING to deserve a win. But we still gotta put up with extra time. GOD ****ING DAMN IT.
Sounds like you are having a nice relaxed evening. :D
Good luck for the rest of the game.
^ On the upside we had more days to rest before the game and we still have 2 substitutions...
Honestly I think extra time might kill Portugal. They worked way much more than Spain and would actually deserve it, but that might be a disadvantage now.
Too bad Ronaldo missed that last shot.
Spain looks surprisingly weak.. or is that just me?
Yeah, it looks like they aren,t even trying.
Spain will win. They always ****ing win, even though they don't deserve to.
The rest of the world is with you Portugal.
If it comes to a penalty shootout, who has better chances? what do you guys think?
If it comes to a penalty shootout, who has better chances? what do you guys think?Probably about even. When it comes to penalty shootouts the only guarantees are that Germany will win and England will lose.
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 20:51
Only 2 shots on target the whole game, both from Spain. Should hopefully change if it goes to penalties.
Spain has Casillas, that guy is really good but it,s no guarantee for a win of course. :p
Almost had a heart attack just now!!
Probably about even. When it comes to penalty shootouts the only guarantees are that Germany will win and England will lose.
:D
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 20:56
Best chance of the match for Iniesta, good save but probably should have scored imo.
Ooooooh, great strike from Ramos.
Best chance of the match for Iniesta, good save but probably should have scored imo.
Should have? Goalkeepers are players too. :p
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 21:05
Should have? Goalkeepers are players too. :p
Yeah one of them is probably going to be the hero tonight.
Another good save from Patricio there.
Alonso takes one for the team, really cynical but necessary I suppose.
Another game decided by penalties. This isn't proper football :(
What did I do to deserve this???????????
Can't watch anymore!!!
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 21:19
Glad I'm a neutral at times like this. I love the drama of penalties.
Saaaaaaved!
and again, jeez.
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 21:24
Cool as you like from Nani.
Not as cool as Ramos tho, lol.
Wow, how lucky was that from Fabregas :(
Oh FFS I really can't stand Spain.
Jester Head
27-06-12, 21:26
Damn it.
This sucks :(
My two cents.
:hea:
Germany and Italy are our only hope.
Lara's Nemesis
27-06-12, 21:31
Knew Alves was going to miss that.
Bad luck Encore, gutted for you. :hug:
I think the only people who rooted for Spain tonight were spanish.
Another major final ruined.
I feel your pain Encore.
Aww, poor Portugal. :o
It sucks to lose, but it's even worse when it happens with penalties. :/
Aww, poor Portugal. :o
It sucks to lose, but it's even worse when it happens with penalties. :/
Especially because during the regular 90 minutes Portugal was much much better.
Why is it the team I want to win always loses?
Just got back now. :( Unfortunately missed the game. So it got to penalties and Portugal are out. Sorry Encore, **** times. :(
Especially because during the regular 90 minutes Portugal was much much better.
Not sure if they were better, but they certainly tried harder in my opinion. They showed more passion or however you say it.
**** THIS.
:( :( :(
I knew it was too much to ask for, we were always the underdogs. What's more frustrating though is that unlike other tournaments, this time we actually played good enough to be in the final. It was pure bad luck.
I'm so depressed right now.
But like MadTony said, there's still hope in Germany or Italy... God, I sure hope someone puts Spain in their place. They might have been a brilliant team once, but this team did NOT deserve this final.
Germany don't fail me now...
Not sure if they were better, but they certainly tried harder in my opinion. They showed more passion or however you say it.
Well Spain cannot be serious when they say "we played a good tournament so far" and "we deserved to win" .. they barely moved at all.
**** THIS.
:( :( :(
I knew it was too much to ask for, we were always the underdogs. What's more frustrating though is that unlike other tournaments, this time we actually played good enough to be in the final. It was pure bad luck.
I'm so depressed right now.
But like MadTony said, there's still hope in Germany or Italy... God, I sure hope someone puts Spain in their place. They might have been a brilliant team once, but this team did NOT deserve this final.
I hope this virtual hug will somehow make you feel better: :hug:
:p
Well Spain cannot be serious when they say "we played a good tournament so far" and "we deserved to win" .. they barely moved at all.
I know. :o But what else are they supposed to say?
For anyone who doesn't already want Italy/Germany to win
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1236492-you-think-spain-are-boring-no-its-just-that-you-dont-get-it
Interesting to note that the last 3 major penalty shootouts (tonight, England v Italy and the Champions League final) have ended up with the team that missed first winning.
This was absolutely depressing. My heart was racing really fast in the end of the game, I really think we had a great game even though we didn't win.
Yeah I think it wouldn't have been so frustrating if we had played bad and deserved to lose. But this way, was just incredibly unfair. But that's football for ya...
The irony is that if a team like Greece had won playing like Spain, everyone would cry out against "anti-football" (like it happened in 2004), but because it's Spain, everyone will sing praises to their genius style.
Yeah I think it wouldn't have been so frustrating if we had played bad and deserved to lose. But this way, was just incredibly unfair. But that's football for ya...
The irony is that if a team like Greece had won playing like Spain, everyone would cry out against "anti-football" (like it happened in 2004), but because it's Spain, everyone will sing praises to their genius style.Agreed. Don't get me wrong, the Spanish team are incredibly talented, but they're also very defensive.
When it comes to style of football you're either defensive or attacking (or like most teams inbetween) and direct or possession based (or inbetween). Spain would lie firmly in the defensive and possession based sides. Normally it's the direct teams that are defensive but that's not always the case. England for example would be firmly in the direct side and probably in the middle of the defensive-attacking line. We were defensive against the Italians but also attacking against the likes of Sweden and Ukraine.
Lara's Nemesis
28-06-12, 02:21
Don't really go along with all the anti Spain stuff on here.
Used to love watching Barca and the National side. They make that style of football look so easy which I'm fairly sure it isn't.
The only problems I have with it is that it usually encourages other teams to play really defensive. Prefer watching them when they play with a striker also, the 4-6-0 can be a bit dull to watch.
Portugal got their tactics spot on imo and were a bit unlucky not to win in 90 mins. Their lack of finishing power ultimately let them down. 0 shots on target in 120 mins.
Oh Portugal, Ronaldo. http://www.thedawgpound.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/crying_smiley5.gif
Damn that boring football from Spain, never wanted to score, but still in final. :hea: :hea: :hea: I hope Germany/Italy whoever plays in the final kick their ass. :mad:
But another chance of Ronaldo proving himself as a legend missed by just two games. Critics will start saying him 'club football player' again. :( Two more year until the World Cup but it will be much tougher for Portugal to win there. :(
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Sorry Portugal. And also for all other teams that have fallen by the wayside.
You should have seen yesterday a group of Spanish fans after the game singing for that Ronaldo kick his penalty: "Shoot it Ronaldo, shoot it Ronaldo, oh oh ooooh" ("Ronaldo tíralo, Ronaldo tíralo, Ronaldo tíralo, oh oh ooooh...") It was extremely cruel but funny from our point of view.
Sorry gals and guys, haters gonna hate.
Don't really go along with all the anti Spain stuff on here.
Used to love watching Barca and the National side. They make that style of football look so easy which I'm fairly sure it isn't.
The only problems I have with it is that it usually encourages other teams to play really defensive. Prefer watching them when they play with a striker also, the 4-6-0 can be a bit dull to watch.
Portugal got their tactics spot on imo and were a bit unlucky not to win in 90 mins. Their lack of finishing power ultimately let them down. 0 shots on target in 120 mins.
Sorry but this time it isn't about discussing the merits of the tiki-taka, for the simple reason that there was no tiki-taka. Spain watched Portugal play football for 90 minutes. This time, regardless of whether you like it or not, you really can't say that their famous play style got them through. The only reason Spain is in the final is because of Portugal's only weakness and chronic flaw: our lack of a good striker upfront, our difficulty in scoring.
But another chance of Ronaldo proving himself as a legend missed by just two games. Critics will start saying him 'club football player' again. :(
Honestly, I don't think Ronaldo has anything more to prove in the national team. He (almost by himself) got us through the group stage and the QF, with what were his best games ever playing for Portugal (against Holland and Czech Republic). The only people who can still argue he isn't as good while playing for Portugal are stupid fanboys.
Its a shame for Football that a team went to final of a major tournament which team doesn't have a striker and played defensive boring time wasting passing football throughout the whole tournament. Another reason of Spain played 10 man defensive football yesterday was that they knew what Portugal and Ronaldo is capable of from their last meeting:
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Honestly, I don't think Ronaldo has anything more to prove in the national team. He (almost by himself) got us through the group stage and the QF, with what were his best games ever playing for Portugal (against Holland and Czech Republic). The only people who can still argue he isn't as good while playing for Portugal are stupid fanboys.
I know that and I do believe Ronaldo and Messi both are legend of this generation. But you can't make critics believe with saying that. :( They will keep saying the legends must have won a major tournament, legends like Pele, Maradona, Zidan. :(
Germany vs Italy just few minutes away. 82 years of competitive football history but Germany never beat Italy in a competition. They win sever times over Italy in friendly matches but the last victory came in 1995, after the year of Baggio's historical penalty miss in World Cup final. Can Germany re-write the history tonight? Or its Italy again the winner?
Is there any Italian in this forum? :confused:
Alex Shepherd
28-06-12, 18:50
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GERMAAAANYYYYY!! GOOOOOOOOOOO GERMAAAAANYYY!!!
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Lara's Nemesis
28-06-12, 18:54
Sorry but this time it isn't about discussing the merits of the tiki-taka, for the simple reason that there was no tiki-taka. Spain watched Portugal play football for 90 minutes. This time, regardless of whether you like it or not, you really can't say that their famous play style got them through. The only reason Spain is in the final is because of Portugal's only weakness and chronic flaw: our lack of a good striker upfront, our difficulty in scoring.
I wasn't saying they were playing their usual game last night, I was just talking about them in general. I gave Portugal credit for their positive approach, think that was one of the reasons Spain didn't play so well.
If I had to pick a team I would have preferred Portugal to go through. Don't think the game was quite as one sided as you are saying tho, especially after extra time.
Think Germany will win this fairly comfortably tonight.
Oh oh Alex is back! :p
Alex Shepherd
28-06-12, 18:57
I wasn't saying they were playing their usual game last night, I was just talking about them in general. I gave Portugal credit for their positive approach, think that was one of the reasons Spain didn't play so well.
If I had to pick a team I would have preferred Portugal to go through. Don't think the game was quite as one sided as you are saying tho, especially after extra time.
Think Germany will win this fairly comfortably tonight.
Oh oh Alex is back! :p
With this match? OF COURSE I AM BACK :yah: :yah:
GOOO GERMANY! :jmp: :jmp:
Too bad Portugal didn't win yesterday but I do agree Spain played better. Portugal just had good defense.
Lara's Nemesis
28-06-12, 19:07
Super Mario 1-0 Italy.
GO, SQUADRA AZZURRA! :jmp:
Really, I'm not a major fan of either of the two teams, but I'm rooting for Italy today.
Lara's Nemesis
28-06-12, 19:23
What a goal!!!
Excellent result for Italy so far. Well done Balotelli!
Super Mario 1-0 Italy.
Super Mario 2-0 Germany. :p
People say Italy is the most defensive team. And they are showing more attacking football in this match than Spain did in whole tournament.
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Alex Shepherd
28-06-12, 20:01
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YOU ITALY!! :@ Even if you won the Europ champion, Spain will get you and will teach you how to play!!
GERMANY JUST DISAPPOINTED ME :( :hea: :hea: :hea:
Jester Head
28-06-12, 20:10
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YOU ITALY!! :@ Even if you won the Europ champion, Spain will get you and will teach you how to play!!
GERMANY JUST DISAPPOINTED ME :( :hea: :hea: :hea:
10/10, comedy gold.
Anyway, I was hoping for Germany to win the tournament, but oh well.
Alex Shepherd
28-06-12, 20:36
10/10, comedy gold.
Anyway, I was hoping for Germany to win the tournament, but oh well.
Excuse me you, with an Illuminati avatar, what do you mean by 10/10 comedy gold? :)
Just came home from work and OMG penalty for Germany. O_O Dramatic ending.
Gotta hand it to the Germans, they put up one heck of a fight, especially in the 2nd half :) a lot of fervour there, they never gave up for a second! But it wasn't enough against an Italian team playing so well.
This would've made a good final :) let's hope Italy and Spain can deliver the same entertainment on Sunday!
I feel for my German neighbours, though, I was rooting for you!
Oooh, penalty kick. It won't change anything, but it softens the blow, hopefully.
Brilliant match. Gotta say that the Germans have been great this tournament. Unfortunate that they are out, but equally Italy played a great match, and deservedly won. Their defense was fantastic! :)
Just came home from work and OMG penalty for Germany. O_O Dramatic ending.
Got to say that penalty was almost a cruelty for Germany. Giving them a glimmer of hope which ultimately didn't pay off.
Wow, that was really tense till the very end. O_O
Bad luck for Germany (they could have easily won this if they had played like they did later in the game...), congrats to Italy! :tmb:
Now beat those Spaniards and claim the title! :D
Jester Head
28-06-12, 21:07
Excuse me you, with an Illuminati avatar, what do you mean by 10/10 comedy gold? :)
I mean that Spain shouldn't teach anyone to play. No offense, but the way thry play is very boring.
I wasn't rooting for any team in particular for this match but I feel sorry for german supporters, as there were a lot of expectations on their side. It seems that over the past few tournaments Germany never really manages to live up to those expectations, which is weird because they always have good, solid teams.
Something that I find highly ironic - Italy won the World Cup in 2006, same year of the "Calciopolli" scandal that threw Juventus off the Serie A for fixing matches. Now, in 2012, Italy might very well win the Euro Cup, after yet another match fixing scandal almost took them off the tournament altogether. :vlol:
I mean that Spain shouldn't teach anyone to play. No offense, but the way thry play is very boring.
maybe he meant that Spain will teach Italy the Tiki Taka style so that the game would be boring and nobody will watch it because his favourite team is out? No. :p
(btw, I got nothing against it... tbh I only found out how to spell it upon writing this :vlol:)
Missed the game (was out) but it's quite a shock to see that Italy have won. I like both nations to be honest. Didn't have a preference just so long as the winner of this game beats Spain in the final.
Excuse me you, with an Illuminati avatar, what do you mean by 10/10 comedy gold? :)AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Go and support your own country now.
Curious question...
Did someone leave soap bars and banana skins on the pitch?
Also the amount of opportunities for further goals in this match...
Germany proved that we are not ready to play with the big boys yet. They played like scared little chickens, to be honest, and only started taking chances when it was already too late. Neuer my man. We applauded him during the final 4 minutes of the game. After the penalty the crowd was going crazy, there was a tiny glimmer of hope. Schweinsteiger and Podolski very disappointing.
Always semi-final. Always Italy. I'm very very sad but I'll get over it. Kinda saw it coming. Oh well.
Don't want neither of the remaining teams to win so the competition is over for me at this point.
At least Italy have played decent football though.
Germany proved that we are not ready to play with the big boys yet. They played like scared little chickens, to be honest, and only started taking chances when it was already too late. Neuer my man. We applauded him during the final 4 minutes of the game. After the penalty the crowd was going crazy, there was a tiny glimmer of hope. Schweinsteiger and Podolski very disappointing.
Always semi-final. Always Italy. I'm very very sad but I'll get over it. Kinda saw it coming. Oh well.
Don't want neither of the remaining teams to win so the competition is over for me at this point.
:hug:
Schweinsteiger is one of my favorite players but I think Bayern's bad season ruined him for this competition.
I'm just disappointed because I didn't want to stop celebrating yet.
And the Italians driving through the streets waving their flags and honking their horns was just cruel :( But it is what it is, Italy was clearly better 80 out of 90 minutes.
So *shrug*, better luck in two years ;)
I know we like to blame the ref when we lose, but seriously, he was **** wasn't he :p
Yeah lucky for you guys this team is very young and it will reach its peak probably in the next World Cup!
I wish I could say the same about Portugal. One of the things that made me more sad yesterday was knowing that Ronaldo is at the peak of his career right now and this was the ideal tournament for him to win.
Our only hope for finally winning the damn international title that keeps eluding us, is when Mourinho comes to be our coach. :pi: Now that would be a dream.
I would have loved to see a Portugal - Germany final, because both teams got better during the tournament and a rematch would have been fun to watch.
Plus Portugal was a team I wouldn't have begrudged the title, unlike Spain and Italy.
I said Italy was dangerous.
We all knew Italy was dangerous.
Balotelli is insane. I'm watching the game right now since I missed it before, and the commentator is saying that he burnt his own house down once, while setting off firecrackers.WTF :vlol:
Balotelli is nuts. There's so many stories about him it's hard to tell which ones are fake and which ones aren't.
^
He may be a total nutbar, but those goals were pretty damn impressive (especially the 2nd one)! :D
Anyway:
http://i.imgur.com/ycHlM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2462d.png
^ Lmao, I was just laughing my ass off here alone because I just saw that moment on TV. Seriously, the dude is crazy. But it seems to be paying off this year (though I think he's way too inconsistent to truly develop into "best player on earth" material, unless he changes with age).
http://thesnakefromthegrass.net16.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Balotteli-WhyAlwaysMe.jpg
Some of the stuff he does after scoring is hilarious. I remember when we played Man City at Middle Eastlands last season and he started shouting at the away fans (our fans) when he scored instead of celebrating with his teammates.
As I said, nuts, but no doubt a talented footballer.
^ Lol :vlol:
I have to say, one of the most impressive moments of the game for me was Neuer fighting with the rest of the team in the last minutes. It was so dramatic.
Alex Shepherd
29-06-12, 07:38
Missed the game (was out) but it's quite a shock to see that Italy have won. I like both nations to be honest. Didn't have a preference just so long as the winner of this game beats Spain in the final.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Go and support your own country now.
Madtony? Can you please just **** off? Go and search for other ass to stuck on it, not mine. Thank you :) And I will always support http://blog.communicaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Germany-Flag_wrangel_i.jpg whether you like it or not :D
It's not my business you never understand, 100 times and I'm telling you I am half Germany and you never get it. Even if I am 100% Lebanese I support Germany everytime in my whole life. :)
Now search for other asses will you? :) Thank you.
I just kept quiet when you said my national team is **** because I am not childish to respond to kids :)
Super Mario is Mario Balotelli not the fake Mario Gomez. :jmp:
Alex Shepherd
29-06-12, 08:13
Super Mario is Mario Balotelli not the fake Mario Gomez. :jmp:
And later he will say
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:ton:
Madtony? Can you please just **** off? Go and search for other ass to stuck on it, not mine. Thank you :) And I will always support whether you like it or not :D
It's not my business you never understand, 100 times and I'm telling you I am half Germany and you never get it. Even if I am 100% Lebanese I support Germany everytime in my whole life. :)
Now search for other asses will you? :) Thank you.
I just kept quiet when you said my national team is **** because I am not childish to respond to kids :)In English please?
lYU-SeVofHsMario Bibotelli. :D
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OMFG, I just watched this in the middle of my lunch and I nearly choked to death!! That was hilarious :vlol:
I particularly liked it when he decided he wanted the blue one. Maybe it would be easier to dress, right? WRONG! :vlol:
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/football-banter/Mario-Balotelli-s-maddest-moments-Jennifer-Thompson-car-crashes-fireworks-bibs-trampolines-the-lot-article819829.html
In March, Balotelli was fined a week's wages - just the £100,000, then - after being caught throwing darts at youth players from a training ground window.
Hahahah :vlol: WTF???
Gotta love english fans and their chants:
"Oooh Balotelli, he's a striker, he's good at darts. An allergy to grass but when he plays he's ****ing class. He drives around in Moss Side with a wallet full of cash."
XD
Sad to see Germany get knocked out... Cassano stripped down to his undies (Cringe).
However, I'm glad Ozil got a goal as he's been a great player this tournament.
Cassano stripped down to his undies (Cringe).
This Euro is killing me, first Bendtner, now Cassano! :vlol:
I hope it's the start of a trend. :cool:
http://i.imgur.com/y4kkA.jpg
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Possible FIFA 13 celebration. :jmp:
OMFG, I just watched this in the middle of my lunch and I nearly choked to death!! That was hilarious :vlol:
I particularly liked it when he decided he wanted the blue one. Maybe it would be easier to dress, right? WRONG! :vlol:
I am sure I heard he paid everyone's library card fines or something in Manchester. :D
Alex Shepherd
29-06-12, 15:34
This Euro is killing me, first Bendtner, now Cassano! :vlol:
I hope it's the start of a trend. :cool:
http://i.imgur.com/y4kkA.jpg
:vlol: Well, winning makes you go crazy you know :p
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The referee for the final match is Pedro Proenca (Portugal). Where is Howard Webb?
Honestly, I have no idea where they got this idea that our referee is good enough for a final. Referees in Portugal are a disgrace, and we even had a related scandal of corruption not so long ago. Maybe that's what Platini wants. :vlol:
Ward Dragon
30-06-12, 21:32
I've deleted a few posts in an off-topic argument. Alex Shepherd and Mad Tony, stop fighting. Let's keep this thread on topic :)
Tomorrow is the big day... please win Spain!!
Why do you want Spain to win Archetype?
Because I'm being paid vast amounts of money to try and promote Spain.
No.
I've always liked their football. Sure, it's a bit boring at times with the never ending passing, but they're a great team.
I hope Italy wins, but either way it's not my fight (unfortunately). I just hope it's not an ugly match, like the world cup final.
Jester Head
01-07-12, 01:16
Between the two, I want Spain to win.
Between the two, I want Spain to win.
Even after what they did to your team? :confused:
Even after what they did to your team? :confused:
They didn't really do anything to Portugal, though. Spain won with penalties. It was a matter of luck, really.
They didn't really do anything to Portugal, though. Spain won with penalties. It was a matter of luck, really.
Think the other way:Spain played negative football against Portugal to stop their wave of attacks and Spanish intention was to bring the match to tie-break. Surely Casillas was much better keeper than Lui Patricio.
:p
I can almost guarantee that the final will be boring - because Spain are involved. Unfortunately, if it is boring, Italy will get the blame because they have a reputation for being negative, despite the fact that they've been one of the most exciting teams this tournament.
^Spot on. I find it highly ironic that Italy is one of the most attacking teams on the tournament. It really shows how european football has changed.
The reason I want Italy to win is not because I want revenge for the semis, it's purely because they deserve it. Spain hasn't done anything particularly good to be where they are now. They've been on the easiest group, got an extremely weak France in the quarters, and the only really tough games they played, they couldn't win (against Italy in group stage and in the semis). They've had what I call "winner's luck".
^ Spain are doing something like what Greece did in 2004. Defend all the time, score one, get the win. The difference is, Greece is not a high class team from the beginning. So a low-class team can do this. But with so many 5 star player, I don't know why Spain has to do that palystyle.
Oh BTW, Germany never beaten Italy in a competition. Spain also didn't beat Italy in a competition in 120 minutes playtime. Only time they beat Italy was in a tie-break in 2008 EURO.
^ Spain are doing something like what Greece did in 2004. Defend all the time, score one, get the win. The difference is, Greece is not a high class team from the beginning. So a low-class team can do this. But with so many 5 star player, I don't know why Spain has to do that palystyle.
Oh BTW, Germany never beaten Italy in a competition. Spain also didn't beat Italy in a competition in 120 minutes playtime. Only time they beat Italy was in a tie-break in 2008 EURO.
I think Spain plays a boring football like Greece, however, I really don't think the style is the same. Greece was a purely defensive team, they basically barricaded in front of their goal and only looked to score in counter-attack moves. Spain is different, they resort to controlling the ball and boring the adversary to death. :p
Spain's tactic is to bore opponent into submission. If you play chess with me and if i take 1 hour to make my move, even the world champion in chess will give up in frustration.
Euro 2012 Final: Spain vs Italy Match Facts and Stats
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Here are some interesting facts concerning the two finalists.
It will be the fourth time a Euro final takes place between teams who met earlier in the tournament. It happened in 1988 (Netherlands-USSR), 1996 (Germany-Czech Republic) & 2004 (Greece-Portugal).
Italy and Spain are facing each other for the 31st time in their history. The Italians hold the advantage with 10 wins to Spain’s eight. 12 draws complete the picture.
SPAIN [For the tiki-taka and boring football lovers]
Spain have not lost 19 competitive games since the 1-0 loss to Switzerland in the 2010 World Cup.
Spain haven’t conceded a single goal in their last 900 minutes of action in major tournament knockout games, a streak which started in the quarter finals of Euro 2008.
Iker Casillas, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas, Santi Cazorla, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos and David Silva featured in the Euro 2008 finals. No player has played in two European championship final wins.
Xavi Hernandez has completed over 800 passes at Euro 2012, more than any player at a UEFA European Championship. Against Ireland, he completed 133 passes, breaking the record of number of passes at the European Championships.
If Fernando Torres, who scored the winner four years ago, manages to score in Kiev, he will become the only player to have scored in two major finals.
Vicente Del Bosque could be the second coach to win both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships.
Goal-keeper Iker Casillas has completed 419 minutes without conceding. Spain have kept nine successive clean sheets in a major tournament knockout games.
Spain have completed more than double the number of passes against their opponents in Euro 2012 672/341 against Italy, 810/198 v Ireland, 639/231 v Croatia, 638/429 v France and 658/331 v Portugal.
Spain have had more than 50 percent ball possession in 21 out of their 22 games at major final tournaments. At the UEFA Euro 2008 finals against Germany, Spain managed only 46%.
Spain's 4-0 win over Ireland was their biggest win at the European Championships.
Casillas has national record of playing in four European Championship finals. Casillas earned his 73rd clean sheet, beating the record of Edwin van der Saar.
12 Spanish players were part of the Euro 2008 winning squad. Spain qualified with 100 percent record during the qualifying stages.
Spain are without the highest goal-scorer in their history, David Villa, who also holds the national record for the most number of goals at the European Championships.
Spain are only the fifth side to have qualified with 100% result in the qualifying stages. David Villa and Sergio Ramos are the two players who played every game prior to Euro 2012.
Spain are the second European side to reach the final of three consecutive major tournaments, after West Germany in Euro 72, WC 74, Euro 76.
Spain have won three out of four (75%) major tournament finals while Italy reached their ninth final, three Euros and six World Cup finals, winning 63%. [ Oh God please make Spanish record 60% tomorrow http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gxb9hW1j1qkpnk0.gif ]
Spain have conceded 12 shots on target, six of them came from Italy in their opening clash.
Cesc Fabregas and Santiago Cazorla are the most used substitutes in the history of the European Championships (alongside Holland’s Aron Winter), having been brought on seven times.
Andres Iniesta is the player who’s had the most shots on target without scoring at the European Championships, since 1980: 11 shots on target, 0 goals. :vlol:
Spain have the best defensive record at Euro 2012 with only one goal conceded. In their last two games combined (quarter-final v France & semi-final v Portugal), Spain have only faced one shot on target.
Five Spanish players (Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Ramos) have completed more passes than Italy’s most prolific player in that department, Andrea Pirlo (320 passes).
ITALY [For the excitement and real football lovers]
Italy are unbeaten against Spain at major tournaments (penalties shoot-outs excluded), with three wins and four draws. Nevertheless, Spain managed to qualify in their last encounter in knockout games, it was at the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 (0-0 after 120 mins, 4-2 after penalties). :yah:
Cesare Prandelli has faced Spain twice as Italy head-coach and has never lost. Italy beat them in a friendly in August 2011 (2-1) before drawing in their opening game of Euro 2012 (1-1). :yah:
Italy have won only two of their last eight games within the normal time.
Italy held the national record of six matches without a win in major finals tournament before beating Ireland.
Coach Cesare Prandelli is unbeaten so far, with 10 wins and five draws, including the penalty shoot-out win over England counted as a draw. :yah:
Mario Balotelli became only the second Italy player to score twice in one Euro match. He also became the only player to have scored three goals in a single European Championship tournament, equal to Antonio Cassano's national record at all Euro finals he has played.
Italy play-maker Andrea Pirlo made 146 passes against England, completing 117 - the most at Euro 2012 including extra-time.
The Italians completed 835 passes including 68 percent ball possession with 35 attempts on goal against England.
The Italian squad features six players from Italy Serie A champions Jeventus, Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Chiellini, Emanuele Giaccherini, Claudio Marchisio and Pirlo.
Eight out of 23 players in Italy have previous experience at the European Championships.
Italy were eliminated by Spain at the Euro 2008 quarter-finals in a penalty shoot-out, Cesc Fabregas scored the winning penalty.
The Azzurri holds the best defensive record in qualifying, conceding only two goals in eight games.
Italy are the only side who have never trailed at any time during Euro 2012.
Italy and Spain have had the most shots at Euro 2012: 99 and 86 respectively.
Italy have picked up the most bookings (15) at Euro 2012.
Balotelli has had the most shots on target at Euro 2012: 10.
Mario Balotelli scored as many goals against Germany in the semi-finals as he did in his 12 previous caps for Italy. He’s scored Italy’s last three goals at Euro 2012.
Gianluigi Buffon has played 24 matches at major tournaments, equalling Dino Zoff’s Italian record. He’s still four short of the record holder among goalkeepers, Spain’s Iker Casillas (28).
Alex Shepherd
01-07-12, 14:26
I really wish Spain will win for the revenge of Italy.
Actually Germany never wins against Italy, it's hard for them too, but they'll always be my victory. :D
The match will start after:
4 hours and 5 minutes...
:D
OMG 240 minutes to go. :jmp::jmp::jmp:
Why I'm excited for boring tiki-taka football!! :pi:
:)
You all must admit we are winners.
:)
You all must admit we are winners.Don't think anyone's denied that.
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You all must admit we are winners.
Tampi! What on earth are you doing here? You should be watching the game out on the street and celebrating. :p I know that's what I would be doing, if Portugal was playing...
I guess Italy now knows how we felt on Thursday..
To be fair the Italian team aren't doing a great job. It's hardly a repeat of the Portugal-Spain game... So far I say the score is deserved.
At least today Spain is actually playing football.
This is crap, I'm going to get some dinner. Bye, Euro. :ohn:
To be fair the Italian team aren't doing a great job. It's hardly a repeat of the Portugal-Spain game... So far I say the score is deserved.It is, but Spain always win and in general they are very boring. It's sad that this team will go down as one of the all-time greats.
Lara's Nemesis
01-07-12, 19:34
Great 1st half display from Spain, the movement and passing is a joy to watch.
Tampi! What on earth are you doing here? You should be watching the game out on the street and celebrating. :p I know that's what I would be doing, if Portugal was playing...
Ah, you don't know I'm living in a part of Spain that is governed by separatists?
They said at the begining of this Euro that nothing of screens in the street to see Spain... no comment on this politics :pi:
I beat for one more goal from Iniesta.
Mad Tony loooool :D
4-6-0 to 10-0-0. :hea::hea::hea:
How on earth Spain winning. Damn this stupid tiki-taka. :mad::mad::mad:
GOOO SPAIN! :D
I'm not a fan of either team, I'd actually have preferred if either Portugal or Germany won, but between these two. I'm going with Spain. :)
Laras Boyfr.
01-07-12, 20:01
lol I dont like neither teams, but Spain is playing fantastic today and its everything but boring :D
btw for the lulz :vlol
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/4655191_460s.jpg
wait, what, does that mean italy have to finish the match with 10 players?
Lara's Nemesis
01-07-12, 20:10
Yeah, they've already made 3 substitutions. Bad luck for them.
Not good for the game either, it's basically all over now.
digitizedboy
01-07-12, 20:21
wow.. what a disappointing crap final. Sorry, it had to be said.
*switches off TV*
Lara's Nemesis
01-07-12, 20:27
Yeah it's a pity Italy didn't score that chance at the start of the 2nd half. Might have made a game of it.
Fantastic achievement by Spain to win 3 major tournaments in a row. They've also got a lot of good young players coming through, scary. Must fancy their chances of winning the next World Cup.
For all that is good in football Spain can't win the next World Cup. Brazil will obviously be favorites, but it could work against them. The pressure will be immense.
I would lie if I said there wasn't a little bit of schadenfreude inside of me, seeing the italians getting destroyed like that.. but on the other hand, it's time someone beats this spanish team..
Lara's Nemesis
01-07-12, 20:34
For all that is good in football Spain can't win the next World Cup. Brazil will obviously be favorites, but it could work against them. The pressure will be immense.
Yeah I agree, hopefully someone else will win it. Loved when Greece and Denmark won the Euros before, that was great for football imo.
Yeah I agree, hopefully someone else will win it. Loved when Greece and Denmark won the Euros before, that was great for football imo.Greece wasn't. They played anti-football.
Oh well... A record-breaking final score and a third major win in a row - congrats to Spain :tmb:
Laras Boyfr.
01-07-12, 21:01
Mad Tony, I love how you always have a different opinion, no matter what :D
For all that is good in football Spain can't win the next World Cup. Brazil will obviously be favorites, but it could work against them. The pressure will be immense.
You can't dismiss Germany either. The average age in the german team is low, they will be in top form on the next WC. Plus all these tournaments where they have fallen short of expectations are building up a psychological thirst for winning.
You can't dismiss Germany either. The average age in the german team is low, they will be in top form on the next WC. Plus all these tournaments where they have fallen short of expectations are building up a psychological thirst for winning.
until they are facing Spain or Italy.. then that's all out the window :(
Mad Tony, I love how you always have a different opinion, no matter what :DIt's not a different opinion. I think you'll find there are quite a few who share my opinion on Spain.
You can't dismiss Germany either. The average age in the german team is low, they will be in top form on the next WC. Plus all these tournaments where they have fallen short of expectations are building up a psychological thirst for winning.They'll be up there, but I really thought they'd push on in this tournament. I guess not. We'll see.
Alex Shepherd
01-07-12, 21:50
SPAIN Congratulations
:jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp: :jmp:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tz9OPZKDhpE/T7vMQOiApvI/AAAAAAAAACQ/XQsUYW9pygM/s640/Flag_Spain.jpg
Casillas, ramos, alonso, arbeloa, albiol, mata, toreess
Congratulations, with all of the respect.
ITALY DIDN'T DESERVE IT. YOU DO
Germany way to go (2014) You will always be my victory!
Very well played by Spain. They were actually quite exciting for a change. Alba's goal was amazing, silva's wasn't bad either.
Casillas, best goal keeper.
Lara's Nemesis
01-07-12, 23:30
Greece wasn't. They played anti-football.
Yes they did but it was still good to see someone other than the usual suspects win. Gives hope to countries like Scotland and England. :p
Can't believe you're putting England in the same category as Scotland. England are far-outsiders for major tournaments, Scotland are far-outsiders to qualify for major tournaments. :p
Yes, it would be nice to have a newcomer win next time. :whi:
Lara's Nemesis
01-07-12, 23:46
Can't believe you're putting England in the same category as Scotland. England are far-outsiders for major tournaments, Scotland are far-outsiders to qualify for major tournaments. :p
:D I'm just teasing but England have about as much chance as we do of actually winning a tournament.
Yeah its tough for us to qualify, have been really close the last 2 tournaments tho. I was at Scotland v Italy game and we came within inches of knocking them out in qualifying. France were in the group as well. We beat them home and away and still failed to qualify. :p:(
:D I'm just teasing but England have about as much chance as we do of actually winning a tournament.How did you work that one out?
Spain played excellent today. The Italians didn't have luck on their side, as they had to play a big part of the game with only 10 players! Still, Spain was stronger. Well-deserved win. :tmb:
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