euro 2008

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:49 pm

how is there not a thread for this yet?

just seen holland pound france 4-1

i would still put my money on portugal, despite being horrendous bottlers. what are your guys thoughts so far?

it's a shame england or norway aren't in it, but i'm loving the football thus far

edit: make your predictions!

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:03 pm

Are any Asian countries playing in this tourny?

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:06 pm

PC Engine Fan X! wrote:Are any Asian countries playing in this tourny?

edit: italy vs france on tuesday...!

that's gonna be tight

Super Laydock · Post by **Super Laydock** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:09 pm

Woohoo, Orange did very well tonight again!

After beating the current world cup holder and the vice holder of the cup, both convincingly, we're bound to reach the final.

before the tournament I gave orange no chance in hell, as they played horribly up till now. Now however I have regained some faith in our squad as for once they do seem to play like a team instead of 11 individuals.

We're 1/4 final already and head of the group. Already beyond my wildest dreams so we might as well reach the finals.

Portugal was convincing against Turkey, but less so against Chechya.
Only other team I thought was remarkably well was Spain (and Croatia to a lesser extend).

Whatever happens, there have been some great games already this tournament.

And for the record I wish for Romania to advance as the second team of the group of death.

D · Post by D » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:04 pm

We butchered Italy and tonight France. U.N.B.E.L.I.E.V.A.B.L.E.
Who would've known.
Everybody should at least check out the highlights of both.
Netherlands - Italy and Netherlands - France.
Amazing, with a little luck and the best goalkeeper in the world and a bunch of fantastic players and a good coach, omfg. Unreal, for such a tiny country we certainly seemed to have opened a few cans of whoopazz.

antron · Post by **antron** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:07 pm

@D way off topic,

who is that in your avatar?

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:46 am

I'm really enjoying this tourney so far. Of course it's already totally awesome that England isn't in it, but there's also been some really great games so far. Holland's performance has been absolutely superb, but France was very strong as well tonight, dominating large parts of the game. If they continue like this they will certainly beat Italy, who apparently just sort of imploded.

Turkey-Switzerland was a great game as well. Germany is really overrated, I actually predicted that they would flunk against Croatia. Now they will have to face Portugal—no chance.

I think we might see a Portugal/Netherlands final, which would be a nice rematch of their crazy WC06 match.

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:57 am

what's your beef with england?

badluck to the host nations

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:12 am

jpj wrote:what's your beef with england?

Too much hype.

badluck to the host nations

Yeah, I feel sorry for them. At least Switzerland has Federer.

freddiebamboo · Post by **freddiebamboo** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:55 am

The Dutch vs the Romanians is going to be awesome.

D, you guys can put either of France or Italy out by losing that game. Given that you might meet the second placed group C again, I'd rather get the Romanians than the either of them.

Limbrooke · Post by **Limbrooke** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:32 am

Watching Holland dismantle France was interesting. I've always been a fan of the Orange although I used to be a fan of France too, until last World Cup when Henry disapeared.

It's nice Osterreich is still alive, but I don't know for how much longer since we're up against Deutschland, who are probably eager to bounce back from the loss to Croatia.

All in all a decent Euro tournament so far. I wonder how many will rest for Holland on Sunday for Romania?

320x240 · Post by **320x240** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:16 am

Germany will bounch back - they always do. Portugal will be their own worst enemy - as usual. This tournament will change when we get to the quarterfinals. If Italy or France gets through they will show their true colors there...and it will be boring. A usual.

bakaichi · Post by **bakaichi** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:29 am

Did the math just now and concluded the final gonna be between Croatia and Neterlands. Wow I'm surprised, hope Spain ruin this by beating them Duch though.

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:56 am

Haha France was so snotty to Italians after Italy's defeat... now I really want to see what they think about their 4:1 (if possible it sounds even worse).

Hehe.
Italy-France will be hip!

Michaelm · Post by **Michaelm** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:20 am

It was a very humorous game indeed.
2-1, wait a few secs, 3-1
That made me laugh out loud.

MX7 · Post by **MX7** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:55 am

I missed Holland's 3rd goal because we were all still talking about France's goal

I'm not really a football fan, but that was an awesome game.

doodude · Post by **doodude** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:05 am

jpj wrote: but i'm loving the football thus far

Football!? Hell, we call that kick ball over on this side of da Pond & its played during recess in every elementary school in the country!

Gooooooo Cowboy's!!!

lewisit · Post by **lewisit** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:45 am

jpj wrote:
PC Engine Fan X! wrote:Are any Asian countries playing in this tourny?

actually there is one asian country playing the euro2008: turkey

D · Post by D » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:16 pm

antron wrote:@D way off topic,

who is that in your avatar?

It's (I had to look it up) Norm MacDonald
This is an actor that did alot of Saturday Night Live and some movies.
I'm not a fan of the actor, but he's an awesome Burt Reynolds impersonator. the avatar is from a snl segment called celebrity jeopardy with Will Ferrel and others. Here's one episode http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_q9gpiB-r4 , but there are more celebrity jeopardy episodes with Norm MacDonald doing Burt Reynolds.
Will Ferrel is so great, playing the 'picked on' host.

[All your countries football base are belong to the Netherlands]

lewisit · Post by **lewisit** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:22 pm

D wrote: All your countries football base are belong to the Netherlands

after seeing these guys play yesterday i have to second that!

doodude · Post by **doodude** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:07 pm

D wrote:
antron wrote:@D way off topic,

who is that in your avatar?

It's (I had to look it up) Norm MacDonald
This is an actor that did alot of Saturday Night Live and some movies.
I'm not a fan of the actor, but he's an awesome Burt Reynolds impersonator. the avatar is from a snl segment called celebrity jeopardy with Will Ferrel and others. Here's one episode http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_q9gpiB-r4 , but there are more celebrity jeopardy episodes with Norm MacDonald doing Burt Reynolds.]

Thats Norm MacDonald!?
Ive always thought he was kinda cool in a wise ass Bill Murray sorta way but woulda never guessed that was him under that faux Bert Reynolds...
That hilarious!

So nobody is taking the bait on my earlier Euro Football comment, huh!?

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:06 pm

I enjoy watching these games; I just like "soccer" better then football over here, and I love the international flavor of the matches! If I had a PS3 or 360, I'd get the game and compete online!

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:50 am

the euro game sucks balls. you wanna get pro evo dude

pro evo 4 on ps2 specifically

in fact are these games available stateside?

once were past the group stages, i'll edit in a poll, and we'll start predictions

Super Laydock · Post by **Super Laydock** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:19 pm

jpj wrote:the euro game sucks balls. you wanna get pro evo dude

QFT!

Pro Evo pwnz Uefa/Fifa games and since they got the licenses too now there´s no reason not to go that way.

*still has fond memories of Konami Soccer on MSX and the awesome Kick Off 2 on Amiga*

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:19 pm

jpj wrote:the euro game sucks balls. you wanna get pro evo dude pro evo 4 on ps2 specifically in fact are these games available stateside?

once were past the group stages, i'll edit in a poll, and we'll start predictions

What about the Fifa series? Pro Evo on the Wii is actually supposed to be really awesome, because you can point to a player that you want to pass to, and then shoot the ball at him. It looks really cool.

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:15 pm

my tv guide must be wrong. either that, or i've missed the portugal/switzerland game

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:41 pm

OMFG!!! Turkey is AMAZING!!!

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:44 pm

tell me about it

when the keeper got a red, it took me a sec to remember they had no more substitutions left

neorichieb1971 · Post by **neorichieb1971** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:48 pm

Turkey have played beyond themselves to win that game. Awesome stuff.

It almost makes up for England not being in it.

Super Laydock · Post by **Super Laydock** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:53 pm

Warning possibly (if you've got a lame boss that is) NSFW stuff coming up:

Anyone else looking forward to Germany vs Austria?

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