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aapatsos 
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 Posted: November 21 2007 at 16:58 |
^ absolutely Croatia deserved the win from the 35 minutes that I have watched the match there were 3 classic chances for goal (from Croatia) and two goals (from England) within 10 minutes!!! stunning 2nd half I must admit Russia are officially through, won by 1-0 Steve is hearing some bells... 
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King of Loss
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:02 |
Tough luck for the English, only a good comeback was spoiled. Its not like the English had a chance to win Euro 2008 anyways!
Theres always World Cup 2010 qualifications to get through, only this time without McClaren!
Edited by King of Loss - November 21 2007 at 17:02
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:06 |
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^ from 2nd half only Beckham and Crouch played well
that explains the result IMO
the defence was an absolute mess...
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King of Loss
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:08 |
 aapatsos wrote:
^ from 2nd half only Beckham and Crouch played well
that explains the result IMO
the defence was an absolute mess...
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Yeah. Bridge being a couple of yards off the rest of the defence on that 2nd goal. This is why England really missed Rio Ferdinand and John terry playing in the heart of defence.
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cynthiasmallet
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:10 |
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Unlucky England! Although this is the first international tournament i'll be able to enjoy in my entire life. Being a scotsman living in England is hard.
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Would you like to watch TV, or get between the sheets, or contemplate the silent freeway, would you like something to eat?
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Tuzvihar
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:12 |
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So, no team from the Islands is going to play on the championships...
Edited by Tuzvihar - November 21 2007 at 17:12
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"Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent."
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:14 |
King of Loss wrote:
aapatsos wrote:
^ from 2nd half only Beckham and Crouch played well
that explains the result IMO
the defence was an absolute mess...
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Yeah. Bridge being a couple of yards off the rest of the defence on that 2nd goal. This is why England really missed Rio Ferdinand and John terry playing in the heart of defence. |
absolutely, there were some terrible mistakes in the defence they also missed Ashley Cole, that makes it 3 out of 4 key players
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:16 |
Tuzvihar wrote:
So, no team from the Islands is going to play on the championships...
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Eastern Europe will be well represented with Poland, Romania, Russia Greece actually played a very mediocre match from what I've heard, I don't know how we got through at the end...
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andu
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:27 |
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:40 |
^ correct, my mistake  (if you consider Greece in that makes it 7!) so the groups for the draw are now as follows (points in brackets): 1st group
1. Greece (holder)
2. Austria (host)
3. Switzerland (host)
4. Netherlands (2.417)
2nd group
5. Croatia (2.409)
6. Italy (2.364)
7. Czech (2.333)
8. Sweden (2.273)
3rd group
9. Romania (2.250)
10. Germany (2.250)
11. Portugal (2.192)
12. Spain (2.182)
4th group
13. Poland (2.167)
14. France (2.091)
15. Turkey (1.958)
16. Russia (1.958) any special preferences for your teams???
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andu
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:47 |
Austria Czech Rep. Romania Turkey 
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King of Loss
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:07 |
aapatsos wrote:
^ correct, my mistake (if you consider Greece in that makes it 7!)
so the groups for the draw are now as follows (points in brackets):
1st group
1. Greece (holder)
2. Austria (host)
3. Switzerland (host)
4. Netherlands (2.417)
2nd group
5. Croatia (2.409)
6. Italy (2.364)
7. Czech (2.333)
8. Sweden (2.273)
3rd group
9. Romania (2.250)
10. Germany (2.250)
11. Portugal (2.192)
12. Spain (2.182)
4th group
13. Poland (2.167)
14. France (2.091)
15. Turkey (1.958)
16. Russia (1.958)
any special preferences for your teams???
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I want to see a group of death with 3 powerhouses. (Very possible now)
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:28 |
^ a nightmare but also challenge for my team would be... Greece, Italy, Germany, France 
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sircosick
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:31 |
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Kudos to Croatia...... although England is anyway qualified I supose?????
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The best you can is good enough...
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:48 |
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^ not quite... actually with this result they are out of the finals...
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Atkingani
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:48 |
sircosick wrote:
Kudos to Croatia...... although England is anyway qualified I supose????? |
No way... Croatia and Russia got their passports to the Euro finals.
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Fassbinder
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 18:55 |
Slightly off-topic, but... I wish they returned to the old system with 8 teams in the final stage.
I mean, neither England nor Russia don't deserve to qualify with such playing. In my opinion, of course. No offense to anyone.
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 19:22 |
16 teams though gives the winner more prestige... 
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Tony R
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 19:27 |
Fassbinder wrote:
Slightly off-topic, but... I wish they returned to the old system with 8 teams in the final stage.
I mean, neither England nor Russia don't deserve to qualify with such playing. In my opinion, of course. No offense to anyone. |
I'm offended.. 
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Tony R
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 19:28 |
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