My Picks (late) for Euro 2008 next round to the end
Thursday, 19 June 08, 08:17 PM
Better late than never. Here are my picks for the next round
Germany vs. Portugal: Does not count. Game already played. I would have picked Portugal which would have been wrong.
Italy vs. Spain: Italy has not played that well. Before the tournament, I would have picked Italy but now, it is Spain.
Croatia vs. Turkey: Despite Croatia hurt, they are playing well and winning. Good middle field. I will pick Croatia to continue.
Netherlands vs. Russia: Russia will be very tough but Netherlands will be tougher. This will be a squeaker but Netherlands will win by one goal.
Semi Finals
Spain vs. Netherlands: Barn burner. Great hard fought game which will result in a Netherlands victory.
Croatia vs. Germany: Rematch. Germany had some challenges with Croatia's mid field. Gave Croatia too much room. Will learn from their lesson. I will pick Germany to seek revenge.
Finals
Netherlands vs. Germany: Not picking these two teams because I am German and Dutch. I now believe this will be the final. I thought it would be the Netherlands vs. Portugal but we know the result. A very exciting final will take place. I pick the Netherlands to be the winner of Euro2008.
It is so nice to have Euro2008 coverage. I have not been able to see the coverage since my vacation in Aruba in 2000. It was a exciting trip. If I was not enjoying the water sports, site seeing, I was watching the Euro2000. A great experience back then and today. It has a World Cup Feeling.
Germany vs. Portugal: Does not count. Game already played. I would have picked Portugal which would have been wrong.
Italy vs. Spain: Italy has not played that well. Before the tournament, I would have picked Italy but now, it is Spain.
Croatia vs. Turkey: Despite Croatia hurt, they are playing well and winning. Good middle field. I will pick Croatia to continue.
Netherlands vs. Russia: Russia will be very tough but Netherlands will be tougher. This will be a squeaker but Netherlands will win by one goal.
Semi Finals
Spain vs. Netherlands: Barn burner. Great hard fought game which will result in a Netherlands victory.
Croatia vs. Germany: Rematch. Germany had some challenges with Croatia's mid field. Gave Croatia too much room. Will learn from their lesson. I will pick Germany to seek revenge.
Finals
Netherlands vs. Germany: Not picking these two teams because I am German and Dutch. I now believe this will be the final. I thought it would be the Netherlands vs. Portugal but we know the result. A very exciting final will take place. I pick the Netherlands to be the winner of Euro2008.
It is so nice to have Euro2008 coverage. I have not been able to see the coverage since my vacation in Aruba in 2000. It was a exciting trip. If I was not enjoying the water sports, site seeing, I was watching the Euro2000. A great experience back then and today. It has a World Cup Feeling.
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How sweet it is to be wrong-Euro2008 Netherlands vs. France. And More
Friday, 13 June 08, 04:09 PM
Before the tournament, I would have picked France over Netherlands. After them thumping Italy, I picked this game as a draw. How sweet to be
wrong. Netherlands wins big again. I am cautiously optimistic. Nice game. Nice defense, some nice attacks. The trio from Real Madrid are really something. All three now have scored in Euro2008.
All along I would have picked the Netherlands to beat Romania. Next game. Still stands but I hope this time I am right. Netherlands over Romania. I picked Romania last before the tournament. I am
cheering the Netherlands to go all the way. I am stating "cheering not picking". It's going to be very tough.
Italy has not done that well in Euro2008, but that could change. Italy must win the next game or they are finished. Cio. Germany and Portugal will be extremely tough. You can not count out Croatia, they beat Germany yesterday. Croatia is hurt but could be dangerous. Sweden, I am not convinced that they will do much. Good opening game but even if they make it to the knock out rounds, it will be just that, they will be knocked out. Spain has always under achieved with all the talent. You can not count them out. Spain is currently in 1st place in their division. They have the talent to win it all too. I pick Spain to win their Division but will they disappoint their fans during the knock out rounds. Time will tell.
This will be a exciting Euro2008.
Italy has not done that well in Euro2008, but that could change. Italy must win the next game or they are finished. Cio. Germany and Portugal will be extremely tough. You can not count out Croatia, they beat Germany yesterday. Croatia is hurt but could be dangerous. Sweden, I am not convinced that they will do much. Good opening game but even if they make it to the knock out rounds, it will be just that, they will be knocked out. Spain has always under achieved with all the talent. You can not count them out. Spain is currently in 1st place in their division. They have the talent to win it all too. I pick Spain to win their Division but will they disappoint their fans during the knock out rounds. Time will tell.
This will be a exciting Euro2008.
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Euro 2008 Thoughts
Thursday, 12 June 08, 08:04 PM
There were a couple more surprises for me. Germany losing to Croatia today. It was my understanding Croatia had some injuries. I thought (still
can happen) Germany will win the whole Euro 2008. Great players. I thought Croatia with the injuries, Germany would win this one. I am still shocked with Sweden's win over defending champion
Greece. Greece, one of the top teams in the World losing to Sweden who has struggled over the years.
Italy vs. Romania: Good match. Italy is under some heat. I will pick Italy to win this one. They mabe adging I still think they have what it takes to win.
Netherlands vs. France: Sorry France, I am cheering on the Netherlands. I am part Dutch. I did pick France over Netherlands but I hope the Netherlands prove me wrong. This could end in a draw. Does this seem to be a polititian answer? I will go againts my original pick and will pick this game to end in a draw.
Italy vs. Romania: Good match. Italy is under some heat. I will pick Italy to win this one. They mabe adging I still think they have what it takes to win.
Netherlands vs. France: Sorry France, I am cheering on the Netherlands. I am part Dutch. I did pick France over Netherlands but I hope the Netherlands prove me wrong. This could end in a draw. Does this seem to be a polititian answer? I will go againts my original pick and will pick this game to end in a draw.
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One Suprise one no suprise
Tuesday, 10 June 08, 07:17 PM
I was not surprised that Spain had beaten Russia. Spain has a stronger team, some elite players on elite teams. Russia has been on the rise.
I was pretty surprised that Sweden had beaten Greece. I felt Greece had a stronger squad. They are defending the trophy. Sweden came out to prove that they should get some respect. I picked Sweden to finish last in their division. Time will tell if I am way off. Greece will come back. They have a good squad. I felt this match did not have many attacks. Very cautiously played game. I dosed off at one point. Greece had more time of possession but the result was different.
I was pretty surprised that Sweden had beaten Greece. I felt Greece had a stronger squad. They are defending the trophy. Sweden came out to prove that they should get some respect. I picked Sweden to finish last in their division. Time will tell if I am way off. Greece will come back. They have a good squad. I felt this match did not have many attacks. Very cautiously played game. I dosed off at one point. Greece had more time of possession but the result was different.
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Today's Euro 2008 Picks
Tuesday, 10 June 08, 09:30 AM
Spain againts Russia: Spain will win this match. Better ball club. Russia is on the rise but Spain is a much
better team. Spain is ranked number 4 and Russia is ranked number 24.
Greece againts Sweden: Sweden is not as good as they have been in the previous years. Greece is in the top 10. A rising national team. Greece will win this match.
Other than Spain, I have not seen the other Teams. I have to go by history, ranking and what I have read.
Greece againts Sweden: Sweden is not as good as they have been in the previous years. Greece is in the top 10. A rising national team. Greece will win this match.
Other than Spain, I have not seen the other Teams. I have to go by history, ranking and what I have read.
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wow-spoke too soon. Suprises today at Euro2008
Monday, 09 June 08, 03:58 PM
Wow. My wish came true. Netherlands whipped Italy. I did not see that coming but I am so happy my predictions was wrong. Great win. Next they
will face France which was dissapointing today. France will come out hungry as they could only master a draw againts Romania.
Great win Netherlands.
Great win Netherlands.
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No suprises so far in Euro 2008
Monday, 09 June 08, 10:43 AM
I have not seen any of the matches as of yet, there have not been any suprises for me so far.
- Czech Republic is a better team than the host Switzerland.
- Portugal with some great players like Pepe, Deco and Ronaldo beating Turkey.
- Germany beating Poland. Germany can win it all, but France and Italy will have something to say.
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My Euro 2008 Picks
Sunday, 08 June 08, 07:26 PM
Here are my picks for Euro 2008. I had already done my picks on another site, I thought I would post here as well, even though the games had already started. I have
not kept track so far due to my envolvment in Futsal. So here are my picks for each division.
Group A:
Portugal
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Turkey
Group B
Germany
Croatia
Poland
Austria
Group C
Italy
France
Holland (love to see Holland win the whole thing but too tough of a Group)
Romania
Group D
Spain
Russia
Greece
Sweden
Group A:
Portugal
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Turkey
Group B
Germany
Croatia
Poland
Austria
Group C
Italy
France
Holland (love to see Holland win the whole thing but too tough of a Group)
Romania
Group D
Spain
Russia
Greece
Sweden
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