right? lmao germany smelled blood in the water and just started draining goals
That is the media for you. Degrade players after a few bad performance, and than praise them after one, or two.You know, I listen sport news quite a lot and C.Ronaldo was getting criticize in the first 2 matches. But at the last 2 matches he proved himself as a leader in the Portugal team.
Right after that the analysts changed the way of talking about him and all agreed for him being the best player. And I was like "WOW, really?"
As there were other players that played good games, yeah, like Iniesta. Even over the net I read that he was the best till now. So, when I read your lists I got surprised as I was expecting some other lists where C.Ronaldo was number one.
That topic will be brought in throughout the next few years, and after Portugal either get knocked out, and/or win the tournament it will be brought back.
Yeah, Greece players did as much as they could.
It's still tiring to go through that each time. Portugal's performance at Euro - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. Supercopa appraoching - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. First classico nearing - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. Who score more goals in a match - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. Ballon D'Or in a month - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. Messi is having his child born - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. And b;ah blah blah happened - let's talk Messi/Ronaldo. In anycase, there are times where we really need to control ourselves. The comparison are getting excessive but there are fewer points to add. Both players have really been scrutinized way too much.
It was offside - the first cancelled goal that is. The offside is decided when the shot was fired. At that instance, 2 German players were running towards the post - one offside and the other not. However, it was the offside player who push the ball dropped by the GK, into the net. Hence it's an offside. Commentators were most likely German.
One thing I'm wondering about, and that is if the rumors about inner arguments in the France camp are real or not, and if so, will it impact their moral?
I would say that the keeper did all he could , now for instence Kedira's (I dont know his name spelling
) goal that I think even Casillas might not be able to save .... Then Kloose goal again was a very vague header by him though it was the defender's mistake as he had let him pass by ...... I would say only Lahm's goal was the only one in which the keeper could have done a little more ..... as he had nearly got his finger on it ......
At least you were close4-2... The worst part is that it was actually the initial score I thought of, but I didn't think Greece would be able to score that many and I didn't think Germany would beat Greece by scoring more than 3 goals. At least I was close
Today's match is pretty exciting, will it be defending champions Spain? Or will it be storming France?
After Holland were eliminated, Sneider went out and told the media that he and Robben had been at dispute. How much that affected the squad or not is unsure, but in the end they did poor. So I'm curious if the rumors of France and Ben Arfa wanting to be sent home hold any truth.
If there is bad moral within the squad, I fear this might turn ugly for France, but that's the only way I see Spain beating them with a good margin. I'm really picturing a close match, but I see Spain through to the Semis against Portugal after tonight's match. Maybe we're in for a surprise, but all in all, I think there really is only one winner in this one. Another note to have in mind is if France will have any aftereffects after their loss to Sweden in their last match. Can't wait till tonight.
I predict a 2-2 score and Spain through after one goal in extra time. 3-2 in advantage Spain.
See? This is why I always leave the bigger match analysis to youAt least you were close
The inner arguments are real but it's not like there's a definite fission among the group. It's just one fiery implosion that occurred after the Sweden match.
Reportedly, Ben Arfa clashed with Blanc verbally while Nasri and Benzema also said certain things to each other that well...better stay confidential. I personally think that it might turn disastrous but can also be a very good thing.
Let's analyze: They were on an unbeaten 23-match record. Their once egoistic players and broken youth started gelling well. They were in favorite position to end up first in Group D. However, their defense were showing worrying signs with Mexes continuously out of form and their offensive plays were good but stereotypical. Despite that, they were seeing "la Vie en rose" since they never paid any of their weaknesses until...Sweden.
That defeat bought them back to Earth IMO. It was uninvited, surprising and yet a good thing that they got a warning that they are not so strong. So, start concentrating harder on their matches. Obviously, such a sudden shock left immediate consequence and hence the aftermath and the inside "fight".
But as I said, it might lead to positive effects. If they did walk out with 7 points on top of Group D and started thinking that they might pose considerable threats to Spain, they could have been crushed. And that could have lead to irreversible effects. The Sweden defeat is a alarm that told them to wake up and that their glorious form was just a dream. They are still are a team who were humiliated in 2008 and 2010; so start busting your ass off before you are crushed.
Now, we should also see the negative aspects like they are broken by this defeat against Sweden. And when Spain will lead, they might see their South African demons haunting them back. And then, it will turn to a massacre.
Mexes is suspended and perhaps, it's a blessing in disguise as he was the weakest defender in Les Bleus. The dynamic duo of Kosielny-Rami may earn their stripes for good if they succeed in maintaining Spain at bay. Another thing is that their patient offensive construction won't really work against Spain; given the meager amount of possession France will have. They'll be forced to innovate a lot during their offensive moves; things they've barely done in Group Stages.
Now, bad morale or not - Spain are favorite but if France understood their flaws in their previous defeat, then they might pose certain threats. All-in-all, it's just lots of odds stacked against France while they were flying high a week ago. It's up to them to show that they can rise from the ground once again. And what better way than to aim for the highest bird - Spain?
I'm also intrigued to see both teams' lineups. France might spring a surprise depending on what occurred after Sweden's match and Spain's key players - Iniesta, Xavi, Silva and Xabi - seem really fatigued in the last 20-25 minutes of Croatia match. Will Del Bosque take a minim amount of risk like Germany or will he stick to his players even if it's their 4th match in 14 days-lapse and no turnovers has been done yet...?
Great job! I had an urge to reply with just "Agreed," as I don't really need to add anything more to your views, but it just felt too "soulless," so I ditched that idea xd
Benzema scores two goals today, but it unfortunately won't be enough as Spain will get the goal they need in extra time :ice:
Pshhh :flaw:. This is a repeat of the 06 world cup. Its the same stage, the quater finals that we disposed of them 3-1 and history shall repeat itself :ice:
but sadly in the final spain lose to italy
that's because they have zidane which is the player who can change the game atmosphere.
Not denying that, but this team is more talented than the one that played spain in 06
i really doubt that since zidane is the win win solution for France since 1998,
The result will define if their defeat/fight was a negative/positive effect. If they win they will come out saying how it made them stronger, but a loss will be another blame game. French media will be all over this, and Spain may face the same thing, Barca/Madrid topic will be brought back.At least you were close
The inner arguments are real but it's not like there's a definite fission among the group. It's just one fiery implosion that occurred after the Sweden match.
Reportedly, Ben Arfa clashed with Blanc verbally while Nasri and Benzema also said certain things to each other that well...better stay confidential. I personally think that it might turn disastrous but can also be a very good thing.
Let's analyze: They were on an unbeaten 23-match record. Their once egoistic players and broken youth started gelling well. They were in favorite position to end up first in Group D. However, their defense were showing worrying signs with Mexes continuously out of form and their offensive plays were good but stereotypical. Despite that, they were seeing "la Vie en rose" since they never paid any of their weaknesses until...Sweden.
That defeat bought them back to Earth IMO. It was uninvited, surprising and yet a good thing that they got a warning that they are not so strong. So, start concentrating harder on their matches. Obviously, such a sudden shock left immediate consequence and hence the aftermath and the inside "fight".
But as I said, it might lead to positive effects. If they did walk out with 7 points on top of Group D and started thinking that they might pose considerable threats to Spain, they could have been crushed. And that could have lead to irreversible effects. The Sweden defeat is a alarm that told them to wake up and that their glorious form was just a dream. They are still are a team who were humiliated in 2008 and 2010; so start busting your ass off before you are crushed.
Now, we should also see the negative aspects like they are broken by this defeat against Sweden. And when Spain will lead, they might see their South African demons haunting them back. And then, it will turn to a massacre.
Mexes is suspended and perhaps, it's a blessing in disguise as he was the weakest defender in Les Bleus. The dynamic duo of Kosielny-Rami may earn their stripes for good if they succeed in maintaining Spain at bay. Another thing is that their patient offensive construction won't really work against Spain; given the meager amount of possession France will have. They'll be forced to innovate a lot during their offensive moves; things they've barely done in Group Stages.
Now, bad morale or not - Spain are favorite but if France understood their flaws in their previous defeat, then they might pose certain threats. All-in-all, it's just lots of odds stacked against France while they were flying high a week ago. It's up to them to show that they can rise from the ground once again. And what better way than to aim for the highest bird - Spain?
I'm also intrigued to see both teams' lineups. France might spring a surprise depending on what occurred after Sweden's match and Spain's key players - Iniesta, Xavi, Silva and Xabi - seem really fatigued in the last 20-25 minutes of Croatia match. Will Del Bosque take a minim amount of risk like Germany or will he stick to his players even if it's their 4th match in 14 days-lapse and no turnovers has been done yet...?
This team man for man are better than the previous teams but as you noted its zidane that made all the difference. Anyway France ftw
