The Official EURO 2012 thread

[The Moonlit Knight]

For all the tossing over Spain, Portugal have pwned them.

Excellent effort by Portugal. Not sure if its those two extra days, but regardless of any external reasons they're game plan has, so far, been spot on.

 

[Sheikh Ma Nuggets]

I haven't really seen much of Llorente but I have seen how highly rated he is on this forum. Is it justified?

He's a very special player; doesn't quite fit with their tippy-tappy nonsense, hence why he's collecting splinters.

 

[Denmark Spur]

Bert van Marwijk has resigned as coach of Holland

 

[Spaceman]

That's because domination is boring, if you aren't a fan of the team dominating. But it is great football, and I personally enjoy watching it.

Spot on

 

[Jordinho]

Ouch Ronaldo

 

[DHSF]

How the fudge can a team not play any strikers?

fudge

 

[superspurs]

Spain without David Villa are coma inducing.

 

[Jordinho]

How the fudge can a team not play any strikers?

fudge

Them no do tiki-taki. Simples.

 

[Leeds Spur]

Had Portugal 1-0 @ 13/2 and Ronaldo missed!! gonads!!!!!!

 

[Roy1983]

Spain are great to watch in possession. Portugal have been solid tonight but will lose in extra time IMO.

 

[Modric THFC]

11 shots from Portugal, 8 from Spain.
Portugal are still to get a shot on target though.
Jo?o Moutinho has been motm for me.

 

[Jurgen the German]

I haven't really seen much of Llorente but I have seen how highly rated he is on this forum. Is it justified?

Yes it is justified. Great touch, good finisher, holds the ball up well, strong, good in the air, great movement. And he offers them a plan B so they can cross the ball to a physical presence in the box. Absoultely criminal how they've not even used him for 1 minute!

 

[Jurgen the German]

Spain are boring. Yes they play wonderful passing football, but they don't do anything with it. How many shots have they had tonight?

 

[Spaceman]

Pepe and alves have been absolute beasts this tournament

 

[Jurgen the German]

Alves = Michael Jackson in thriller

 

[The Moonlit Knight]

The Spanish possession football appears to have worn the Portugal team down.

 

[Roy1983]

Spain are quality in possession. Great to watch for fans of football.

 

[Modric THFC]

The Spain team has a much better balance than the owe that started. 2 proper wingers. Alonso and Inestia in the middle as opposed to Alonso and Xavi both of which just sit deep.

 

[Jurgen the German]

Spain are quality in possession. Great to watch for fans of football.

Just not for people who like strikers.

 

[Leeds Spur]

Took Spain @ 9/2 on penalties