European Cup

[ila]

Russia beat Holland today. My new prediction to win the European Championship is Russia.

Well I thought the Dutch were sure to win it. They lost to Russia. I was then sure that if the Dutch didn't win, the Italian's would win. They lost to Spain.

Quite frankly, I dunno who will win now! I reckon any of the final 4 have a chance now. I'd like to see Turkey play Spain in the final. Turkey were underestimated from the start and "had no chance of escaping the group stages", and yet here they are preparing to play Germany.

If I had to guess, I think Germany will win though, they look like the in-form team now.

[ila]

It seems like I can't pick any winners for these last few games. Spain beat Italy today and I was sure that Italy was going to win.

I'm predicting that Turkey will beat Germany and that Russia will beat Spain. With the way my predictions are working out though it looks like the final will be between Germany and Spain.

It would be interesting to see Turkey and Russia play each other in the finals of the European cup. Two countries whose majority of their land mass is in Asia playing for the European Cup. Now that would be interesting.

[marlowe]

I'm sticking with Spain. It was a crap game yesterday but Italy played negatively so they deserved to lose.
Russia looked good beating Holland so if they can keep that up they may have a chance.
Someone has got to beat Germany. Please!!!!!!!

[ila]

Originally Posted by marlowe

I'm sticking with Spain. It was a crap game yesterday but Italy played negatively so they deserved to lose.
Russia looked good beating Holland so if they can keep that up they may have a chance.
Someone has got to beat Germany. Please!!!!!!!

It's interesting in that the Russian coach is from Holland.

I think Turkey will beat Germany in their semi-final game.

Originally Posted by ila

It would be interesting to see Turkey and Russia play each other in the finals of the European cup. Two countries whose majority of their land mass is in Asia playing for the European Cup. Now that would be interesting.

That's what I was thinking! Although technically, Turkey is now part of Europe. I cant remember where I found that out.

[marlowe]

Originally Posted by CuriousJim

Although technically, Turkey is now part of Europe. I cant remember where I found that out.

Is that right? I'm not sure. Geographically there is a small part of Turkey west of the Bosphorus that is part of the European continent. As Ila says, the vast proportion of Turkey is on the Asian continent. Politically Turkey has for many years wanted to join the EU (European Union) but some countries are opposed to this and it doesn't look likely in the near future. Turkey does of course play in the European football championship; as does Israel because no other countries near them want to play with them!

[Obiwankabuzi]

I thought the dutch were doing great with their 3-nil win against italia and another win against france (who obviously did well in the world cup) i thought they were going all the way, but it was intresting to see that 3 out of the 4 first group winners got knocked out by non-group winners. just goes to how unpredictable the game of football can be, as for now, my money is on spain, torres is a maniac

[marlowe]

Good game last night Germany v Turkey. Turkey deserved to win, Germany played badly but somehow managed to win and now they march on to the final! Life is unfair.

Viva Espagna!