European Championship

[warspite1]

1. What the hell was Boateng doing? [X(]
2. That is Bonucci's first ever penalty in his professional career - how come he was taking the penalty?? [X(]

[warspite1]

What can you say about the Germans that hasn't already been said? I don't think they were great tonight - they tried too much England-style farting around on the edge of the box, but I guess Italy's organised defence may have contributed to that. And yet they still won.....

I hadn't realised that until tonight, they hadn't actually missed a penalty in a shoot-out since 1982 [X(]

[Vasquez]

But a well deserved german victory anyway. Jesus I died 20 times.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Vasquez

But a well deserved german victory anyway.

warspite1

Without doubt, they were the better team, created more chances and better chances. It was obvious a long way from the end which team would be happy taking their chances with penalties...and that wasn't Germany, who tried to win it in normal and extra time.

But fair play to Italy given the shortage of quality in their squad, they gave Germany a game.

[Franciscus]

Yep, Germany deserved it, but they were not the domineering usual team...and many players seem to be in a bad physical shape...

Now, what shall be my bet for tomorrow ? France or Island ? [:D]

[warspite1]

Mixed feelings for tonight. 95% of me wants Iceland to beat the French but 5% want the French to destroy Iceland about 6-0. Why? Because a French loss may give some undeserved comfort to the management and staff of that England 'Team' that performed so ineptly earlier this week.....

[Orm]

I really thought I had Wales for a 1-0 win. I was stunned when I logged on and noticed that I did just the opposite and went with a Belgian win instead. Once again I chicken out and make the 'safe' bet. [:D]

[TulliusDetritus]

WOW, more trolling activities! Many of you 'legendary trolls' bet Iceland is going to prevail tonight [:D] France winning 1:0 though.

Mixed feelings for tonight. 95% of me wants Iceland to beat the French but 5% want the French to destroy Iceland about 6-0. Why? Because a French loss may give some undeserved comfort to the management and staff of that England 'Team' that performed so ineptly earlier this week.....

Word by word that is 100% the reasoning I expected from you, hell, from every England fan, to be honest!

EDIT: 2:0 now, you trolls! [:)]

[warspite1]

What does mean in the context of what I said and your response?

[TulliusDetritus]

It means that you're not a neutral this evening [;)]

[STEF78]

And now Germany!

I looked at the stats, we didn't beat them in a world cup and never meet them in a european championship... We shall see.

Congratulations to Iceland, good team and very nice supporters.

Ans very happy to see Wales in half final. Thay are our cousins (I'm from Brittany!). Nice to hear our hymn in an official football competition.

[warspite1]

With the greatest respect to my fellow forumites who hail from Britain's oldest ally, I can only say:

C'MON WALES!!!!

I don't know the drill tonight but I am guessing Wales will be in Red with Green trim and the Portuguese will be in Green with Red trim [:)]

In all seriousness though, lets hope its a great game and a battle royal between the Galactico's.

[Franciscus]

Well, WE DID IT !! [:D] [:D]

Boring first half but a great second half. Portugal's team made for sure our best game so far. Kind of surprised how clumsy Renato Sanches was tonight, but the team played well.

Now, for the final. Either with Germany or France, we go as underdogs, and that is good !

Respect for Wales, it was a great championship for them [&o]

[VPaulus]

[:)]

[Frido1207]

ORIGINAL: Franciscus

Portugal's team made for sure our best game so far.

To me their performance against Croatia was even better.
But nevertheless congratulations for reaching the final.
Good luck against France. [;)]

[warspite1]

Just seen the highlights - congratulations to Portugal. Looks like the best team won.

[british exil]

Just want to say thanks to all who played on kicktipp. Looks like the Germans won again.[:D] And I am NOT including myself, still supporting the three lions. Maybe,really maybe next time. (Been saying that for years)

th207 (is this German geezer, who really knows his football) with 10 points ahead and only 5 points left to gain. Was fun watching the games. Will be flying to Corsica tomorrow, so I will be on French soil, when the title will be decided.

Mat

[Orm]

with 10 points ahead and only 5 points left to gain.

I thought that 13 points were still in play. 5 for the final match, and 8 more for bonus points for the champion team and the top scorer.

Not that I will get any of the bonus points. [:)]

[british exil]

Orm, I had already assumed that the bonus points were already included. I won't be getting any bonus points, I think the teams didn't play as well as I had thought they might have. I just pray that I can hang on to 2nd to last.

Mat

[warspite1]

Congratulations Portugal! [:)]