Germany vs England & Portugal vs France semi final
Discussion UEFA EURO 2012, co-hosts Ukraine & Poland
Discussion UEFA EURO 2012, co-hosts Ukraine & Poland
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Jun 20 2012, 08:09 PM
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Germany vs England & Portugal vs France semi final
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Jun 20 2012, 09:03 PM
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Jun 22 2012, 02:50 AM
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guy mana ada live link? plz help
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Jun 22 2012, 03:03 AM
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Jun 22 2012, 09:53 AM
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Ronaldo show sends out Czechs
QUOTE Cristiano Ronaldo fired Portugal into the semi-finals of Euro 2012 after his diving header disposed of Czech Republic 1-0 in Warsaw. The Real Madrid forward had twice hit the woodwork and seen his side have a goal chalked out for offside before he arrived on cue in the six-yard box to nod in Joao Moutinho's cross on 79 minutes. The Czechs - with captain Tomas Rosicky, the Arsenal midfielder, only on the bench because of an Achilles injury - had started brightly, but lacked a decisive move in the final third. It had been a decent opening from Michal Bilek's side as Petr Jiracek drilled the ball in from 20 yards, but his effort was blocked by Real Madrid defender Pepe. Portugal coach Paulo Bento named an unchanged side having beaten Netherlands to qualify behind Germany out of the 'Group of Death' for the last eight. Manchester United winger Nani and Madrid star Ronaldo, who would miss the semi-final if he picked up another caution, were the most lively for the Portuguese. On 17 minutes, the Czech Republic, who overcame a 4-1 defeat in their opening game against Russia to win Group A, broke quickly down the right and Vladimir Darida whipped over a low cross through the six-yard box, which Galatasaray striker Milan Baros just failed to connect with. Ronaldo was played into the Czech box, holding off Michal Kadlec, and drilled the ball goalwards with Chelsea keeper Petr Cech making a smart save. However, English referee Howard Webb had blown for a foul by the Portugal forward, who could not believe the decision against him. On 26 minutes, Nani went into the Yorkshireman's notebook after tripping David Limbersky. The game was starting to open up as Czech full-back Theodor Gebre Selassie cut in from the right and crossed, with Pepe again alert to clear the danger. At the other end, Ronaldo - who netted a brace against the Dutch - went close with an overhead kick at the far post. The former Manchester United forward was then just off target again with an ambitious long-range free-kick. Portugal were forced into a change six minutes before half-time when striker Helder Postiga pulled up with what appeared to be a hamstring problem, and was replaced by 6ft 3in Besiktas frontman Hugo Almeida. Nani claimed for a penalty after going down in the box under close attention from Limbersky, but the referee was unconvinced, with TV replays showing the United forward slipped rather than was pushed. Portugal continued to press and Ronaldo was within inches of a spectacular opening goal when he collected a high ball into the box on his chest, swivelled around marker Kadlec and crashed the ball past Cech - only for it to strike the base of the near post. There was another great chance for Portugal at the start of the second half, when Almeida headed over from 12 yards after being picked out by Raul Meireles' cross. On 50 minutes, Ronaldo was denied by the woodwork again as this time his 30-yard free-kick clipped the outside of the far post with Cech beaten. The Chelsea keeper then had to parry away a 25-yard strike from Nani, and only an offside flag prevented Portugal taking a deserved lead on 57 minutes when Almeida glanced in the United winger's cross. The Czechs produced a counter-attack when Vaclav Pilar charged down the left and into the penalty area, only to produce a poor final pass, which was hacked clear. Portugal were soon back on the offensive as Moutinho's dipping 25-yard effort was tipped over. Kadlec was then left in a heap after being clattered by goalkeeper Cech, who punched clear at the edge of the penalty area. The Chelsea man's goal was leading a charmed life, as Nani's floated ball was deflected behind. Ronaldo finally broke the deadlock on 79 minutes, when he sent a diving header past Cech from Moutinho's right-wing cross. Portugal continued to pour forwards, with Cech beating away an angled 25-yard effort from full-back Joao Pereira. Ronaldo went down under a challenge from Gebre Selassie and, although he appeared to be caught by the Czech defender, referee Webb again waved play on. Portugal saw out four minutes of stoppage time to secure their place in the semi-finals, where they will face either Spain or France. |
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Jun 22 2012, 01:00 PM
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Jun 22 2012, 05:35 PM
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ronaldo already got 3 goals ...
start to build up his international standard |
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Jun 23 2012, 02:25 AM
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Hoping for another giant-killing later.
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Jun 23 2012, 11:34 AM
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Jun 23 2012, 08:49 PM
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Gomes scored none of the 4 goals of Germany...
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Jun 24 2012, 07:36 AM
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First goal was fault by M'vila or maybe Malouda. Very lazy to track Xabi Alonso run deep from the centre half. 2nd goal, nothing can be done. Regardless of clumsy challenge by Anthony Revelliere, Pedro was anticipated that and he's always going down in that tussle.
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Jun 24 2012, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(Angel of Deth @ Jun 24 2012, 07:36 AM) First goal was fault by M'vila or maybe Malouda. Very lazy to track Xabi Alonso run deep from the centre half. 2nd goal, nothing can be done. Regardless of clumsy challenge by Anthony Revelliere, Pedro was anticipated that and he's always going down in that tussle. I'd say it was Clichy's. Couldn't understand Blanc's decision to take M'Vila out for Giroud when they really need to control possession, since that substitution France clearly didn't create any chance and losing the grip. Well after all Portugal vs Spain is more interesting than France vs Portugal imo, can't wait for that match. |
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Jun 24 2012, 01:50 PM
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Any stand out player of the tournament so far? The usual suspects?
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Jun 24 2012, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE(alowie @ Jun 24 2012, 12:51 PM) Clichy? If you watch it again find out what was M'Villa (defensive holding midfielder) & Malouda doing (jalan jalan?) to cover Alonso ( a late arrival). Lax defending by midfielders (M'villa & Malouda), poor heads up, to allow a top defensive holding midfielder to bypass them. Clichy's was rightfully covering Fabergas. And they castigate (rightfully) Nasri for poor defending against Russia. Usual suspects It was a great split pass by Iniesta to allow Alba to 'outplay' Debuchy. Debuchy is a poor RB. Given that Debuchy had a headstart on Alba. Play the man (blocked or bumped Alba from cutting in)! To left sprawling* on the turf shows that Debuchy is really not good enough. There are tricks or tools that a defender can do legitimately to ward or block a wingback from cutting in even if one does not have pace or size. Debuchy! P.S As a last resort you can always bump or shoulder him to affect his kick/cross/strike. Never act like a 'kiasu' going down sprawling. This post has been edited by CityBluePrint: Jun 24 2012, 09:44 PM |
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Jun 24 2012, 09:36 PM
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The turning point of the match for Germany against Greece was Lahm's goal.
Lahm's beautiful strike was assisted by the referee. Why am I saying that? This post has been edited by CityBluePrint: Jun 24 2012, 09:46 PM |
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Jun 25 2012, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(CityBluePrint @ Jun 24 2012, 09:32 PM) Clichy? Idk if you watched it carefully or not, Fabregas was already covered by Koscielny, Clichy was neglecting his side - unnecessarily dragged inside standing in the same spot with Koscielny, let Alonso came free from not-so-wide position. Doesn't mean I say M'Vila didn't have any mistake for that goal but it was more of Clichy's imo.If you watch it again find out what was M'Villa (defensive holding midfielder) & Malouda doing (jalan jalan?) to cover Alonso ( a late arrival). Lax defending by midfielders (M'villa & Malouda), poor heads up, to allow a top defensive holding midfielder to bypass them. Clichy's was rightfully covering Fabergas. And they castigate (rightfully) Nasri for poor defending against Russia. and when was it France play against Russia? |
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Jun 25 2012, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(alowie @ Jun 25 2012, 06:00 PM) Idk if you watched it carefully or not, Fabregas was already covered by Koscielny, Clichy was neglecting his side - unnecessarily dragged inside standing in the same spot with Koscielny, let Alonso came free from not-so-wide position. Doesn't mean I say M'Vila didn't have any mistake for that goal but it was more of Clichy's imo. From my point of view, when somebody who's originally placed very deep and managed to penetrate through the middle with so much space and scored, that must have to do with laziness and incompetent midfielder when defending. This is part of Spain plan, Fabregas supposed to be Clichy man because he was positioned at the far right, instead he cut through the middle and let Xabi Alonso come forward to head the ball. Clichy probably unaware of Xabi run, can't blame him when France should defending as a team, not just left the defenders do all the defensive work. The way Malouda just stand still did nothing was unforgivable. While Spain, their player all work hard in off the ball situation and their nearest player close down their opponent as quickly as they can.and when was it France play against Russia? |
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Jun 26 2012, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(Angel of Deth @ Jun 25 2012, 08:09 PM) From my point of view, when somebody who's originally placed very deep and managed to penetrate through the middle with so much space and scored, that must have to do with laziness and incompetent midfielder when defending. This is part of Spain plan, Fabregas supposed to be Clichy man because he was positioned at the far right, instead he cut through the middle and let Xabi Alonso come forward to head the ball. Clichy probably unaware of Xabi run, can't blame him when France should defending as a team, not just left the defenders do all the defensive work. The way Malouda just stand still did nothing was unforgivable. While Spain, their player all work hard in off the ball situation and their nearest player close down their opponent as quickly as they can. wasn't Fabregas deployed as false 9 in the center and not positioned at the far right? during the build-up and Xabi's header he sticked to the central position, and if it's talking about Clichy's man, i guess it would be to be Silva who was rather moving to the left side of Spain's attacking side. I'm not saying Malouda M'Vila are free from mistake, but unawareness of Clichy to the area around him was costly mistake and Spanish players in the box were outnumbered by French at that moment cmiiw. imo.Portugal-Spain, Germany-Italy, I'd go for Portugal and Germany. At least if it won't be the case, I'm expecting an interesting match to watch. Both of Portugal and Germany have 2 days of rest more than their opponents, might be benefited from that also, especially Germany, since Italy was exhausted playing 120 minutes. |
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Jun 26 2012, 09:40 PM
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Usually if a defender was replaced (in the 64th min together with Malouda, and M'Villa in the 79th. min) its because he is poor or incompetent which the 'kiasu' Debuchy was.
His 'sprawling' gave Alba TIME & space to either cross a. across the goalmouth for Fab (sandwiched correctly by Clichy & the other CB) or b. for Alonso a late arrival from the centre field. Malouda was vilified the most by his critics or football pundits. As a holding & defensive midfielder to cover for the back 4 , M'Villa should also equally share the criticism. If you have the opportunity review the sequence from Iniesta split pass. The usual suspect to blame in this typical case for Alonso coming in on the right flank is either the LB (Clichy) or if he is preoccupied (defending Fab) then the LEFT Midfield (Malouda). Thats why Milner went beyond his role (as a right midfielder) in covering for England CBs when he prevented a Balotelli chip in when Mario broke the offside trap (slip streamed by a slow poke Terry). |
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Jun 26 2012, 09:43 PM
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Thats why Milner, Lescott & Hart was set up to contain Mario which City England 'defensive' trio performed up to par.
It goes without saying that if Mario had scored, City trio would have been vilified conveniently. What a great set-up eh? To be the fall guys? |
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