OT: Euro04 - Page 2

Captain Kwok · #11 June 14th, 2004, 12:19 AM

I watched the game and felt so bad for you guys in England. First the French goalie making the save on the penalty shot - and then that Last minute. Almost enough to start a riot.

Paul1980au · #12 June 14th, 2004, 01:36 AM

England will get a 2nd chance - they should make the finals in 2nd place - good win for the french though bouncing back from the world cup disaster.

Alneyan · #13 June 14th, 2004, 11:20 AM

Indeed, my mood was Jubilant until these fateful few minutes, and I was almost relieved to see the match ending on a 1-0. Alas, while I wasn't watching, Zidane ruined the day and launched a riot run, destroying my happiness and getting me back to the Angry mood. (Which is, obviously, impossible under the current rules regarding happiness)

Speaking of which Oleg, we are fortunate that Zidane wasn't at his best according to your post.

Ah, if only we had known... *Sighs and seeks political asylum in England to avoid the derision*

oleg · #14 June 14th, 2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by Alneyan:
Speaking of which Oleg, we are fortunate that Zidane wasn't at his best according to your post. Ah, if only we had known... *Sighs and seeks political asylum in England to avoid the derision*

Nothing is lost. Although the second place would probably mean a quaterfinal game against Spain - my second favorite to win it all

Unknown_Enemy · #15 June 14th, 2004, 04:18 PM

Sigh.

I was piloting an IL2 2M and preparing to make a ground attack run, Murden was in a LA-5 trying to get some BF109 clear of my tail when we heard people rejoicing all over the place.

And it was not even for our brillant skill display in flight combat simulation, just because of 22 guys running after the same ball.

Intimidator · #16 June 14th, 2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Unknown_Enemy:
Sigh.

I was piloting an IL2 2M and preparing to make a ground attack run, Murden was in a LA-5 trying to get some BF109 clear of my tail when we heard people rejoicing all over the place.

And it was not even for our brillant skill display in flight combat simulation, just because of 22 guys running after the same ball.

And when somebody finally got the ball, he kicks it away, and they start running again !!??!!??!!??

Intimidator · #17 June 14th, 2004, 09:41 PM

Group A

Portugal - Greece : 1-2
Spain - Russia : 1-0

Group B

Swiss - Croatia : 0-0
France - England : 2-1 (what an extreme Last 3 minutes!!!!!)

Group C

Italy - Danmark : 0-0
Sweden - Bulgaria : 5-0 (wauw !!!!)

Intimidator · #18 June 14th, 2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by Ruatha:

Sweden, Sweden, Sweden, Sweden!!

Actually I hate soccer too, but my wife follows it...

Ruatha, Congratulate your wife from me. What a victory !!!!!! really huge.
I hope that Holland is playing as good as Sweden tommorow against Germany !!

Mephisto · #19 June 14th, 2004, 11:45 PM

Intimidator, beware my wrath!

minipol · #20 June 15th, 2004, 12:29 AM

What a game england - france was. It reminded me of the game Man u played against Bayern when they pulled off a come-from-behind-to-win game.
I never expected the french to win. The english kept everything pretty closed and played solidly. Beckham should convert a penalty NO excuses. Everybody misses a penalty from time to time but it didn't look like a good effort to me.
Badly placed.

Anyway, since the Belgians are at home playing cards and pool, i'm looking forward to the Netherlands - Germany game.
A lot of controversy about this game and Van Nistelrooys comment about WWII surely added to the tension. This game could easily end up in a card drawing festival.