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Posted: 6/16/2012 5:19:40 PM
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THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT To me, Greece going through to the quarters and the Dutch being 0-2 are the two biggest stories. [ETA] Please spare me the "soccer sucks" comments. I've seen them a thousand times and they're boring. |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 5:22:33 PM
I watched the spain Ireland game
the crowd singing the fields of athenry mid game was pretty fucking cool |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 5:27:28 PM
The Euros have been great so far.
I think the biggest story so far has been how the Netherlands have played so poorly. |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 10:59:39 PM
Seeing Poland be eliminated in the group stage is surprising. I was really surprised that they came out for the second half today and played with absolutely zero urgency.
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:01:24 PM
[Last Edit: 6/16/2012 11:04:21 PM by InjunJoe]
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Zhukov
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:04:09 PM
The look on Hummels' face is priceless.  |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:08:15 PM
[Last Edit: 6/22/2012 4:35:07 PM by Oiparhon]
Greece keeps shaking out the football tree.
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:08:20 PM
[Last Edit: 6/16/2012 11:11:23 PM by maleante]
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:10:39 PM
Spain and Germany look very strong. Happy to see Torres scoring. The Netherlands performance is very dissapointing.
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:11:34 PM
[Last Edit: 6/16/2012 11:20:07 PM by archer23]
So far, England winning and Rooney getting to play the next match. I don't care who he stomped on or kicked, I like to watch him play.
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:14:03 PM
[Last Edit: 6/22/2012 4:36:12 PM by Oiparhon]
thought better of it
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:27:34 PM
Originally Posted By l1s1k:
Spain and Germany look very strong. Happy to see Torres scoring. The Netherlands performance is very dissapointing. In my limited human foresight, I predict a Spain Germany final, with Spain the winner. |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:30:28 PM
Germany FTMFW
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:32:38 PM
I think this gif is quite appropriate:
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:32:40 PM
The Ukrainians were very excited to co-host this event - first time to do anything of this magnitude. I got out of Kieve before Monday's game to avoid all the crazy fans.
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:38:24 PM
Originally Posted By Oiparhon:
Originally Posted By l1s1k:
Spain and Germany look very strong. Happy to see Torres scoring. The Netherlands performance is very dissapointing. In my limited human foresight, I predict a Spain Germany final, with Spain the winner. I agree with the match up. I think that Spain miss David Villa and Carlos Puyol more than is obvious at this point. |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 11:54:33 PM
Originally Posted By Tboy: The Ukrainians were very excited to co-host this event - first time to do anything of this magnitude. I got out of Kieve before Monday's game to avoid all the crazy fans. Poland out already, Ukraine probably to follow next week - although it would be hilarious if they make all of England cry. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:00:45 AM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Originally Posted By Tboy:
The Ukrainians were very excited to co-host this event - first time to do anything of this magnitude. I got out of Kieve before Monday's game to avoid all the crazy fans. Poland out already, Ukraine probably to follow next week - although it would be hilarious if they make all of England cry.
Ukraine is just happy to have European visitors coming to spend money on soccer instead of women. They actually started putting signs up in English and had English language on the subway in anticipation of the games. I opted going to the beach with a couple of 18 year olds instead of attending the games... |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:01:52 AM
I was....afraid to post about soccer on Arfcom.
That said, this middle-aged Texan follows EPL and European soccer quite closely.
Russia being ousted after such a strong opening game is the surprise of the tournament so far. As a Chelsea fan, I am hopeful that Torres has found his form again. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:06:41 AM
[Last Edit: 6/22/2012 4:37:02 PM by Oiparhon]
Originally Posted By Hater:
I was....afraid to post about soccer on Arfcom. That said, this middle-aged Texan follows EPL and European soccer quite closely. Russia being ousted after such a strong opening game is the surprise of the tournament so far. As a Chelsea fan, I am hopeful that Torres has found his form again. Man, it's like Russia no want to win. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:09:19 AM
Denmark beating Holland right off the bat made me go wow.
Holland being 0-2 is bad, but then again I was glad that the Germans beat them
So far I don't think anything overly 'magical' has occurred, but we still have the last round of group games coming as well as the quarters. Spain looks good as well, but I think everyone has slowly caught onto their boring possession short pass antics shit. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:10:30 AM
I enjoy watching the games... I just wish there was a way to put an end to the constant flopping. Everyone who gets even lightly touched goes down like they were shot by a sniper and the rolls around on the ground in "pain." It completely kills the flow of the game.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:23:39 AM
This is of great interest to me, I'll just sit back and read all of the postings. My house comes to a stand still during soccer games. The World Cup was insane, nothing got done around here.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:29:55 AM
The "Beautiful Game"
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Posted: 6/17/2012 12:51:58 AM
Originally Posted By Tboy: Originally Posted By Zhukov: Originally Posted By Tboy: The Ukrainians were very excited to co-host this event - first time to do anything of this magnitude. I got out of Kieve before Monday's game to avoid all the crazy fans. Poland out already, Ukraine probably to follow next week - although it would be hilarious if they make all of England cry. Ukraine is just happy to have European visitors coming to spend money on soccer instead of women. They actually started putting signs up in English and had English language on the subway in anticipation of the games. I opted going to the beach with a couple of 18 year olds instead of attending the games... ummm, pics?  (if they were women) |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 1:43:09 AM
[Last Edit: 6/17/2012 9:20:50 AM by Zhukov]
Originally Posted By flyfishnepa:
Originally Posted By Tboy:
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Originally Posted By Tboy:
The Ukrainians were very excited to co-host this event - first time to do anything of this magnitude. I got out of Kieve before Monday's game to avoid all the crazy fans. Poland out already, Ukraine probably to follow next week - although it would be hilarious if they make all of England cry.
Ukraine is just happy to have European visitors coming to spend money on soccer instead of women. They actually started putting signs up in English and had English language on the subway in anticipation of the games. I opted going to the beach with a couple of 18 year olds instead of attending the games... ummm, pics?
(if they were women) <No BOTD pics in GD - Z> 
Not to hijack... |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 1:47:51 AM
I didn't have Greece going through simply based on their economy, I can't root for them.
 I have Germany going all the way and Mario Gomez has had some pretty goals. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 1:58:03 AM
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Originally Posted By EladEflow:
I didn't have Greece going through simply based on their economy, I can't root for them.
I have Germany going all the way and Mario Gomez has had some pretty goals.  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:27:58 AM
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I'm just watching to keep tabs on Chelsea players, and potential transfers.
I caught the first half of the Greece and Russia match at Cuatros in Austin, and it was pretty neat being a neutral in-between the fans for a change. Germany looks pretty strong Spain's passing the ball around for the sake of passing it is getting old. Torres kept making runs, only to have the midfielders pass the ball back or sideways to each other. If England can keep up the Catenaccio I think they could be the dark horse. Are any of you Chelsea fans going to one of the preseason matches? (I'm going to Miami for the CFC/A.C. Milan match) |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:31:38 AM
Originally Posted By centex_SR-15: I'm just watching to keep tabs on Chelsea players, and potential transfers. I caught the first half of the Greece and Russia match at Cuatros in Austin, and it was pretty neat being a neutral in-between the fans for a change. Germany looks pretty strong Spain's passing the ball around for the sake of passing it is getting old. Torres kept making runs, only to have the midfielders pass the ball back or sideways to each other. If England can keep up the Catenassio I think they could be the dark horse. Are any of you Chelsea fans going to one of the preseason matches? (I'm going to Miami for the CFC/A.C. Milan match) Texas Chelsea fan here, also. I think England will open it up a bit with the return of Rooney. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:44:44 AM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
What? No thread yet? I know there's some fans here. What's the biggest story of the tournament so far? To me, Greece going through to the quarters and the Dutch being 0-2 are the two biggest stories. [ETA] Please spare me the "soccer sucks" comments. I've seen them a thousand times and they're boring. I started one some time ago but nobody wanted to play http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1330215_EURO_2012___European_Soccer_Championship___06_08_to_07_01.html GO Germany |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:50:34 AM
Germany is the only Team thus far to have won the 1st 2 Games with 6 points they have the most of any Team.
I look forward to the Game today Germany vs Denmark. I predict a good a.. w....... for the Danish Team (sorry DK) but they do not stand a chance. I also predict that Portugal is going to be beaten by the Dutch. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:50:58 AM
I'm rooting for Germany, Ireland and France. Because those are my people.
Ireland really sucks, though.  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:57:29 AM
Originally Posted By Huffskies:
I enjoy watching the games... I just wish there was a way to put an end to the constant flopping. Everyone who gets even lightly touched goes down like they were shot by a sniper and the rolls around on the ground in "pain." It completely kills the flow of the game. yeah, it's like basketball and is one of the most annoying fucking things about both games. That said...I was in downtown Amsterdam last Wed for the Holland-Germany game and was extremely disappointed that they lost in such a poor fashion. Was hoping for a better showing.  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 3:33:27 AM
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I am starting to develop an appreciation for the game. It's certainly better than football, where it seems every time the ball moves you break for 5 minutes of beer commercials.
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Posted: 6/17/2012 3:37:13 AM
Originally Posted By SparticleBrane:
I think this gif is quite appropriate:
http://i.imgur.com/URSoJ.gif That tv series is epic. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 4:10:12 AM
Go Greece
Those dark and hairy Balkan's subjects are unpredictable . Also their coach is funny :  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 4:21:27 AM
Croatia-Spain today. While I know the odds, there is gonna be a house full of Croat immigrants and children of immigrants getting looped and cheering for Croatia today.  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 5:07:45 AM
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Croatia-Spain today. While I know the odds, there is gonna be a house full of Croat immigrants and children of immigrants getting looped and cheering for Croatia today.
No, it's Denmark-Germany and Portugal-Holland today. I'm banking on the Danes beating ze Germans |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 5:17:57 AM
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Croatia-Spain is tomorrow,not today .
Group B,Portugal-Holland and Denmark-Germany are tonight's games. huh,comrade Bradders beat me in seconds...and Yes - Denmark !!!!! |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 8:54:26 AM
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Didn't know we have an Euro2012 thread, good idea Zhukov.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBo2e7cMSPo 
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:13:11 AM
Originally Posted By Huffskies: I enjoy watching the games... I just wish there was a way to put an end to the constant flopping. Everyone who gets even lightly touched goes down like they were shot by a sniper and the rolls around on the ground in "pain." It completely kills the flow of the game. I agree with you. When they get up and run around again like nothing happened they should get a yellow card. It's unsportsmanlike conduct. The rule should be called "Son, if you're flopping around like that you better go to the hospital." |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:20:19 AM
Originally Posted By Hater: The "Beautiful Game" Ribery's wife:  Ribery's face is scarred because of a car wreck he was in with his parents when he was little. He was caught up in a huge scandal for having had sex with a prostitute - who turned out to be 17 years old. Not that she looked 17... Ozil's GF:  Ozil is actually considered one of the most eligible bachelors in Europe and looks much better than the pic you posted. Don't know anything about Lescott... |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:23:56 AM
Originally Posted By Bradders: I'm banking on the Danes beating ze Germans They did beat the Dutch, and I'm definitely not counting on an easy win. That being said, fuck Chelsea, and I hope you guys lose to Ukraine. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:32:22 AM
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Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Originally Posted By Bradders:
I'm banking on the Danes beating ze Germans They did beat the Dutch, and I'm definitely not counting on an easy win. That being said, fuck Chelsea, and I hope you guys lose to Ukraine.
My guys? My guys are Irish and they are crap My other guys are Chelsea, and look what they did to your guys a few weeks ago 
Just remember, if Germany lose to DK Profs lot and the Portugese beat the Dutch (which won't be hard), ze Germans will be taking an early bath  |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:44:38 AM
Originally Posted By Bradders: My other guys are Chelsea, and look what they did to your guys a few weeks ago Not a Bayern Munich fan, although my son is. That being said, I was definitely cheering for them against Chelsea. No doubt Chelsea was one of the worst teams to win the CL in recent memory and didn't deserve it - although the only thing that counts is that they have the trophy, not Bayern or Barcelona. I actually kind of like Chelsea, but I'm still pissed off about that game. What a game for Drogba though. You couldn't have scripted that any better. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:53:06 AM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
What? No thread yet? I know there's some fans here. What's the biggest story of the tournament so far? To me, Greece going through to the quarters and the Dutch being 0-2 are the two biggest stories. [ETA] Please spare me the "soccer sucks" comments. I've seen them a thousand times and they're boring. Spain a Croatia are gonna screw Italy out of the euro with a 2-2, just like Sweden and Denmark did in 2004... Mark my words.. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:53:11 AM
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Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Originally Posted By Hater:
The "Beautiful Game" Ribery's wife: http://static1.purepeople.com/articles/2/58/42/2/@/430651-la-nouvelle-wahiba-ribery-est-637x0-3.jpg Ribery's face is scarred because of a car wreck he was in with his parents when he was little. He was caught up in a huge scandal for having had sex with a prostitute - who turned out to be 17 years old. Not that she looked 17... Ozil's GF: http://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/1954/7bd4882ab591423ea1d889ab78377cdd.jpg Ozil is actually considered one of the most eligible bachelors in Europe and looks much better than the pic you posted. Don't know anything about Lescott... Joleon Lescott and wife debbie Apparently Lescott got his scars when he was hit by a car when 5 years old |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:53:59 AM
Thought this was interesting:
http://sportinglife.aol.co.uk/football/euro-2012/news/article/25581/7810799/russia-given-suspended-points-deduction The Football Union of Russia seems to have adopted Putin's swagger and gotten slapped down for it. Their 5K fans marching through the streets of Warsaw like it was September 1939 pissed off a lot of people. Wonder if they'll pay their fines? Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Ozil's GF: http://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/1954/7bd4882ab591423ea1d889ab78377cdd.jpg Nice bolt-ons. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 9:56:52 AM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Originally Posted By Bradders:
My other guys are Chelsea, and look what they did to your guys a few weeks ago
Not a Bayern Munich fan, although my son is. That being said, I was definitely cheering for them against Chelsea. No doubt Chelsea was one of the worst teams to win the CL in recent memory and didn't deserve it - although the only thing that counts is that they have the trophy, not Bayern or Barcelona. I actually kind of like Chelsea, but I'm still pissed off about that game. What a game for Drogba though. You couldn't have scripted that any better. Ummm, they beat everyone they had to and won with a temporary manager. They did deserve it. They were better defending than Bayern were at attacking and were better at the penalties, well better than Schweinsteiger
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Posted: 6/17/2012 10:03:05 AM
Originally Posted By Shung: Originally Posted By Zhukov: What? No thread yet? I know there's some fans here. What's the biggest story of the tournament so far? To me, Greece going through to the quarters and the Dutch being 0-2 are the two biggest stories. [ETA] Please spare me the "soccer sucks" comments. I've seen them a thousand times and they're boring. Spain a Croatia are gonna screw Italy out of the euro with a 2-2, just like Sweden and Denmark did in 2004... Mark my words.. I'd be really broken up about it too. |
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