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Mind if i post my predictions and link here?
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Depends.. it is a link to your own personal site.. by all means post what you think the outcomes are but links are a no no if it increases traffic to your personal siteOriginally Posted by minggoy
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That's not my intention i just want to let anyone know whats happening in the game..
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Here's The Highlights last game
Euro Cup 2012 Highlights: Hummels Continues Making Noise As Germany Advances
The breakout star of Euro 2012 is modest to a fault, so much so that when he was told he had been tabbed as the player of the tournament so far, he thought his teammates were playing a practical joke on him.
Mats Hummels is not a name hot on the lips of many American soccer fans, much less the wider sporting public, yet he has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight at the world's second-biggest tournament as the young face of Germany's rampaging national team.
Part of the reason for Hummels' lack of widespread recognition, even among soccer supporters, is that his club side Borussia Dortmund, two-time reigning German champion, failed to make it past the group stage of this season's Champions League.
No longer. From the moment French legend Zinedine Zidane, winner of the 1998 World Cup, Euro 2000 and three-time world player of the year, picked out Hummels as the only player who has seriously impressed at the Euros, the focus was going to intensify.
Hummels was on form again Friday as Germany cruised into the semifinal thanks to a comfortable 4-2 victory over Greece in Gdansk for a fourth straight win in the competition, to follow on from 10 in a row in qualifying.
Mats Hummels is making a name for himself in the Euro 2012 tournament. (Reuters)
Now, it seems, whatever happens in the remainder of the tournament, he will leave Poland and Ukraine with his reputation greatly enhanced.
It is rare that central defenders get the kind of plaudits like the one dished out by Zidane, and – once Hummels realized it wasn't a joke – the compliment was gratefully received. Yet neither is Hummels a typical defender, having been given the liberty to venture forward and create offense by coach Joachim Loew, an opportunity he has eagerly snapped up.
A far cry from the uber-efficient and somewhat mechanical teams of the past, the current German side is fun to watch and has attracted plenty of neutrals into their corner. Hummels' role may be the epitome of that and, now just two more wins from the title, the Germans are easing more and more comfortably into the role of favorite – despite the continued progress of reigning European and World Cup champion Spain.
"We know what is expected," said Hummels. "In Germany the publicity says nothing, but the title counts."
Indeed, the pressure on this young side has been nothing short of extreme. Frustrated by close shaves in recent times, like defeat to Spain in the Euro 2008 final and the 2010 World Cup semifinal, the German public believes the time is now to clinch a first major tournament trophy since 1996.
While there was hope and some degree of optimism four years ago and again two years ago, now nothing short of triumph will be considered good enough.
That, surely, is part of the reason wily coach Loew has sought to keep things so low key around his training camp. His players are free to smoke, drink, entertain their partners and do pretty much whatever they like outside training, an attitude that has not been abused but that has certainly helped lighten the mood.
Mueller was one of three first-choice players to be rested against Greece, a sign of Loew's unshakeable confidence in the strength of his squad. Leading scorer Mario Gomez also made way in favor of Miroslav Klose, while Lukas Podolski was also left in the line up. In the end it didn't matter, although there were a few nervous moments. Phil Lahm's thunderous strike 39 minutes in put the Germans in control, but an equalizer against the run of play from Giorgos Samaras gave the courageous Greeks a sniff at a shock result.
However, Germany asserted its authority once more, with three goals in 13 minutes throughout the middle of the second half, killing off the Greek challenge. Sami Khedira's blast from inside the area sapped the life out of Greece, before a Klose header and a fierce strike from Marco Reus sealed the deal. Dimitris Salpingidis scored a late penalty to make it 4-2 but it was little more than a consolation – and Germany marches onward.
"This is a young team and we believe in ourselves," said Hummels, who on this night was not called into so much action due to Greece's lack of attacking ambition. "We are having fun and we are ready to be adaptable. It is nice to go forwards and to be recognized for that, but I am prepared to be a wall if I need to be."
EURO 2012: Germany vs Greece Timeline
90+2' - The match is over. Final score 4-2.
90' - At PGE Arena Gdansk the fourth official shows that 2 minutes will be added to the Second half.
89' - Greece are back in the match in Gdansk. A Dimitris Salpingidis penalty has made the score 4-2.
88' - Greece have been awarded a penalty...
85' - In Gdansk Germany drive forward through Mesut Ozil. His shot is on target but it's saved.
83' - Giorgos Fotakis for Greece drives towards goal at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the finish is unsuccessful.
81' - Germany's Mario Gomez is whistled for offside at PGE Arena Gdansk.
81' - Germany push forward through Mesut Ozil, whose finish on goal is saved.
80' - Mario Gotze is on a sub for Marco Reus for Germany.
80' - Joachim Low (Germany) is making a Second substitution, with Mario Gomez replacing Miroslav Klose.
75' - Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Greece) gets a yellow card.
74' - Goal! Marco Reus extends Germany's lead to 4-1.
72' - Damir Skomina has awarded Germany a corner. Mesut Ozil takes the kick from the Right .
72' - Greece make their Third substitution with Nikos Liberopoulos replacing Grigoris Makos.
69' - At PGE Arena Gdansk Mesut Ozil (Germany) takes a corner from the Right.
69' - Germany drive forward and Miroslav Klose gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
68' - Germany move into a 3-1 lead through a Miroslav Klose header.
68' - Great play from Mesut Ozil to set up the goal.
67' - Germany make their First substitution with Thomas Muller replacing Andre Schurrle.
66' - Kyriakos Papadopoulos (Greece) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.
66' - Damir Skomina has awarded Greece a corner. Giorgos Fotakis takes the kick from the Right .
64' - Germany's Miroslav Klose has run offside.
63' - Greece's Fanis Gekas gets his shot away but it misses the target.
61' - Goal! Sami Khedira gives Germany a 2-1 lead.
61' - That's a fine assist from Jerome Boateng.
60' - Germany's Andre Schurrle breaks free at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the strike goes wide of the post.
57' - Corner awarded to Germany.
55' - Georgios Samaras gets an equalizer for Greece. The score is now 1-1.
55' - Dimitris Salpingidis with an assist there.
54' - In Gdansk Greece's Dimitris Salpingidis is caught offside.
54' - In Gdansk Mesut Ozil for Germany takes a corner from the Right-hand flag.
50' - Damir Skomina blows against Greece's Fanis Gekas for offside.
48' - Germany have been awarded a corner by Damir Skomina. Mesut Ozil steps up to take it.
46' - Giorgos Fotakis is on a sub for Georgios Tzavellas for Greece.
46' - Fanis Gekas is replacing Sotiris Ninis for Greece at PGE Arena Gdansk.
46' - The second-half is underway. Germany with the kick-off.
45+3' - The first half has been concluded at PGE Arena Gdansk.
45+1' - Andre Schurrle for Germany gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
45' - 3 minutes will be added to the First half in Gdansk.
45' - Damir Skomina has awarded Germany a corner. Mesut Ozil takes the kick from the Right .
43' - Germany's Miroslav Klose is whistled for offside at PGE Arena Gdansk.
39' - Germany take a 1-0 lead thanks to Philipp Lahm.
36' - Corner awarded to Germany.
36' - Sami Khedira of Germany smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
35' - In Gdansk Mesut Ozil for Germany takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.
33' - Germany are coming forward and Andre Schurrle gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
32' - Greece's Sotiris Ninis is on target but unsuccessful.
25' - Germany's Marco Reus misses with an attempt on goal.
24' - Marco Reus of Germany gets in a strike, but is off target.
24' - At PGE Arena Gdansk Mesut Ozil (Germany) takes a corner from the Right.
24' - In Gdansk, Marco Reus of Germany is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
23' - Germany have been awarded a corner by Damir Skomina. Mesut Ozil steps up to take it.
23' - Mesut Ozil (Germany) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
14' - Greece's Georgios Samaras has been booked in Gdansk.
11' - Germany are coming forward and Marco Reus gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
8' - Greece's Grigoris Makos gets in a shot on goal at PGE Arena Gdansk. But the effort is unsuccessful.
6' - Germany are pushing forward but Sami Khedira's finish is wide of the goal.
5' - Michalis Sifakis for Greece is back on the field again.
5' - Play has been resumed at PGE Arena Gdansk.
4' - Attention is being given to Greece’s Michalis Sifakis and play has been suspended briefly.
4' - In Gdansk Germany's Miroslav Klose is caught offside.
4' - Sami Khedira returns to the field for Germany after picking up a slight injury.
3' - Damir Skomina has blown to resume play in Gdansk.
2' - Damir Skomina waits before resuming play because Sami Khedira for Germany is still down.
1' - Miroslav Klose of Germany is pulled up for offside.
1' - The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Greece with the kick-off.
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Euro Cup 2012 Highlights: Alonso Shines As Spain Advances
Xabi Alonso scored two goals in his 100th international appearance Saturday, leading Spain to a 2-0 win over France and a spot in the European Championship semifinals.
Alonso first scored with a thumping downward header in the 19th minute and then converted a penalty in injury time.
"We knew this was the most important match and we played very well," Alonso said. "Scoring the early goal really made things easy, so I must say we're happy."
The win was Spain's first over France in a competitive match in seven attempts. Spain will next face Portugal on Wednesday in Donetsk in the semifinals as it bids to win a third straight major title.
"When you lose a game there's always something missing, I'm not sure if it's possession or technical ability," France coach Laurent Blanc said. "The lads gave everything and it's very hard to play against Spain. We blocked their left flank, which is their strong point."
The opening goal was the result of excellent one-touch football - the hallmark of Spain's game. Andres Iniesta prodded the ball through for Jordi Alba, who whipped a perfect cross from the left to Alonso. The Real Madrid midfielder timed his run so well that no France defender picked him up.
"He knows how to sacrifice himself, help the team and where to play," Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said. "He is one of the attacking strengths of ours. He knows how to create and finish."
Spain wrapped things up after France right back Anthony Reveillere barged into substitute forward Pedro Rodriguez in injury time. Alonso coolly sent goalkeeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way from the spot, looking right but clipping the ball firmly to the left.
France's only shot on target came in the 32nd minute when Yohan Cabaye’s free kick was tipped over by Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
"They were there for the taking," Blanc said. "We knew we would get some chances, and the only thing I regret is that they scored off their first good chance. If we had gone in level at 0-0 at halftime, then I think we would have had more room in the second half."
The match was sometimes dull, but the Spanish did not really need to change gears after Alonso's opening goal.
Although the French made it out of the group stage for the first time since the 2006 World Cup, the manner of Saturday's loss will be disappointing for a team touted as one of the tournament's dangerous outsiders.
France formed a deep defensive line and watched awe-struck as Spain flicked the ball around as if it were a training session. The Spanish made dummy runs everywhere early on, and had a penalty claim waved away in the sixth minute when Cesc Fabregas tumbled under a challenge from left back Gael Clichy.
Spain soon pulled a compact France team out of position in the 10th minute as Iniesta curled a ball behind center half Adil Rami but it was too far for Fabregas to reach.
Karim Benzema, looking for his first goal at a major tournament, looked sharp and made some good runs, but the Real Madrid striker rarely got any service. He was fouled in the 32nd after galloping onto Florent Malouda's pass, and Cabaye's free kick was sailing into the top left corner before Casillas shuffled across quickly to save it.
While the French averted a repeat of the 2010 World Cup crisis - when the entire squad went on strike at training - the buildup to Saturday's game was marred by tensions in the camp following a heated dressing room bust-up after the 2-0 loss to Sweden.
"The big teams have all showed up at this Euro, and they will be in the semifinals," Blanc said. "Unfortunately, France won't be."
EURO 2012: Spain vs France Timeline
90+4' - It's 2-0 as the referee blows for full-time.
90+3' - At Donbass Arena Santi Cazorla (Spain) takes a corner from the Right.
90+3' - In Donetsk, Fernando Torres of Spain is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
90+2' - At Donbass Arena the fourth official shows that 4 minutes will be added to the Second half.
90' - Xabi Alonso gives Spain a 2-0 lead from the penalty spot.
90' - Spain have been given a penalty...
88' - France have been awarded a corner by Nicola Rizzoli. Samir Nasri steps up to take it.
86' - Olivier Giroud for France is whistled offside.
84' - Santi Cazorla is replacing Andres Iniesta for Spain at Donbass Arena.
80' - Spain's Fernando Torres is whistled for offside at Donbass Arena.
79' - France make their Third substitution with Olivier Giroud replacing Yann M'Vila.
77' - Corner awarded to Spain.
76' - Jeremy Menez (France) has been given a yellow card and will be suspended from the next match.
72' - Nicola Rizzoli blows against Spain's Fernando Torres for offside.
71' - Fernando Torres of Spain is pulled up for offside.
69' - Nicola Rizzoli has awarded Spain a corner. Xavi takes the kick from the Left .
69' - Important block from the France defence as Xavi fires in a strike for Spain.
67' - Fernando Torres is on a sub for Cesc Fabregas for Spain.
66' - In Donetsk Xavi for Spain takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.
65' - Spain make their First substitution with Pedro replacing David Silva.
65' - Samir Nasri is on a sub for Florent Malouda for France.
64' - Laurent Blanc is making the team's First substitution at Donbass Arena with Jeremy Menez replacing Mathieu Debuchy.
64' - France are pushing forward but Karim Benzema's finish is wide of the goal.
60' - France attack but Mathieu Debuchy's header doesn't find the target.
58' - France have been awarded a corner by Nicola Rizzoli. Franck Ribery steps up to take it.
51' - Spain's Xabi Alonso gets his shot away but it misses the target.
46' - The second half has started at Donbass Arena.
45+1' - The first-half is over at Donbass Arena.
45' - Spain's Xavi gets in a shot on goal at Donbass Arena. But the effort is unsuccessful.
42' - France's Yohan Cabaye has been booked in Donetsk.
41' - Corner awarded to Spain.
38' - Spain's Gerard Pique attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.
38' - At Donbass Arena Xavi (Spain) takes a corner from the Right.
32' - In Donetsk Franck Ribery for France takes a corner from the Left-hand flag.
32' - Yohan Cabaye gets his shot on target but fails to score for France.
31' - Sergio Ramos for Spain has been booked by Nicola Rizzoli and receives a first yellow card.
30' - Cesc Fabregas's header is off-target for Spain.
29' - Nicola Rizzoli has awarded Spain a corner. Xavi takes the kick from the Right .
29' - Andres Iniesta (Spain) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
26' - France are coming forward and Karim Benzema gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
25' - Spain's Alvaro Arbeloa is whistled for offside at Donbass Arena.
20' - Spain's Xavi misses with an attempt on goal.
19' - That's a fine assist from Jordi Alba.
19' - Goal! Spain take a 1-0 lead through a well-placed header from Xabi Alonso.
17' - In Donetsk Spain's Cesc Fabregas is caught offside.
8' - In Donetsk Spain drive forward through Xabi Alonso. His shot is on target but it's saved.
1' - The match is underway at Donbass Arena.
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Euro 2012 Quarterfinals Preview: Spain vs Portugal Predictions
Ronaldo leads Portugal into the Semi’s against the Champions on June 27 at Ukraine’s Donbass Arena
As the Euro 2012 tournament closes in, the tension and excitement increases and the teams that remain intact are facing more challenges as the path to the top becomes narrower. The two teams that made it to the Semifinals, Spain and Portugal show signs of exhaustion but the determinations of each team remain and this will become apparent on the 27th.
Spain Preview
The Spaniards are the latest team to make it through the remaining four of the Euros after ousting France on the 24th with 2-0 victory. It was Xabi Alonso’s time to shine as the midfielder from Real Madrid scored during the 19th minute from the start of the match and another from the penalty spot. Coach Vicente Del Bosque focused on the team’s offensive side by reverting to the old system of using six midfielders. Their outright show of attack was extremely successful putting France on the defensive throughout the game.
However efficient they may have seemed during the match against France, Spain is showing signs of fatigue and drainage which is common amongst teams during the concluding end of a long football tournament. Mostly the veterans of the team such Inestia, Fabregas and Silva displayed signs of lacking sharpness and were unable to bank on many clear-cut chances. As the Semifinal game against Portugal nears, the boys of the “Red Fury” need to take advantage of the rest time as they have two days less of resting than the Portuguese.
Portugal Preview
Group runners-up, Portugal clinched a 1-0 victory over Group A’s top team, the Czech Republic that guaranteed Semifinal ticket on the 21st. Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be the savior as he scored the game’s solo goal on the 79th minute of the match. The Czech’s actually had a positive start but the Portuguese gradually asserted their domineering presence and the game became a one-sided affair by the second half. Both the teams had a similar record during the Group stage even though it was Portugal that was the more favorable of the two. This coming match-up against Spain has an advantage for Portugal, they have two more days of rest and recovery than the Spaniards who just finished off France on the 24th.
In order for Ronaldo and team to survive the upcoming match-up, they have two things that they really need to work on especially against a team such as the Spaniards, it’s both their defense and attack. It would be wise to say that adding an explosive nature to their attack would help the team. During the first half of the previous match against the Czechs, the Portuguese were constantly on the defensive and there were many close calls in the opposing team’s favor. Their assertive side developed slowly in the game and it wasted a lot of time. Also, their defense needs some upgrading that will protect them from Spain’s aggressive style of attack.
Spain vs Portugal Predictions: Spain wins 2-0
The Spaniards seem to have many of the traits that a winning team should possess. They are truly dynamic in nature, showing the ability to adapt to the style of the opponent plus coach Del Bosque is a brilliant tactician. The Spaniards are more aggressive when compared to the other teams and their defensive records are decent. The Portuguese are usually slow to take possession and this upcoming match is going to be a race for domination. The team that takes the offensive first will most likely win.
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