The Official Euro 2012 Thread

[jw5]

Team selection tonite should be interesting.

Italy have injury worries with Abate, De Rossi, Cassano. I think all will be passed fit.
Germany may bring back Gomez, Podolski and Muller to replace Klose, Reus, and Schurle. I think he may keep Reus.
Also injury doubt with Schweni but Loew claims he is 100% fit.

 

[Kagawa]

Just to add that I thought Jordi Alba played very well tonite. A world class full back.
Am not surprised that Barcelona are interested in signing him.

Barcelona agree €14m deal to sign Alba
The Catalans confirm they have reached an agreement with Los Che over the transfer of the Spain international this summer, with the full-back ready to sign a five-year contract

 

[Kagawa]

Low keeps Germany starting XI secret to fight mole
To prevent leaks to the media, the national team coach has reportedly made the decision not to inform his players who will start until shortly before kick-off

 

[no_faith]

Tonight's result really should be a no brainer. Germany to win in 90 mins.
They are the stronger team and have had 2 days extra rest than the Azzurri.

You will get pretty good odds if you bet on an Italian win.

it seems Germany has the upper hand but too early to say that. It might go into extra time.
imho, Germany does not have good stats against Italy.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Wasted Bro, you let go 0-0. I don't think tonight will happen again.

Germany Pang Kew Swee. HAMTAM!!!
Germany TG OVER. HAMTAM!!!

Yes. Did not keep faith.
Tonight 2-2.
All the best!

 

[THE_CHANSTER]

Italy 1 - German 0 (Balotelli)

 

[no_faith]

Italy seems improving. they press hard, close down fast. show more hunger.
Boateng is the weakest link, he made the oppo too easy go pass him. the cross should not have went in with 3 defenders around.

2nd half will be exciting.

 

[THE_CHANSTER]

Now 2- 0 Balotelli again.

The Germans look badly rattled.

 

[no_faith]

German defense switch off.
Schweinsteiger no form.
Gomez being marked tightly.
Midfield not compact enuff.
German show less hunger than Italians.

 

[chowka]

Unless They switch tactics in the second half, Germany don't deserve to win.

 

[no_faith]

1st half is a good result.

 

[THE_CHANSTER]

all you gamblers who put money on Italy are looking forward to a nice windfall perhaps?

 

[no_faith]

 

[laksaboy]

Gentle reminder to the Germany supporters (I'm neutral to both Germany and Italy):

Germany was thrashed by Switzerland in a pre-Euro friendly.

The Germany team is >50% Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich lost to Chelsea in the UCL final and lost both the Bundasliga title and DFB Pokal (German FA Cup) to Borussia Dortmund.

Second half will be exciting. Germany should bring on Schurrle, Muller and Klose.

 

[no_faith]

Germans should switch to 2 strikers partnership. maybe link up the old pals again... Podolski & Klose.
Is there anyone to replace Schweinsteiger?
German needs a battling midfielder to break up Italians.

or play dirty means, made Balotelli red carded since he has 1 yellow card over his head.

eh seriously, German lost it. Sub Podolski for Reus.

 

[THE_CHANSTER]

Looks like its all over for the Krauts...

 

[Kagawa]

Looks like its all over for the Krauts...

Hoodoo remains as long they don't improve their defence when playing Italy.

 

[Kagawa]

Italy don't deserve to win the Euro 2012. Same for the Germans who lost through poor defending.

 

[Baimi]

Italy to meet Spain again in the Final.

Spot on. Last meet in group stage ended 1-1.

 

[laksaboy]

Anyone saw the German auntie fan in the crowd? A tear rolled down her left eye when Balotelli scored. LOL!

[video=youtube;wRFn85_zZzs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRFn85_zZzs[/video]

Watch it quickly before UEFA takes it down again.