EURO 2008 draw

babyman · 12-02-2007, 10:15 AM

I know many english friends won't have any will of talking about EURO 2008, but life goes on, and so football

So, this is the draw, with group c as the iron group:

GROUP A

SWITZERLAND
CZECH REPUBLIC
PORTUGAL
TURKEY

GROUP B

AUSTRIA
CROATIA
GERMANY
POLAND

GROUP C

NETHERLANDS
ITALY
ROMANIA
FRANCE

GROUP D

GREECE
SWEDEN
SPAIN
RUSSIA

QUARTER FINAL

1A-2B
1B-2A
1C-2D
1D-2C

FINAL IN WIEN 29 JUNE

Zoomerang96 · 12-02-2007, 10:17 AM

group c is an absolute monster.

Popmartijn · 12-02-2007, 10:32 AM

Yeah, no shit.

Then again, if we want to be the European Champions, we have to beat everyone anyway. So let's start with the group phase.

1stepcloser · 12-02-2007, 10:52 AM

hmm seeing as england there this year who should i support instead?

maybe switzerland...

DaveC · 12-02-2007, 11:47 AM

Portugal
Czech Rep

Germany
Poland

Netherlands
Italy

Spain
Sweden

Portugal over Poland
Germany over Czech
Sweden over Netherlands
Italy over Spain

Germany over Portugal
Italy over Sweden

Germany wins it all

Slipstream · 12-02-2007, 01:50 PM

I'm still in shock and pissed right off England is out, or any of the Home Countries and Ireland, but this leaves only one country to go for and that's Sweden.

Zoomerang96 · 12-02-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1stepcloser
hmm seeing as england there this year who should i support instead?

maybe switzerland...

anyone but portugal.

ANYONE.

even russia and croatia. i have nothing against those two sides anyway...

1stepcloser · 12-02-2007, 06:32 PM

i have a funny feeling this might finally be spains year. they have some wonderful players, especially technically. most teams in the world would love to have players of the calibre of fabregas, torres, iniesta, villa, joaquin, puyol, casillas ect...

luis aragones has also dropped Raul and they've been playing fantasically well ever since. im thinking i might go and put a bet on them winning it. also they are in what i'd consider to be the easiest group.

however this might also be very foolish since spain are notorious underachievers and when it comes to the big games, the crunch if you will, there's the strong possibility that they will bottle it. temprament is crucial in these situations. the germans and italians have it, i'm not sure if spain do.

BoMac · 12-02-2007, 10:13 PM

Why, oh, why does Italy always (or so it seems) get a draw that includes France?

europop2005 · 12-03-2007, 12:18 AM

i know but Romania is a great upcoming team...i expect them to do well

djerdap · 12-03-2007, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zoomerang96

anyone but portugal.

ANYONE.

even russia and croatia. i have nothing against those two sides anyway...

Even Croatia, huh? Aren't we underrating a bit? Croatia did beat England 3:2 (deservedly so) on Wembley, throwing them out of the tournament. The team is full of acclaimed players that play in the top European clubs.

They have the potential to go very far.

Aardvark747 · 12-03-2007, 05:07 AM

I can see Spain having a good tournament...

intedomine · 12-03-2007, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aardvark747
I can see Spain having a good tournament...

Mmm, but that's what all of us say and they let us down dreadfully every tournament....

I'm still jus stoked England failed to qualify.....but damn Group C is gonna be a ripper. Whod' have though the World Cup Finalists would meet not only in the Qualifying Competition, but also in the championship proper! Feel sorry for Romania after such a strong camapign, buit they've shown what they're capable of so who knows......

babyman · 12-03-2007, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BonoManiac
Why, oh, why does Italy always (or so it seems) get a draw that includes France?

It means for us, Domenech's mocking once again...........................

It's becoming a real classic lately Italy-France, "luckily" it's the last game, where both teams may be qualified already, but it's gonna be a damn hit if it will be the contrary. Group C is definitely the most incredible one, I wouldn't underestimate Romania also, I don't think they will lose all their 3 games, they gonna be the true balance nail.

babyman · 12-03-2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1stepcloser
i have a funny feeling this might finally be spains year. they have some wonderful players, especially technically. most teams in the world would love to have players of the calibre of fabregas, torres, iniesta, villa, joaquin, puyol, casillas ect...

luis aragones has also dropped Raul and they've been playing fantasically well ever since. im thinking i might go and put a bet on them winning it. also they are in what i'd consider to be the easiest group.

however this might also be very foolish since spain are notorious underachievers and when it comes to the big games, the crunch if you will, there's the strong possibility that they will bottle it. temprament is crucial in these situations. the germans and italians have it, i'm not sure if spain do.

Spain will probably pass the group phase, even though Sweden and mostly Greece will be hard to beat. The russians have a good coach, but it depends as usual of the players, who are most of the times always undisciplined. But then, if the spanish go through, will they be able to beat one between Netherlands, France or Italy??...................Hm, everything can be, but I doubt. Spain never really made great tournaments, they have excellent single players, but when it comes up to show the balls this team always craps in itself.

12-02-2007, 10:15 AM	#1
babyman Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On an open cluster called Pleiades Posts: 6,246 Local Time: 11:34 AM	EURO 2008 draw I know many english friends won't have any will of talking about EURO 2008, but life goes on, and so football So, this is the draw, with group c as the iron group: GROUP A SWITZERLAND CZECH REPUBLIC PORTUGAL TURKEY GROUP B AUSTRIA CROATIA GERMANY POLAND GROUP C NETHERLANDS ITALY ROMANIA FRANCE GROUP D GREECE SWEDEN SPAIN RUSSIA QUARTER FINAL 1A-2B 1B-2A 1C-2D 1D-2C FINAL IN WIEN 29 JUNE

12-02-2007, 10:13 PM	#9
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12-02-2007, 10:17 AM	#2
Zoomerang96 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: germany, probably. Posts: 12,383 Local Time: 04:34 AM	group c is an absolute monster.

12-02-2007, 10:32 AM	#3
Popmartijn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 24,829 Local Time: 10:34 AM	Yeah, no shit. Then again, if we want to be the European Champions, we have to beat everyone anyway. So let's start with the group phase.

12-02-2007, 10:52 AM	#4
1stepcloser Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3,471 Local Time: 09:34 AM	hmm seeing as england there this year who should i support instead? maybe switzerland...

12-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#5
DaveC ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: playoffs baby Posts: 12,391 Local Time: 05:34 AM Images: 188	Portugal Czech Rep Germany Poland Netherlands Italy Spain Sweden Portugal over Poland Germany over Czech Sweden over Netherlands Italy over Spain Germany over Portugal Italy over Sweden Germany wins it all

12-02-2007, 01:50 PM	#6
Slipstream War Child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canadia Posts: 784 Local Time: 01:34 AM	I'm still in shock and pissed right off England is out, or any of the Home Countries and Ireland, but this leaves only one country to go for and that's Sweden.

12-02-2007, 06:32 PM	#8
1stepcloser Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3,471 Local Time: 09:34 AM	i have a funny feeling this might finally be spains year. they have some wonderful players, especially technically. most teams in the world would love to have players of the calibre of fabregas, torres, iniesta, villa, joaquin, puyol, casillas ect... luis aragones has also dropped Raul and they've been playing fantasically well ever since. im thinking i might go and put a bet on them winning it. also they are in what i'd consider to be the easiest group. however this might also be very foolish since spain are notorious underachievers and when it comes to the big games, the crunch if you will, there's the strong possibility that they will bottle it. temprament is crucial in these situations. the germans and italians have it, i'm not sure if spain do.

12-03-2007, 12:18 AM	#10
europop2005 Refugee Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,180 Local Time: 04:34 AM Images: 9	i know but Romania is a great upcoming team...i expect them to do well

12-03-2007, 05:07 AM	#12
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 19,947 Local Time: 09:34 AM	I can see Spain having a good tournament...