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# Posted: 11 Jun 12 23:18
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Hi Santi, didn't see that! We were clearly back on topic already.
Congratulations to our Ukrainian members!
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# Posted: 12 Jun 12 00:20
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Definitely, after the dull draw between France and England (Engl. much "duller" ), and the alive and kicking match Ukraine-Sweden, it's confirmed only Holland and Portugal haven't scored yet 
Santí, I don't think Germany will win. At least if they play like against Portugal. It wasn't a clear win: they had less chances than Portugal and didn't play forward as usual. I go on thinking Holland (unless losing their last match...), Spain and, now, Russia are favourites! Italy and France, in a second level, have their chances, too.
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# Posted: 12 Jun 12 20:24
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@Miguel, I admire your knowledge of the game. I'll join you in your pick of favorites. 
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# Posted: 12 Jun 12 20:25 - Edited by: Jan Hemels
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Looking forward to to-morrow, death or the gladioli as we say in Holland.
Hereunder images from 4 streets in my home town. Streets like this do exist all over the country but so far nothing on Woophy...........
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# Posted: 12 Jun 12 23:04 - Edited by: NGC300
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What an energetic game. The Polish skipper hammered that strike to level the match against the Russians, who ran out of gas completely in the last 20-25 minutes. All in all, a stirring performance by Poland.
Earlier the Czechs scored twice in less than 6 minutes to win the match against a rather passive Greeks. BTW, my favourite moment of the match was the fall of the referee.
All the teams in Group A are still alive for qualifying to the knockout stages:
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 15:36
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My prediction: Portugal will win 2-1 tonight.
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 17:42
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NGC, if you guess, I'll eat a tandoori chicken for you!
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 20:17 - Edited by: NGC300
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Miguel:NGC, if you guess, I'll eat a tandoori chicken for you!
Miguel now you'll have to eat two whole chickens. 
BTW, the resilient Vikings almost gave me a heart attack by their never-die stance. Thanks to the Cape Verdean substitute (who rocketed that ball past the Dane keeper) victory was sealed for Portugal; and as for Ronaldo all I can say is that he's under a jinx.
Next prediction: Holland is out of the Championship.
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 20:50
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Thank you, NGC: a tandoori chicken is on the way!!!!
Your english is so elaborated that you are almost the only one at Woophy who makes me look at the dictionary (I bet you already lived in England!)! Yes, jinx! Maybe he's saving some goals for someone else...
Oh, I don't think you're right in your next prediction! Let's see...
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 21:46
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Half-time, and the hapless Dutch are trailing by 2 goals. I have my fingers crossed, the Kaizer onslaught will continue.
PS: Thanks for the complement, and that too coming from a teacher by profession.
No, Miguel, never lived in England (now that makes 3 tandoori chickens for you to gulp down). However, did visit the country long ago in a summer school exchange programme.
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 22:36 - Edited by: Jan Hemels
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Over (and) almost out. All over the Germans won well deserved. A club team of 7 + virtual Champions League winners from Münich were in advantage .
But who the hell lets people play top soccer in these temperatures??
Our coach chose his son in law of 35 years (van Bommel) and at half time he came to his senses and changed the line up as the whole of Holland wanted him to do from the very first kick.
My analysis from before the tournament was pretty good. Not sufficient and fast supply from the back and not enough support for the attack as well.
Still I believe Holland is one of the best teams in Europe This group is the strongest of them all.
Mind my forecast at the start: Spain and Germany on 1 and 2.
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 22:50
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dutch supporters; after the 2nd german goal but still hopefull
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 22:57 - Edited by: A.Miguel Oliveira
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Oops, nothing decided yet in Group B!
Only mathematical facts:
- if Holland goes through, it means it will be with Germany.
- Holland.1-0.Portugal will never be enough for the dutch.
- Portugal and Denmark will go through with both winning 1-0 last matches (the most unbelievable but possible situation).
- even losing 1-0 against Holland, Portugal will go through with a german winning over danish by the same result.
- a draw in both last matches, whatever the numbers, means Germany and Portugal going through.
I agree with almost every statement from Jan:
"Not sufficient and fast supply from the back and not enough support for the attack as well."
"Still I believe Holland is one of the best teams in Europe ".
"Our coach chose his son in law of 35 years (van Bommel) and at half time he came to his senses ".
I only disagree and don't understand the complaint about the temperature that was equal to both teams and is far from being unusual, also for the most of the players who are used to play in Spain (much higher temp!) and in other hotter places.
Now, let's see next matches of Spain, France, Russia and Italy! They will be very interesting indeed!
NGC, the chicken was a marvel! What a cooker I'm turning
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 23:01
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There's still hope for the Dutch albeit the faintest one.
All the Dutch now have to do is win the Portugal match by at least a difference of 3 goals and hope the Danes lose to Germany.
PS: Do correct me if I am wrong.
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 23:05 - Edited by: A.Miguel Oliveira
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Yes, you're wrong, NGC
2-0 is enough for Holland if Denmark loses against Germany!
(please read my maths above)
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 23:06
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Miguel, the Holland system flourishes in moderate temperatures. The Danes chose to play the waiting game and yes the physical condition of the younger Germans is better than that of the Dutch.
Are the temperatures in Spain above 30C ?? BTW: Only Affelay plays in Spain, if he is fit. Holland played well in South Africa below 20C.
I had no expectations so I am not too much disappointed.
BTW: Narrow escape of Portugal and yes Holland has to win by 2-0!
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 23:19
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So a difference of 2 it is then.
Thanks Miguel.
Goodnight to all the football fanatics.
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# Posted: 13 Jun 12 23:35
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Jan, I agreed with your analysis, still only don't go on agreeing with the temperature matter.
It was the same temperature for both sides. Besides, many others could complain, that way, saying temp. is too low at 29ºC. Yes, in Spain you play many matches above 29ºC, as here, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Brazil, etc.,etc. For me there's never any excuses about temperatures as both teams have to face it! And, indeed, Germany and Holland I guess have similar temp. in their football matches.
But you made me smile with your "BTW" about who plays in higher temp., like Spain. As far as I remember by heart, the following dutch players know what's playing ih high temp. (in Spain): Afellay, nowadays, but also, so recently, Heitinga, Boulahrouz, Bommel, Sneijder, Robben, Van der Vaart, Huntelaar, at least!
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# Posted: 14 Jun 12 00:20
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I'm glad I always believed in fairy tales
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# Posted: 14 Jun 12 01:09 - Edited by: Ruud~
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I'm very optimistic! 
How can we fail to win now? 
Portugal, Germany and Denmark are doing very well too - Congratulations!
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