Official Euro 2008 Grp. D - GRE, SPA, SWE, RUS
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I say good coaches (Rehagel, Hiddink) can beat a bunch of teamwork lacking prima-donnas. I personally like the Swedes, but I don't think they'll be able to do much, with Zlatan or not. There style of soccer is just too outdated; and playing against good tacticians will just expose that even more.
Sweden comes in last, either Russia or Greece (or both) will pull an upset vs. Spain, who'll finish either second or third in the group.
Sweden comes in last, either Russia or Greece (or both) will pull an upset vs. Spain, who'll finish either second or third in the group.
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The amount of general hate for Greece in the first few pages of the topic is laughable. What did they do to deserve the hate? Because they play a defensive style? We might as well discount the Spurs titles then.
Someone said if Greece gets far again he wouldn't take the tournament seriously again. Shows how much that dude is educated on European football. Stick to being told by the media that Germany, Spain, Italy, and France are the only teams to take seriously and let the knowledgeable football fans have a discussion.
As for who is going to advance, I say Spain will win the group and the 2nd spot is up for grabs. Russia is a team that could do damage. Sweden is always dangers and Greece is the defending (still the underdog) champion. I'll go with Russia surprising everyone and taking the 2nd spot.
Someone said if Greece gets far again he wouldn't take the tournament seriously again. Shows how much that dude is educated on European football. Stick to being told by the media that Germany, Spain, Italy, and France are the only teams to take seriously and let the knowledgeable football fans have a discussion.
As for who is going to advance, I say Spain will win the group and the 2nd spot is up for grabs. Russia is a team that could do damage. Sweden is always dangers and Greece is the defending (still the underdog) champion. I'll go with Russia surprising everyone and taking the 2nd spot.
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Win, lose, or tie. I just want my boys to give great effort.
I think King Otto may have some attacking options hidden up his sleeve.
There will be over 8,000 Greeks for this match and they have a reputation to hold, and that is the best fans in the world. So expect a lot of cheering, chanting and singing that'll make it hard for ESPN to block out.
I think King Otto may have some attacking options hidden up his sleeve.
There will be over 8,000 Greeks for this match and they have a reputation to hold, and that is the best fans in the world. So expect a lot of cheering, chanting and singing that'll make it hard for ESPN to block out.
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This group is really tough. I wouldn't be surprised be any of the teams going through.
I'd have to pencil in Spain...but they always manage to disappoint so I'm weary of that pick. Then its probably between Russia & Greece.....I'd give the Greeks the advantage but Russia has Hiddink and he's brilliant so i'll call it 50/50.
As long as the games are good the (nuetral) fans win!
I'd have to pencil in Spain...but they always manage to disappoint so I'm weary of that pick. Then its probably between Russia & Greece.....I'd give the Greeks the advantage but Russia has Hiddink and he's brilliant so i'll call it 50/50.
As long as the games are good the (nuetral) fans win!
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