Euro 2008: Austria/Switzerland; the Revelation Live Online

Perhaps in keeping with the theme that was chosen for Euro 2008 and verbalized so eloquently by the French soccer legend Michel Platini who said “Euro 2008 promises drama down to the very last minute”. Euro 2008 has lived up to many people’s expectation and exceeded others, but I’m sure all will agree that Euro 2008 has been a revelation.

Euro 2008 has been a soccer tournament where we’ve seen the perennial powerhouse France perish in the “group of death”, we’ve witnessed the mighty Portugal and the Real Madrid bound Cristiano Ronaldo eliminated by a German team that never looked like they would be championship contenders, we’ve also viewed the Oranje hot Dutch humbled by Dutchman and former coach Guus Hiddink’s Russia in a match that they were clear favorites for.

We’ve watched a repeat of the 2006 world cup final between France and Italy and we’ve seen history repeat itself in more ways than one where a French player was ejected from the game seeing a straight red card from the match official; but not for a head butt but for a tackle that deserved a caution.

We’ve all watched in shock and awe the captivating Croats stunned by a Turkish team that many thought would have been on a plane bound for home. Euro 2008 has truly been a revelation, the Turks are still there and they’ve got many thinking they will do what Greece did four years ago in Portugal.

We’ve seen the inability of the French to play quality and creative soccer without the legendary inspirational midfielder and captain Zinedine Zidane, we’ve seen the agility and attacking potency of the youthful Spanish team under the watchful eyes of Luis Aragones and most certainly we’ve seen some scintillating soccer.

So with only a few days to go until the final in Austria and players adrenaline going through the roof, the field awaits; a site of disappointment for some and the field of the inevitable for others. Which team will reveal themselves as Euro 2008 champions? The revelation continues in EURO 2008.

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Euro 2008 Pre-match Analysis: Italy vs France Live Online

European Championships, Group C
Teams: Italy (3rd, 1pt) vs France (4th, 1pt)
Date and Time: Tuesday 17 June 2008, 20:45 CET
Venue: Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich

On the brink of elimination

The Azzurri and Les Bleus are both on the brink of elimination from the group stages of Euro 2008, with both teams booked as possible favorites for Euro 2008, neither has lived up to their expectations. As such neither team thought qualification for the knockout stages of Euro 2008 would be up to a repeat of the Euro 2000 final.

If the Romanians beat Holland who have already qualified in the other match in the group, then the result in the Italy-France match would be irrelevant as neither would qualify.

With neither the world champions nor the French assured a spot in the quarter final, winning tomorrow’s game must be the last chance for either team, who have looked a shadow of themselves throughout the competition. Both teams however, have been plagued by injury to key players ahead of their opening matches and will feel that this may have affected their team performance.

France will feel confident they can beat the world champions having beaten them 3-0 in qualifying and drawn the return tie 1-1.

A Look at the teams

Italy

Roberto Donadoni made five changes for the Romanian game, and it is possible he will make changes to the team for the repeat of world cup 2006 final with France. The two players who seem certain to be dropped are Andrea Pirlo and Alessandro Del Piero, with Antonio Cassano definitely coming in for the latter. Even though it is a speculative move to drop Pirlo, Coach Donadoni may be trying fresh tactics, but with no one to replace Pirlo, he could start.

Possible Starting XI: Buffon; Zambrotta, Panucci, Chiellini, Grosso; Camoranesi, Pirlo, De Rossi, Aquilani; Cassano, Toni

France

Raymond Domenech could make some changes following a disastrous 4-1 thumping by Holland. Veteran defender Lilian Thuram could be axed but will probably be saved, while Samir Nasri is being tipped to return to the side to support veteran striker Thierry Henry. Patrick Vieira may play his first game of Euro 2008 if he can prove he is fit following his thigh injury, but he is still a doubt. William Gallas will start despite an ankle injury.

Possible Starting XI: Coupet; Sagnol, Thuram, Gallas, Evra; Ribery, Makelele, Toulalan, Malouda; Nasri, Henry

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Italy

Luca Toni: Has failed to make his mark on Euro 2008, but he was incredibly unlucky not to hit the back of the net during the draw with Romania, having a valid goal wrongly disallowed, and also seeing a header miraculously saved by Bogdan Lobont. If any Italian is to score against France surely it will be Toni.

France

Franck Ribery: Like his Bayern Munich team-mate and friend Toni, Ribery has also not really shone at the Euros but his class is without question. The only real creative force in the French team, Ribery must lead from the front. The pressure will be on Ribery as he aims to keep the French in Euro 2008.

PREDICTION

Games between the French and the Italians are always close encounters, and although both need to go for the win, these two teams know each other quite well and the possibility of a draw cannot be ruled out. However if the scores are level late in the game, and both know that a win will be enough to take them through, there could be chances as men are thrown forward in search of a goal. Neither wants to be eliminated and so it will come down to the team who wants it more, the Italians have not shown that they are ready for Euro 2008, nor has the French but the French will be victorious.

Italy 1-2 France

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The Oranges -Les Bleus feel the Bleus

The French team was given a lesson in soccer yessterday when they were whipped 4-1 by a Dutch team that looks simply unbeatable. With the Oranje’s beating two of Euro 2008 favorites, it’s safe to say that they are now one of the favorites of the competition and face the prospects of a place in Vienna, Austria on June 29.

The “group of death” has not lived up to its expectation of being the most difficult group in Euro 2008, instead it has seemed like a one sided affair with the Dutch dominating. The world champions and the mighty French are not playing the brand of football that the world has grown accustom to seeing them play and one would have thought based on previous form that both nations would be head to head for first place in the group.

Robbed by injury certainly all the teams in the group has had problems with injury to key players but the most noticeable being the injuries to players in the French and Italian teams. However, both teams have depth and quality players that should be able to fill any gaps that arise in the team.
The problem I think is the coaching and similarly both France and Italy have coaches that have been heavily criticized for their tactics. This in itself has proven that both coaches make decisions that may or may affect the players and the way they play on the field. I think you will agree that neither France nor Italy have played their natural game.

The French does not possess the attacking creativity has wee have grown used to seeing when they go forward or the fluid transition from defense to attack. They are missing the Great Zidane, who for so long has been their “go to” guy when they needed inspiration and so we clearly that a player like Zidane cannot be replaced. Karim Benzema has not lived up to the expectations placed on him, could it be that he is not one for the big occasion?

The Italians need Del Piero and Totti and the inspirational Cannavaro on the field at the same time and with Gattuso and Pirlo in midfield they would simply be gigantic on the field.
So with both France and Italy on 1 point from 2 games and Romania on 2 points, the stage is set for a repeat of the 2006 World cup final as France and Italy do battle for a possible place in the knockout stages of Euro 2008 on June 17.

Euro 2008 Pre-match Analysis: Netherlands vs France Live Online

Euro 2008 Group C Matchday 2
Teams: Netherlands vs France
Date & Time: Friday 13 June 2008, 20:45 CET
Venue: Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Berne, Switzerland
Match Official: Herbert Fandel (Germany)

Friday’s encounter between Group of death leaders the Netherlands and France is fascinatingly poised to be match that will be talked about for years to come and certainly worthy to be talked about now. A victory would see the Oranje’s booking a place in the knockout stages and would place France under extreme pressure; as to qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2008, they would have to also beat the world champions Italy.

Group of death or Group of orange

After a breath taking performance to dispose of the world champions and pre-tournament favorites Italy, the Dutch will be looking for a repeat of their quick counter attacking passes to burst open a veteran French defensive unit that looks like the best part of their team.

Victory in their opening game against the world champions gives the Dutch a superb chance of progressing from the ‘Group of Death’. Victory over the French on Friday evening would ensure progression and would echo a loud silence in the world of football.
Surely the Dutch will be going for the jugular as soon as the whistle is blown and will feel quite confident they can dispatch the French after both team’s performance on Monday.

Les Bleus

With a flat performance on Monday against the Romanians, the French whoare tournament favorites did not look confident at all in attack.They lacked the creativity the world is so used to seeing from them. Even without the legendary Zinedine Zidane, France has enough depth in their team to win an important game.

Team captain and veteran Patrick Vieira will be back in midfield and should provide more decisive passes from midfield to the moving forwards. Vieira’s inclusion will also provide the dribblers in Henry, Benzema and Ribery with other options in attack. Another aspect of the French’s game that must be at its optimum on Friday is the willingness of Malouda and Ribery to take on defenders to provide space and opportunities for the forwards.

A look at the teams

Netherlands

With two of world soccer’s brightest young talent in Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben almost back to full fitness, the Dutch have a fully complete squad to choose from.
There is only one Dutch doubt and that comes in the form of Arjen Robben. The Real Madrid winger is closing in on fitness and could play a part in the game coming from the bench.

Possible Starting Eleven: Van der Sar; Van Bronckhorst, Boulahrouz, Ooijer, Mathijsen; de Jong, Engelaar, van der Vaart, Sneijder, Kuyt; Van Nistlerooy

France

Both key players Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira were noticeably absent against Romania and both will play a vital part in the game if deemed fit. Henry should certainly return to the starting eleven however there are growing concerns over the fitness of Vieira.

Possible Starting Eleven: Coupet; Clerc, Abidal, Gallas, Thuram; Toulalan, Nasri, Makélélé, Ribéry; Henry, Benzema

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Netherlands

After a superb opening performance against Italy the Dutch will expect a repeat from Wesley Sneijder who will partner the ever present Ruud Van Nistlerooy in attack.

The Real Madrid striker has scored in 4 consecutive group matches in the finals of the European Championship and will aim to extend that record with another goal against France.

Van Nistlerooy is the man most likely to end France’s run of 5 international fixtures without losing a goal. Also with Robben passed fit for the monumental clash it’s hard to watch any one player.

France

The French was never looked potent in attack despite the presence of Ribery and Benzema on Monday will have the services of Thierry Henry which should give them a boost.
A back injury kept him out of the opener and with France up against it; Henry is the man who can provide the touch of magic to break the Oranje’s resistance.

Henry has scored 44 international goals in 100 matches, which is a remarkable record; however he has not yet scored against the Dutch. Friday is an ideal opportunity to do so and with the cohesion with himself Ribery and Benzema, it could be.

PREDICTION

With all that said what happens on Friday depends largely on the French’s willingness to win. If Domenech opts to play a defensive game, he will probably be up against it and needs to re-think his team strategy. A good defense starts with a good offence and with Henry back, the Dutch will be very cautious. Nonetheless the Dutch are in a miserable mood and Van Basten will be throwing everything at the French who must be vigilant.

A competitive game is expected and so the score line will be reflected as such. Chances will be created at both ends and whoever wins will be the team who converts the chances when they count.

Netherlands 1-2 France

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It’s easily the worst defeat I’ve experienced in 10 years with the national team-Buffon

In wake of their opening game at Euro 2008, which saw the world champions Italy being whipped 3-0 by Holland, team captain and goalkeeper Gigi Buffon apologized to the Italian people for their performance and conceded that its the worst defeat he has ever experienced in an Italian jersey.

So with Holland starting well withan emphatic win against the world champions and the French’s failure to dispose of Romania the “Group of death” now looks like the “Group of orange”.

With the decisive games coming on June 13, in more respects than one, France will need inspiration from their potent strike unit on paper, as it was never seen in their game against Romania. The Dutch are confident, hold on France; they’re going to paint the Euros orange with this one!

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