Euro 2008: Austria/Switzerland; the Revelation Live Online
June 23, 2008 by Kerron · Leave a Comment
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 Prematch Analysis: Spain vs Italy Live Online
June 21, 2008 by Kerron · 2 Comments
Euro 2008 Championships, Quarter Final
Teams: Spain vs Italy
Date and Time: Sunday 22 June 2008, 20:45 CET
Venue: Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Match official: Herbert Fandel
Youthful Exuberance
The Spanish team whose average age is approximately 24 have been in no uncertain terms fabulous throughout the Euros with a host of young players that are at the top of their game and ready to lay their tag as the “biggest underachievers” to rest and at the helm is coach Luis Aragones. They qualified for the quarter finals of Euro 2008 with maximum points from three games; finishing top of Group D. They have scored eight goals in three games, and will go into this match as favorites to progress to the semi-finals.
We have seen on many occasions that Spain are not capable of playing as they can when it really matters and the question on everyone’s lips is; will Spain fail to deliver when it really matters?
This was the case at the last World Cup, when Spain played some delightful football in the group stages, only to then lose 3-1 to France in the second round.
The Spanish are certainly in better form than their Azzurri opponents, but they have a dreadful competitive record against their Italy. There is also the small matter of the June 22 curse. It is important to note that Spain has been eliminated three major tournaments on penalties on this date in recent times, losing to Belgium at World Cup ’86, England at Euro ’96, and South Korea at World Cup 2002.
Slow Starters
The Italians have always been slow starters in every major tournament and Euro 2008 was no exception; the Azzurri confirmed their place in the quarter finals of Euro 2008 with a 2-0 victory over France in a repeat of the 2006 world cup final; after losing 3-0 to Holland and drawing 1-1 with Romania.
Roberto Donadoni’s men were much improved against Les Bleus, and they will now be hoping that they have started to hit form at just the right time.
Italy is also a team that plays when they should and it is no doubt Spain are in for the fight of their tournament when they face the Azzurri.
A Look at the teams
Spain
Defender Carles Puyol was thought to be a doubt for this game due to injury, however he will be fit enough to start. Luis Aragones will bring back all of his key players after resting many of them during Spain’s final group game against Greece on Wednesday.
Possible Starting XI: Casillas; Ramos, Puyol, Marchena, Capdevila; Senna; Iniesta, Xavi, Silva; Villa, Torres
Italy
The AC Milan-duo Gennaro Gattuso and Andrea Pirlo are suspended. Coach Donadoni will probably choose his best four from Daniele De Rossi, Simone Perrotta, Alberto Aquilani, Massimo Ambrosini and Mauro Camoranesi to replace them. Defender Andrea Barzagli picked up an injury in training on Thursday and is out for the rest of the tournament.
Possible Starting XI: Buffon; Zambrotta, Panucci, Chiellini, Grosso; Camoranesi, Ambrosini, De Rossi, Perrotta; Cassano, Toni
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Spain
Fernando Torres: Coming off an outstanding club season for Liverpool, Torres has been overshadowed at Euro 2008 by his strike partner David Villa; however the 24-year-old has the pace and trickery to trouble the Italy backline if he is afforded the space to do so. This could open up space for Villa who is Euro 2008 leading goal scorer on 4 goals.
Italy
Luca Toni: The Bayern Munich hit man has failed to score in Euro 2008 so far and missed numerous chances in the 2-0 win over France. However he has played well and many feel it is only a matter of time until he finds the back of the net. If anyone is to score against Spain surely it will be Toni. With his height, ball control and skill; the Spanish defense will not stand a chance if he is given a proper supply of the ball and with Pirlo out, it could be up to him.
PREDICTION
This game will certainly be close and one should not rule out the possibility of extra time or even penalties. Clinical finishing could a major difference between both teams. With Pirlo and Gattuso out for Italy they really have no antidote for the Spanish attacking midfield. It will be tight but the youthful Spanish will conquer.
Spain 2-1 Italy
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Spain beat the United States but coach Aragonés not impressed!
June 5, 2008 by Kerron · Leave a Comment
It took a second half goal from Xavi to inspire Euro 2008 Champion hopefuls Spain to beat the United States by 1-0 on Wednesday but coach Luis Aragonés has openly stated that if his team play like they did in the first half against the United States when Euro 2008 starts then they will struggle.
Aragonés stated that “Playing that like will make things complicated,” Aragonés said. “But we improved after half time when we played down the wings and created more chances”.
“There was not a lot of rhythm with the ball in the first half. They were strong and we were unable to find a way through.”
“After the break, we looked to play it out wide more and that is when we started to make opportunities and play better football.”
With Spain’s opening game against Russia next week Aragonés is also hoping that the players are fully fit and stated that “We played with some players who were not at full tilt like Silva and Torres and we did not have Villa, but it showed us something extra,” he continued
“If we play again like we did in the first half it will be difficult. We had no depth. We are trying to work out who is best to play up front.”
