Euro 2012

Alexandre
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:51:12 +0000

tigerdad, I do not agree that the best teams won in the QFs. Germany was clearly the better team, both at the moment and on the day. But the remaining 7 teams are all roughly on the same level, both at the moment and on the day. I felt that France played a very uninspired game, but for most of the game, they were evenly matched with Spain. Spain capitalized on an early error and were the beneficiaries of a poor officating call at the end of regulation (no way did Spain deserve a penalty kick). For most of the second half, France played better than Spain while Spain played a better first half. When teams of that caliber play each other, each team will have a handful of scoring chances. Spain converted on one while France failed to convert. The Czech vs Portugal game was also very close, with neither team dominating on that day. England vs Italy was essentially a draw.

Regardless, the four semi finalists are all very worthy teams. I will be rooting for Germany and Portugal in the semis. For the final, although I always root for Germany once France is out, I will probably be pulling for Portugal this time around. As long as Italy does not win, I am happy!