Good showing of hearts. Congrats! Now, I am fine with everybody on your team, but I just Kazim Kazim is a phony. He shouldn't be starting a least.
This is my greatest fear. Italy v. Germany, albeit a marquee matchup, would be just about the most boring combo for a final match. 120 Min. Half of the Italians rolling around on the ground like they took a shotgun blast to the kneecap....0 goals....more fuel to 'soccer hater' fire. Turkey and Croatia did it right today. Tough physical play without the over-the-top dramatics. It was a nail biting first 90 and historical ending. My hat off to both of these sides. They should both be proud.
Thanks yallmean . About Colin Kazım Richards (Kazım Kazım) I'm agree with you . I think Gokdeniz should be start at right wing but I'm sure Turkish Coach Fatih Terim will be start him again against Germany because of the suspensions of Arda and Tuncay . But who cares , It's TURKEY !
Damn Rustu is straight balla. He's been my fav keeper since Turkey went to the semi's at the WC. Too bad he didn't tie his hair like a samurai and do that blank smear under his eyes. He looks intimidating with that. Things could've gone another way had Volkan been the keeper. I still think at his age, Rustu is far better than Volkan. That goal at the end was more of a case of Turkey's defense giving up on Rustu, than his mistake like most people claim. Germany lucked out that Turkey will be pretty much playing with bench players. Hopefully Rustu doesn't disappoint.
What happened with the Turkish fans beating up on Croats? I read that 12 croations had to be treated for injuries....anyone know what happened? DD
I think that the Croatians have the most violent fans of any team. They are very nationalistic. I observed some incidents. They probably couldn't cope with the loss and got into fights with the Turks and were outnumbered.
The passion of the fans for soccer is amazing over there......so nationalistic.....and with countries that are seperated by mere hundreds of miles. It is what makes the Eurocup so unique......and you have to be loving it Jackie.....I mean Turkey in the Semis.....COME ON????? Ballack and company are drinking Dinkel Aucher Lager in preperation....it couldn't get any easier for your side. SHEESH..... DD
Germany really is lucky, now they have to play Turkey (and a couple of startes of turkey cannot play). So they actually had to play 2 real games Croatia, which they lost, and Portugal. Basically they only had 1 good game and they are in the finals. Robben will not play against russia. I think we will not really need him, Van persie can be the first player of hte bench. But I really hope he will be healthy for the semi finals (If we beat Russia).
This cup is eerily similar to the 02 world cup for Germany. Has to beat a surprise team that has killed all the strong opponents in the semi, an easy way into the final. But just don't count Turkey out. I am buying Turkey in the semi.
Russia is putting a lot of pressure on the dutch when they start an attack, good move by Hiddink. But we will win.
Russia was the better side in the first half.....the Dutch need to loosen up and make some speed runs or counters..... Rudd should have buried that set piece, I can't believe he missed it. DD
Arno, You guys are in trouble..... [EDIT] Van Nistelroy evens it up......fantastic.....we have a game. DD
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH VAN NISTERLOOOOOOOOOOOOOY (completly undeserved, but who cares)
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!! Extra time..... I hope that Holland plays as aggressive as they have these last 20 minutes....and if they somehow win the man of the match has to be Van Der Sar.....he has been amazing in goal. DD
Russia has been the aggressor all game, and frankly the more 'fun' side of the two...it's been a very entertaining and fast-paced match. Fun stuff, but I'm going to have to root for the underdog Russians to pull this one out.
