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Turkey? Russia? What IS Europe?? | 64 comments (64 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: As I noted in the other thread (4.00 / 2)

If you ever saw the Russian power play in hockey, you would understand why the term "clap-clap" is so perfect. The timing between passes is very similar to the timing between claps during rhythmic applause. And since those few occasions when I got to see the Russian national team were played in front of hostile audiences who were not cheering, I could hear the clap-clap quite clearly.

So now I am watching Italy / Spain. No clap-clap football in this game.

"Remember the I35W bridge--who needs terrorists when there are Republicans"

by techno (reply@elegant-technology.com) on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 at 02:57:05 PM EST
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Re: As I noted in the other thread (none / 1)

Italy is not playing or letting play. That's their trademark style.

Russia and the Netherlands (and Sweden) are nice teams to watch play.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 at 03:37:01 PM EST
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Ah, yes, smother the game in a curtain pulled ... (none / 1)

... down off the rod.

But to give them their due, brilliant actors at the slightest touch in the box, the Italians.

Utsukushikereba sore de ii

by BruceMcF (agila61 at netscape dot net) on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 at 04:26:29 PM EST
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Re: Ah, yes, smother the game in a curtain pulled (4.00 / 2)

Spain are playmakers who cannot score.

Italy is playing to win on penalties.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 at 04:39:28 PM EST
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Re: Ah, yes, smother the game in a curtain pulled (4.00 / 2)

That is why Spain is such an intriguing port of call for scorers who need playmakers to set them up.

Utsukushikereba sore de ii

by BruceMcF (agila61 at netscape dot net) on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 at 04:49:23 PM EST
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