Euro 2012 knockout stage predictions | 132 comments (132 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

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Q2: Germany
Q3: Spain
Q4: Italy

S1: Spain

S2: Germany

F: Spain

Today we will see a boring and very defensive game, until Germany will score in the 60 or 70 minute and win the game 1:0.

by IM on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 10:11:32 AM EST

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Q2: Germany
Q3: Spain
Q4: England

S1: Spain

S2: Germany

F: Germany

Have not been able to read up on strategic goals the past days, but a few days ago Jogi Löw had said 'Schland must shoot some quick goals as in the match against Czech Rep. he seemed to have forgotten that the 2 goals scored in the first 6 minutes were against a Greek defense without Socratis, Werder's stunningly good best player this year.

Still, 'Schland has what Spain doesn't. Can make ball-control ticky-tack nearly as good, but also can force attack on the box. I've heard but not confirmed, that for this reason, Klose is starting. He's stronger on such an attack, plus it saves Gomez for late or extra time.

'Schland also has the tops subs, if nothing cracks the King Otto defense.

So, not boring, mehopes. 3-1 'Schland. oder 3-0?

(There is also an element of luck in such a match for which i can't predict. Advantage Neuer.)

I'm wearing my 2006 World Cup trikot, which says on the back (direct name translation) Geiler Kesselflicker. #1. I have almost nearly partly eliminated political thoughts from this match. (it is just football.)

Los 'Schland! (it's already pretty crazy here at Times Square Bremen.)

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:19:45 PM EST
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That said, as a football expert i usually use the weather as the main predictor of results.

Today in never tropical Bremen we have had intense periods of high summer sun, interspersed with very dark clouds and even a squall.

So...

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:24:25 PM EST
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Of course, i sometimes use the orgasm quality quotient as a predictor.

Some say abstinence before a match hightens testosterone levels, leading to top performance. Other veterans say unlimited sex, usually with a partner or three, leads to top performance.

Unfortunately, i have limited access to that data set, so am no help. Personally, i had no sex during work today, but that shouldn't affect the match's outcome in any manner.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:37:14 PM EST
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and we just had another squall, which made it more traditional for the Public Viewing Bremers.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 01:11:06 PM EST
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Oh, are we predicting scores ?

I can't see Germany scoring less than 3, although Greece might get one. Call it 4-1 for luck, but won't be surprised if Germany go Ke-ray-zee and get 6.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:51:03 PM EST
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1:0, not unlike the Germany:Portugal game.

by IM on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:53:52 PM EST
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Nope, Reuss auch im Startelf. 3-1 oder 3-0. And remember, i'm the expert who picked Tschechien 3-2.

Extra time or not, that's another question.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 01:09:49 PM EST
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Reus seems too over-eager and wasted many chances.

_{*Lunatic*, n.

One whose delusions are out of fashion.}

by DoDo on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 03:48:15 PM EST
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Well in the end He came through.

My prediction was utterly wrong. But a nice game until the 2:1, then too one-sided.

by IM on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 04:58:55 PM EST
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Showtime!

by IM on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 02:43:47 PM EST
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That was fun.

Are you ready England? (or Italy?)

PS. Really liked that Khedira got a goal, and what a shot.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Sat Jun 23rd, 2012 at 04:38:02 AM EST
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Damn, I'd have got it right if the ref hadn't given that stupid charity penalty

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 04:49:53 PM EST
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IMHO it was borderline, Boateng should have been faster in hiding his arms when jumping for the block.

_{*Lunatic*, n.

One whose delusions are out of fashion.}

by DoDo on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 04:53:59 PM EST
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He had his back to the ball, as he spung his arm was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. No way that was deliberate

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 04:55:48 PM EST
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He jumped to block the ball, when you have to hide your hands. IMO he was in the process of doing just that with his right, but with rather bad timing.

_{*Lunatic*, n.

One whose delusions are out of fashion.}

by DoDo on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 05:03:55 PM EST
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In the penalty area, I thought it doesn't have to be deliberate. Any hand ball away from your body is a penalty.

by Upstate NY on Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 at 06:33:49 PM EST
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No, a foul has to include a degree of pre-meditation. We have a phrase ball-to-hand, not hand-to-ball to cover it.

I think Boateng was innocent cos he was turning and his arm swung out slightly due to his momentum

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Sat Jun 23rd, 2012 at 03:27:52 AM EST
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No Helen. Besides intent many penalties are the cause of negligence or bad luck. Sometimes you cannot be given the advantage of a "wider" body area even if you are wirh your eyes closed and not knowing where the ball is.

by Euroliberal on Sat Jun 23rd, 2012 at 04:28:09 AM EST
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FIFA is definite in talking about "deliberate" handling of the ball, though not defining "deliberate" itself.

Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. The referee shall take the following into consideration:

The movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)

The distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)

Position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an infringement

Touching the ball with an object held in the hand (clothing, shinguard etc.) counts as an infringement

Hitting the ball with a thrown object (a boot, shinguard etc.) counts as an infringement

The question is, when is the ball touching the hand during a deliberate jump to block a shot a "deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm". Helen thinks Boateng's arm swung with momentum and thus it wasn't deliberate; I think it swung in a late attempt to hide the arm in front of the body, meaning the player was aware that his hand could be in the line of the shot and thus borderline.

_{*Lunatic*, n.

One whose delusions are out of fashion.}

by DoDo on Sat Jun 23rd, 2012 at 05:31:42 AM EST
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Well if we're going to bring in goal line technology, we're going to need something new to moan about...

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sat Jun 23rd, 2012 at 01:40:00 PM EST
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Referees and umpires are one of the most unenjoyable things about sports. I've always felt this way. Bring on the technology.

by Upstate NY on Sat Jun 23rd, 2012 at 04:44:06 PM EST
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