Euro 2008 (include all discussions)

By WC 2010 I'm sure it won't be Toni up there...but his heir......Gilardino lol

For example when the ball comes to Pippo he runs with it till his last breath, Toni doesn't seem to be able to pick up any pace.
Caught some of the Romania game too, everything I saw was pretty disappointing, they didn't even seem to get forward.

Mystik you joke but I'm sure Gilardino will be at the next WC as our serial goaleador !!

Hihaaaaa "Francia a casa" ahah, I'm so happy ...
Thanks to Netherlands !!

I was actually serious...I'm certain Gila will make it to WC 2010.

Originally Posted by Mystik

I was actually serious...I'm certain Gila will make it to WC 2010.

You're my bro !! lol
We're probably only 2 able to say such thing ... other people who read that must tell themselves "they're mad" but in 2010, when Gilardino will score his 8th goal in final ...

I think the strikers for Italy in 2010 will be Balotelli, Amauri, Boriello & Cassano ... with maybe 2 others from Palladino, Paloschi, Di Natale & Di Michele.

Originally Posted by Mystik

Still any doubt about Cassano people?

I think we can deal with Pirlo's absence by playing the following midfield: De Rossi, Aquilani, Ambrosini, Cassano. Bench Perrotta who's been useless IMO and bring Di Natale back. Play 4-3-1-2 with Cassano as AM.

It would be the best solution ... we'll need De Rossi and Ambrosini against Spain to destroy their midfield.

But I don't think that Aquilani will play, I think Donadoni will put Perrotta in the midfield, Cassano will step down on the pitch and Di Natale or Del Piero will play ...

The worst would be to play again with a kind of 4-3-3 with Camoranesi in, he's as useless as Perrotta.

And about Cassano, I have still some doubts about him ...

Paloschi already Jim? A bit optimistic aren't we? Palo will most probably be playing u-21 then in all honesty.

Netherlands vs Romania


European Championships, Group C

Netherlands ( 1st , 6 Pts ) vs Romania ( 2nd , 2 Pts )

Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 20:45 CET
"De Suisse”, Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland
Referee: Massimo Busacca (Switzerland)


Pre Match Videos

PES 2008 Predicts EURO 2008 - Netherlands vs Romania
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Romania vs Netherlands in the EURO 2008 Qual.
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Match Preview : Netherlands vs Romania
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Goals

First Goal for Netherlands - Huntelaar 54
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Second goal for Netherlands by Van Persie 84
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Extras


National anthem : Netherlands vs Romania
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Free Kick for Romania by Chivu 8
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Free Kick for Romania by Chivu 8
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Van Persie's Header 18
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Mutu's Chance 28
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One on One Chance for Robben 35
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Dangerous Chance by Van Persie 47
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Nice Play by Referee 80
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European Championships, Group C
France (4th, 1pt) vs Italy (3rd, 1pt)
Tuesday 17 June 2008, 20:45 CET
Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich


:: Prematch Videos ::

Pes 2008 Predicts
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Match Preview
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Henry Talking about the Match
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National anthems
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:: Goals ::

1st Goal for Italy - Pirlo (PK)25'
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2nd Goal for Italy - de Rossi 62'
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:: Extras ::

Toni's shot goes wide 4'
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Ribery's injury 7'
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Toni's midair heal kick 28'
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Henry's shot goes wide by the right post 34'
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Grosso's free kick Hits the Post 44'
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Benzema's shot is saved by Buffon 74'
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Toni's shot is saved by Coupet 90+3'
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Cassano Taking Off His Clothes
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EURO 2008 - Eleventh Day's Goals Compilation - Group B R3





Netherlands vs Romania vs Italy vs France

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Regards

There is no mistake here, Zambrotta and Pirlo were two of the best players on the pitch... Zambrotta is world class. Flat out.

I think you are a little bit too excited about zambrotta. It's still early to say if he will contribute significantly to Milan, though his recent form at EURO2008 seems to really pick up.

Originally Posted by Jeff

I think you are a little bit too excited about zambrotta. It's still early to say if he will contribute significantly to Milan, though his recent form at EURO2008 seems to really pick up.

I think he plays really well with other Italians, and it's no accident that most players in Barcelona are treated like horse manure. I think Milan was extremely smart buying him.

I just am optimistic he will pick up great form with Milan... and today he showed that with some of fellow Rossoneri in the national team... I think maybe there were communication gaps in Barcelona... that don't exist in either in the Italian national team or in Milan.

Originally Posted by Mystik

I was actually serious...I'm certain Gila will make it to WC 2010.

Alongside Cassano like it should have been since 2004 (if I'm not mistaken till Cassano got kicked out of the Under 21, they had been together in all the other younger NT process).

Not bad for Italy, I think this win is going to give them a lot of motivation for the rest of the tournament. Donadoni has always needed those big slaps in the face to try to get the team back on track (like vs France early in the qualification and then in a friendly game against Hungary). Sad that Pirlo got the yellow, the guy can handle the midfield so beutifully, and alongside De Rossi they make a deadly pair (probably my favorite midfield pair).

Great sportsmanship shown by Holland, but I still believe their defense is very weak (well, I would say almost all the defenses in this Euro are weak), Romania could have scored a lot (as well as France and Italy) if they would have been more "calm". Well luck plays its role too.

from gli azzurri vs les blues match last night, i become admiring benzema more than before. After abidal being sent off then nasri brought out replaced by boumsong as center back, i saw how benzema play in the position he used to play in Lyon after Fred came back from injury after the winter break.

Benzema at the left flank, sidney govou at the opposite flank while Henry in the center as the main striker.
The only difference Domenech did comparing to Alain Perrin scheme in Lyon is Henry instead of Fred.
By my point of view, benzema did great last night of course with France player benchmark. Dribble from the left side, drive into the centre of italian defence, combination with evra, toulalan or Henry and good placing shot from the edge of penalty box but unfortunately saved brilliantly by buffon.

After seeing how great Benzema could be as a main striker, last night i saw how good he can be as supporting forward who play widely, picked up the ball from midfield, run with ball through defender & constantly play for 90' full time in a team consist of 10 players.

I too liked Benzema a great deal in the game... I thought he was the best player for France (and I mean a great player, while the others stunk). Govou and Abidal should not be on the national team. However, Benzema showed a lot of great promise, and Milan should look at him.

I was glad he didn't score for obvious reasons, but at the same time I saw a great deal of immense talent in him.