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Monthly Archives: June 2008

Spain To Lay Claim On European Championships

June 28, 2008 – 5:44 pm

Spain emerged victors in the semi-final clash with Russia and many were surprised that a 3-goal deficit still separates both teams. After a baptism of fire in the group stages and a comprehensive 3-1 victory against Netherlands, the Russians had established their title credentials convincingly.
Arshavin, who burst onto the international scene after sitting out a [...]

By JohnST | Posted in European Championships, Germany, Russia, Spain | Comments (1)

When In Doubt, Go For Germany

June 24, 2008 – 10:39 pm

The quarter-finals of Euro 2008 came to an end and several favorites were slain in the process. Portugal exited the tournament with their tail tucked behind their legs after being overpowered in a 2-3 defeat by Germany. Some tears were shed as Portugal were among the most exciting entertainers. However, the mesmerizing wizardry of Cristiano [...]

By JohnST | Posted in European Championships | Comments (0)

Holland 1-3 Russia: Upsets Continue

June 21, 2008 – 7:57 am

The following was guest blogged by Chris Rivers from Betting Fair.
After two nights of the under dogs coming out on top many predicted a return to regular services with the Netherlands overcoming Russia in the quarter finals. Once again though Euro 2008 has thrown up another shock and the side who blitzed their [...]

By JohnST | Posted in Champions League, European Championships, Russia | Comments (0)

Get Ready For Thrills and Spills of Euro 08 Knock-out Stage

June 17, 2008 – 6:51 pm

Knockout stage of Euro 08 campaign has yet to arrive but the footballing actions we have seen are exhilarating enough. In Group A, Portugal are safely through despite a 2-0 loss to Switzerland. Scolari had to apologize for destroying a winning momentum when he rested key players and fielded reserves who either developed cold feet [...]

By JohnST | Posted in Croatia, European Championships, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain | Comments (0)

Favorites of Euro 2008 Lining Up For Quarter Finals

June 12, 2008 – 10:34 am

How is the Euro 2008 action so far? If you are like me, I am delighted but between watching matches and juggling my busy schedule, I am sorry I didn’t really have the time to write my match analysis.
Anway, six days have flashed by and the first round of matches ended without much surprises. The [...]

By JohnST | Posted in Croatia, European Championships, Italy, Portugal, Spain | Comments (1)

Euro 2008: Spain 4 – 1 Russia

June 11, 2008 – 4:59 pm

The following was guest blogged by Chris Rivers from Betting Fair.  
Have we seen the winners of Euro 2008 play? I would say no despite the brilliant performance from Spain last night. The Spanish have matched the start they made in the World Cup two years when they put four past the Ukraine and just [...]

By JohnST | Posted in European Championships, Russia, Spain | Comments (1)

Euro 2008: Portugal 2-0 Turkey

June 8, 2008 – 5:29 am

Portugal affirmed their status as the hot favorite for Euro 2008 by sweeping past Turkey with a comfortable 2-0 victory in Geneva. Four years ago, they came in as runners-up to Greece in their own country but this time, they are more than ready to erase their underdog tag and claim their ascendancy to European [...]

By JohnST | Posted in European Championships, Portugal | Comments (1)