Very high quality tournament so far. Not many poor matches and almost all of the teams have looked competitive (ahem, Ireland). The Euros tend to be better than the World Cup.

I actually think Spain will be happier to ply France than England. France aren't as good as they are hyped up to be and are likely to attempt to play Spain at their own game - they've certainly tried to tika-taka their way through the group matches. That should play right into the hands of the Spanish. Expect them to dominate midfield and win by two or three goals. England would have been more sturdy opposition, solid defensively, capable and likely to park the bus.

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Very high quality tournament so far. Not many poor matches and almost all of the teams have looked competitive (ahem, Ireland). The Euros tend to be better than the World Cup.

Unfortunately money is the most important thing so in France we will have 24 teams. Quality won't be so high anymore. So far for me this is the best tournament since Euro 2000.

well, let's see things clearly
for the next games, I see :
- Czech Republic - Portugal : 0 - 1 (extra time)
- Germany - Greece : 2 - 0
- Spain - France : 8 - 1
- Italy - England : 1 - 1 (extra time then penalty entertainment with Italy winner)



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There are some problems with predictions for quarters,
this is the result from site-
Sici

My predictions for the quarter finals were:

Czech Rep - The Netherlands (will be Czech rep. - Portugal)
Germany - Russia (will be Germany - Greece)
Italy - France (will be Spain - France)
Sweden - Spain (will be England - Italy)

The good news is that I might still have three semi-finalists right.

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Spain - France : 8 - 1

Let's hope!!

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There are some problems with predictions for quarters

Absolutely. They also have not added yet the points for the correct nrs. 1 and 2.
Edit: Sici, where on the site did you find that listing ?

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Spain - France : 8 - 1

Let's hope!!

Both team are there thanks to the refs. Lets see who'll they help next.

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Not offside for me, not according to the normal modern interpretation of the law (which I hate).

The player in the offside position was not involved in the interchange down the wing.

Lots of nonsense about "phases of play".

But he would not be given offside in most games (you do sometimes get an understandably confused official).

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Spain - France : 8 - 1

Let's hope!!

Both team are there thanks to the refs. Lets see who'll they help next.

euh...I didn't notice that France was helped by the referees...when was that ?

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euh...I didn't notice that France was helped by the referees...when was that ?

In the first game against England there was a special rule.

The rule was that no French player could be booked regardless of what he did (to Andy Carrol mostly).

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Spain - France : 8 - 1

Let's hope!!

Both team are there thanks to the refs. Lets see who'll they help next.

euh...I didn't notice that France was helped by the referees...when was that ?

Last night....Ukraine did scored and the ref didn't allowed the goal.

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euh...I didn't notice that France was helped by the referees...when was that ?

In the first game against England there was a special rule.

The rule was that no French player could be booked regardless of what he did (to Andy Carrol mostly).

I don't understand what you mean.

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Edit: Sici, where on the site did you find that listing ?

make login,click on rotean ball near Partecipans, roll on quarter finals and click info.
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Sici

Thanks sici.

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Hey, I see they added the extra points now

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The score as og June 20. Finally, I'm climbing a bit on the list



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Not offside for me, not according to the normal modern interpretation of the law (which I hate).

The player in the offside position was not involved in the interchange down the wing.

Lots of nonsense about "phases of play".

But he would not be given offside in most games (you do sometimes get an understandably confused official).

Actually he was involved. The player who was offside assisted to the goal scorer. He was able to take the ball and pass to the scorer because he was offside. He was offside, he touched the ball - free kick for the opponent, no disussion about it.

Here is video: [videa.hu]



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Not offside for me, not according to the normal modern interpretation of the law (which I hate).

The player in the offside position was not involved in the interchange down the wing.

Lots of nonsense about "phases of play".

But he would not be given offside in most games (you do sometimes get an understandably confused official).

Actually he was involved. The player who was offside assisted to the goal scorer. He was able to take the ball and pass to the scorer because he was offside. He was offside, he touched the ball - free kick for the opponent, no disussion about it.

Here is video: [videa.hu]

Mmmmm, they better abolish the whole rule and install cameras on the goal line. Most problems solved.

Btw: I'll inform the Dutch TV football experts that they're totally nuts and aren't football experts at all.



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That was quick Let's do an update, then (June 20):

A totally new hierarchy! Great. I've only three quarter finalists predicted well. No matches to get points during the quarter finals and probably no new points at all.



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Btw: I'll inform the Dutch TV football experts that they're totally nuts and aren't football experts at all.

I guess they only focussed on the ball crossing the line. They forgot about what went on before
the Ukranians scored. I think it is an offside, allright.

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euh...I didn't notice that France was helped by the referees...when was that ?

In the first game against England there was a special rule.

The rule was that no French player could be booked regardless of what he did (to Andy Carrol mostly).

Great point except for the fact that Andy Carroll was an unused substitute against France

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only three quarter finalist predicted well. No matches to get points during the quarter finals

Not sure about that. During the last pool for the Worldchampionship, you could still get points, even if you got the wrong teams. Don't know if this pool works the same way.

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Btw: I'll inform the Dutch TV football experts that they're totally nuts and aren't football experts at all.

Thank you...obviously they are performing as bad as the dutch football team has been during this tounament.

Worst team so far? Ireland! Sweden and Holland are sniffing around those quarters too, but to be as bad as Ireland you got to practise more...

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That was quick Let's do an update, then (June 20):

A totally new hierarchy! Great. I've only three quarter finalists predicted well. No matches to get points during the quarter finals and probably no new points at all.

Number 3 !!!!

Does the rank 2302 mean that Silver Dagger is number 2302 among all participants?