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Euro 2012 Semi-final 1. Portugal V Spain - Wed 27th June 7.45pm

Discussion in 'International Football' started by SALFORD RED, Jun 24, 2012.

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    hdcantona Member of the Year 2012

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    Honestly would be chuffed for any of the teams left to win the tourney now, except spain - so come on portugal!

    (Reckon spain will win though)

    SimplyGiggs The voice of reason

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    Portugal will win. Coentrao and Ronaldo will exploit the spaces that Arbeloa leaves.

    Sownak27 There's Only One Darren Fletcher!

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    This is effectively going to be like a Ronaldo vs Barcelona type match. Although Spain haven't been at their best in this tournament, I can see them completely overpowering the Portugal midfield. It would be interesting to see them employ some Moruinho-esque tactics - pushing Pepe into midfield, and playing Bruno Alves and Rolando at the back.

    Flash Saviour of the Forum

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    Before the tournament I would of said Spain no doubt, but Spain haven't been at their best and I don't really like their no striker system, while Ronaldo is coming up with the goods for Portugal.

    I think Spain will still edge it though.
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    abismagic Regular Members

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    i really hope portugal win this match and meet italy in the final(y) so i can win back some off the fortune i have lost lol :cry::cry:

    Sporting4Ever I aim to Misbehave

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    We've been steadily improving in this tournament, so I think we have a chance...

    AS #lad

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    I agree with Flash that Spain at the start of the tournament we're virtually guarenteed to win. But Portugal have been in good form during the tournament and could cause an upset.
    Definately not a fan of Spain's no striker system, it doesn't seem to be working for me.

    Sporting4Ever I aim to Misbehave

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    Yeah, I agree. They've conceded tons of goals, and their midfielders haven't really been that dangerous.



    Oh, wait...

    AS #lad

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    ...?

    Sporting4Ever I aim to Misbehave

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    Their system is working fine. It was a bit wasteful against Italy, but France were totally tide up by it.

    AS #lad

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    Yeah it's working, but not as effective, sorry I should have been more specific by what I meant.

    djpailo Hi

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    Want Ronaldo to help Portugal win.

    orko Regular Members

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    Forca Nani!!!

    Italy vs Portugal would be a great final.
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    Loublaze Regular Members

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    Germany-Portugal would be a great final IMO. Actually, at this point it doesn't matter who gets to the final, we're almost guaranteed a great game. A lot of Spanish hatred doing the rounds. Personally I wouldn't mind seeing Spain taking Euro 12 and cementing their place in history as one of the best ever.
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    MikeyM Big Daddy

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    Cristiano Ronaldo is the key to this match. If Spain keep him quiet then I think collectively they are better man for man than Portugal and their midfield should be able to rip the Portuguese to pieces.

    I'm expecting this to be 100mph blood and thunder however, as these two are fierce rivals.
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    SimplyGiggs The voice of reason

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    Spain would try to pass any team into submission in the final. It would be a poor final if they were involved. At this point I'd like to see Portugal go all the way.

    Loublaze Regular Members

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    Portugal should try and win something with this generation. I wasn't really impressed by their display against the Czech rep though. Nani seems to be the only player who tries to set up teammates. Everyone else including Ronaldo were simply shooting at the first chance and the shots were dire.

    Richie www.InTheFreeRole.com

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    Genius. Bet they wish they had thought of that.

    :D
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    AS #lad

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    I really hope your right, nothing worse than a shitty game when so much hype has been placed on it.
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