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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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



Oh, wait...

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

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

Want Ronaldo to help Portugal win.

Forca Nani!!!

Italy vs Portugal would be a great final.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Genius. Bet they wish they had thought of that.

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