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SF #2: Russia vs. Spain [P+R]

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Tosiek

Słowiańska Dusza






Russia rematched with Spain

The second UEFA EURO 2008™ semi-final will kick off at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna on Thursday 26 June with Spain facing Russia, who they beat 4-1 in the group stage in Innsbruck.

• At this stage, there are no more games to be played in Switzerland, with the first semi-final on 25 June marking the last UEFA EURO 2008™ game to be played on Swiss soil. The final will also be staged at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.

• The teams competing in this game will be from either Group C or Group D. Group C comprises France, Italy, the Netherlands and Romania. Group D comprises Greece, Russia, Spain and Sweden.

• France reached the semi-finals of the 1960 and 1984 UEFA European Championships and did so again at EURO '96™ and UEFA EURO 2000™.

• Italy reached the semi-finals in 1968 and also reached the last four at UEFA EURO 2000™.

• The Netherlands reached the semi-finals in 1976, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2004.

• Greece reached the semi-finals for the only time in their history at UEFA EURO 2004™.

• Russia have never reached the semi-finals since the collapse of the Soviet Union. As the USSR, they were semi-finalists in 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1988.

• Spain reached the semi-finals of the 1964 and 1984 competitions.

• Sweden reached their only semi-final to date at the 1992 UEFA European Championship.

• Romania have never reached the semi-finals.

• The winners of this game will be given the token position of being the away team for the final at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on 29 June. Their opponents will be the winners of match No29 – the other semi-final at St. Jakob-Park, Basel on Wednesday 25 June.

• There is no third-place play-off game in the UEFA European Championship.
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twigsanberries

Youth Team
best of luck to both teams. i do not believe russia will get destroyed like before, but spain will triumph due to its experience. i'm thinking semi comfortable win, something like 2-1 with spain enjoying bulk of possession.
 
C

Capela

Reserve Team
this should be an exciting match.
hope russia wins cause they've been playing a fantastic football
 
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Mandieta6

Red Card - Life
Life Ban
I hope Russia win, because despite Spain's win, I don't think they're good enough to be in the final. I'd rather see them beat by Russia now instead of by Germany later. I think Guus will do like he did vs the Dutch and mastermind another tremendous tactic to neutralise the spanish, which really shouldn't be that hard. They do not have a lot of imagination in attack, and their midfield doesn't seem to work well together. I'm sure Puyol will be Spain's MoM though.

Anyway, I think Russia will offer the more attractive football in the final, and I also want to see more of the exciting Arshavin and Pavlyuchenko partnership, so again I'll say it, I hope they win. Which by the way, would be the perfect proof of Spain's faults, considering they got their most emphatic win against them earlier, so they should be able to do the same, despite of Arshavin's inclusion.
 
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KingPaulV

Starting XI
I am for Spain, But I think Russia will win and go on to take the trophy they were my pick to win the tournament and I am sticking with that, althought as a Spanish fan of course i want Spain to progress and I hope it does happen....Also that first game was deceithful, it was a lot closer than people think. When Spain was up 1-0 Russia hit the post, had they levelled the score it would have been a different game...I am sure of that
 
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Sevillista

Starting XI
Spain 3 - 1 Russia

I think we're going to see a very different Spain from the one that played Italy, now that Russia's not going to put up a defensive fortress like the Italians, and I believe we'll carry more danger than the Dutch did in the quarterfinals. The Dutch were uncreative and thrived on dead-ball plays that match which allowed Russia to take over the match. I don't think Spain will collapse like that. Also, the Russian defense made several mistakes against the Dutch which gives me hope for Thursday.

I write this with all due respect to the Russians... their performance against Holland was the most impressive of the tourney.
 
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OrgulloVikingo

Senior Squad
This should be a mouth watering game. I expect a totally different Russian mindset. Their aim will be to come charging fast and hard to get the first goal. they wont sit back and play a chess match, I guarantee. What will be key for Spain? The back line. Ramos, imo, has had a piss poor tourny but perhaps this will be his turnaround. He could only play bad for so long.

Although I have great respect for this Russian side, I will have to pick Spain as winners. I think we have more talent to see us through. Im predicting a 3-2. Logic, experience, head to head matchups all point towards Spain advancing. Lets hope this is the case. I just feel that it's fate for Spain to reach the final this year.

P.S - Since when has Spain become the underdog against Russia? Have I missed something? Weve won 3 tied 1 against them and outscored them! I know Russia has been playing great football but does that make them favorites? Weird.
 
F

Fernandez

Team Captain
If the Russian's don't make the same mistakes as they did in that game, then they should win. They had a go at the Spaniards and were unlucky on a few occasions, but 3 mistakes and an offside goal cost them dearly.
 
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OrgulloVikingo

Senior Squad
Statistics, talent is on our side. Technically speakin we are the favorites. But that means nothing once the match begins. Honestl;y, this match is a toss up. There are many reasons why both teams can win.
 
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Coruja

Senior Squad
Most of the offensive game from the Russians begin in the left side (most of the times by Zirkhov), so if Spain "stop" his game, it's possible that 35% of danger for their area disappear .

Greece 0 - 1 Russia ( The goal comes from the left side by a pass from Zirkhov)
Russia 2 - 0 Sweden ( The second goal comes from a recuperation and pass by Zirkhov)
Russia 3 - 1 Netherlands (The first 2 goals came from the left side, and i think that the pass for the second was by Zirkhov)

With this, im not focus the attention only in Zirkhov and the left side of their attack, because the Russia team have other great players that can create problems to Spain.


I predict a 2-1 for Spain, but if Russia wins, i'll be happy because their football it's really enjoyable to watch.
 
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Johnny_Big

Starting XI
I'm happy this is the semi-final, because who wins, is going to be my pick to win to win the final.

I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Russia is going to surprise once again.
 
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Sevillista

Starting XI
Coruja;2541189 said:
Most of the offensive game from the Russians begin in the left side (most of the times by Zirkhov), so if Spain "stop" his game, it's possible that 35% of danger for their area disappear .

Greece 0 - 1 Russia ( The goal comes from the left side by a pass from Zirkhov)
Russia 2 - 0 Sweden ( The second goal comes from a recuperation and pass by Zirkhov)
Russia 3 - 1 Netherlands (The first 2 goals came from the left side, and i think that the pass for the second was by Zirkhov)

With this, im not focus the attention only in Zirkhov and the left side of their attack, because the Russia team have other great players that can create problems to Spain.


I predict a 2-1 for Spain, but if Russia wins, i'll be happy because their football it's really enjoyable to watch.
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The 2-1 against Holland was definitely a pass from Arshavin.
 
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newbie original

We apologize for keeping the yellow too long
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Sevillista;2541176 said:
Based on what?
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The fact that they've seen what you have to offer, to achieve the positive result, and have time to make adjustments to their "tactics".

Sevillista;2541176 said:
Do you have any historical examples?
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Examples are ONLY from other sports (ex: US College Football where the season is "like" a one-off knockout tournament and I have noticed many occassions where, SHOULD the teams face eachother a SECOND time, the result is reversed with great regularity). Like I said, it is isn't the same sport.....
 
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hanek45

Min
Sevillista;2541104 said:
I write this with all due respect to the Russians... their performance against Holland was the most impressive of the tourney.
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hands downs... Hiddink is a ******* genius..

Spain 2 - 2 Russia. if not.. then 1 all..
Spain going through on penalties :0
 
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OrgulloVikingo

Senior Squad
Arshavin is bad @ss, no doubt. He said he wanted to go play in spain in an interview a few days aago. Said he grew up watching La Liga! I don't know but who wouldn't want him. Im not sure what character he posseses but his talent is up there with the best easily
 
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