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

[$teauA]

It would be a shame for him to leave Zenit right now when they've reached the big time and will be playing in the CL. I would love to see that team play in the CL at full potential. As for this match, I think it's gonna be a thriller. I see it going into extra time tied at 1-1, then 2-2 after ET followed by a Spain win in penalties.

 

[Tosiek]

I just found out that Arshavin is 27! Anyway, I put my hopes in Russia again. They have enough potential and heart to play on 29th of June. They play the most attractive football from all semi finalists.

Even if Spain go through and meet Germany in the final - they don't stand a chance. Germany are too *******- damn- bloody- good when they play in the final. It's so ******* true what Gary Lineker has said 'Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win.'

 

[Coruja]

The 2-1 against Holland was definitely a pass from Arshavin.

Yes, Sorry, my mistake, i thought it was Zhirkov.. But, the pass came from the left side, like most of the times.

 

[OrgulloVikingo]

I just found out that Arshavin is 27! Anyway, I put my hopes in Russia again. They have enough potential and heart to play on 29th of June. They play the most attractive football from all semi finalists.

Even if Spain go through and meet Germany in the final - they don't stand a chance. Germany are too *******- damn- bloody- good when they play in the final. It's so ******* true what Gary Lineker has said 'Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win.'

Germany is always tough. even a bad German side is a good one. It's certainly tough for us with 2 very good teams in the way, but it's totally possible.

 

[newbie original]

OH NO, here we go again...........

RUSSIA OUT: The Curse of "The Dream"........

Arshavin: I TOO have a dream. It is to play for Barca.

He should have learnt, by now, that these sort of distractions are no good for a national team.

 

[daS]

Spain will play the game as AWAY side .. and this makes them wear unlucky accursed yellow kit .. xD xD xD xD xD xD xD .. haha

 

[RobbieD_PL]

WTF? Couldn't russia wear the white kit? xD

 

[Help?]

Who cares what kit who wears. Bonzi didn't start this thread, hence Russia will lose.

 

[daS]

WTF? Couldn't russia wear the white kit? xD

Russia is HOME and will wear the red kit

 

[Bonzi]

Who cares what kit who wears. Bonzi didn't start this thread, hence Russia will lose.

I kept silence hoping no one would notice that But now I hope the same way the white kit curse was broken that thread starting thing will not matter as well

 

[OrgulloVikingo]

I dont care what color we wear. Weve been wearing red and white kits for years and not won anything with them. For the record, weve never lost a semi final (not that theres been many of em but none the less). Ill be pacing around in front of the tv tomorrow as well. I hate to be involved so emotionally.

 

[newbie original]

I wonder if finally Xabi Alonso gets in. Is Senna questionable for the game or is he fully fit?

 

[Sevillista]

I wonder if finally Xabi Alonso gets in. Is Senna questionable for the game or is he fully fit?

He's been quoted as saying "If I can play, I will" and "I think I will be okay for the match." So.... there's that. I think he will play, and if he doesn't I'd rather have Cazorla in there. What a blow it will be to lose Senna though... his work in the midfield has been unreal this tournament.

 

[teccomin]

This is something I copied from another forum, and someone was sharp to notice this interesting scenario:

If Russia beat Spain in the semifinal and beats Germany in the final, they would have avenged every single Euro final they had lost in one tournament.

Spain 1964
FINAL Spain 2-0 USSR

Belgium 1972
FINAL West Germany 3-0 USSR

West Germany 1988
FINAL Netherlands 2-0 USSR

 

[OrgulloVikingo]

This is something I copied from another forum, and someone was sharp to notice this interesting scenario:

If Russia beat Spain in the semifinal and beats Germany in the final, they would have avenged every single Euro final they had lost in one tournament.

Spain 1964
FINAL Spain 2-0 USSR

Belgium 1972
FINAL West Germany 3-0 USSR

West Germany 1988
FINAL Netherlands 2-0 USSR

Interesting. I have agreat feeling about us. First time Ive ever had it. I think we are destined for the trophy.

 

[RobbieD_PL]

Or a better argument, Russian Capitalism > Soviet Communism !

 

[IORI]

Russia 2-0 Spain

 

[UltrasViola]

i just hope ruskies get HUMILIATED
russia 0-4 España


VIVA SPANIA!

 

[MaestroZidane]

very happy for the Spanish NT to have gotten passed their quaterfinal ordeal. Unfortunately, I feel Russia have what it takes to take this game.

 

[KingPaulV]

Alright we've made a good start!.....that could have been a foul against torres btw Vamos España!