God, this thread is a farce.
First topic, Portugal.
Scolari got his tactics spot on tonight despite what people think. The back four defended deep to negate the attacks of Holland and the discipline showed by the midfield and forwards to close down within their own half meant Portugal were effectively defending from the half way line, and Holland had hardly any answers for this until the players started bitching.
After that, Holland despite having the ball and a numerical advantage did not take advantage of it, they lacked creativity in the midfield it’s that simple. Van der Vaart should of started, as should of Van Nistelrooy because frankly, Kuyt does not cut it when playing in the Van Nistelrooy role.
The referee did nothing wrong to be honest except for Deco’s red card, but the rest of the cards were justified and it was a bitch fest with some poor sportsmanship being showed by the two sides.
Now this thread, it’s hardly civilised to refer to England’s problems in the past of hooliganism as a means of 'comeback' in reference to the behaviour of the players today. First, hooliganism is a horrible thing but no nation in the world has been more pro active than England to stamp it out, they are the yard stick now as one only has to look at the FA to see what they have done to stamp it out and bring the game back to the families, something that should be applauded. Second, its completely out of context to refer to such a thing.
The fans of both sides should be appalled at some of the actions of the players.
The real winner is England. Portugals first team line up has been desimated as a result of cards, and injuries and should FIFA ban Figo for the next match, then they are in real trouble.
First topic, Portugal.
Scolari got his tactics spot on tonight despite what people think. The back four defended deep to negate the attacks of Holland and the discipline showed by the midfield and forwards to close down within their own half meant Portugal were effectively defending from the half way line, and Holland had hardly any answers for this until the players started bitching.
After that, Holland despite having the ball and a numerical advantage did not take advantage of it, they lacked creativity in the midfield it’s that simple. Van der Vaart should of started, as should of Van Nistelrooy because frankly, Kuyt does not cut it when playing in the Van Nistelrooy role.
The referee did nothing wrong to be honest except for Deco’s red card, but the rest of the cards were justified and it was a bitch fest with some poor sportsmanship being showed by the two sides.
Now this thread, it’s hardly civilised to refer to England’s problems in the past of hooliganism as a means of 'comeback' in reference to the behaviour of the players today. First, hooliganism is a horrible thing but no nation in the world has been more pro active than England to stamp it out, they are the yard stick now as one only has to look at the FA to see what they have done to stamp it out and bring the game back to the families, something that should be applauded. Second, its completely out of context to refer to such a thing.
The fans of both sides should be appalled at some of the actions of the players.
The real winner is England. Portugals first team line up has been desimated as a result of cards, and injuries and should FIFA ban Figo for the next match, then they are in real trouble.
I can see the headlines tomorrow 
