johan neeskens
27 Nov 2007, 12:17 PM
Of course its either Holland OR France. Worst case is both teams in one group. I hope that won't happen.
I don't either as I'd like France to do well. One of very few positive national teams left in the game.
Phase4Nightmare
27 Nov 2007, 02:54 PM
My opinion, as Oranje supporter i would like to draw attacking sides, but with not too much quality. This would give us the chance to get into a rhytm.
Based on this, out of pot two i would fancy:
1.Croatia (could be a spectacular match)
2.Sweden (slightly more defensive than croatia)
3.Czech Republic (always difficult for us because of their countering tactics)
4.Italy (at this point i don't see us beating them)
Out of pot 3 my choice would be:
1.Romania (quite an attacking side of late, which gives us possibilities)
2.Spain (lot's of quality, but probably our attack will get a bit of space)
3.Germany (class side, i'd rather meet them later on because of our rivalry)
4.Portugal (we never seem to be able to beat them)
Out of pot 4 my choice would be:
1.Russia (they still seem to lack the experience to win big matches)
2.Poland (less quality, but more defensive than russia, close call though)
3.Turkey (too unpredictable, but i can see us beat them)
4.France (sturdy defence, world class team)
Anyone else wants to post their list?
And don't start with the 'you have to beat them all to win the tournament' rubbish. With a favourable draw, you don't have to beat them all. That's the whole point.
Anyway, looking forward to sunday...