View Full Version : Match #31 :: The Final :: Sunday 29 June [R]
squidward123
29 Jun 2008, 06:46 PM
The only time they looked even the least bit threatening was after Kevin Kuranyi came in for Hitzlsperger. I thought they looked like they had a chance to score for about 15 minutes after that substitution, but that was it.
and the first 15 minutes and some other patches in the first half.
It was in the second half where spain really were in control (apart from that little period after the substitution)
Kebbie Gazauzkas
29 Jun 2008, 06:47 PM
Look :
1) I was under the impression that what podolski did by leaning in was not an offence punishable by a red card. He leant in, but is that a card offence?
2) I thought that a headbutt, no matter how hard or soft it is, was a red card. Just like raising your hand to a guy's face is a red card. Or like frings' punch against cruz in the fight in 06.
I am not complaining so don't put a spin on what I'm saying. I'm wanting to just clarify the rules.
Reminded me of the Figo headbutt against van Bommel (World Cup 2006, punished with a yellow card). Rosetti didn't see the situation and didn't appear to have consulted his assistant. I concur that it could have been a red card.
Congrats to all Spanish fans and keep your heads high, German supporters, your team had a pretty good tournament!
Abebe
29 Jun 2008, 06:49 PM
Spain has players with loads of class and I am looking for their influence togrow once they have this monkey off their back. They play a different brand of technical game to Brazil, but very good to watch.
Kind of a mix of Brazil and Italian. Huge advert for Spanish soccer; I will be looking gor more of it.
I used to avoid watching Spain if I could..lol.
squidward123
29 Jun 2008, 06:50 PM
Reminded me of the Figo headbutt against van Bommel (World Cup 2006, punished with a yellow card). Rosetti didn't see the situation and didn't appear to have consulted his assistant. I concur that it could have been a red card.
Yeah, I thought the rule was that you get sent off even if the headbutt is soft. Just like raising your hand to a player's face and that's what I was asking footyfan before.
Pakalolo
29 Jun 2008, 06:50 PM
I can't. For me that was Fernando Torres. Not just because of the goal, but he gave the Germany defense hell the entire time he was on the pitch.
After him, then yes, Senna. He kicked both Ballack and Frings' asses in midfield.
I think he means for the whole tournament. and while i agree that Senna was very impressing, it would be unfair to the other Spanish midfielders to rate him above them. they all played an amazing tourney, only Iniesta had some weaker moments/games imo. by the way, today Xavi would be my man of the match.
frankwhite
29 Jun 2008, 06:51 PM
You dont even belong to Syria and Iraq, sad thing is that you have a computer, which is smarter than you.
He will be even smarter after Turkey will shot down his country, Armenier, this September.
Abebe
29 Jun 2008, 06:54 PM
I think he means for the whole tournament. and while i agree that Senna was very impressing, it would be unfair to the other Spanish midfielders to rate him above them. they all played an amazing tourney, only Iniesta had some weaker moments/games imo. by the way, today Xavi would be my man of the match.
Yes I did. Agreed that Xavi was at a very high level as well. I did not watch enough of Spain's games.
When do they pick the MOTM and MOTT? I don't know if UEFA do, probably too subjective.
footyfan1
29 Jun 2008, 06:55 PM
I think he means for the whole tournament. and while i agree that Senna was very impressing, it would be unfair to the other Spanish midfielders to rate him above them. they all played an amazing tourney, only Iniesta had some weaker moments/games imo. by the way, today Xavi would be my man of the match.
Yes, I misread that. Thanks for correcting me.
My MOTT would have been David Villa.
Pakalolo
29 Jun 2008, 06:57 PM
Yes I did. Agreed that Xavi was at a very high level as well. I did not watch enough of Spain's games.
When do they pick the MOTM and MOTT? I don't know if UEFA do, probably too subjective.
MOTM was always announced directly after the matches, but I don't know whether they did this after the final, too. there was too much chaos after the final whistle. ;)
MOTT, I don't know how it is handled at the EC... :confused:
dark knight
29 Jun 2008, 06:59 PM
Hey guys - I'm about to hand out a bunch of cards. In the meantime, can someone start a part 2 thread - someone who wants to discuss the game and not hurl insults?
Thanks.