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Originally Posted by GrosMoulin
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how the hell did that game slip my mind!
1st
Germany – Poland
For obvious reasons - I'm German! But this wasn't just any game. Perhaps considered a rematch for the 2006 game with Germany beating Poland 1-0 in 90'+. The Poles also made a huge deal out of this with media and a lot of hype. Having a great campaign beating the Portuguese and all the fire about wanting to finally beat Germany (this was there final) I was worried before the game. Germany won 2-0
2nd
Italy – Netherlands
Everyone I know had the Italians as winners. A team with great depth and great new talent; having only conceded 2 goals in 2006 they clear favs. Holland had a rocky qualification process and lost Seedorf and MVB weeks before the Euros began. A not so experienced defense made it seem like on form Luca Toni would have the final word. Holland won 3-2...a defeat Italy hasn’t tasted in years.
3rd
Spain – Russia
Though some sparks of drive, the Russians really did not handle this match well and were for the most part outplayed. the only thing that made this match entertaining were the 5 goals. That and watching Spain's talent entertain over a lackluster Russia – nothing more.
Honorable mention
Austria – Czechs
The last 20 minutes were great. Too bad Austria didn't tie this match.
Most boring
France – Romania & Greece – Sweden (at least there were a couple goals in there)