Results: Scotland 1-0 Netherlands McFadden 22" (1-0) Russia 0-0 Wales Croatia 1-1 Slovenia Prso 5" (1-0) Siljik 22" (1-1) Latest Score: Latvia 1-0 Turkey Verpakovskis 29" (1-0) Matches later: Spain v. Norway
OMG!! And still 1-0 at 57 minutes, and, accordning to the UEFA tracker, Turkey was "totally outplayed in the first-half ". Things like this and the Scotland match gives hope even for Norway.
Full time. Latvia 1- 0 Turkey. Rustu also picked up another yellow which will see him suspended for the next match. Amazing. I'd never have picked that one! b.
Almost every result today has been an upset. Incredible really. The only exception is Spain - Norway, but even then 2-1 is a very narrow margin and gives Norway a good chance to go through. Anyway, what a Euro 2004 this would be with Scotland, Wales, Latvia and Slovenia
Spain had something like 30 shots on goal. They really pummelled Norway. Norway had about 6 or so. Anyway, Norway's goalkeeper made some excellent saves. Bravo to Latvia. Now they have a really tough battle at one of the more intimidating places to play at. Bravo to McFadden.
Let's hope we don't hear about any Latvian guys getting raped in the steets come Thursday...if i remember correctly it was in qualification for Euro 2000 that this happened last (insert Irish guy for Latvian)
Tom, did you watch the Croatia/Slovenia match? I missed it (maybe I should be glad I did). How could we not score more than a goal against their Swiss cheese defense?
I can't believe what happened in the Latvia vs. Turkey match. That is such a disapointment. Turkey better win the next match with a big score difference. I still can't believe what happened...
Baric’s blindness is amazing. Croatia has played two great games under him, v. Belgium (4-0) and v. Bulgaria(1-0). In both of these games he played a 4-4-2. But after both of those games he went back to the wing-back system. That wouldn’t be a disaster in it self. The problem is he plays pure defenders in wing-back position. It seems that even he realizes that the 4-4-2 is best suited for the players he has. Whenever he was in real trouble he used it, yesterday he even switched to it in half-time. I really believe this Croatian squad is as good as the 98. team, when used properly.
Well, all I have to say is wow. Every match was close, lots of great goaltending in the matches and it maybe ironically shows that all of these teams deserve to be in the playoffs. Scotland just wasn't afraid of Holland in their match, but let me tell you that Holland probably deserved to get one back, they had many chances in the match. Latvia as well wasn't afraid and gave it their all, it's hard to believe that Latvia is just a draw away from Portugal, but to go into Turkey and draw is extremely difficult to do. Wales picked up the needed draw in Moscow, now let's see if they can get their act together at home and win. The last two home matches they drew with Finland 1:1 and lost to S&M 3:2, so the Russians definitely have a shot. Croatia maybe in trouble now after they drew 1:1 with Slovenia, and the second leg should be very close, and it could go either way. Spain dominated Norway, but only won 2:1 which gives Norway at least some hope, plus the one away goal may come back to haunt Spain. Playing up in Oslo this late in the year may give Norway the advantage they need to win. Can't wait until the 19th.
Swiss cheese defence? He, he ... didn't look like that. What happened to Baric? 5 defenders, 2 (lousy) midfielders and 3 strikers in the same line? Whoaa! That's unbelievable! This guy should leave, EURO 2004 or no.
well my croatian friends i watched the game and this guy sums up what i think he puts 2 defenders on the wings what can you expect and he starts that former drug addict mornar... kranjcar cant play yet cuz hes too young yet he put neretljak in his first game as a midfielder???? the guy is a centreback well anyways rapaic and srna will play from the beginning on wednesday and that should mean slovenia is out... we had 13 corners and they had 0.... baric doesnt know anything he insists that we play the norwegian way meaning throwing meaningless balls in the penalty box so some1 knocked them in with a header which is boring and its not our game.. the only guy to take a shot at goal was niko kovac and if it hadnt deflected it wouldve went in
"well anyways rapaic and srna will play from the beginning on wednesday and that should mean slovenia is out... we had 13 corners and they had 0...." Rapaic and Srna sre no big trouble for Slovenia. Sokota and Tudor are the biggest possible threat now. And don't forget the fact that it's away game - Slovenia lost in Ljubljana in past 8 years only against Norway and France. And Croatia is no France, believe me. I think Croatia is out - it's just that they don't know it.... ;-)
you think cro is out lmao why dont you put $1000 on slovenia you know you wouldnt so be quiet im 110% confident that croatia will knock out slovenia and then we will celebrate at their pathetic stadium and another question who did slovenia beat in those 8 years anyone worth mentioning THOUGHT SO
tomvansomething - yeah, I would bet 1000 USD (but I don't have such money). Who did Slovenia beat? Ukraine, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy (both friendlies), draw with Russia, Yugo and Croatia. Not bad IMO.
WHAT looks like that 8 year streak os over by who else than the croats we even played with one less guy for the last 25 minutes very well deserved forza croatia