UEFA EURO 2012

[Mac]

so long to the Dutch. That's gotta be a big disappointment

 

[Jake]

so long to the Dutch. That's gotta be a big disappointment

They didn't even earn a point. Group of Death or not, that's a shocking result.

 

[Bucknut24]

Deutschland!

 

[Buckeye513]

Germany vs Greece. Don't let us down with the signs, German fans.

 

[Jake]

Germany vs Greece. Don't let us down with the signs, German fans.

Ahh, good call. This is going to be interesting.

 

[TooTall]

They didn't even earn a point. Group of Death or not, that's a shocking result.

Shocking, and mildly alarming. I think it's time to start searching for some better options on that back line.

 

[VBSJ]

The past two games for the Dutch on ESPN, it was funny listening to Steve McManaman vent his frustration with the Netherlands.

Against Germany he suggested someone for the Dutch kick a German to change the pace and today I was laughing after his comment following a poor Dutch corner.

 

[VBSJ]

Germany vs Greece. Don't let us down with the signs, German fans.

I don't know, if Greece advance, it means more of this lady (on the left).

Seriously, if you go thru all the photo galleries of EURO 2012 (Sky Sports, SI, UEFA.com, etc.), she's the only fan -- literally, only one -- that made all of them. And for some reason, the international feed (what ESPN uses), has a solo camera on her.

 

[JBaney45]

I don't know, if Greece advance, it means more of this lady (on the left).

Seriously, if you go thru all the photo galleries of EURO 2012 (Sky Sports, SI, UEFA.com, etc.), she's the only fan -- literally, only one -- that made all of them. And for some reason, the international feed (what ESPN uses), has a solo camera on her.

I think we all know the reason

Good work camera man..good work

 

[Jake]

It has nothing to do with ESPN. FIFA always has the final group games played concurrently to prevent teams from knowing what they need to do in the last game based on results of the other.

Stumbled over when this rule came into play, and why.

1982 World Cup Shenanigans

 

[jlb1705]

Stumbled over when this rule came into play, and why.

1982 World Cup Shenanigans

Even with simultaneous kickoffs, there's still a chance of shenanigans in some situations.

However, I prefer this as the format anyway. It really adds to the suspense when you're supporting a team that is hanging by a thread.

 

[Jake]

Even with simultaneous kickoffs, there's still a chance of shenanigans in some situations.

However, I prefer this as the format anyway. It really adds to the suspense when you're supporting a team that is hanging by a thread.

They can never fully stop it but it does help. Still, I don't like it from a TV viewing standpoint despite the build up of suspense at times.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Azzurri go up 1-0 and look to win the group if results hold.

0-0 between Spain and Croatia. The checkerboards need to win at this point.

 

[Jake]

That save by Casillas was huge. Croatia looked poised to take the lead.

 

[Smudger]

That save by Casillas was huge.

That run and cross from Modric was phenomenal as well.