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13th June 2004 05:41 PM
zebulon
quote:
Monkey Woman wrote:
OK, I'll gloat: France 2-1 England



Wheee, good guess, Monkey Woman!

BTW - is this now the EU'04 board and we're talking about rolling balls instead of rolling stones???
13th June 2004 05:45 PM
Monkey Woman Guess? After the last minute whistle??? LOL!!!
13th June 2004 06:39 PM
Jumacfly http://www.ebaumsworld.com/flashloops-sohorny.html

for you my english friends
cheers
JU
13th June 2004 07:16 PM
stewed & Keefed SHATTERED SHATTERED


France 2-1 England



Zinedine Zidane scored a majestic free-kick and a penalty in injury time to secure holders France a stunning victory over England in Group B.
Frank Lampard had given England a first-half lead when he rose to head home David Beckham's free-kick.

The brilliant Wayne Rooney won England a second-half penalty, but Beckham saw his spot-kick saved by Fabien Barthez.

Zidane equalised with a free-kick and then converted from the spot after David James fouled Thierry Henry.

That late double blow left England's players inconsolable at the final whistle, whilst the French stayed on the pitch to celebrate their opening game win.

The atmosphere at the Estadio Da Luz was electric as both teams finally started their Euro 2004 campaigns.

And while England captain Beckham and France skipper Zidane, team-mates at Real Madrid, exchanged pleasantries in the tunnel before kick-off, there was no room for friendship on the field.


The pre-match hype - the game being England's biggest since their World Cup quarter-final defeat to Brazil in 2002 - added an extra edge to the encounter where duels between club team-mates were abundant.

Henry of Arsenal faced Sol Campbell in an England defence shorn of the services of John Terry, who was replaced by Ledley King.

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson opted to stick with the 4-4-2 formation which had worked so well in the 6-1 Euro 2004 warm-up win over Iceland.

England's midfield quartet of Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Lampard and Beckham settled quickly, allowing them to absorb some early France pressure.



KEY MOMENTS
38 mins: Frank Lampard heads England ahead from David Beckham's free-kick
68 mins The ineffective Michael Owen leaves the field
73 mins: David Beckham sees his penalty saved by Fabien Barthez
90 mins: Zinedine Zidane curls in a superb free-kick
93 mins: Zidane converts a penalty to hand France victory
The action as it happened

Zidane, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires produced the fluid football so typical of the French, to whom the first real goalscoring opportunity fell when David Trezeguet headed over from Vieira's precision cross.

For England, Scholes combined well with the outstanding Rooney before the Manchester United midfielder picked out Michael Owen going in on goal.

Only the close attention of William Gallas prevented Owen from testing Barthez as France cleared their lines. Gallas also had to be alert to deny Gerrard, who had surged into the area following an England counter-attack.

King, who was starting his first match for England, looked impressive and the anonymity of Henry in the first half owed much to the Spurs centre-half's concentration at the back.

The England defender made an important clearance to cut out Vieira's flick-on as France sought to test James.



Yet in truth, for all France's possession, England goalkeeper James had little to do in the first half.

And England's controlled approach - epitomised by the superb holding play of Rooney - paid dividends just before half time.

Lizarazu sent Beckham tumbling on the right-hand side of the France area and the England captain picked himself to deliver a teasing cross which Lampard headed past a stationary Barthez.

It was the first time the French defence had been breached in 11 games, but that record was of no interest to England's fans, who could not contain their glee.

The onus was very much on France to pick up the pace after the break and one lightning quick counter-attack saw Vieira surge forward before finding Henry, whose curled shot was gathered by James.


Henry won a late penalty for France
Henry started to become more influential as the game wore on, but it was the raw aggression of Rooney that stood out as he tormented France with his power and pace.

If England had anything to prove it was that they could produce a strong second-half display.

Eriksson replaced the ineffective Owen with Darius Vassell in an attempt to freshen things up and, just as signs of weariness were creeping into the play, Rooney stormed forward.

The Everton teenager was crudely hacked down by Mikael Silvestre, who was fortunate to receive only a caution, and England were duly awarded a penalty.

But Beckham saw his spot-kick brilliantly saved by Barthez to give France a lifeline.

And England were made to pay a heavy price for that miss in the dying minutes of the game.

Substitute Emile Heskey needlessly gave away a foul on the edge of the area and the imperious Zidane strode forward to send a curling free-kick past James.

And England then lost all sense of discipline when Gerrard attempted a dangerous back-pass to James, with Henry in close pursuit.

The France striker pounced on the loose ball and was hauled to the ground by a despairing James.

Referee Markus Merk pointed to the spot and Zidane showed no nerves as he converted the penalty with aplomb to hand France victory and control of Group B.



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France: Barthez, Gallas, Thuram, Silvestre (Sagnol 79), Lizarazu, Pires (Wiltord 76), Vieira, Makelele, Zidane, Trezeguet, Henry.
Subs Not Used: Landreau, Boumsong, Dacourt, Desailly, Govou, Marlet, Pedretti, Rothen, Saha.

Booked: Pires, Silvestre.

England: James, Gary Neville, King, Campbell, Ashley Cole, Beckham, Lampard, Gerrard, Scholes (Hargreaves 76), Rooney (Heskey 76), Owen (Vassell 69).
Subs Not Used: Robinson, Bridge, Butt, Carragher, Joe Cole, Dyer, Phil Neville, Terry.

Booked: Scholes, Lampard, James.

Attendance: 64,000

Referee: Markus Merk (Germany).


13th June 2004 07:18 PM
stewed & Keefed Switzerland 0-0 Croatia



Croatia were held to a draw by 10-man Switzerland in a fractious opening game in Euro 2004 Group B.
Amid a flurry of yellow cards, Croatia had the best chance of the first half when Ivica Olic headed against the bar following an awful defensive error.

And Croatia's chances were boosted when Johann Vogel received a second booking just after half-time.

But Switzerland held firm and might have stolen a win late on when Benjamin Huggel's shot went narrowly wide.

However, England and France will not have been overly concerned by the uninspiring performances of both of their Group B rivals.



Referee Lucillo Batista was involved in most of the first-half action, as after a bright start, the game descended into a series of niggly challenges by both sides.

Batista showed the first yellow card after four minutes when Vogel fouled Niko Kovac and it set the tone for the remainder of the half.

Dado Prso looked unlucky to be the recipient of the second booking when he was punished for diving in the penalty area.

The Croatia striker, who will play for Rangers next season, was brought down by Bernt Haas but his penalty claims were given short shrift.

KEY MOMENTS
39 mins: Olic's close-range header hits the bar
50 mins: Vogel receives a second booking
77 mins: Huggel's low strike skims wide
All the action as it happened
Just after half an hour, the referee levelled matters when Switzerland were also denied a penalty.

Stephane Chapuisat, looking for his first international goal since September 2002, went down but his appeals were also ignored.

Switzerland, though, were struggling to trouble their sharper opponents and they should have been behind at half-time.

Swiss keeper Joerg Stiel failed to collect a corner and allowed Niko Kovac a free header which the striker somehow put over the bar.



Then as the end of the half approached, the Swiss defence's offside trap went horribly wrong when Haas played five players onside from a Croatia free-kick.

But Josip Simunic's header was palmed away by Stiel before Ivica Olic headed against the bar from point-blank range.

The bookings continued in the second half and it was no surprise when a red card appeared.

Vogel petulantly kicked the ball away after conceding a foul, and the referee had little option but to send him off.



With Switzerland's attacking threat now almost non-existent, Croatia coach Otto Baric replaced defender Dario Simic with midfielder Darijo Srna as his side looked to press home their advantage.

But though Croatia had the majority of the possession, it was Switzerland who almost stole an unlikely lead.

The danger looked minimal when Huggel sent a low shot towards goal but the ball crept under Butina and skimmed past the post, to the relief of the Croatian fans.

Defeat would have been rough justice on Croatia, who will nonetheless be disappointed not to emerge from their first game with a win.



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Switzerland: Stiel, Haas, Mueller, H Yakin (Gygax 86), Spycher, Wicky (Henchoz 83), Vogel, Huggel, M Yakin, Chapuisat (Celestini 54), Frei.
Subs not used: Zuberbuhler, Berner, Zwyssig, Magnin, Barnetta, Rama, Vonlanthen.

Sent off: Vogel (50).
Booked: Vogel, Huggel, Stiel.

Croatia: Butina, Simic (Srna 61), R Kovac, Simunic, Zivkovic, Mornar, N Kovac, Bjelica (Rosso 74), Olic (Rapaic 45), Prso, Sokota.

Booked: Prso, Bjelica, Rapaic, Zivkovic, Mornar.

Attendance: 25,000

Referee: Lucillo Batista (Portugal)


13th June 2004 09:51 PM
Soldatti France deserves something (a tie) but not the victory.
14th June 2004 03:00 AM
Jumacfly reminds me a certain game in 2000....

good game guys, England won the Rubgy W cup, created the Stones,so you can let us win Euro 2004...
thank you

JU

ps: ZIZOU + Barthez heroes of the game, but thank you Gerrard for the penalty..
good luck against Croatia and Swiss, two of the most pathetic technical level of the tournament
14th June 2004 04:36 AM
Honky Tonk Man France did NOT deserve to win that. They are just jammy bastards for getting two goals in the dieing seconds. I don't think anyone watching that match could of preditcted such an ending. It was just so awful. It's funny. I got a little drunk in the pub watching the match, left thinking it was a draw. Wouldn't of been quite so bad then!

I blame Beckham. It's France 98 all over again.
14th June 2004 04:42 AM
Moonisup
quote:
Honky Tonk Man wrote:
I blame Beckham. It's France 98 all over again.



I blame the Commies!
haha I feel sorry for you alex. The dutch wil get beaten by Germany tomorrow. In my neighbourhood, everything is orange, and most people really think that we are gonna win the EC!
14th June 2004 05:19 AM
egon stop the crazy talk moonie. we will win this eurocup thingie.
14th June 2004 05:52 AM
Zeeta That was just plain SICK! I am gutted and feel pain at our misfortune and lack of bottle - Beckham.

Hesky is a friggin clown and should not have been on the field. Rooney is the man I am very proud.

I now know however, that we can, and will beat France when we meet them in the next stage of the tornament...
14th June 2004 06:13 AM
Jumacfly
quote:
Honky Tonk Man wrote:
France did NOT deserve to win that. They are just jammy bastards for getting two goals in the dieing seconds. I .



that s what we call football Alex!
a game is never finished...Terry and Campbell did a great game...Zizou is definitely better, and FAR better than Becks...

don t worry, England will be in semi finals, they got a great team, i was very impressed by the defense

cheers
JU
14th June 2004 06:55 AM
Honky Tonk Man I have in fact changed my mind. I now trhink Steven Gerard is too blame. He made that god awful back pass to David James.

Jumacfly is rigt, that is football. I can bitch and moan about this and that untill the cows come home. Truth is, it's the result that counts. The 3 points are everything. Get those and nothing else matters.

Alex
14th June 2004 07:15 AM
Jumacfly yes guys, you also got to understand France was the most ridiculous team in the 2002 WC in Asia...
it was one of our biggest sport nightmare but it was nice in a certain way, cuz the french players thought they were gods , Adidas also released an add with a second star on the french shirt, which was so pretentious and stupid...

I think the lessons of past and experience really helped yesterday night...motivation came naturally

England just miss experience, but with the return of Less Ferdinand, the great Rooney and Lampard anda good Beck', they can become one of the top team of the world...they
ll probably be in the last 4 teams of tournament with Italy and Spain...


oh, and any of you have seen Croatia/Swiss?? it was like if 22 grandma's would run after a ball..;D


cheers
JU
14th June 2004 08:11 AM
Honky Tonk Man
quote:
Jumacfly wrote:
England just miss experience, but with the return of Less Ferdinand,



WHAT?? Ha Ha, you mean RIO Ferdinand. Les Ferdinand is about 38 and hasn't played for England in years
14th June 2004 09:50 AM
Gazza "Sir" Les Ferdinand!

I wouldnt worry about England screwing up, Alex, going by that Croatia/Switzerland game. I think they should be able to beat both of those teams with their eyes closed even if they were both on the pitch at the same time.

It takes more than one mistake by one player to lose a game. Think about it, had Gerrard not been on the pitch, their midfield would have been overran by what is a terrific team. France deserved something out of it. England arent that far away from being a world class side. In the last two years, theyve been ahead in the World Cup Q/F against Brazil and last night against France only to blow it thanks to sloppiness and in the last three years or so have beaten Argentina and slaughtered Germany 5-1 in Munich. Considering most of the Premiership is full of foreigners, its a surprise thir players have done this well.
14th June 2004 10:02 AM
Fabio Hot Stuff Open your eyes, hanney,
this evening plays the absolutely number one :
FRANCESCO TOTTI
14th June 2004 11:37 AM
stewed & Keefed Denmark v Italy

GROUP C

Venue: Dom Afonso Henriques, Guimar�es
Date/time: Mon, 14 June, 1700 BST
Referee: Manuel Enrique Mejuto (Spain)






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TEAM NEWS
Denmark have been boosted by the return of four players to training but will be without two key men.

Thomas Gravesen is suspended, while Jesper Gronkjaer remains in Denmark following the death of his mother.

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has known his line-up for some time, naming a 4-2-3-1 system.

Mauro Camoranesi will play on the right flank, with Alessandro del Piero on the left and Francesco Totti behind target man Christan Vieri.

Denmark (probable): Sorensen, Helveg, Laursen, Henriksen, N. Jensen, Poulsen, C. Jensen, Rommedahl, Tomasson, Jorgensen, Sand.

Italy (probable): Buffon, Nesta, Panucci, Cannavaro (capt.), Zambrotta, Perrotta, Zannetti, Camoranesi, Totti, del Piero, Vieri.


14th June 2004 11:38 AM
stewed & Keefed Sweden v Bulgaria

GROUP C

Venue: Jose Alvalade, Lisbon
Date/time: Mon, 14 June, 1945 BST
Referee: Mike Riley (England)





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TEAM NEWS
Skipper Olof Mellberg is ready to defy the pain of a heel injury to lead Sweden into their Euro 2004 opener against Bulgaria.

Sweden have a clean bill of health with striker Mattias Jonsson returning to training after a bout of flu.

Bulgarian striker Velizar Dimitrov has overcome a thigh injury.

Keeper Zdravko Zdravkov and midfielder Daniel Borimirov have also recovered from minor niggles to complete a fully-fit squad for Bulgaria.


Sweden (probable): Isaksson, Lucic, Mellberg, Jakobsson, Edman, Nilsson, Linderoth, Ljungberg, Svensson, Ibrahimovic, Larsson.

Bulgaria (probable): Zdravkov, Borimirov, Pajin, Kirilov, Petkov, Hristov, Peev, Stilian Petrov, Martin Petrov, Iankovic, Berbatov.


14th June 2004 02:31 PM
stewed & Keefed Denmark 0-0 Italy



Italy got off to a poor start in their Euro 2004 campaign as they produced a disappointing display against Denmark.
Italy's best chance came just before half-time when Denmark keeper Thomas Sorensen's reactions denied Alessandro Del Piero and Francesco Totti.

But Denmark dominated most of the game only to lack the cutting edge in attack to prise open their rivals.

Striker Jon-Dahl Tomasson had a chance late on but Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon saved his side's blushes.



Denmark had Italy on the backfoot but their early air of confidence was almost pierced by a stinging shot by Totti whose 35-yard goalbound drive was pushed around the post by keeper Sorensen.

A similarly well struck 20-yard shot by Thomas Helveg forced Italy keeper Buffon into punching the effort clear.

Italy were struggling to find any rhythm while Denmark continued to threaten but were being thwarted by some typically adroit defending from Giovanni Trapattoni's side.

KEY MOMENTS
43 mins: Sorensen produces a superb double save
74mins: Tomasson's shot is saved and Rommedahl's follow-up cleared


Despite the searing Guimaraes heat, left-back Niclas Jensen's forward runs were causing problems only for his crosses to find Italian defenders rather than Danish team-mates.

The first half ended in a flurry of goalmouth action which saw Sorenesen produce a fine instinctive double save.

He got his hand to Del Piero's left foot shot from close range and then kept out Totti's follow-up effort.

Denmark immediately went up the other end and Buffon had to scramble low to his right to keep out Martin Jorgensen's angled shot.

Sorensen was quickly in action again after the interval as he superbly tipped over a firm Christian Vieri header from a Zambrotta cross.

The goalkeepers were having a major say in the game and Buffon was at full stretch to keep out a well struck Tomasson shot from 18 yards.

The rebound fell to Rommedahl but he chose to shoot instead of passing and his effort was cleared.

Italy looked poor and one of the tournament's favourites had to settle for a point.



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Denmark: Sorensen, Niclas Jensen, Henriksen, Laursen, Helveg, Poulsen, Tomasson, Daniel Jensen, Jorgensen, Sand, Rommedahl. Subs: Skov-Jensen, Andersen, Bogelund, Kahlenberg, Kroldrup, Claus Jensen, Priske, Perez, Madsen, Lovenkrands.

Italy: Buffon, Zambrotta, Cannavaro, Nesta, Panucci, Zanetti, Perrotta, Del Piero, Totti, Camoranesi, Vieri. Subs: Toldo, Peruzzi, Oddo, Ferrari, Gattuso, Corradi, Fiore, Favalli, Di Vaio, Cassano, Pirlo, Materazzi.

Referee: Manuel Enrique Mejuto Gonzalez (Spain)




14th June 2004 03:42 PM
Jumacfly
quote:
Honky Tonk Man wrote:



WHAT?? Ha Ha, you mean RIO Ferdinand. Les Ferdinand is about 38 and hasn't played for England in years





exactly, LOL...

14th June 2004 04:04 PM
Ten Thousand Motels Soccer is boring. You guys need a real sport like professional wrestling.
14th June 2004 04:09 PM
F505
Les Ferdinand is about 38 and hasn't played for England in years

So what?
[Edited by F505]
14th June 2004 04:11 PM
Jumacfly

Wrestling??
14th June 2004 07:35 PM
stewed & Keefed Sweden 5-0 Bulgaria



Henrik Larsson scored a stunning double to earn Sweden a resounding victory over Bulgaria in their Group C opener.
The Swedes took the lead when Zlatan Ibrahimovic raced down the right and set up Freddie Ljungberg to tap home.

Larsson brilliantly headed in Erik Edman's cross then converted Andreas Svensson's right-wing centre.

Ljungberg was fouled in the box to earn a penalty that Ibrahimovic converted before sub Marcus Allback rifled in a terrific volley in stoppage time.


Sweden made a lively start and Ibrahimovic brilliantly controlled a raking through ball only to see his goalbound shot deflected away for a corner.

Bulgaria were making their first appearance in a major tournament since a 6-1 thumping at the hands of Spain in the 1998 World Cup, but after starting nervously they soon acclimatised to the ferocious pace of the game.

Sweden suffered a scare when Marian Hristov tumbled in the box, but English referee Mike Riley waved play on.

Soon after, Bulgaria had a real chance to go in front, Martin Petrov swinging in a lovely cross from the left that Jankovic volleyed narrowly wide.

KEY MOMENTS
26 mins: Berbatov's header is tipped over by Isaksson
32 mins: Ljungberg converts Ibrahimovic's cross
57 mins: Larsson's stunning diving header doubles the lead
58 mins: Larsson fires into the roof of the net
78 mins: Ibrahimovic slots home from the penalty spot
90 mins: Allback seals the win

As the game swung from end to end, Larsson directed Mikael Nilsson's right-wing cross over, before Berbatov's thumping header forced Isaksson to brilliantly tip over the bar.

Just after the half-hour mark, Sweden went ahead. Ibrahimovic raced away down the right after a mistake from Ivailo Petkov, and the Ajax striker surged into the box and fed Ljungberg, who tapped home from six yards.

Bulgaria almost replied immediately, but Stilian Petrov's sizzling 30-yard volley flashed wide of Isaksson's right-hand post.

The second half began in the same fashion with both sides creating chances. First Jankovic headed wide from close range when it looked easier to score.

Moments later an impetuous flick from the cunning Ibrahimovic sent Ljungberg through, but the Arsenal midfielder could only shoot straight at Zdravkov.

Bulgaria went within inches of levelling when Martin Petrov's right-foot curler flew just past Isaksson's left-hand post, but within two minutes the game was over.


Edman found room down the Sweden left and whipped over a glorious cross that Larsson - hurling himself horizontally at the ball - headed stunningly past Zdravkov. It is an early contender for goal of the tournament.

Just 71 seconds later the game was over, Andreas Svensson sending the ball across the face of goal for Larsson to neatly slot into the roof of the net.

Bulgaria looked shell-shocked and in truth they did not deserve such a heavy beating, though it almost got worse when Ibrahimovic danced through again only to be thwarted by Zdravkov.

It soon was four. Ljungberg's surging run was ended in the box by Vladimir Ivanov's foul and Ibrahimovic coolly slotted home the penalty.

Marcus Allback was sent on for Ibrahimovic with ten minutes to go and the Aston Villa striker sealed a magnificent display with a fine finish to make it five in injury time.



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Sweden: Isaksson, Edman, Jakobsson, Mellberg, Lucic (Wilhelmsson 41), Ljungberg, Linderoth, Nilsson, Ibrahimovic (Allback 81), Svensson (Kallstrom 76), Larsson.
Subs not used: Hedman, Kihlstedt, Mjallby, Hansson, Ostlund, Andersson, Jonson, Farnerud, Wahlstedt.

Booked: Linderoth, Ibrahimovic.

Bulgaria: Zdravkov, Ivaylo Petkov, Pazhin, Kirilov, Ivanov, Martin Petrov (Lazarov 84), Hristov, Stilian Petrov, Peev, Yankovich (Dimitrov 62), Berbatov (Manchev 76).
Subs not used: Bojinov, Borimirov, Chilikov, Ivankov, Kolev, Kotev, Milen Petkov, Stoyanov, Zagorchich.

Booked: Ivaylo Petkov, Kirilov, Yankovich, Ivanov.

Attendance: 52,000.

Referee: Michael Riley (England).

15th June 2004 02:02 AM
marko Sweden and Denmark are fantastic,in my opinion lot better
this time than UK,France or even Italy,i think the all 3 were VERY boring.
15th June 2004 02:43 AM
Madafaka
15th June 2004 07:19 AM
stewed & Keefed Germany v Holland

GROUP D

Venue: Dragao stadium, Porto
Date/time: Tue, 15 June, 1945 BST
Referee: Anders Frisk (Sweden)
ite





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TEAM NEWS
Germany will opt for a 4-5-1 formation with coach Rudi Voeller placing the emphasis on allowing Michael Ballack to break from deep off Kevin Kuranyi.

Voeller has no other injury concerns ahead of the Group D game.

Holland midfielder Clarence Seedorf is expected to miss the game because of a hamstring injury, with Wesley Sneijder likely to start in his place.

Otherwise, coach Dick Advocaat has 22 fit players to choose from, with Ruud van Nistelrooy leading the attack.


Germany (from): Kahn, Hinkel, Worms, Nowotny, Lahm, Hamann, Frings, Ballack, Schneider, Klose, Kuranyi, Lehmann, Ziege, Friedich, Bobic, Podolski, Jeremies, Kehl, Baumann.

Holland (from): Van der Sar, Reiziger, Stam, Cocu, Bouma, Davids, Van der Meyde, Van der Vaart, Sneijder, Robben, Van Nistelrooy, Overmars, Seedorf, Waterreus, Kluivert, Makaay, Zenden, Van Bronckhorst, Bosvelt.


15th June 2004 07:20 AM
stewed & Keefed Czech Rep v Latvia

GROUP D

Venue: Aveiro Municipal, Aveiro
Date/time: Tue, 15 June, 1700 BST
Referee: Gilles Veissiere (France)


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TEAM NEWS
Czech Republic striker Milan Baros is likely to partner Jan Koller in attack after recovering from an ankle injury.

Pavel Nedved and Tomas Rosicky will orchestrate proceedings from midfield.

Latvia coach Aleksandrs Starkovs hopes to field his first-choice line-up and is also eager to stick with his preferred 4-4-2 formation.

But he will wait until just before kick-off before deciding if striker Marian Pahars, who has been struggling with a thigh injury, will start.


Czech Republic (probable): Cech, Jankulovski, Ujfalusi, Bolf, Grygera, Nedved, Rosicky, Galasek, Poborsky, Baros, Koller.

Latvia (probable): Kolinko, Isakovs, Stepanovs, Zemlinskis, Blagonadezdins, Bleidelis, Astafjevs, Pahars, Rubins, Verpakovskis, Prohorenkovs.


15th June 2004 07:31 AM
Jumacfly
quote:
marko wrote:
Sweden and Denmark are fantastic,in my opinion lot better
this time than UK,France or even Italy,i think the all 3 were VERY boring.



Marko, you know the deal with Italy: they gonna do 3 draws 0/0, and then qualify for final ...they ALWAYS do that!!!*
Agree about Sweden and Denmark, two great outsiders.
Denmark won 2/0 agaisnt France in 2002, we know here how dangerous they are...Sweden got a beautiful collective game, good game yesterday night...
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