June 27, 201213 yr Spain vs. Portugal tonight Looking at a few stats and Portugal don't tend to have much posession in their games like England, but they excel at playing on the counter attack. Having Ronaldo obviously helps Think they'll cause a few problems, but Spain will eventually win the game. Although, I'm tempted to put a bet on a Portugal win
June 27, 201213 yr Good first 45 minutes. Portugal have played well and I'm glad they haven't decided to sit back and defend as they did vs. Germany Negredo hasn't been great, so I'd expect him to be replaced sooner rather than later. Portugal probably won't be able to keep up with their pressing game either. Although, I do hope Roy is watching this.. How do you deal with a team that is technically better than you ? Press them
June 27, 201213 yr Well... that was rubbish, too many yellow cards in the game, this referee needs shooting, overall crap game, Spain's worst performance hardly anything to comment on. The two free kicks from Ronaldo were off target.
June 27, 201213 yr 0-0 full-time, not the most entertaining but I've found the whole thing utterly fascinating to watch.
June 27, 201213 yr Hasn't been the greatest game, but I have quite enjoyed it. Probably because the quarter-finals were all one sided, so this is a welcome change
June 27, 201213 yr Spain to win on penalties Well that's what I hope since I have a bet on them to win
June 27, 201213 yr Big HA to Ronaldo who didn't get a chance to take his shot :lol: Spain deserved it in the end.
June 27, 201213 yr Don't see the logic behind saving Ronaldo to last. Surely you'd have your best penalty takers go first ? Not a great sign when you've got to send Bruno Alves to take one
June 27, 201213 yr Meh, very bitter right now. This was definitely the hardest match for both teams. Still find Spain uber overrated... Go Italy!
June 28, 201212 yr Only seen the highlights, but Spain are not playing anywhere near their best. They obviously have a confidence and swagger about them where they know their the best and they don't really have to turn it up when they know they're in trouble (like they did in extra time). Still Portugal's spot kick tactic backfired, and it was a terrible tactic at that. Best kickers should always go first.
June 28, 201212 yr Ronaldo is NOT a good penalty kicker, he's missed most of them this year on Real Madrid. I felt bad for Moutinho though, he definitely didn't deserve to miss it considering how amazing he was not only this game, but throughout the competition.
June 28, 201212 yr Ronaldo is NOT a good penalty kicker, he's missed most of them this year on Real Madrid. I felt bad for Moutinho though, he definitely didn't deserve to miss it considering how amazing he was not only this game, but throughout the competition. His penalty record for Real Madrid is like 90% or something stupid. I can't think of many better penalty takers than Ronaldo.
June 28, 201212 yr Tbh I dont really have a preference. Although if I was Ronaldo I'd want to be one of the first to shoot. If he was last and missed, it would be hell on Earth for him over here
June 28, 201212 yr Would you adam and eve it, Italy 2 up, never expected that, they were the better team fantastic game to watch
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