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Euro 2008 Group Analytics

GROUP A

Scolari: his departure to Chelsea has no influence

Luiz Felipe ScolariThe breeder of Portugal Luiz Felipe Scolari has denied Saturday that the announcement of his imminent departure to Chelsea in the open tournament, could have an influence on his team. Scolari said that his decision had been taken for financial reasons. “My decision is partly due to the fact that the Portuguese federation does not offered me enough money. I have 59 years and I do not want to work as a coach up to 70 years,” Scolari admitted, explaining that had done everything to try to reach an agreement with the Portuguese federation. (more…)

Euro 2008 News: Domenech in check

Raymond DomenechAfter two games in group C, Raymond Domenech has not yet found the key problems of the Bleus. The breeder of the team of France is not happy in his choice. The match of the Netherlands (1-4) gave further evidence.

Sometimes players are missing. That entire team is on a day when it does not laughs. Friday, the Blues were accompanied in their rout by national selector. Raymond Domenech, since it is that he is, was not “paw” face the Netherlands (4-1). If the defeat it is not entirely due, it is a party. “We live together, it vibrates together,” said the slogan of the Bleus. It also loses all. (more…)

Euro 2008 Result | Greece – Russia 0-1

Euro 2008: Greece - Russia 0-1Beaten by Russia (0-1) for his second match of the competition, Greece is already eliminated from Euro 2008. With two defeats in the first two matches, defending champion falls under high and will go home head low. The Russians will play themselves, their place in the quarter against Sweden.

GREECE – RUSSIA: 0-1
Purpose: Zyryanov (32nd) (more…)

Euro 2008 Result | Austria – Poland 1-1

Austria - Poland 1-1With a penalty of Vastic in the judgments game of the second period, Austria snatched the draw (1-1) against Poland, during the 2nd day of Group B. This result gives the Croatia’s ticket for quarter-finals and assured finishing the first place of its chicken.

AUSTRIA – POLAND 1-1
Goals: Vastic (90 +3) for Austria; Guerreiro (30th) for Poland (more…)

Euro 2008 Result | Czech Republic – Portugal 1-3

Euro 2008 PortugalAfter holding the pill high in Portugal during the three quarters of the match, the Czech Republic (Group B) lost 3-1. Portugal is qualified for the quarter-finals.

It is a statistic which always checks since the beginning of the Euro: all teams that have opened the score won the match. The Portugal has yet proved to the Czech Republic. Faced with one of the favourites for the title, the Czech Republic has played his chance, greatly embarrassing the game with a Portuguese pressing high and constant. (more…)

Euro 2008 Result | Italy – Holland 0-3

Euro 2008 HollandIn this group C where defeat is prohibited, Italy, World Champion title, falling entry. Faced with the sparkling team from the Netherlands, Italians bow 3 to 0. Even if the first goal of the match, signed Ruud Van Nistelrooy, is tainted by an offside, the Dutch were the best on the field.

All the series have an end. And that of Italy face the Netherlands stops in Switzerland. Invaincue past thirty years before the Netherlands (the Dutch had not beaten the Squadra Azzurra, 2-1, since the World Cup in Argentina), Italy receives a correction for its entry into contention in Euro 2008. In Berne, the Netherlands needed 3 to 0 before the world champions title. (more…)

LIVE: Euro 2008 | Germany – Poland

LIVE Euro 2008The match which will follow after Austria – Croatia is Germany – Poland. Germany starts as favorite, but the players of Poland are massive and can be dangerous. Who will win? Find out on SoccerZip.com LIVE!

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Match: Germany – Poland
Type: Euro 2008 Group B match
Hour: 19:45 GMT
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Euro 2008 Result | Portugal – Turkey 2-0

Euro 2008 Portugal - TurkeyPortugal has imposed face Turkey (2-0), Saturday in Geneva, thanks to goals by Pepe, the defender of Real Madrid, and Raul Meireles. A match that launches clean as it should be one of the favourites for the title in the competition. The Portuguese took the lead in Group A before the Czechs, authors of a hold up face Switzerland (1-0).

(1-0, 61). Raul Meireles then finally sealed the victory for Portugal in the last moments of the encounter (2-0, 90 +2).

The Portuguese take and, thanks to a better goal difference, the lead in Group A before the Czech Republic, which had dominated early evening Switzerland 1 to 0.

The next day, Wednesday, is already that of all dangers for Switzerland and Turkey, which are opposed to Basle (20h45) with the ban to lose.

The other meeting in Geneva between the Czech Republic and Portugal, 18h, might already qualify one of these two formations for the quarter-finals.

Euro 2008 Result | Switzerland – Czech Republic 0-1

Euro 2008 Vaclav SverkosCzech Republic won the opening match of Euro with Switzerland (1-0) and seizes the head of Group A. The sole purpose of the meeting is signed early Vaclav Sverkos, took over Thursday for what was his first selection. A stroke of the dice Czech breeder, accompanied by a twist of fate: the goal is reached on a monumental error of replacement of defence Switzerland. As a misfortune never comes alone, the Swiss team also lost its striker Alexander Frei on injury. At 20h45, follow Portugal-Turkey live full.

Euro 2008 PREVIEW: Time for Spain?

SpainOften disappointing, Spain will once again among the favourites for the Euro. Will she finally meet the expectations raised by a generation led by Fernando Torres? It is necessary if the “Roja” wants to reconnect with a success that the leaks since 1964.

INFORMATION:

Appearances: 7
Awards: Winner (1964)
FIFA ranking: 4
Qualification: First Group F
Euro 2004: First round (third in Group A)
Head coach: Luis Aragones (more…)