Now, let's talk some SOCCER!

Hi,

De Boer will finish his international career from now. I think Advocaat will resign no matter the outcome of this tournement.
Against Portugal there will be only a max. of 15.000 supporters from Holland in the stadium, tickets are only sold when you can show a Portugese passport.
Expecting 11.5 million Dutch will watch tv at home or big screens in almost every pub in the country. Thats a huge amount because we have only 16 million people in Holland.
My forecast will be that Holland wins again, though they are not palying that good at all.
So 40 more hours to weight till the thriller Potugal-Netherlands.
Cu around

 

weight = wait....lol

 

Hi Gerard

Fingers AND toes crossed

 

Hi Marianna,

That helps for sure.
I hope my body will not produce that much adrenaline

 

I was listening to the radio today and they reported that Dick Advocaat has said he will most likely resign after the Eurocup no matter what happens because he feels he has been treated unjustly by the Media.

Sounds like sour grapes to me.....


snowbound

 

Green light for Dutch duo

Dutch defenders Jaap Stam and Giovanni van Bronckhorst have been given the all-clear to play in the Netherlands' UEFA EURO 2004™ semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday after recovering from minor knocks.

Isolated training
Both players trained with the squad on Tuesday having previously been isolated meaning that, with the exception of sidelined Frank de Boer, Dick Advocaat boasts a full squad for the Lisbon encounter. "They can play against Portugal," the Netherlands coach confirmed - but he kept his cards close to his chest regarding team selection.

http://www.euro2004.com/News/Kind=1/newsId=202918.html

 

Hi All,

Well it's knuckle biting time! I hope to watch the game in a predominately Portugeese Town. I hope they are as friendly as the supporters in the Eng. Pub where I watched the Eng. vs Port. match. If I don't check back in a day or two please send help!

big ed

 

HI big ed

Have a great time and if you need indeed help - pls. give "smoke signals"

 

Hi Guys,

I wont be here tonight. Chances for both teams are equal. Prob. Overmars is playing in stead of vd Meyde. Well thats a good thing. Maybe there are just only 10000 Dutch supporters in the stadium. So holland is playing against 12 players
Have a great night guys as I will myself

Gerard

 

Hi,

Back on earth and changed my avatar. Hm, Portugese were better and more dangerous than us Dutch.
Some oldies (de Boer, Stam, Overmars) will leave the national team an will be replaced by younger guys.
We have to look forward to the World Championchip 2006 in Germany.

 

Congratulations to Portugal !!!

They were simply better than the Dutch !

Hey VaMPIRIC CRoW, I'll borrow your avatar

 

Hi Jan

I agree 100 %.

 

I was rooting for Holland to-night....I thought you deserved a crack at the Final....a real Bummer my friends.....so sorry....

Cochise,

 

Hi All,

Congrat's to Portugal on the win, and Congrat's to the Dutch on the effort .... I was rooting for you .... Cocheesie [sic] sum's my feelings up well with .... a real Bummer my friends.....so sorry....

I hope Slammer's OK! ... cheer up mate! where ever you are.

dog -

 

Ofcourse congrats to Portugal, they were the best. Slammer feels sad I suppose
But he is doing very well in the poule as you can see, fisrt place
Slammer = VanA

 

Hi Geraldwil,

You aren't doing to bad either ... 5th place

Hope your not too sad either ... I mention Slammer cause he seem to take it so hard ...

dog -

 

Thanks

Holland also have a great team, but I don't know how they don't play better... Maybe is a new style...

Viva Portugal!!!

 

I feel very sad for Holland and their fans.

I was so hoping for a positive result.

I wish it was better just for, Marianna, Slammer and Gerard.

Such loyal fans.....

Congrats to Portugal.

The World Cup only 2 years away. Holland will get them next time.


snowbound

 

Congrats again VaMPIRIC CRoW !!!

Portugal played soooo much better than the Dutch team !!!
They deserved most definitely to win !

And Figo was GREAT in the first half of the match.
It was again a pleasure to see him playing

Cheers to Portugal
Jan

 

Hey all,

Just wanted to add my sentiments on the match. Both teams earned their place in the Semis and, on the day, the best team won. I must admit that I am quite surprised and pleased with the reactions and comments of the posters when their team has lost. After browsing thru some of the other Country's sites has made me fear for the future of the "Beautiful Game".
Play On!

big ed (PS I made it home safely cause Portugal won)

 

hmm....... my "curse" is still working

Greece in final

 

your unbeaten....

Portugal vs Greece

Who would have imagined....


snowbound

 

I did

If my "curse" doesn't "float" away GREECE will be the winner

 

It's amazing those two in the final. Congrats to them.
They played the openings match as well

 

Hi all, As I have stated numerous times, "What a great tournament". Now that all the "Big Guys" are gone I will just sit back and enjoy the final. I can't decide who to root for because both teams have had a great run. I would love to see a 4-3 match.

big ed