The football euro tournament thread

[Sammi79]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Germany-Greece today. That will be no easy match, and I disagree with those assuming this is safe prey for Germany. The Greeks will try to destroy the match by playing extremely passive, because that is the only option they have with that lack of individual class of their players. Germany should make an early goal, to force them to open their formation and allow more space for the germans. Ifd the German s do not get that space and just face two concrete walls, then the balance will shift the more in favour for the Greeks the longer the match lasts. The Greeks will also be extremely motivated due to politics, which I expect to play no role for the Germans. I read the rethorics is boiling hot in the Greek press already. It seems they really think they are playing against Merkel's boys, not Löw's boys.

Germany by class is the favourite , but the Greeks are exactly that kind of match-destroying team that the Germans do not like at all to play against, and against which they often show a certain helplessness.

This match will not be a self-runner for Germany, not at all. It is possible that the Greeks win in overtime or penalties. But I hope not, of course. I also hope the Germans win more pace and agility. So far they have not really convinced me. Their play is still too slow.

German win by one goal lead, my tip.

I think you are being hard on what appears to be (yet another) impressive German team. The political thing is unfortunate, I hope it plays little part. Fortunately in football there is no concept of 'negative goals' though if Germany get too many maybe they could give one to Greece.

I really hope England gets to play them, though I think it likely Italy will prevent it, so;

Tonight I am supporting Germany *ducks*

Regards,
Sam.