The referees this time around have been brutal and unfair in many cases. I think they start introducing the camera as a fourth referee as they do in cricket. Players get yellow cards and in some instances, even a red for things that were purely acting on the part of the opposing player.
Croatia-2 & France-2
What a game, did you see it? This has to be the best game of the cup so far. I sincerely believe that Croatia dominated the game after their 2 goals and could have won if that silly defender did not hit it back to the goalie - what was he thinking!
Man I really hate not being able to watch these games, sounds like they have been really good so far and no one has really dominated. If anyone knows where I can get some video feed online of Euro highlights without having to pay, let me know. Thanks!
What a game! I love the zeal that Latvia had in that game! once they saw that Germany was missing so many goals and getting frustrated, they use that to their advantage and in the end of the game, they celebrate as if they won the game! it was really a super cool game.
Italy 2 - Bulgaria 1 but Sweden 2 - Denmark 2
means the end of Euro' 2004 for Italy.
I read the gamecast coverage of the Italy - Bulgaria match and though it was lopsided in shots and time of possession, Bulgaria held their own. Sweden and Denmark would assure both of them moving on with a 2-2 tie and, guess what, in the 89th minute, Sweden ties the game at 2-2. Shortly afterwards, Italy went up 2-1 but it was too late. Definitely the most controversial day of the Euro cup as I am sure there will be a lot of speculation that the Sweden-Denmark game was fixed. Nonetheless, the Italians will be going home very disappointed and probably minus their head coach Trappatoni who was given a second chance in coaching the Azzurri and couldnt get past the first round of Euro 2004.