Euro 2008

[brentaal]

Well, the defense could've done a better job in those extra 1-2 minutes... Instead, they went Czech-mode :(

[External HDD Veteran]

"They're like the B-movie monster that keeps getting back up, no matter how many times you kill it." Someone said that on BBC Forums. :D

At this point, no one can be sure if Germany can beat Turkey or not.

And their celebration were way more than 20 seconds, i'll watch again though.

[L3thal Veteran]

They couldn't do much with that goal. The shot deflected off a defender and went in right under the corner of the goal; yet another deflected, lucky goal for Turkey.

But hey, luck is part of the game and the Turks obviously have it.

[.Markus]

Unbelievable game!!! Really something I didn't expect! I am so eager to see the next few pages in this thread :D

Well done Turkey, and good luck against almighty Deutschland!

[L3thal Veteran]

At this point, no one can be sure if Germany can beat Turkey or not.

And their celebration were way more than 20 seconds, i'll watch again though.

Their celebration was less than a full minute long (read my post above regarding this).

Now in terms of Germany, I am not so sure the Germans are scared considering they will be playing half a Turkish team and half a bench team with probably 1 or 2 subs available to come in, if that.

Germany has it just like they want it.

I will be rooting for the Turks against Germany and I hope the Turks can get another miracle because they will need it with half of their players missing.

[gregb0b]

Germany has Ballack, that's enough =)!

[alpha_omega]

IMHO Bilic made the mistake and chose our youngest and least experienced player for the penalties... :(

[sanctified Veteran]

I think Alfista died of a heart attack. He should be verbally destroying you guys by now. :o

[Setnom]

Croatia scored before the 119th minutes and their celebrations lasted about a minute (being generous here). That means the game was suppose to end around the 121st, but it ended past the 122nd, which is why the Croatian coach was upset with the ref for allowing such thing.

Nonetheless, congrats to the Turks. They tied it and won it, though I do not know how they can manage to put a team together against Germany with all those main players missing.

Germany will be playing half a bench team, which means Germany will sail to the finals where they do not deserve to be, in my opinion.

Now imagine the atrocities Alfista will write if a "semi-Turkey" beats a "full-on Germany" and proceeds to the final... the horror... the horror...

I've said this before and will say it again: Turkey has one hell of a "Deux Ex Machina" factor...

P.S.: ... and I'm having trouble accepting that Portugal was the only one to beat this average team. And STILL they continue in the tournament... God must be a Turk these days...

[L3thal Veteran]

P.S.: ... and I'm having trouble accepting that Portugal was the only one to beat this average team. And STILL they continue in the tournament... God must be a Turk these days...

Which means if Turkey wins the Euro (Armageddon anyone) then we are champions because we were the only ones to beat them :laugh:

[_BeanZ_]

Got to give the Turks credit, they never give up.

That said, I don't see how anyone could claim that they have dominated or have been the "better" team in any of the games - one of the statistics brought up on the BBC commentary is that Turkey have only had the lead for 2 minutes over the course of the tournament so far.

[External HDD Veteran]

That's the essence of football. Which other team was able to do that and come to semi-finals? :D

[L3thal Veteran]

Nice point, Beanz. Actually, their only lead was 1 minute against the Swiss and another minute against the Czech's.

They have lead for 2 minutes all tournament long.

That said, Turkey deserves some credit for staying in every game and they will need some miracles against Germany unless their bench can outplay Germany's starters.

[kaffra]

Turkey v. Germany would have been a good match but with all the players missing for Turkey, it is going to be easy sailing for the Germans. It is a shame.

the thing about germany is they tend to play poorly when they are the favorites. But as you said with so many players injured/suspended, it doesnt look good for turkey.

[tiagosilva29]

P.S.: ... and I'm having trouble accepting that Portugal was the only one to beat this average team. And STILL they continue in the tournament... God must be a Turk these days...

There is no god, just randomness.

[Scirwode]

Nice point, Beanz. Actually, their only lead was 1 minute against the Swiss and another minute against the Czech's.

They have lead for 2 minutes all tournament long.

That said, Turkey deserves some credit for staying in every game and they will need some miracles against Germany unless their bench can outplay Germany's starters.

They have a good as chance as Germany, despite losing that many starters.

Scirwode

[brentaal]

and they will need some miracles against Germany

Well, seeing as "luck" is on their side, that shouldn't be a problem.

[Setnom]

There is no god, just randomness.

Got that right, dude.

One more thing: I will absolutely NOT "forgive" Alfista if he comes to this thread as of now and talks about his team, that Turkey is perfect, that the "x" or "y" football player is the best of the world, that the cup is already theirs, yadda yadda yadda... I will absolutely word-fight you on that, friend, because both teams didn't play football, they just strolled around the field and watched time go by.

This game was just plain boring, awful and a disgrace to such a sport. To anyone who cares: if you just watched the last 3 minutes and then the penalties, you've seen the highlights of the game.

[metallithrax]

If I was Alfista and was as into football as he is ( :sleep: ), my next post would be along the lines of:

"AHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAH, tooldd yuo. TURRRKEY WIN. WIll win Euroo 2008"

But then it could also be

[ctebah]

TURKEY = LUCK

[tiagosilva29]

Okay, this day was not meant to occur. What the **** is going on?

I just made a new character in my favorite MMORPG, and I decide to go cleric, which probably the least used build in the game. Everybody uses warriors (tanks) and wizards (damage).

Only a few minutes for me to get the cleric build I get a drop. It's an ultra rare wizard weapon.

**** this day. ****!

[Scirwode]

Unfortunately, I think that is just what he will do. I don't think any of us doubts Turkey's ability, as any team have a 50-50 chance, regardless if they are injuries or suspension in their respective team. But what Alfista has said and done in this thread has much to fuel the flames and turn most of us into Turkey haters. Admittedly, he's using reverse psychology to a point where he is in the limelight, and enjoying it. I think the best thing we can do is just to ignore him and post what is really important, the football matters on the pitch, not off it. I mean, there are other team beside Turkey, right?

Who's with me :p ?

Scirwode

[metallithrax]

Okay, this day was not meant to occur. What the **** is going on?

I just made a new character in my favorite MMORPG, and I decide to go cleric, which probably the least used build in the game. Everybody uses warriors (tanks) and wizards (damage).

Only a few minutes for me to get the cleric build I get a drop. It's an ultra rare wizard weapon.

**** this day. ****!

And this has what to do with football?

Unfortunately, I think that is just what he will do. I don't think any of us doubts Turkey's ability, as any team have a 50-50 chance, regardless if they are injuries or suspension in their respective team. But what Alfista has said and done in this thread has much to fuel the flames and turn most of us into Turkey haters. Admittedly, he's using reverse psychology to a point where he is in the limelight, and enjoying it. I think the best thing we can do is just to ignore him and post what is really important, the football matters on the pitch, not off it. I mean, there are other team beside Turkey, right?

Who's with me :p ?

Scirwode

NO, have you not been following this thread? :laugh:

[Scirwode]

NO, have you not been following this thread? :laugh:

Yes, and there are other teams :p .

Scirwode

[tiagosilva29]

And this has what to do with football?

Luck, or lack of it, is a component of football. Have you been following the turks?