Monday 7 May 2012

And the 2012 Euro Winner is...


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Spain celebrating the 2008 Euros.

With the European Championship just around the corner, 8th June – 1st July will see the Euro and World Champions Spain defend their title against the best teams from all around Europe. This year’s Euro’s will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine. Now let’s have a brief rundown of all the teams and I will give my opinion on who I think will be crowned champions of Europe.



Euro 2008 winning goal by man of the match Torres. 

Group A
 Poland
 Greece
 Russia
 Czech Republic

The Host side in potentially the Easiest group this year I still can’t see them making the Quarters. Russia to top the group as the Russian league sides are full of money and a few top European players. I see Czech Republic scraping second place with Greece just behind.

Group B
 Netherlands
 Denmark
 Germany
 Portugal

My group of death, all I can do is feel sorry for Denmark who will be lucky to pick up any points. Germany for me will top the group comfortable. Second place is a harder one to call. I will have to go with Netherland as they perform better in tournaments.

Group C
 Spain
 Italy
 Republic of Ireland
 Croatia

Spain without a doubt will top the group second place will go to Italy wanting to make a mend for their poor 2010 World cup performance. I can’t see Croatia doing much, ROI will give it a really good go but at the end of the day they don’t have that strong of a team.

Group D
 Ukraine
 Sweden
 France
 England

If England gets their act together quickly and sort everything out now, Roy Hodgson is the manager the 3 Lions can easily finish first. Ukraine are very underrated and could push France for the Second spot, but I think the French have enough experience to come in second place. 


Quarter Finals

 Russia
Vs
 Netherlands

Netherland will be too strong for the Russians. With the likes of Van Persie upfront who has had an amazing year at Arsenal and will be looking to continue he’s scoring form.

 Spain
Vs
 France

France will play well but with Spain containing the best midfield in the world with the likes of, Xavi and Iniesta. Torres will be looking to finish he’s season on an even higher high, after maybe winning the Champions League with Chelsea.

Germany 
Vs
Czech Republic 

Germany will walk this game, they will be so ready and prepared not many teams will be able to handle them. Klose is also in incredible form for club and country as well as gomez. Ozil is also able to create something out of nothing and one to watch out for.

England 
Vs
Italy 

England will struggle in this game, Italy will defend well but England will have just enough goal power with Rooney and possible welbeck beside him.


Semi Finals  

 Netherlands
Vs
 Spain
Wow what a game this will be, a rematch of the World cup final. Netherlands will want payback for the 2010 final. Spain will once again turn out on top for me, a win in extra time I can see happening.

Germany 
Vs
England 
The dreaded game for an Englishman, one thing we will all be hoping is that we don’t see any penalties. Germanys defence will be to strong and organised for England to crack. So I’m going for a 1-0 win for the Germans. (Hoping I’m wrong)


Final


 Spain
Vs
 Germany

Last Euros Final this will be one hell of a game. The final a few would have predicted. I think Germany will nick it, they have improved bundles. Have plenty of depth all over the pitch and I think on paper they do now have the best time in Europe and the World. (As much as it pains me to say.) 

Germany hoping for a repeat of the England 1996 Euro's



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