Monthly Archives: June 2008

Russians lost to Spain. Turks lost to Germany. Though the Turks suffered a lot, regarding players available, which has severely affected their chances of progressing further, the Russians did not have such problems. Whereas the Turks, even in the current … Continue reading →

"… given that Turkey are worse that England at passing moves, and are so disjointed in their play that the opposition can’t make head nor tail of the whole thing and actually lose the plot themselves? …" This comment from … Continue reading →

When you are playing a football game bickering, complaining, arguing dilutes your resolve. It is obvious when a player, ties deviously to win a game, he is not out to surpass himself but he is put to win a game … Continue reading →

  Russians against the Swedes great game. A team, Russia beat Sweden 2-0, as shown in their faces, thoroughly enjoyed playing the game. And as the commentator noted "Great movement off the ball." that puts into perspective the makings of … Continue reading →

Static positions, no movement about, just waiting for the ball to come to them? Which it doesn’t create the spaces and loose the impact momentum brings in the deployment of a sequence of events. Timid attempts, even though you would … Continue reading →

Why did this draw my attention? As well as this reference related to that expression. Everybody wants to have a go at the Greek football team, ridiculing their performance and their record in this tournament. Going out against Spain, lined … Continue reading →

The Romanian players, their constrained generating procedures, their play against the Dutch. a Dutch team on the up. Well organised, efficient, successful. can they counteract all these positive aspects? The Romanian players show determination, perseverance. They put the extra inch … Continue reading →

The Greeks against the Russians a shell of the team in Euro 2004, the expectations of all Greeks weighed in a negative way in their spirit as a result only half-hearted attempts in their personal clashes with their opponents. Only … Continue reading →

The Austrians are behind 1-0. They are displaying determination but are they determined? Do they run ahead, speared by a chaotic spirit, driven by a chaotic mind? "That’s too easy" the commentator said referring to an Austrian corner kick, at … Continue reading →

The Turks had spirit but it was not enough? The are loosing 2-0 to the Czechs. One thing could only be said. The Czechs equally matched  in spirit and their own efforts achieved their goal. The perseverance of the Turks … Continue reading →