Gwen
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Post by Gwen on Jun 24, 2004 22:53:19 GMT 3
Hi guys!
Are there soccer fans over here? Tell me what team you support ? And what country during this Euro 2004!
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Post by Vassily on Jun 25, 2004 14:05:06 GMT 3
I'm a football fan, yeah. I support Netherlands, Czechs, Portugal in that order. I was rooting against England in all of it's matches, and the moment I saw Beckham starting the penalty shootout I bet that he'll miss. I won about one Euro in UAE money...l  |
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Post by me on Jun 25, 2004 14:34:48 GMT 3
Congrats Vass, wow you one 1 whole Euro!!!!!!
Well seeing as I'm Dutch, I support the Netherlands too
and although I was supporting Portugal during yesterdays match, I was so surprised they actually won!
Still don't really know why that one goal by England was dissallowed.
And during the penalties, I was laughing so hard after Beckham's penalty, but later when I saw the state of the penalty spot, I guess it's understandable to shoot a penalty like that.
The state of that penalty shot was awful, everyone did a little "gardening" before they took the penalty.
I was surprised they didn't go to the other goal, to take the penalties there.
-xxx-jes me
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Post by sirius on Jun 25, 2004 16:05:18 GMT 3
i just placed a bet for denmark to win the tournament cos the odds for that was pretty good. so... yeah...
but i'm thinking it might be a long shot.
i'm not supporting anyone in particular seeing that the team i was supporting, SPAIN did such a disgraceful job. gee!
so i'm just following the matches now for a good time!!! all the best to all the teams!
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Post by Damita on Jun 26, 2004 1:44:40 GMT 3
And during the penalties, I was laughing so hard after Beckham's penalty, Arsene Wenger was a commentator here on tv and said Beckham has bad results with penalties anyway, so it's not surprising he missed this one (and i knew he'd miss before he shot  ... just a premonition). I was supporting France but i must admit they've been really lucky since the beginning and i didn't really thought they could keep the title.I thought they'd go into the semis and lose to the Czech republic.But the Greeks did the job  Now i support the Czechs. Gwen>>you didn't tell us what team YOU support... |
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Post by Vassily on Jun 26, 2004 14:08:07 GMT 3
Jiat, did ytou actually bet in a betting house? I'm asking because I read in the news that in Taiwan and Asia in general more people bet on Euro04 than in whole of europe. In your case it'll be "asia in general" but still...
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Gwen
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Post by Gwen on Jun 26, 2004 18:30:40 GMT 3
Just like Damita I'm French so I was supporting France... but I think they didn't diserve to win this tournament, they didn't play so well... Now I still support Portugal coz my wonderful mum is from this beatiful country! (Am I not a sweet and wonderful daughter? ;D) Comme on guys, you can make it!!  |
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Post by Damita on Jun 26, 2004 22:49:08 GMT 3
I read in the news that in Taiwan and Asia in general more people bet on Euro04 than in whole of europe. :oReally? hmm, funny LOL ;D... good girl  |
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Post by me on Jun 27, 2004 0:23:30 GMT 3
 WE WON!!!!! JEEJ!!!! THE NETHERLANDS ARE IN THE SEMI-FINALS!!!!!!!!!!!! -xxx-jes me |
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Post by sirius on Jun 27, 2004 5:16:11 GMT 3
Jiat, did ytou actually bet in a betting house? I'm asking because I read in the news that in Taiwan and Asia in general more people bet on Euro04 than in whole of europe. In your case it'll be "asia in general" but still... well vass, i placed my bet with the "public" betting house, where it's legal. there are "private" ones that are generally illegal but give better odds. the "public" betting house makes so much money cos we've got so many forms of lottery here, they're always major sponsors at events and stuff. talk about "giving back to society!" and yes, asians bet a lot. in terms of sports, it's generally just soccer and here in s'pore, the only reason ppl watch our pathetic local league is cos of the betting. we've got a 3 forms of lottery here. yep... that's why the betting house gives so much "back to society".... |
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Post by sirius on Jun 27, 2004 5:16:57 GMT 3
OH! congrats to the portuguese, greeks and dutch!
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Post by Vassily on Jun 27, 2004 12:44:30 GMT 3
The Dutch played like crap yesterday (sorry for the language). They just didn't want to attack and their mid-field was weak, which weakened the good attck force too. They were lucky to get to the semis  . I just hope that Nethrlands will play better against Portugal, use different tactics and put Overmars on the field. |
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Post by sirius on Jun 27, 2004 16:06:03 GMT 3
i forgot to mention we bet on EPL and champions league here too.
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Post by Carolineonline on Jun 27, 2004 17:36:39 GMT 3
The Dutch played like crap yesterday (sorry for the language). They just didn't want to attack and their mid-field was weak, which weakened the good attck force too. They were lucky to get to the semis . I just hope that Nethrlands will play better against Portugal, use different tactics and put Overmars on the field. It's not like they played like total crap.. they were just too much in the back so it was hard to reach the wingers and central striker v Nistelrooij. But nevertheless they were the team that attacked most and they trully had the will to fight (has been different in the past :  both have had some great chances and hit the post and the crossbar.. and fortunately the Netherlands won on penalties this time!!  Portugal will be a tougher job than the Swedish.. but I dont think they should use different tactics Vass.. the idea they have is good, but there have to be more attacks from the midfield, so get rid of Cocu (too slow..) and vd Meyde (too few good shots/actions) Overmars is a better option, but he's so much slower than he used to be.. So my option is, put Sneijder in and beat the Portuguese with some youngsters instead of the oldies. We're in the semi's!! WHOOOOHOO!! We thought we wouldnt even survive the group stages! ;D ;)Caroline |
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Post by sirius on Jun 28, 2004 3:42:02 GMT 3
CONGRATS TO THE CZECHS!!!!! (even though i lost my bet...let me just go tear up the betting slip)
3-0 over denmark. . they've been amazing this tournament... think they'll win??
POST NUMBER:999 (i talk too much...)
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... just a premonition).
. I just hope that Nethrlands will play better against Portugal, use different tactics and put Overmars on the field.
both have had some great chances and hit the post and the crossbar.. and fortunately the Netherlands won on penalties this time!! 