[Kim]

Ouch that was a low blow prz ! Sweden plays Saturday against us Dutchies.... :rambo: :lol:

[prz]

Well, my reason is kind of weak. I have good family friends in Sweden and I was there last year and loved the country. I don't any reason to cheer for another team there.

Sorry :wink:

[Beat]

No prz, we are sorry.....as we are going to beat Sweden on saturday

What a match between England and Portugal. Too bad for England that a goal was dismissed two minutes before the end, otherwise they would have won. Nothing was wrong with that goal. However, Portugal was the better team. Too bad penalties had to be the decider...

[anesthesiologist]

Don't know if anyone saw the game today but man, what a classic, esp extra time! I hate shootouts but this one had the adrenaline pumping.
Oh, and I didn't see the first half, anyone know why Rooney got taken out?

All for now,
Aaron

[Guest]

Go Netherlands GO! I am part Dutch and cheering on the Netherlands all the way! I was sorta going for enland today, but so much for that, a very tough loss! Oh Well time to take it to sweeden and advance to the semi's!

[chris]

Rooney went out on what looked like a sprained ankle.

I'm pulling for The Netherlands... as Amsterdam was my first stop, on my first trip to continental Europe. And everyone there was incredible; so much so that I think I'll go back next year.

And Stephen, read "Among The Thugs" by Bill Buford. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0679745351/qid=1088127352/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-7199337-9892827?v=glance&s=books&n=507846">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846</a><!-- m -->

A great book, that explores... the realm of catharsis, and what life is like for a soccer hooligan.

[Stephen Dame]

Wow. THAT was a game. What a performance. 2 hours. Extra penalty kicks. Just, Wow.

Now if only they'd freeze the field, that sport would be heaven.

[Stephen Dame]

And Stephen, read "Among The Thugs" by Bill Buford. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0679745351/qid=1088127352/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-7199337-9892827?v=glance&s=books&n=507846">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846</a><!-- m -->

A great book, that explores... the realm of catharsis, and what life is like for a soccer hooligan.

Catharsis and soccer hooliganism? Why wasn't this required reading in school? I'm all over it.

[Beat]

With Canada cheering for us we will be the european champion for sure :thumb:

Rooney has a broken foot, he won't play again for at least a month.

[Kim]

European champion... hmm I dont know about that, we'll see but WOW what a game last night.

Next stop: Sweden - The Netherlands.... go dutchies!! :thumb:

[Beat]

Anxiously awaiting tonight's match...

[Stephen Dame]

A guy at the 7/11 this morning asked me "Do watch soccer?"

- "Uhh.. yeah" I said confidently.

- "Who should I pick in Proline (Sports gambling) Sweden or Holland?" he asked.

- I said, "I'm hearing Holland all the way."

So, that guy, his six dollars and my pride are ridin' on Holland.

[CanuckCourage]

Wow, what an exciting game, I thought the Dutch were toast a few times there in extra time, great to see them come through it and end years of bad luck at the Euros in Penalty kicks. :jump

[Kim]

A guy at the 7/11 this morning asked me "Do watch soccer?"

- "Uhh.. yeah" I said confidently.

- "Who should I pick in Proline (Sports gambling) Sweden or Holland?" he asked.

- I said, "I'm hearing Holland all the way."

So, that guy, his six dollars and my pride are ridin' on Holland.

Good call !! Whoopee..... Portugal here we come :thumb:

[chris]

Woo Hoo!

I went to the Blue Jays game today, and in between innings I went to grab some food. Rogers Cable had a booth set-up showcasing their new HD channels. I got them to switch over to the football match so I could watch it. Within minutes a crowd of about 50 people had gathered around the TV's and watched the entire extra time, and free kicks. We totally forgot that there was a baseball game going on behind us!