Thursday, June 26, 2008
LIVE-BLOG: EURO '08 - SEMIFINAL - RUSSIA V SPAIN
[Pavlyuchenko: 26 going on 14.]Spain v Russia today in the semi.
In simpler terms: 'My pre-tourney predictions are shot to hell' v Hiddink
Russia:
- Last time these two met at the group stage the root of their troubles started in the back -- couldn't keep up with Torres and Villa's quick feet. Other than that the two sides are pretty evenly matched.
- Hiddink. He's clearly been the coach of the tournament -- you know, aside from Bilic -- but take a moment to think on this: last two teams he took to the semi-finals of a major tournament crashed out (South Korea and Holland). And he's never got a team to the finals. History shmistory.
Spain:
- Iker Casillas in goal. [Random: Last two matches played in this stadium went to penalties. Just saying.]
- Once again, Cesc isn't starting. Seriously, Aragones, you're asking for it.
- Spain's defense isn't all there sometimes -- Sergio Ramos doesn't look right (in more ways than one, mind). If Arshavin and crew get in there, trouble's a-brewin'.
- If you're superstitious: There's been a fuss kicked up about Spain's 'unlucky' yellow away kit. Xavi: 'If I remember correctly, we played in yellow when we beat France [friendly - last February]. So I hope it brings us luck again.'
- Senna was looking like he might miss this one injured. He's fine it seems as he's in the line up tonight.
Co-hosting the blog today is Amanda of the brilliant You'll Never Blog Alone. We'll get the live-blog started at 2:30PM ET -- please, join us. Let's hope the power doesn't go out this time.
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- We're fans not a fangirls so please respect the space. Ex. 'XYZ iz so hottttt!!111!!' -- you go on moderate.
- Stay on topic and stick to the match. This is not a chatroom so strictly footie unless it's HT. -- Fail to do so and you go on moderate.
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