Category Archives: Match reviews
Why, oh why?
THEY GAVE us historic fights. A great come-back against Switzerland under an unseen cloudburst. An unbelievable come-back against the Czech Republic. Three goals in the last 15 minutes, lucly Turks! Finally, fortune took it’s toll. Everybody was preparing for the … Continue reading
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Adieu AUT
AFTER NINE days, Austrians have to leave the competition. One goal and one point marks the worst performance of a host in the history of the EURO. By almost any objective standard Germany and Croatia were better and deserved to … Continue reading
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The nightmare group
WESLEY SNEIJDER scored a very important 4-1 goal in the 92nd minute. It looked like the French players were not aware of the dramatic consequences: if Romania does not surprise against the Netherlands, Italy will go up, unless they lose … Continue reading
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Austria vs Poland 1-1
BAD TIMING for Artur Boruc. He missed the birth of his first child Alex on Wednesday because of yesterday’s match. On the pitch the Polish goalie has a hell of a timing. This explains why Austrians did not lead 3-0 … Continue reading
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Preliminaries
HAVING COMPLETED the test-run in Switzerland yesterday, the EURO is about to start tonight at 18 hrs. Switzerland gave an alarming example of what might happen to a better team which scores less goals than the opponent. The defeat was … Continue reading
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Austria vs Malta 5-1
FINALLY! 8 months after the the 3-2 against the Ivory Coast, the Austrian team marked up another victory. Meanwhile, some unintended suspense arised though, when Malta thankfully accepted a gift to reduce to 2-1. However, after enduring some difficult minutes, … Continue reading
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Last but one test
AUSTRIA drew against Nigeria in Graz in an unspectacular match. Nonetheless, having been defeated in all matches of 2008 so far, the 1-1 against the “Super Eagles” is widely regarded as a success. However, the match brought forth a sure … Continue reading
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