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Title: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 16, 2007, 06:31:27 AM
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Group A:

Poland will be guaranteed a spot at the Euro 2008 finals with victory over Belgium, though Portugal, Serbia and Finland could take top spot from them. Finland take on Portugal in their final group game, which could prove the decider.


Group B:

Scotland will qualify if they beat Italy in their final qualification game on Saturday at Hampden Park.

If Scotland lose, they are out.

If Scotland draw, then their hopes rest on Ukraine doing them a favour by beating France in the final set of group matches on 21 November. If they have drawn, a point for France in Ukraine would put Scotland out - barring the mother and father of all shocks in Italy courtesy of the Faroe Islands.


Group C:

Greece are through after securing at least a top-two place. It's a fight between Norway and Turkey for the second qualifying spot with two games to go.


Group D:

Germany and the Czech Republic have qualified.


Group E:

England's qualification is out of their hands. Their best hope is to finish ahead of Russia. But if the Russians win in Israel on Saturday, they will be one point ahead of England with one match to play - and that match is away to rock-bottom Andorra. England will not expect any favours from Andorra, who are on a run of 28 consecutive Euro qualifying defeats.

If Russia lose in Israel, then England need only to draw (or win) against Croatia in their final match at Wembley to guarantee qualification. If Russia draw in Israel, then England will need to beat Croatia in their final match to go through, given that a Russia win against Andorra is all but certain.

There is one other glimmer of hope for England. If Croatia lose in Macedonia, then an England win over the Croats by a three-goal margin will put them above their rivals. A 2-0 win would also be enough, but a two-goal margin in which England have conceded a goal (eg 3-1) will not be enough - as Croatia's away goal will mean they lead the head-to-head standings between the teams. Of course, should Russia have dropped points against Israel then any win over Croatia will suffice.


Group F:

There are no two ways about it - Northern Ireland's chances are hanging by the slimmest of tiny threads. But there is a route through for them.

First up, they must win both of their remaining matches, at home against Denmark and away to Spain. Anything less and they are out. But two wins will be sufficient, providing Spain have failed to win in their other match at home to Sweden on 17 November.

If Spain beat Sweden, two wins for Northern Ireland will still put them through, but only if Latvia triumph in Sweden in the final qualifying match on 21 November.


Group G:

Romania have qualified. Holland will join them at Euro 2008 with a win from their last two games, or if Bulgaria slip up.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 16, 2007, 04:38:58 PM
Any questions? ;D
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 16, 2007, 05:11:38 PM
We'll beat the Turks tomorrow :D
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Lunatic on November 16, 2007, 08:55:52 PM
lets go portugal baby 8)
lots of injuries though going into our last 2 games :-\
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 16, 2007, 11:21:14 PM
GO SCOTLAND GO !!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: 7even on November 17, 2007, 12:33:39 AM
We'll beat the Turks tomorrow :D

Good luck mayne... can't stand them celebrating in the streets after each win... plus people will die if we play them in Euro 2008
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 17, 2007, 03:08:55 AM
We'll beat the Turks tomorrow :D

Good luck mayne... can't stand them celebrating in the streets after each win... plus people will die if we play them in Euro 2008

They have a good team, but our boys is on a good winning streak and we play at home so we should beat them
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 17, 2007, 12:58:23 PM
Pathetic.. Couldn't even get a draw againsgt the Turks..

It's alright, I don't really wanna see Norway in Euro 08...
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 17, 2007, 01:02:14 PM
GO SCOTLAND GO !!!!!!!!!!

LMAO, you're tripping homie.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 17, 2007, 04:58:15 PM
Ah well.

End of the day, Italy have many world class players. Scotland have none. That was proved today.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 17, 2007, 05:30:56 PM
Well there's a reason if we are the best team in the world. Those guys are winners, champions, used to win. Anyway it was a good ride, man. Props.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Lunatic on November 17, 2007, 08:42:06 PM
1-0 portugal 8)
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 18, 2007, 01:19:22 AM
GO SCOTLAND GO !!!!!!!!!!

LMAO, you're tripping homie.
lol .. read what I said in the other thread .. I knew Italy wouldn't have lost a such game .. it's all good ... see you next time in Euro 2008 Final  8)
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: smegma on November 18, 2007, 07:50:59 AM
Any questions? ;D

I do! ;D Where can I see the highlights of the qualifications?
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 18, 2007, 11:38:30 AM
Any questions? ;D

I do! ;D Where can I see the highlights of the qualifications?

I'm pretty sure eurosport.com has some ?
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Raphael on November 19, 2007, 02:56:42 AM
It's alright, I don't really wanna see Norway in Euro 08...
why wouldnt you wanna see your own country in the euro 08 ???
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 19, 2007, 02:57:24 AM
It's alright, I don't really wanna see Norway in Euro 08...
why wouldnt you wanna see your own country in the euro 08 ???

Cause they don't play good enough..
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 19, 2007, 05:02:38 AM
Some people will feel worse about their country being there and being an embarrassment. I think that's what K.Dub is getting at.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 19, 2007, 06:50:33 AM
Some people will feel worse about their country being there and being an embarrassment. I think that's what K.Dub is getting at.

Excactly.. I gotta say that their latest performance have been good, but the last game against Turket was embarassing
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Raphael on November 21, 2007, 11:06:15 AM
gyeah 1-0 after 34 seconds!
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 21, 2007, 11:48:10 AM
Go Bosnia!
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: CantCme213 on November 21, 2007, 01:00:35 PM
Go Bosnia!

HAHAHAHA DONT CRY BITCH

WE WON AHAHA

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: CantCme213 on November 21, 2007, 01:04:15 PM
It's alright, I don't really wanna see Norway in Euro 08...
why wouldnt you wanna see your own country in the euro 08 ???

Cause they don't play good enough..

Common now, U guys were good against us !
Id say we were only lucky.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 21, 2007, 01:08:31 PM
Go Bosnia!
Fuck Bosnia, they're lame
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: CantCme213 on November 21, 2007, 01:18:53 PM
LMAO.

Nah, actually they played very good.  :o
We won by 1-0 
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 21, 2007, 01:21:31 PM
LMAO.

Nah, actually they played very good.  :o
We won by 1-0 

Not good enough to get a draw.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: 7even on November 21, 2007, 01:38:17 PM
OMG England getting bounced  :o
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Lil White Azz on November 21, 2007, 01:45:46 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Our dream is crushed  :'(

0-0
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 21, 2007, 01:50:08 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Our dream is crushed  :'(

0-0

It's a sad night  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on November 21, 2007, 01:59:22 PM
bye bye mclaren!
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 21, 2007, 03:59:50 PM
Line-up finalised for Euro 2008

Quote
The 16 countries that will compete at Euro 2008 were finalised on Wednesday as four sides ensured qualification.

Russia, Turkey, Sweden and Portugal secured the results that earned them a place in the finals and the teams will be placed into four groups of four.

Joint-hosts Austria and Switzerland are both top seeds for the draw and they will be joined by Euro 2004 winners Greece and Marco van Basten's Holland.

The draw will take place on Sunday 2 December in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Seedings for the draw for the 2008 European Championship in Austria and Switzerland:

Pot One:
Switzerland
Austria
Greece
Holland

Pot Two:
Croatia
Italy
Czech Republic
Sweden

Pot Three:
Germany
Romania
Portugal
Spain

Pot Four:
Poland
France
Turkey
Russia
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 21, 2007, 04:00:15 PM
Presumably the "pots" are not done by rank. If so that is the lamest "pot one" I have ever seen.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: 7even on November 22, 2007, 02:40:40 AM
horrible pots, they are trying to be politically correct. italy, france, germany and holland should be in pot 1. if germany, france, italy and holland go into 1 group now the tournament is ruined lol
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Piffmeister2008 on November 22, 2007, 05:52:37 AM
lol @ England
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Raphael on November 22, 2007, 06:30:13 AM
^^muhahaha
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: es-jay on November 22, 2007, 07:37:38 AM
Pot One, has the two home nations (Austria and Switzerland), the previous winner (Greece) and the top-ranked team from qualifications (Holland).
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 22, 2007, 07:49:00 AM
Pot One, has the two home nations (Austria and Switzerland), the previous winner (Greece) and the top-ranked team from qualifications (Holland).

That's kinda logic.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on November 22, 2007, 08:22:11 AM
Pot One, has the two home nations (Austria and Switzerland), the previous winner (Greece) and the top-ranked team from qualifications (Holland).

Yeah but why are the hosts automatically "top" seeds? Makes no sense.
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Lil White Azz on November 23, 2007, 07:18:09 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Our dream is crushed  :'(

0-0

It's a sad night  :'(

Yeah man, I feel you....gonna get wasted tonight so it's all good now  :P


edit : heh, 666  8)
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: Lunatic on November 23, 2007, 10:08:18 AM
won't happen but...
DAMN at the possibility of holland, italy, portugal, and france in 1 group :o
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 23, 2007, 11:16:45 PM
This is horrible ... basically the group games will be more interesting than the final stages .. I still try to figure out why the best team of these latest 10 years is in the pot 4 ... great ranking system  ::) by the way draw is December 2nd
Title: Re: The Official Euro 2008 Qualifying Thread
Post by: K.Dub on November 24, 2007, 04:01:21 AM
England just fell one level down to level 2 and Norway is on level 3, so I'm hoping for a battle of the North Sea :D

Edit: ... in the WC qualifations though :P