Faster Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 What of Armenia? They are out, losing to the Republic 2-1. And Estonia is going to be canon fodder for Croatia, Portugal or the Czech Republic. Nothing from Estonia's record would point to them being able to win a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Right, it would be disappointing if the same old teams (Croatia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Turkey) survived the play-offs and host Ukraine was the only "newbie" at the EURO. I cross my fingers especially for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ireland. They were so close already in past qualifiers, they simply have to make it this time! Montenegro's and Estonia's qualification would also be a great story but sports-wise, I have some doubts at least about Montenegro whether it would be good if they could participate in the EURO. Don't they play an awfully defensive style? So my favourite field of the "final four finalists" would be: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland. From the four classic EURO teams, I chose the Czechs because they are simply not as despicable as the Croatian, Portuguese and Turkish teams and/or followerships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Poland is also new. I am really hoping Turkey and Portugal get drawn against each other. But I am sure the 'draw' is going to be: Estonia vs. Portugal Ireland vs. Turkey Croatia vs. Estonia Czech Republic vs. Bosnia/Herzegovina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Poland is also new. No, Poland participated already in 2008. They were even in Germany's group -- the German team had its opening match against Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 No, Poland participated already in 2008. They were even in Germany's group -- the German team had its opening match against Poland. Oh yea, forgot about that, I just remember seeing zero apperances by Poland's name a few times. Must have been years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 What of Armenia? They are out, losing to the Republic 2-1. And Estonia is going to be canon fodder for Croatia, Portugal or the Czech Republic. Nothing from Estonia's record would point to them being able to win a tie. Estonia and Armenia were in the second last pot and on the verge on being on the last pot during the draw. The remarkable performance of these two countries has to be commended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Play-off drawTurkey v Croatia Estonia v Republic of Ireland Czech Republic v Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina v Portugal First legs: 11/12 November Second legs: 15 November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I think that all four play-off pairings are very interesting. It's good that at least Turkey or Croatia won't qualify, since one has to eliminate the other. Ireland stands a good chance of qualifying, with maybe the weakest of all eight play-off teams playing against them. The Czechs -- which are also not terribly strong currently -- could struggle a lot against a tough Montenegrin side. And Bosnia and Herzegovina has the great chance to take revenge on Portugal's team after their defeat in the 2010 World Cup play-offs. I'm very satisfied about this result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 P.S. I forgot that the Turkey-Croatia pairing is also a good opportunity for the Croatians to take revenge on Turkey for their extremely narrow defeat in the EURO 2008 quarterfinal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not. I would have liked to see Croatia vs. Montenegro, Bosnia vs. Estonia, Portugal vs Turkey and Czech vs. Ireland. The winners will be Croatia, Portugal, Czech Republic and Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I hope Turkey, Ireland, Montenegro and Bosnia can quallify, it sounds crazy but i belive that the bosnians can beat the portugese!! So we can have debutants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreatolympicfanforlife Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 the four playoff winners will be Turkey, Ireland, Montenegro, and Portugal that is how i see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreatolympicfanforlife Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 this friday is the final play-off of which the final four nations that will play this coming summer in Poland and Ukraine and just give me your thoughts of which final four nations you think will play in Euro 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 this friday is the final play-off of which the final four nations that will play this coming summer in Poland and Ukraine and just give me your thoughts of which final four nations you think will play in Euro 2012? I want Estonia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Turkey, and Montenegro to advance. However, I predict Turkey, Montenegro, Portugal and Ireland to advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 half time: Turkey 0 - 2 Croatia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Turkey is already 0-3 down against Croatia in front of its own supporters! That looks really, really bad. Ireland is leading 1-0 against Estonia. Yeah!!! Bosnia and Herzevovina against Portugal and Czech Republic against Montenegro are still both 0-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Oh, forgot Ireland were playing tonight. 1-0 up away from home and Estonia down to 10 men. Good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Turkey has lost 0-3 against Croatia on home soil. So Croatia has to catch a terrible, terrible day to lose their EURO ticket in front of their audience on Tuesday. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Portugal have scored no goals. So the decisive match will definitely be the match on Tuesday in Lisbon, with a slight advantage (of course) for the home team Portugal. The Czechs are leading 1-0 over Montenegro with five minutes of regular time to go. Ireland is still leading 1-0 against Estonia after 56 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 The Czech Republic wins 2-0 against Montenegro. The 2-0 by Sivok in stoppage time has made it considerably harder for Montenegro to gain the EURO ticket in front of their audience on Tuesday. But let's wait and see. And Jonathan Walters scores the 2-0 for Ireland in Tallinn! Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 3!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Another red card for Estonia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Penalty to Ireland... ...Robbie Keane! 4-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Keane scores the 4-0 by penalty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ireland has won 4-0 against Estonia in Tallinn. I guess it's safe to say they have it in the bag. It will be the first EURO participation for Ireland since 1988 and only the second in EURO history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Great for Ireland!!! Let's hope Bosnia defeats portugal in Lisobon... Or a draw by 1 or more goal!! My bets: (2nd legs only) Croatia-Turkey 1-0 Portugal-Bosnia 1-2 Montenegro-Czech Rep 2-0 (we will se penalties ) Ireland-Estonia 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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