Magnum Opus.............History beckons!!

Tonight is the big night.............the chance for the dream 11 to find a place in the footballing history. Who is it going to be?? The steamrolling Germans or the smooth operators, the Spanish armada.

I am quite excited about the prospect. I think eventually the two most improved sides have made it to the finals. Germans have an envious record when it comes to the big stage. They are masters at raising their game when situation demands. But this contest might test their abilities to the hilt. The silken touch of the opposition could pose a problem or two.

Hope the best side wins eventually..................IT'S TRULY A MOUTH-WATERING FACE-OFF!!

ANTICLIMAX !!! Underdogs roared last night..and the night before

Holland covered in Guss pimples!.........Croatia couldn't shoot the Turkey down!! What an anticlimax at Euro 08. On current form, both where expected to go the full distance. Alas! it wasn't to be.

Russians and the Turks dashed the hopes of millions back home in Holland and Croatia. Funny game this Soccer, isn't it ?? Just When everybody, including the Pundit, thought the Orange will prevail come the Grand Finale, they are heading for the airport, with their heads hanging down in shame.

Now it's an open field heading into the Semi's, any team could emerge victorious from here on. Tonight Azzurri take on the bulls from Spain, vying for the final spot in the penultimate round. And that's going to be a cracking affair. ALL TO PLAY FOR!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT !!.........it's showtime at Euro 08

This is it ! the stage is set for the quarter finals. Tonight it's all or nothing. Germany VS Portugal......mouth watering encounter. Not for the faint hearted, definitely no.

The world will witness two contrasting styles pitted against each other. On one side we've got the physical and clinical approach of the Germans, and on the other, we've got the Latino magic, best of skillful soccer from Portugal.

Not easy to predict a winner in this one, could swing either way. Soccer pundits are well aware of the prowess of the Germans. They are the undisputed masters at rising to the big occasion.Their envious track record would suggest that they handle the crunch situations much better than lot of other big teams.

Portuguese players despite their awesome run so far, can't afford to let their defenses down. They will have to come out all guns blazing, if they plan to rattle the Germans.

Let's hope the tussle turns out to be an absolute humdinger.... and it rains goals in Switzerland.

Somebody stop me !!!

The dutch juggernaut keeps rolling at Euro 08. The 4 -1 drubbing of Les bleus last night was yet another clinical finish.

Looks like the men in orange, are on a mission this time. They are out to prove it to the footballing world, that they want to get rid of the tag of eternal chokers on the big stage. They have everything going for them, in the 08 edition of European Supremacy. A young ambitious coach, who is staking a claim to become the first in history, to lift the trophy, both as a player and coach. A squad full of talented players.

Is anybody listening?? Somebody stop them from running away with the honors. Honestly on current form, I have my doubts.

It's hot in the city tonight !!!

Half time score, 1-0 in favor of Croatia.............. clearly there's a breach in the German wall. Soccer pundits, while giving Croatia some chance in this much anticipated tussle, had put their money on the Germans to breeze thru' this encounter.

Well ! so far the Croats have not only withstood the onslaught, but has given the Germans ample to think about. They have hardly allowed them to settle into a rhythm. From here on, 57 minutes gone, the tie could still swing either way.

But as far as I am concerned, the Croats have displayed more than few sparks and have sounded the alarm to the rest of the competition.

Future is bright.......Future is orange !!!

Last night the legendary Yohann Cruyff would have felt proud, savoring the exploit of Marco Van Basten's armada in Orange. The Holland team made the defending champions Italy looked so ordinary. 3 - 0 thrashing doesn't tell the entire story. The dutch might finally came to the fore and handed the hapless Italians a humiliating defeat.
Barring the opener, which seemed like a clear off-side, by Rudd Van Nisterloy, the remaining two were real gems. There could have been at least two more goals had the dutch managed to find the back of the net. With yesterdays rock - solid display, I guess I'll back the dutch to reach the finals of Euro 2008.
Wow!! what a match. Loved every bit of it. For a change, even FTV Midnight Hot wasn't a lure, big enough to move me away from the game.