Group D Results

Well just another day reviewing the Euro tournament.

Results:

Spain vs. Russia(4-1): Spain is the better team here, plain and simple.  I like Russia and their goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.  They have a young squad that should become something later on, we might see something as soon as the World Cup. 

Greece vs. Sweden(0-2):  Good all around match, however definitely not the highlight of the day.  It will be fun to see the next set of Group D games as we will soon who takes the runner-up spot.  

 Tomorrow:  Portugal vs. Czech Republic and Switzerland vs. Turkey: I am really looking forward to Portugal and Czech.  This will be the match of the day.  Tomorrow will also determine which team will have a chance to challenge the Czechs to the runner-up position. 

Analysis of Group A Runner-Up Position: Right now, the Czechs are in a position to take this spot.  They can even have the champion spot too but it would go against my prediction.  The challengers for this spot are the Swiss and Turkey.  However, the Swiss have already eliminated themselves by losing to the Czechs.  In other words, they will have to win tomorrow and beat Portugal to even have a chance.  Turkey is in a good position.  They have already lost to the best team in the group.  If they pull off a win tomorrow, and the Czechs lose, then the next game will decide who gets the spot.  The next game after tomorrow’s games will be the Czechs versus Turkey.

Sealed Deals and Targets:

• Giovani Dos Santos is officially a part of Tottenham.  While I would have enjoyed watching him play with my favorite Barca, he should break the Spurs’ first team.
•  Valencia is reportedly targeting Sevilla Goalkeeper Andres Palop.  I like Palop and I view him higher than Timo Hildebrand.  While Timo was considered as the replacement for Canizares, Palop will be better.
• Real Madrid is claiming that Man U has no proof of foul play between them and Cristiano Ronaldo.