EM 2012 Quarterfinals

[yagyuu]

I have to say I am rather disappointed about England losing to Italy in the quarter finals but it was too much to hope for to see them triumph over Italy. Now I am curious to see who will survive the semi finals. If I were to make a bet I suppose my money would be on Italy as victor against Germany and Spain to beat Portugal. We shall see.

Comments

[goldengreen]

You follow the football, Yagyuu-san? I confess, I am a little surprised.

[yagyuu]

I do. A remainder of my time spent in Europe. It is quite an infectious past time and one of the few guilty pleasures I indulge in on a semi regular basis. Does this satisfy your curiosity Oishi?

[goldengreen]

It ... yes, of course and now I feel like a stalker for asking. I hope you enjoy the rest of the matches.

[yagyuu]

I think I will, thorough of course the competition loses some of its excitement when your team is out.

[imbluedabade]

No, divulge more about your lascivious football past.

[yagyuu]

I leave the rest up to your fertile imagination Arthur.

[imbluedabade]

I'm a little disappointed that the uniform shorts weren't just a little bit shorter and a little bit tighter.

[yagyuu]

Of course you are.

[imbluedabade]

I also think that when they remove shirts after scoring, they should just play that way for the rest of the match.

Also, cheerleaders would improve the matches greatly.

[yagyuu]

Maybe you would be better served watching american football.

[imbluedabade]

Hey, cheerleaders was one of the things they got right.

[yagyuu]

There are straight cheerleader competitions. That way you don't have to concern yourself with the sport.

[imbluedabade]

If I stayed at John Hopkins long enough, I would've joined the cheerleading squad.

[seriousaura]

I would prefer Germany to win it all.

[awedprowess]

A forgone conclusion, surely. England have entirely forgotten how to play.

[seriousaura]

Italy is good this year. That seems to be the case.

[yagyuu]

That is rather harsh. They played the best games they've had since 2006. Penalties are always the downfall.

[seriousaura]

They didn't play the best games if penalties were their downfall.

[yagyuu]

Compared to the games of 2010 it was a marked improvement I thought, and sadly penalties is the English team's ultimate Achilles heel.

[yagyuu]

They do have had quite a good run this year. But I think they lack the artistry to beat Spain.

[seriousaura]

The beauty of it is that anything is possible.

[yagyuu]

Very true. Though only in so far as the big Players are concerned. Greece hardly stood a chance.

[karupin]

Wimbledon.

[yagyuu]

Is also lovely. I hope the weather is not too bad?

[karupin]

I actually haven't looked at the forecast, but I'll deal somehow.