Quote Originally Posted by Will View Post
That's a bit harsh, Italy strangled the life out of the game with their negative football, like Turkey did to Croatia, though at least Turkey attacked and were the better team in extra time. I'm so glad Italy went home and it's nice that Cesc scored the winning penalty!

Spain v Russia should be a great game, I imagine it'll be closer than in the group, hopefully at least, depending on suspensions... I could see Russia winning it the way they've been playing.

I thought Germany played really well against Portugal, I don't think it's fair to criticise their football, them and Russia have played the best stuff in the knock out stages so far for sure.
spot on. russia are playing well enough to beat anyone, but spain should have an easier time finding the net than against italy. should be a great game.

i figure the rooskies' run comes to an end here but much closer than last time. 3-2 spain.

turkey may not have enough players to field a full side with 3 subs. so as far as they've come, i just can't see it being enough against germany. 2-0 germany.