What a brilliant start to Euro 2012 yesterday.
You gotta hand it to those Greeks, they never know when they're out although I have to say that Poland regressed massively in the second half. They lacked the movement and endeavor showed in the first half and their main players Kuba and Lewandowski faded completely after minute 65. They might live to regret that as Greece was there for the taking.
The second game was a huge step up with both Russia and the Czech Republic showing much higher technical skills in the first 30 minutes. After a good start by the Czechs where they threatened from crosses from the right hand side the Russians took control and the lack of a solid defensive presence in the Republic midfield quickly showed. Things only got worse for the Republic defensively as they had no answer for the quick incisive movement of Dzagoev & the reborn Arshavin while both Russia fullbacks were impressive. All in all it was an almost perfect performance from a very well drilled team who know exactly how they want to play football. Russia will be even stronger in the next game offensively with Pavlyuchenko set to start ahead of Kerzhakov.
You gotta hand it to those Greeks, they never know when they're out although I have to say that Poland regressed massively in the second half. They lacked the movement and endeavor showed in the first half and their main players Kuba and Lewandowski faded completely after minute 65. They might live to regret that as Greece was there for the taking.
The second game was a huge step up with both Russia and the Czech Republic showing much higher technical skills in the first 30 minutes. After a good start by the Czechs where they threatened from crosses from the right hand side the Russians took control and the lack of a solid defensive presence in the Republic midfield quickly showed. Things only got worse for the Republic defensively as they had no answer for the quick incisive movement of Dzagoev & the reborn Arshavin while both Russia fullbacks were impressive. All in all it was an almost perfect performance from a very well drilled team who know exactly how they want to play football. Russia will be even stronger in the next game offensively with Pavlyuchenko set to start ahead of Kerzhakov.
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