This video is from Euro '08. I was in pain when I saw this happen live. Is this the alternative to the slide tackle? How do you practice such a move? This obviously the result of years of training - to be able to hit your target while it is running at full speed. I don't recall a yellow card being drawn on this one. All I remember is Miroslav Klose dropping like a stone.
Showing posts with label euro 08. Show all posts
Showing posts with label euro 08. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Congratualtions to Spain - 2008 European Champions!
The Euro 08 final was enjoyable to watch, but I couldn't help but cringe as I sat and watched Klose of Germany take that accidental kick to the groin, dropping him to the ground in an instant. Ouch.
The Quakes were playing in Chicago over the weekend and came away with nil-nil tie (+ 1 point). We had a couple of tries that should have gone in - if only the ball bounced our way. Joe Cannon played brilliantly - several "full stretch" saves.
Next home game isn't until 7/12 vs. Columbus....can't wait to get back to the South Bay San Siro.
The Quakes were playing in Chicago over the weekend and came away with nil-nil tie (+ 1 point). We had a couple of tries that should have gone in - if only the ball bounced our way. Joe Cannon played brilliantly - several "full stretch" saves.
Next home game isn't until 7/12 vs. Columbus....can't wait to get back to the South Bay San Siro.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Euro 08 and 6/18/08 vs RSL
Well - I didn't get a chance to see the Quakes game against Real Salt Lake "live" but did see it via MLStv. Joe Cannon worked his tail off to preserve the 0-0 draw (1 point!) I still hate that RSL home field!
Euro 08 has been really exciting. I caught the Turkey-Croatia quarterfinal today - unbelievable! What a comeback.
Euro 08 has been really exciting. I caught the Turkey-Croatia quarterfinal today - unbelievable! What a comeback.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Euro '08 and the Galaxy coming to town
My Euro predictions are looking pretty shabby early in the group stages. My Italy pick, based on their game against the Netherlands, looks pretty foolish. I hope that one day, soccer will have this kind of energy in North America.
Beckham and Donovan are coming to Oaktown on Saturday night. I wonder how many tickets have been sold? Tickets are still being sold by the Quakes, so I know it isn't sold out. It will be interesting to see what the in-stadium atmoshpere will be like - high energy soccer fans or mostly Beckham gawkers. I agree with those that say Beckham is the best thing that has happened to the MLS in a looooooong time. I hope that this is the way of the future for the MLS - bringing in top players from Europe that might be a bit past their prime, but still playing at a very high level.
Beckham and Donovan are coming to Oaktown on Saturday night. I wonder how many tickets have been sold? Tickets are still being sold by the Quakes, so I know it isn't sold out. It will be interesting to see what the in-stadium atmoshpere will be like - high energy soccer fans or mostly Beckham gawkers. I agree with those that say Beckham is the best thing that has happened to the MLS in a looooooong time. I hope that this is the way of the future for the MLS - bringing in top players from Europe that might be a bit past their prime, but still playing at a very high level.
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