UEFA FINAL (anyone else watching? related)
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For the most part of the game I was really impartial to who was gonna win, but after seeing Sevilla playing so sloppy after they made the 2-1 I was starting to root for Espanyol. So I was glad they scored, too bad they didn't bring it in the penalty shoot out.
I have to say, as a Real Madrid head, both of those teams are simply amazing. Especially Sevilla. Those guys are more prepped to challenge my boys for La Liga than Barca is, as far as I'm concerned. Plus Pandiani with his first half hat-trick? Sheeeeeeit.
But for real, Higuain's goal was something else right? It wasn't even the goal itself, but the way he got up from the tackle.
Anyway congrats to Sevilla.
But for real, Higuain's goal was something else right? It wasn't even the goal itself, but the way he got up from the tackle.
Anyway congrats to Sevilla.
I was rooting for Espanyol only because Sev have been winning
everything and it seemed like the Espanyol fans deserved it more.
And holding on with 10 men and scoring without it being a penalty
or free kick after giving up the go-ahead goal in extra time, they
really won me over and I was cheering like they were my local club ...
it was pretty deflating how they crapped out on the penalties ... after
playing so hard to give themselves a chance to win, they couldn't keep
it up until the last.
Tell me about it - as a Tottenham fan I could only acknowledge
that they were the far superior team when they dispatched the Spurs
(although only with a 2-2 draw and a 1 goal win on aggregate) in
the semis at White Hart Lane. When Sevilla are on, their control
of the game is so natural ... and seemingly impenetrable.
Tell me about it - as a Tottenham fan I could only acknowledge
that they were the far superior team when they dispatched the Spurs
(although only with a 2-2 draw and a 1 goal win on aggregate) in
the semis at White Hart Lane. When Sevilla are on, their control
of the game is so natural ... and seemingly impenetrable.
Just so you know, no one refers to Tottenham as the Spurs, they aren't like the San Antonio Spurs. It's just Spurs.
When Sevilla are on, their control of the game is so natural... and seemingly impenetrable.
Yeah they're very strong and rapid.
the goals :
http://sa73be.over-blog.com/article-10433035.html
Adriano's goal was
Thanks to Palop
Well, somebody does, 'cause I just did.
I have a hard time not using articles of speech,
but for the glory of the game, I'll try.
maybe you should ring your solicitor and have him settle it over a cup of rosie.
come on you reds.
quite.
It was just cos I read something discussing the proper use of footballing nicknames pretty recently.
American hacks, perhaps unsurprisingly, get very confused when talking soccer. "Some sportswriters don't know how to refer to teams without nicknames, or with nicknames that are used differently to the ones they are used to," says Mike Murphy "The most frequent error I have seen involves Tottenham, who are often referred to as 'The Spurs', much like the NBA's San Antonio Spurs."
The same could be said the other way, however. "Even the Guardian sometimes makes mistakes when referring to American clubs," continues Mike. "I have often seen articles omit the "the" prior to LA, saying for instance: 'Beckham signs with LA Galaxy' instead of 'Beckham signs with the LA Galaxy'." Similarly, as many of you noted, plenty of English journalists continue to call Internazionale "Inter Milan" - pretty much the same as calling Arsenal "Arsenal London". Stephen Douglas also points out that we should really know Bayern Munich by a different name. "Munich is the English word for the city called Munchen in Germany," says Stephen. "However, Bayern is the German word for what the English call Bavaria, the German state where Munich is located. By all rights, we should call them either Bavaria Munich or Bayern Munchen."
It was just cos I read something discussing the proper use of footballing nicknames pretty recently.
American hacks, perhaps unsurprisingly, get very confused when talking soccer. "Some sportswriters don't know how to refer to teams without nicknames, or with nicknames that are used differently to the ones they are used to," says Mike Murphy "The most frequent error I have seen involves Tottenham, who are often referred to as 'The Spurs', much like the NBA's San Antonio Spurs."
The same could be said the other way, however. "Even the Guardian sometimes makes mistakes when referring to American clubs," continues Mike. "I have often seen articles omit the "the" prior to LA, saying for instance: 'Beckham signs with LA Galaxy' instead of 'Beckham signs with the LA Galaxy'." Similarly, as many of you noted, plenty of English journalists continue to call Internazionale "Inter Milan" - pretty much the same as calling Arsenal "Arsenal London". Stephen Douglas also points out that we should really know Bayern Munich by a different name. "Munich is the English word for the city called Munchen in Germany," says Stephen. "However, Bayern is the German word for what the English call Bavaria, the German state where Munich is located. By all rights, we should call them either Bavaria Munich or Bayern Munchen."
Yes - and, despite my aloof response, this is
something I was curious about, as the television
commentators will always just say "Spurs" with no
"the" ... and I read a book recently about the early
days of the NHL in Canada, and was surprised how the
author would never use "the" but just say things like
"1929 was a good year for Montreal Canadiens - in April
Canadiens beat Maple Leafs for their 8th Cup victory."
I thought it was just poor grammar, but apparently it
is just the British/Canadian way when speaking of sport.
re: Uefa cup v. Champions League
I used to think the same thing, but last night's game was serious. Sure, it's the runner-up cup but those teams arent exactly chopped liver.
re: Spurs
I thought this was a football thread? so in this context spurs are Tottenham. I hear announcers call them that all the time.
re: Milan v Liverpool
even Ferguson is betting on Milan. So am I. The only reason they went down the first leg of the semi against ManU was bc Gattuso was out. You could argue that ManU went down in the second leg bc Evra was out, but that would be facile. Milan came out strong as hell and with kaka and ol Seedorf pon the attack, boy, Liverpool might have to walk alone without a trophy. Milan just looks too strong in my view, but every day is a new day in football.
I used to think the same thing, but last night's game was serious. Sure, it's the runner-up cup but those teams arent exactly chopped liver.
re: Spurs
I thought this was a football thread? so in this context spurs are Tottenham. I hear announcers call them that all the time.
re: Milan v Liverpool
even Ferguson is betting on Milan. So am I. The only reason they went down the first leg of the semi against ManU was bc Gattuso was out. You could argue that ManU went down in the second leg bc Evra was out, but that would be facile. Milan came out strong as hell and with kaka and ol Seedorf pon the attack, boy, Liverpool might have to walk alone without a trophy. Milan just looks too strong in my view, but every day is a new day in football.
