EURO 2008: Portugal vs Czech Republic, Switzerland vs Turkey
Jeff VanderMeer • June 11th, 2008 @ 9:32 am • Uncategorized
Well, here are some intriguing match-ups. In the first, having respect for both my Czech editor Martin Sust and Portuguese translator/editor Luis Rodrigues it is difficult to know who to root for. Of course, since Luis is on instant messenger, there is a certain amount of glee to be gained by telling him the Czech Republic has scored, since he often seems to be on a five-second time delay…
In the other match, I’m just excited to see Switzerland versus…Turkey! As in, wow, what contrasting cultures.
Jeff
June 11, 2008 at 10:07 am
Dude, Swiss-Turkey (sounds like something off the menu at Burgr Kng) is shaping up to be potentially an interesting encounter. This is Turkey’s last chance to stay in the competition, and Switzerland’s too - and they have the whole host nation thing behind them too.
The other game, I’ll be really surprised if the Portuguese don’t win it by a clear couple.
June 11, 2008 at 11:08 am
DECO SCORES!
June 11, 2008 at 11:27 am
Okay, 1-1 now. At least it’s going to be interesting, unlike Saturday’s match.
June 11, 2008 at 12:45 pm
A bit dissapointed right now. 2-1 to Portugal and it is a very entertaining game.
Swizz Turkey is a game that has been quite overrated this time. Everybody who are expecting a tight and hot game is going to be dissapointed. It´s going to be a boring game. A bit like watching Greece playing. Moving to ball around and waiting for the other team to make mistakes.
June 11, 2008 at 12:50 pm
3-1! GO PORTUGAL!
June 11, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I love both Turkey and Switzerland, but Switzerland being where I live, I can’t help but root for them. If they can pull it off there should be some gunfire in the village tonight.
June 11, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Euro 2008 has taken over the StarShipSofa house and since England failed miserably and didn’t even qualify to get to Euro, we are now left with who to go with! The household is split. Son - Germany, Wife - Spain, Daughter - France, Dad (me) Portugal.
June 12, 2008 at 12:21 am
A am quite happy to have been wrong about the Turkey and Switzerland game. It was very entertaining game that the rain spoiled.
I am going for Germany or Sweden this time.
June 12, 2008 at 2:28 am
ABI - Anyone But Italy.