Euro 2008 basho

[Jejima]

Sunday 15th June - Group A final matches

NB: The result in regulation time. This seems very strange, but I heard on the BBC that there is a possibility of a penalty shoot-out at the end of 90 minutes after the final group matches to decide which teams progress to the quarter-finals, in the case of two or more teams being on level on points. I cannot imagine how this could possibly work, and I cannot find (admittedly after only 10 minutes of looking) anything on the Internet to explain this - but usually the BBC are quite reliable. Unless I dreamt it all.) Needless to say any penalty shoot-out that may (or may not occur) is to be ignored for the purposes of this game.

1. Switzerland vs Portugal (Basel)

2. Turkey vs Czech Republic (Geneva)

Edited June 16, 2008 by Jejima

[Kintamayama]

1.Draw

2. Czech Republic

[Randomitsuki]

1. Portugal

2. Czech Republic

[Leonishiki]

1. Portugal

2. Czech Republic

[Jakusotsu]

This seems very strange, but I heard on the BBC that there is a possibility of a penalty shoot-out at the end of 90 minutes after the final group matches to decide which teams progress to the quarter-finals, in the case of two or more teams being on level on points. I cannot imagine how this could possibly work, and I cannot find (admittedly after only 10 minutes of looking) anything on the Internet to explain this - but usually the BBC are quite reliable. Unless I dreamt it all.)

Makes sense for Turkey vs. Czech who will be totally equal in points and goals in case of a draw. But what would happen if they didn't face each other on the final group day?

1. Portugal

2. Turkey

[Saruwatari]

1. Draw

2. Czech Republic

[Jejima]

This seems very strange, but I heard on the BBC that there is a possibility of a penalty shoot-out at the end of 90 minutes after the final group matches to decide which teams progress to the quarter-finals, in the case of two or more teams being on level on points. I cannot imagine how this could possibly work, and I cannot find (admittedly after only 10 minutes of looking) anything on the Internet to explain this - but usually the BBC are quite reliable. Unless I dreamt it all.)

Makes sense for Turkey vs. Czech who will be totally equal in points and goals in case of a draw. But what would happen if they didn't face each other on the final group day?

Yes, this is my point.

What happens if two teams are level on points after the final game, but are not playing against each other? (I must have dreamt it.)

1. Portugal

2. draw

Edited June 13, 2008 by Jejima

[Frinkanohana]

Yes, this is my point.

What happens if two teams are level on points after the final game, but are not playing against each other? (I must have dreamt it.)

Let me quote the wikipedia article for the Euro 2008:

Should two or more teams from the same group finish with an equal number of points, they will be ranked based on the following criteria:

* Number of points earned in matches between the teams in question;

* Goal difference in matches between the teams in question;

* Goals scored in matches between the teams in question;

* Goal difference in all group matches;

* Goals scored in all group matches;

* In cases where exactly two teams are equal in all previously listed critera and play one another to a draw in their final group match, kicks from the penalty mark will be conducted in lieu of the remaining criteria

* Coefficient from the qualifying competitions for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and 2006/08 UEFA European Football Championship (points obtained divided by the number of matches played);

* Fair play conduct of the teams in the group stage;

* Drawing of lots.

I hope that answers your question.

1. Portugal

2. draw

Edited June 13, 2008 by Frinkanohana

[Jejima]

I hope that answers your question.

Yes, it does - and it makes sense too - thank you (I am not worthy...)

[Kotoseiya Yuichi]

1. Portugal wins

2. Czech wins

[Gusoyama]

Portugal

Czech

[Taka]

A: draw

B: draw

Edited June 15, 2008 by Taka

[Kaiomitsuki]

1 - Portugal

2 - Czech Rep.

[Ganzohnesushi]

1. Draw

2. Czech Republic

Ganzohnesushi

[Fatakiyama]

1. Switzerland

2. Draw

[Jejima]

Only Fatakiyama predicted Switzerland's win, and only Jakusotsu foresaw Turkey's victory. Kuroboshis all round - and 8 players are now MK :(

Switzerland 2-0 Portugal

Turkey 3-2 Czech Republic

Euro 2008 Goal scorers (not including Penalties or Own Goals - see Sansho rules):

4 goals

Villa (Spain)

3 goals

Podolski (Germany)

2 goals

Sneijder (Netherlands)

Ibrahimovic (Sweden)

Yakin (Switzerland)

Turan (Turkey)

Nihat (Turkey)

1 goal

Sverkos (Czech Republic)

Pepe (Portugal)

Raul Meireles (Portugal)

Van Nistelrooy (Netherlands)

Van Bronckhorst (Netherlands)

Pavluchenko (Russia)

Fabregas (Spain)

Hansson (Sweden)

Deco (Portugal)

Sionko (Czech Republic)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Quaresma (Portugal)

Senturk (Turkey)

Srna (Croatia)

Olic (Croatia)

Roger (Poland)

Mutu (Romania)

Panucci (Italy)

Kuyt (Netherlands)

Van Persie (Netherlands)

Henry (France)

Robben (Netherlands)

Torres (Spain)

Zyryanov (Russia)

Koller (Czech Republic)

Plasil (Czech Republic)

Leader Table (Total correct predictions in brackets).

Kotoseiya Yuichi ooxxoxxxx (8)

Gusoyama ooxxxxxox (7)

Leonishiki ooxxxxxxx (9)

Jakusotsu xoxxoxxxx (9)

Saruwatari xxoxxxoxx (8)

Jejima oxxxxxxox (8)

-Fatakiyama xoxxxxxxx (8)

-Taka xoxxxxxxx (7)

-Frinkanohana xoxxxxxxx (7)

-Kintamayama xoxxxxxxx (6)

-Kaiomitsuki xxxxxxxox (6)

-Ganzohnesushi xxxxxxxox (6)

-Randomitsuki xoxxxxxxx (5)

-Henry K xxxo----- (4)