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Czech Republic 2-3 Turkey Tempestuous Best 10 minutes of the tournament (unless you’re Czech). Turkey showed the sort of spirit (and chaos) that got them to a World Cup semi-final six years ago, while the Czechs still seem to be … Continue reading →

Sweden 1-2 Spain Cool, turning bleak with Arctic winds Yes, it’s a cruel game. After 90 minutes, 1-1 was a fair representation of how Sweden’s workmanlike efficiency had tempered Spain’s rather over-casual passing finesse. But it only takes one injury-time … Continue reading →

Italy 1-1 Romania Worst weather since records began! Well, maybe not that bad, but Italy are barely clinging on. Only Cassano seems to be offering any creativity in attack (until his next bipolar attack kicks in) and the defence is … Continue reading →

Croatia 2-1 Germany Freak weather conditions! Massive improvement by Croatia,who deserved the win. Cracking shot from Podolski, but is this another sign of a faltering Germany? Austria 1-1 Poland Grey and overcast. It’s a cruel game. Once again, Austria deserved … Continue reading →

Czech Republic 1-3 Portugal Hot and humid with storms. One of the best, most balanced games so far, but Portugal tipped the balance by taking their chances. Switzerland 1-2 Turkey Torrential downp… hey, wait! The idea here was to use … Continue reading →

Spain 4-1 Russia Bright sunshine, slight risk of rain later. Another team learns that beating England doesn’t mean you’re any good, but a late revival hinted at perennial flaws in Spain’s beautiful game. Sweden 2-0 Greece Dull and overcast, clearing … Continue reading →

Romania 0-0 France Blustery, unsettled. Oh dear… when the tournament’s Best Squad On Paper looks at dreary as this, you know it’s going to be a funny day. France need to get their act together. Netherlands 3-0 Italy Torrential rain, … Continue reading →

Germany 2-0 Poland Stormy, settling later. Plucky Poles eventually falling to inevitable charmless efficiency, not helped by own lack of strike power. Austria 0-1 Croatia Unseasonably mild. Not the walkover I expected. Austria showed spirit and invention far beyond their … Continue reading →

Switzerland 0-1 Czech Republic Muggy with lively intervals. Czechs seemingly dominant but Swiss denied two penalties (one clear, one not so). Portugal 2-0 Turkey Glistening spring sunshine! Scoreline flatters the Portuguese, who got lucky with a tolerant referee. Nice attacking … Continue reading →

I thought about blogging Euro 2008 properly, like I did for the last World Cup. But then I’m not one for routine, and I could do with spending a bit less time tapping gibberish into computers and mobile phones this … Continue reading →