Friday, May 30, 2008

Round 1: Group C

Netherlands


Italy


Romania


France

14 comments:

The Jerver said...

Wow, this is a bear of a draw. You know the Italians are going through; they never lose these things. And Gervais must select the French. I bet Knestrick picks the Dutch.

Anonymous said...

The French and the Dutch. I was going to go with Holland, but they apparently didn't make it.

g.d said...

know ones taking romania.... well either am i


french and italians please

JL said...

Italians and the Dutch on this one

Cantona said...

Italy have the best balance. France have an exciting offense but their midfield is sans Zidane. Holland overloaded with midfield and offense but have no defence and a cautious coach. Rumania have en ex cokehead up front, and won their qualifying group ahead of Holland!
Italy are always defensive at the group stage.
Holland will outscore France 3-2 in the game of the tournament. France will play Italy needing to win.
Ah jeez. This is impossible. Flip a coin.

Italy and Holland go through.

eastern influence said...

france & holland. we still don't like italians

Anonymous said...

No going back for all you Italian types...

Real Marin said...

Italy - Can't abide the diving, but World Cup 2006 proved just how effective a strategy it can be. The Azzurri have as much talent as anyone and can win the Group of Death if they start strong by shutting down the Dutch attack.

Netherlands - Very difficult to pick against Les Bleus, who are brimming with quality, but we think Ruud and the Oranje will score enough to cover the Dutch Achilles heel: defense. Van de Sar will have to bring his A+ game in net to see them through.

The Continentalist said...

You guys have to get over the diving thing - watch an NBA game for God's sake. Italy will win this group followed by the Dutch.

Unknown said...

Netherlands and France! Wooo!

Myron said...

Viva Italia! Viva the Dutch Oven!

Anonymous said...

Netherlands and Italy all the way. They make a good combo.

banana island said...

I'll go with Italy and Netherlands.

Big Bend said...

italia and the netherlands

i am still confused- dutch are from the netherlands? is that a different country than holland? what are those people called? where's amsterdam? i think i would like it...