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[jec1]

Fifa should do a better job booking the refs. IMO, Let an american/canadian ref call it.... they're unbiased.

[jec1]

I'm not overlooking them but so far in this tourney, they don't look superior to me.

Btw, Croatia should learn to shut the mouthes, predicting a win over Croatia.

The last thing you want to do is motivate our asses.... never learn from their mistakes.

[jec1]

Gelson Fernandes is Manuel Fernandes cousin.

Why does he play for the Swiss?

[santos6]

He grew up in Switzerland, not a bad footballer either.

[Frank Cunha]

how can you have a Austria referee on a game with Switzerland, when both countries are the host

referee's have killed other countries , special Italy

[SOMOSBENFICA]

Scolari need to make some changes in his first team lineup in order to beat the Germans..Portugal should play with two defensive midfielders replacing Moutinho with Meira since the latter played against most of the German players in Germany. I will also start Postiga over Gomes since he's more likely to get involve with the flow of the game. I'm not crazy about Ferreira and win take my chances with Miguel on the left side of the field.

[ramos]

Meira would also add more height to our defense for set pieces.

I hope Scolari doesn't defend corners with only 7 players in the box again, we need to crowd the box and fill up spaces.

I really believe we are better than Germany in every aspect going by what I have seen, it's just a matter of who plays to their potential on the day, and who has a bit of luck. If we score first, I think we have the game won, with Nani/Q-Boy coming on the score in the late stages.

Lets not forget, 8 of our players have had 4 days rest more than Zee Germans.

This tournament is ours for the taking especially of France and Italy are knocked out.

As Mouringo would say, BE CHAMPIONS!

[santos6]

Other than being good in the air Meira has no pluses over Petit. I say field the same team that played the first two games, if Petit is getting killed try Meira but I don't see that being the answer, if we are going to beat them we have to play our game not try to counter theirs.

[Frank Cunha]

C Ronaldo missed today's workout,
stayed in the gym, but should be ready for the game with Germany
:.: Jornal Record :.:

[Frank Cunha]

latest news from yahoo
Frings suffers fractured ribs, doubtful for Portugal
AFP via Yahoo! News Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:03 AM PDT
Germany midfielder Torsten Frings is rated as highly doubtful for Thursday's Euro 2008 quarter-final clash against Portugal in Basel after discovering he fractured ribs against Austria.

Podolski, Frings in doubt for quarterfinal against Portugal
Sports Illustrated Tue, 17 Jun 2008 9:17 AM PDT
Germany could be without leading striker Lukas Podolski and key midfielder Torsten Frings when it plays Portugal in the European Championship quarterfinals Thursday.

We'll be underdogs against Portugal, says Ballack
AFP via Yahoo! News Tue, 17 Jun 2008 3:10 AM PDT
Match-winner Michael Ballack admitted Germany would be underdogs against Portugal in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after his goal defeated Austria 1-0 to earn his team second place in Group B.

Portugal to rely on team spirit against Germany in QF
Fox Sports Tue, 17 Jun 2008 8:43 AM PDT
Portugal believes its determination and team spirit, not star players, will bring victory in the quarterfinal match against Germany.

Despite its many stars, Portugal to rely on team spirit against Germany in quarterfinals
Fox Sports Tue, 17 Jun 2008 6:58 AM PDT
Portugal believes it will be its determination and team spirit, not its many star players, that will bring victory in the quarterfinal match Thursday against Germany at the European Championship. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco, Simao Sabrosa and other high-profile teammates, Portugal is trying to reach its second consecutive final at the European Championship after losing at home to Greece in ...

Injured Frings doubtful for Portugal
FIFA Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:16 AM PDT
Germany midfielder Torsten Frings is rated as highly doubtful for Thursday's EURO 2008 quarter-final clash against Portugal with fractured ribs.

Podolski in doubt for QF match against Portugal
Fox Sports Tue, 17 Jun 2008 6:42 AM PDT
Lukas Podolski, arguably Germany's best player so far at the European Championship, is in doubt for Thursday's quarterfinal match against Portugal because of a calf injury.

Ronaldo can inspire Portugal to victory, says Petit
Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport Tue, 17 Jun 2008 9:43 AM PDT
Portugal can beat Germany in their Euro 2008 quarter-final with an inspired Cristiano Ronaldo, midfielder Armando Petit said on Tuesday.

Rested Portugal prepare to face weary Germany
Reuters.co.uk Tue, 17 Jun 2008 9:22 AM PDT
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - After a welcome rest Portugal have begun detailed preparations for Thursday's Euro 2008 quarter-final while opponents Germany are counting the cost of their belated qualification on Monday night.

Euro 2008: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo can be stopped, says Germany's Jens Lehmann
Daily Telegraph Tue, 17 Jun 2008 9:22 AM PDT
Even Franz Beckenbauer has written off Germany's chances of defeating Portugal in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals, but goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is far from worried

[Lemmy]

Match-winner Michael Ballack admitted Germany would be underdogs against Portugal in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after his goal defeated Austria 1-0 to earn his team second place in Group B.

Germany will play the talented Group A winners next after Croatia won Group B with a perfect record.

Ballack and his team-mates were far from impressive against the energetic co-hosts but it was the Chelsea midfielder's sensational free-kick four minutes into the second period that settled the affair.

"Obviously we're happy to have made it to the quarter-finals, particularly after the difficult match we had against Croatia (they lost 2-1)," said Ballack.

"We had everything to lose and we were certainly favourites to win (against Austria).

"You could tell that we were not as agile as we should have been because we tensed up, yet our desire to win proved decisive."

Looking ahead to facing Portugal and possibly team-mates such as Ricardo Carvalho and Paulo Ferreira, Ballack admitted his team would be the underdogs.

"I'm looking forward to meeting Portugal. We played them in the World Cup in the third-place match so we're looking forward to play them again," he added.

AFP: We'll be underdogs against Portugal, says Ballack

[Frank Cunha]

I say it its 50/50

remember they trash Portugal on the World Cup 06

we did trash Germany in the Euro 00

I go 50/50, more important we need a fair referee for both teams, this games their is no favorites, a lot of time it depends of a little luck

[Frank Cunha]

they just finish intalling a new turf on the Basileia stadium

:.: Jornal Record :.:

[jec1]

My sister went to a psychic the other day, and she asked about Portugal's fortunes at the euros, and she replied that, Their best player will score two goals.... So I think Ronaldo will come up big for us.

Portugal winning 2-0 sounds good to me.

[SOMOSBENFICA]

Portugal should play Ronaldo in the middle with either Quaresma/Nani and Simao on the wings..I still feel that Meira should start inplace of Moutinho..Moutinho will be better coming off the bench in the 2nd half..