It's remarkable, that's the only thing you have to say about Portugal. I'll take it as you still being sour from being beaten by us. And btw i didn't see many signs of fair-play by Holland.
It wasnt our player, that tried to take out a player of the other team, by injuring him. You should look at the the hole that Boularouz left in Ronaldo's leg. And it wasnt our coach who was encouraging their players to not return the ball after we through the ball out, for a dutch player to receive medical assistance. So dont come out all moralist against the Portuguese.
I wasn't even going to write anything, i'm too upset about losing tonight. But after reading what Kajun post i couldnt contain myself. As for the game itself, it was a good match where we just didnt take advantage of the chances we had. The French had a couple and they scored the winner, but i never felt we were outplayed. We even pushed the french back, in the second half. Probably, a little more experience was the diference between the sides. That and the fact the we perennially lack a good striker. Now, i wish the Italian win the final. I never liked the French cocky, arrogant style of play and this team pushes it to new levels. And new levels of boringness too.
It doesn't really matter whether Portugal beat Holland or not. Awww, did I hit a poor nerve here?
It was a little joke anyways. I thought the ad, in itself, was very funny. Albeit old.
The thing is, with such quality players Portugal have, that it's amazing how they play such "anti-football". They should be more than capable of playing attractive football. That's what makes me dislike Portugal (and also Italy btw, until yesterday..).
So when you say French are boring, I suggest you take a look in the mirror, because the football Portugal displays is not exactly pleasing to the eye.
I'm just a sucker for attractive/offensive play (like many are). It's the reason I liked the Kings in the first place. It's also why Sampras and Federer are my favourite tennis players by miles.
Re: Holland, they played an incredibly ugly match, they definitely had their share in the uglyness. I never really disputed that. Boulahrouz absolutely deserved red.
But Portugal has to be one of the leading nations when it comes to diving. on average, they do it more than most.
I have to agree with PDXKingsfan. It really must be Scolari's influence. That guy just can't shut the hell up for one minute. Bit stupid how he acted in the press conference as well.
