****EUROCUP 2008 GERMANY vs. TURKEY!!! SEMIS****

[Eurobabe]

Edit: I found it on ESPN schedule, it starts at 2:30pm. TiVO scheduled, my very unhappy German hubby is in Chicago for a meeting all day, and won't be able to watch the game, so I need to TiVO it for him. It's definitely on ESPN, right?

HALP!! Thanksbai!

[MissHoneychurch]

1. A bit early, eh?

:rofl:

[Eurobabe]

2. Hey, all my neighbors have their flags out!!

:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

3. And you?

or are you showing your neutrality :patriot:

:rofl:

[Eurobabe]

4. HELL no, but I don't have a German flag

I want to go to the store in town and see if they have any of those tacky window flags, I intend to bring it to the USA and slap it on the beater. For Sunday :D

[MissHoneychurch]

5. LOL

now there is something the people will look at in the U.S. What do you think, will they recognize it as the German flag? :D

[Eurobabe]

6. I have my doubts

they will raise the terra alert, thinking the Germans are invading. :rofl:

[MrCoffee]

7. I was just thinking...is it too early for a GO GERMANY thread?

apparently not.

[MissHoneychurch]

8. 3 1/2 hours till it starts

Oh boy, that will be a game ....

[Karenina]

20. A half hour to go...

Wore gang colors to my classes today, red silk shirt, baggy yellow spandex pants and a black crocheted vest with lots of silver bling. And of course, a very modest tricolor stripe on my cheek. The "kids" were thoroughly amused (my stodgy Kontrollers group). Just did a beer run and the streets are ALIVE!!! The excitement is palpable. BOTH FLAGS are flying on cars and out of windows. Everyone is smiling, honking horns, waving... A group of teenie boys whistled at me! :blush: Gotta go finish my face paint now, add my Haargummi, Lei and Wristband to the mix! GOOOO DEUTSCHLAND!!!! :bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Brewman_Jax]

9. Trying to skip out early to watch

don't tell anyone.

[MissHoneychurch]

13. We won't

:)

:hi: L_A

Did you enjoy the EURO so far?

[Brewman_Jax]

14. My team got sent home

I was rooting for the Netherlands, but they got beaten. Most have been good games, esp. Turkey's 2 come from behind wins.

Good to see you, too! :hi: :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

16. The Netherlands played fantastic in the first round

too bad they had such a weak day when they played against Russia. I was rooting for Oranje in that game.

:hi: :hug:

[DFW]

10. Coming to you live from beautiful suburban Düsseldorf

And if there's ANY way we can avoid being out in public after the
game or tomorrow morning, we will do it. If the Turks win, I'm
going to hide until the radiation levels here get back to normal.
If the Germans win, I'm not going anywhere near an Autobahn for
as long as alcohol remains in the blood.

[Eurobabe]

11. I'll be holed up in the Dachgeschloss with plenty of beer

sprite, just need to get some more chips. :rofl: Only place I am driving afterwards is down one flight of stairs to bed!!

[redqueen]

12. Yup, it's on ESPN.

And judging from the last few matches Turkey won, you might want to set the stop time to 30 minutes after.

Then again, this is Germany... and the Turkish side is weakened by having so many players unavailable...

But I'd still set it to record 30 minutes extra. You can always do the 'stop & keep' thing once it ends. :)

[musiclawyer]

17. Yes, Turkey has some key players missing. If Turkey wins......

(doesn't matter how), it would be an upset of epic proportions

[redqueen]

18. I really hope they can somehow pull off another miracle.

:)

[MissHoneychurch]

15. Well, I'll be going home now

and watch the game in front of the TV.

It will get loud tonight after the game no matter who wins .... the cars will be driving around, honking the horns!!!!

I will check in give updates during the game!!!

[Brewman_Jax]

19. It will be a good game

smart money is on Germany.

[Eurobabe]

21. Here WE GO FOLKS!!

Game is about to start. :applause:

GO GERMANY!!!!!

[ceile]

22. Go Turkey!!

I have a feeling they are going to get spanked, but a girl can dream, right?

[CrownPrinceBandar]

23. Go Turkey!!!

[MissHoneychurch]

24. Go Germany!!!!!

:woohoo:

[Eurobabe]

27. Drücken die Daumen!!

[MrCoffee]

25. I'm predicting Germany v. Spain in the final

Which Germany will win.

[Eurobabe]

26. From your lips to....

that would be awesome!!

[MrCoffee]

28. 6' in and UEFA Matchcentre has NOTHING...is anything going on?

:cry: I don't get to sneak off to the pub for an extended lunch until the 2nd half...what's happening????

[Eurobabe]

29. Germany is playing a bit sloppy

the Turkish team have been within range and taken 2 goal shots already. :mad: No score yet.

[MrCoffee]

30. Thanks...Matchcentre is starting to catch up

I think their guy was asleep at the switch.

[Eurobabe]

31. Dammit, Turkey is controlling the ball and has shot another 2

almost scoring, Germany hasn't even managed to get the ball to the other end of the field yet!! :wtf:

They may not win tonight if they keep playing like this.

[redqueen]

32. Turkey's the bogey team all right!

[MissHoneychurch]

33. Finally Germany starts to get into the game

about time

[MissHoneychurch]

34. 1:0 Turkey

:wtf:

[bicentennial_baby]

35. Turkey scores first!

[redqueen]

37. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

:woohoo:

[MrCoffee]

41. Welcome to my ignore list.

[redqueen]

42. Sorry!

I can't help rooting for the underdogs. :)

Plus... mega super upset!

[MrCoffee]

46. I know...without Cristiano Ronaldo to cheer for, you're clearly out of your mind

It'll be ok...La Liga will start playing again before you know it.


Viva Real!

[redqueen]

49. !

:mad:

Are you implying that I cheer for that guy? x(

[MrCoffee]

51. He's only like your favorite player ever

There's something about his diving and crying that's just sooooo cute. You know it's true.

You can try to deny it, but your heart screams RONALDO!!!

[redqueen]

55. You are trying to make me puke.

:puke:

There are you happy now?

[MrCoffee]

57. Awwwwww

I'm sorry you're so lovesick.


:rofl:


Add this to the list of things not to argue with redqueen about...her undying love for Cristiano Ronaldo.

[redqueen]

58. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[bicentennial_baby]

48. 'zactly

:)

[Eurobabe]

36. Turkey scores!

[bicentennial_baby]

Germany scores!

[MrCoffee]

40. Bastian is on fire after coming back from red

A goal and an assist against Portugal and a goal now...kick ass!

[MissHoneychurch]

38. 1:1

:woohoo:

[Eurobabe]

39. Germany SCORES! 1:1

[redqueen]

45. YAY!

I love close games! :D :D :D :D

I can't wait to get home and watch it. :D

[Eurobabe]

43. Exciting game though, now....

:rofl: :rofl:

[Eurobabe]

44. my freaking satellite just dropped the signal!!!

SHIT!!! Thunderstorm. :grr:

[redqueen]

47. Oh shit!

:(

It'll be on again tonight... but still... :(

[Eurobabe]

50. it's back, this damn t-storm is blowing through

[MissHoneychurch]

52. Now it starts to become a good game

[redqueen]

53. Turkey's had 8 shots on target in 33 minutes...

:o

They are playing out of their skins!

[redqueen]

54. NINE!

Nine! Compared to TWO for Germany!

:wow:

I. can. not. wait!

[MrCoffee]

56. Seriously, can anyone deny that Lukas Podolski is a complete monster?

He's only 23...that's pure natural talent, folks.

[Eurobabe]

59. I like Lehmann

:rofl:

[redqueen]

62. What's he doing?

Such a character... I miss him playing with the Gunners. :(

[redqueen]

60. Nope...

the guy's got mad skillz, it can't be denied.

[redqueen]

81. How old is Kazim Kazim?

21?

[MissHoneychurch]

61. Turkish and German player are hurt

both are bleeding

[redqueen]

63. Head injuries?

Hope it's not serious.

[MissHoneychurch]

65. Doesn't look like

but the German player is unable to continue

[MissHoneychurch]

64. Rolfes out Frings in

Rolfes is hurt.

The Turkish player was able to continue

[MrCoffee]

67. Frings has been working his butt off to get in the match

Broken rib and all.

[redqueen]

68. Too bad for Rolfes...

but Frings must be excited.

[Eurobabe]

66. HALF, phew, the drama....I can't take it!!

[redqueen]

69. It is *fantastic*.

All the talk about Turkey's limited roster... Germany's nearly assured dominance... and now this. If they can carve up Germany's back line in the second half and manage a win... I imagine nobody will discount them again for the final.

Oh how I wish I could watch at work.

[Eurobabe]

70. Turkey has played really well

if they beat Germany, I will most likely support them in the final game.

[ceile]

71. Not such a good idea.....

Don't know about you, but I cuss like a sailor and generally get WAY too excited when I watch a game. Oh, but to see Turkey win.....:-)

[redqueen]

72. Exactly!

I'm the same way. Worse than I ever was for throwball. :P

[MrCoffee]

73. You too???

Pulling for Turkey...:cry:

[ceile]

80. I have a thing for the underdog

And I also have a "thing" for Turkish men. ;)

[Amaya]

74. My husband is from Germany

and for him to be here in the states as this is going on- makes him nuts!

Germany is gonna be insane tonight- :evilgrin:

GO DEUTSCHLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:)

[Eurobabe]

78. my poor hubby is in a business meeting

in Chicago right now, he is so annoyed. i've sent him SMSs to his phone, but he can't answer me. poor thing.

the feeling was electric here today.

[HEyHEY]

75. hell of a game

[Eurobabe]

76. Is DU running s-l-o-w or is it me??

[redqueen]

77. Working fine for me...

[redqueen]

79. All right all right all right...

second half starting... and Frings in rather than a healthy player... we'll see how that works!

[MrCoffee]

82. I'm off to watch the 2nd half...GO GERMANY!!!!

[ceile]

83. So jealous! n/t

[MissHoneychurch]

84. And Angela Merkel is there

watching the game live. So cool

[MissHoneychurch]

85. NOOOOOOOOOO

The connection with the TV station broke down :cry:

[bicentennial_baby]

86. I know!

x(

[ceile]

87. Oh that sux!

:banghead:

[redqueen]

88. Try this?

wait no that's not it

[MissHoneychurch]

89. Only sound

no picture :cry:

[Eurobabe]

90. It's back now

FUCK!!!

[redqueen]

91. It appears to be a widespread problem.

Of all the times for this to happen...

[Eurobabe]

92. Basel has lightening and thunderstorms

SHIT!!

[redqueen]

94. Hah...crap... when the sports guys said they expected stormy weather

tonight... I thought they were talking about the fans. :rofl:


Doubt this link will be of much use, but usually you can watch the games live from here I think... http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/euro2008/

[Eurobabe]

95. oh cool, but they said it was a worldwide interruption

I think they lost the main feed from CH?

[Eurobabe]

93. thread 2??

I'll start it now...

[MissHoneychurch]

96. The scream you just heard was me

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eurobabe]

97. ****EUROCUP 2008 GERMANY:TURKEY THREAD 2****

Thread 1 here.. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=7863829&mesg_id=7863829

[redqueen]

98. A lightning strike took out all the broadcast services...

I think it's mostly back now.

Still 1-1.

[bicentennial_baby]

99. It's back on ESPN

[Eurobabe]

100. damn that sucked.

:mad:

[bicentennial_baby]

101. Out again!

:mad:

[Eurobabe]

102. Bildausfall!!! SCHEISSE!!

but it is back now. JEsus!!!

[sniffa]

103. Turkey's tough to watch

They're attack is almost atrocious.

[Eurobabe]

104. GERMANY SCORES!!! 2:1

[sniffa]

107. Be nice if they showed it on tv

:eyes:

Now, Turkey has to get aggressive, so let's see how they respond.

[ceile]

111. Crap! n/t

[MissHoneychurch]

105. The scream you just heard was me

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redqueen]

108. I bet you did!

:D

[HEyHEY]

106. is the powerout for you too?

[Eurobabe]

109. it was for a few seconds, then it came back

lots of problems with picture and audio, storms in der Schweiz.

[HEyHEY]

110. The lying bastards on TSN in Canada keep saying "No one in the world can get pictures"

[bicentennial_baby]

112. Out in the States too

x(

[HEyHEY]

114. fuck and ow everything is happening!!!!!!

[Eurobabe]

113. Shit Turkey TIES!!

[ceile]

115. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

:bounce:

[bicentennial_baby]

117. YES!!

[MissHoneychurch]

118. SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eurobabe]

120. FUCK!! Overtime>?

[redqueen]

119. ROAR!

:bounce:

[redqueen]

121. Well it did go out for most broadcasters...

I'm sure that lightning strike has screwed some stuff up royally.

[muriel_volestrangler]

129. That was true, I think

BBC switched to their radio commentary,

[Eurobabe]

116. TURKEY SCORES!! 2:2 with about 4 minutes left

[ceile]

122. I'm leaving work soon.

Fingers crossed this goes into extra time!!!

[redqueen]

123. This link *MAY* have streaming video...

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/euro2008/

I can't watch it... but in case it is working I thought I'd post it again.

[muriel_volestrangler]

124. 3-2 Germany!

[Eurobabe]

125. GERMANY SCORES!!!! 3:2

[redqueen]

127. What a match!

[MissHoneychurch]

128. YES!!!!!!!!!!!

FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I screamed even louder this time :bounce:

[bicentennial_baby]

126. Germany scores!

[Eurobabe]

130. Run out the clock GERMANY!!!

[Eurobabe]

131. I am going to puke...this is so exciting

[redqueen]

132. Any extra time?

Is it over?

I'm on pins and needles. :D

[Eurobabe]

133. GERMANY WINS!!!

[JVS]

134. yay!

[redqueen]

135. GOD I love this game.

[Eurobabe]

138. PROPS to TURKEY!!! they played a hell of a good game...

:applause: :applause:

[Karenina]

147. Indeed they did!!!

That was a GREAT GAME. I wish Ballack had done his interviews in the Turkish captain's shirt.

[MissHoneychurch]

136. GERMANY IS IN THE FINAL!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce:

[Eurobabe]

139. Freaking awesome game!!!

Except for the stupid lack of picture at times. :rofl:

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[MissHoneychurch]

141. Ein Fußballspiel dauert 90 Minuten

und am Ende gewinnt Deutschland :rofl:


A soccer game takes 90 minutes and in the end Germany is winning :D

[ceile]

137. I think I'm going to cry.

What sounded like the most exciting game of the tourny and I missed it!!!!!

[MrCoffee]

140. That was completely insane

Turkey equalizes in the 86th minute and LAHM scores at 90???


Amazing...

[MissHoneychurch]

142. You chose the right half to watch

gosh, what a game ..... drama pure

[MrCoffee]

145. What little there was to see...

We found out about Klose's goal and the end of the match by watching the German fans on the street in Basel cheering...stupid lightning!!!

[GOPisEvil]

143. That goal by Lahm was insane.

Strikers don't hit the ball like that. wow.

[MrCoffee]

146. I kept waiting for Germany to test the Turks on the left...

They were getting absolutely nowhere on the right.

[Eurobabe]

144. Here's what happened, the signal was being sent from Basel to Wien

Wien lost power, and the Swiss (god thank the Swiss!!) patched a cable/satellite together to get the broadcast running again. What a nightmare!