1) Thursday 21st June 2012 : Czech Republic v Portugal
2) Friday 22nd June 2012 : Germany v Greece
3) Saturday 23rd June 2012 : Spain v France
4) Sunday 24th June 2012 : England v Italy
The Czechs were a big surprise and came through after losing their first game 4-1 to Russia, many peoples favourites, then beating Greece and Poland. They have a tough game against Portugal who also started with
a defeat but also won their final two games with Ronaldo waking up in the game against Holland and sealing the Dutch fate. A tight encounter, this one, but I see the Portuguese progressing.
Czech Republic 1-2 Portugal
The second quarter final brings up the David and Goliath of the round. 2004 winners Greece face the mighty Germany in what will seem a total mismatch. Greece were very poor in the group stages and only a miraculous 1-0 win against the Russians saw them scrape into the runner up spot in Group A. The Germans cruised the group of death with three wins and look like they are only in second gear. Only a mad man will back against Germany. So I see this one as an easy call.
Germany 2-0 Greece
Quarter Final number 3 and Spain will face France. Spain were possibly lucky to come away with a draw against Italy in the first group game when they fielded no recognised strikers and 6 midfielders.Neither team wanted to lose that game as Ireland and Croatia were next up. Spain hammered a very poor Ireland side then did enough against Croatia to top the group. France also drew their first game when facing England even though they were the better side. Ukraine did not put up much of a fight against the French which was a good job as Sweden then beat France in the final game but they still came through in second spot.Another close game but Spain to go into the Semis.
Spain 1-0 France
Last but not least in the quarter final line up are England and Italy. Very low expectations have followed England and Roy Hodgson which may have taken a little pressure from them. They were second best against France in the group opener, almost blew it with a 3-2 win over Sweden, then had very few chances in a 1-0 defeat of the co-hosts Ukraine. But, is luck on Englands side for once? Italy finished with two draws and a win in Group C. They pride themselves in defensive displays, although they have shown a little flair too. Benzema is the danger man, has had plenty of shots in the group games and England need to be aware.They rested quite a few players against Ireland and will have an extra day to recover for this game. I think this will be decided in extra time after the scores are level at 1-1 after 90 minutes.
England 2-1 Italy (after extra time)
So judging by my predictions the Semi Finals will hopefully look like this.
Portugal v Spain
Germany v England
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