microcosm

...in each group are over. I'm enjoying it to see this mass of good players in this great championship!

Group A

Switzerland - Czech Republic
Impulsive opener with the luckier end for the Czech Republic. Switzerland deserved at least a draw. Alex Frei - get well soon!

Portugal - Turkey
Impressive vicory by Portugal. Not Ronaldo was the star - the team was it! They could make it into the semi-final with this effort.

Group B

Austria - Croatia
I didnt' watch it. Most people say it was boring.

Germany - Poland
Great offensive display of Germany! Ballack and Frings are the leaders of an impressive midfield. Germany's defense should work on their fine-tuning.



Group C

Romania - France
I just saw the last ten minutes and it was more than enough - boring!

Netherlands - Italy
The biggest surprise in my opinion and the worst Italy I've seen for the last few years. Van Nistelrooy opened in his familiar way to score. Italy had no idea how to handle this opponent.

Group D

Spain - Russia
Hat-trick by David Villa and a great assist by Torres at the first goal. This team can achieve a lot! Their defense was excellent, too.



Greece - Sweden
The only highlight was goal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a long abscence of scoring for Sweden. Horrible football by Greece! Not a "drömstart" as they say at svenskfootball.se for Sweden.