Europa League 2012/13
- Thread starter Matty
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Been a long day, Apparently, I'm still living in the last round. Gimme a second to edit.
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- cuco33
I think Spurs are more than Bale. Sure he carries the team but the squad is solid ad their coach is great at getting the most out of them. The club is in some real good form right now. I doubt Inter has it in them to bounce back. But you never know.
The other match I'll be watching is Benfica x Bordeaux. I'm a Porto fan but always will root for the clubs from Portugal in euro tourneys, but I think their coach is ridiculous. Publicly stated last week that the EL is not a priority, that winning the league is. Sorry but that's ridiculous. The EL isn't as big as the CL but if you make it to the final that's money and prestige even if you don't win it.
My money is on Spurs to win this cup.
The other match I'll be watching is Benfica x Bordeaux. I'm a Porto fan but always will root for the clubs from Portugal in euro tourneys, but I think their coach is ridiculous. Publicly stated last week that the EL is not a priority, that winning the league is. Sorry but that's ridiculous. The EL isn't as big as the CL but if you make it to the final that's money and prestige even if you don't win it.
My money is on Spurs to win this cup.
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- Wales
- GTP_Tyrrell
So then, about Tottenham being more than a one man team...
dhandeh
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- dhandes
This result makes me happy. I'm sure Faceache will be quiet again, or there may be a mention or six about finishing above Arsenal is the most important thing this season. Or being Spurs they will probably sneak through.
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- GTP_Tyrrell
A Torres goal isn't a Torres goal without a few minutes of "OLD TORRES IS BACK!!! HE WILL PROBABLY SCORE 50 GOALS NOW" from the commentators.
EDIT: smh
EDIT: smh
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Ross
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Overall a good night for the British teams. Spurs getting a bit lucky against Inter but just managing to scrape through on away goals. Chelsea winning 3-1 on the night 3-2 on aggregate. I watched the first half and Chelsea looked quite poor but Torres' yearly goal helping them on their way on Newcastle with a Cisse 94th Minute winner against Anzhi.
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- HighSeasHoMastr
Great goal for Basel, but Chelsea should still get through this fairly comfortably I think. Just need to stay calm and keep pressing, I think the goal will come for them.
EDIT: Called it. 2 quick goals for Chelsea, and that'll do it. GG Basel. Now, will it be Benfica or Fenerbache to face the blues?
EDIT 2: There's the third. Great strike by Luiz.
EDIT: Called it. 2 quick goals for Chelsea, and that'll do it. GG Basel. Now, will it be Benfica or Fenerbache to face the blues?
EDIT 2: There's the third. Great strike by Luiz.
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- Dennisch
I hope that Benfica will get ripped a new one. What a disgusting team. Diving like a bunch of girls, while making nasty fouls. The ref should have given at least one direct red card for almost kicking a Turkish head off and a couple of yellows for spoiling the game.
If Benfica would play against Barca or something the game should be played in a swimming pool.
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If Benfica would play against Barca or something the game should be played in a swimming pool.
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- cuco33
Yes I'll say it again, weaker side. Chelsea didn't impress me last season and haven't really impressed me this season. They used to be one of my favorite teams to watch and mind you, I think Mata and Hazards are awesome. Moses is good too, Oscar could be much better and Torres still sucks but this is a stronger Benfica side than last season. My money is on SLB, which is strange considering they are my arch rival team in the league.
btw here's the Gaitan kick on Gonul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S7WiiK4G_c
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- snowdog58
Yes I'll say it again, weaker side. Chelsea didn't impress me last season and haven't really impressed me this season. They used to be one of my favorite teams to watch and mind you, I think Mata and Hazards are awesome. Moses is good too, Oscar could be much better and Torres still sucks but this is a stronger Benfica side than last season. My money is on SLB, which is strange considering they are my arch rival team in the league.
btw here's the Gaitan kick on Gonul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S7WiiK4G_c
You say Torres sucks but he's still got 20 goals this season
Ross
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How many of those have been in the EPL, which is Chelsea's main focus? Also, his hold up play is rubbish and yes a striker doesn't necessarily need that, granted. But the way Chelsea play (through the midfield) it is kin of expected from him. He is nowhere near the player he was at Liverpool. For a striker playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, 20 goals isn't all that good.
