life@football.euro

I always thought that football was in some ways reminiscent of life. The quarterfinal matches of EURO 2008 have only reaffirmed this fact. All 3 games played so far have produced rather surprising results. The so called favourites have been left biting the dust.
There r lessons to be learnt from all of them-the Germans for instance.They had identified Portugal’s weakness –defending in the air from set piece situations.They had their strategies ready.they exploited this weakness ruthlessly and although the portugeese fought valiantly it wasn’t just enough. surely in life too, we need to recognize the opportunites and make the most of them.
The turks were always underdogs against the in-form Croatians.but they belived-believed that the game is not won or lost till the refree has blown the whistle.the “never say attitude”in life can lead to amazing results as the turks found out later that day.
The Russians were totally unfancied against the might of the dutch.Yes they had been impressive against Sweden but the dutch had beautifully massacred the Italians n the French.but then the past credentials matter for nothing if one cannot perform when it matters.An important lesson for life I believe.a splendid Russia masterminded by the extraordinary Guus Hiddink perilously shocked the Dutch.
As Spain gear up for the Italians the question looms-spain’s free flowing syle or the Italians grit and determination.as the match kicks into gear –we can only guess but then it is that the sweet taste of unpredictability that makes the beautiful game even more beautiful..