My Picks (late) for Euro 2008 next round to the end

Better late than never. Here are my picks for the next round

Germany vs. Portugal: Does not count. Game already played. I would have picked Portugal which would have been wrong.
Italy vs. Spain: Italy has not played that well. Before the tournament, I would have picked Italy but now, it is Spain.
Croatia vs. Turkey: Despite Croatia hurt, they are playing well and winning. Good middle field. I will pick Croatia to continue.
Netherlands vs. Russia: Russia will be very tough but Netherlands will be tougher. This will be a squeaker but Netherlands will win by one goal.

Semi Finals
Spain vs. Netherlands: Barn burner. Great hard fought game which will result in a Netherlands victory.
Croatia vs. Germany: Rematch. Germany had some challenges with Croatia's mid field. Gave Croatia too much room. Will learn from their lesson. I will pick Germany to seek revenge.

Finals
Netherlands vs. Germany: Not picking these two teams because I am German and Dutch. I now believe this will be the final. I thought it would be the Netherlands vs. Portugal but we know the result. A very exciting final will take place. I pick the Netherlands to be the winner of Euro2008.

It is so nice to have Euro2008 coverage. I have not been able to see the coverage since my vacation in Aruba in 2000. It was a exciting trip. If I was not enjoying the water sports, site seeing, I was watching the Euro2000. A great experience back then and today. It has a World Cup Feeling.

CONCACAF Follow up

1st leg is pretty much in the books.

I was pleased that Netherland Antilles had a draw against Haiti in Haiti. I wish it was a win but, now the Netherlands Antilles are hosting. It's in beautiful Curacao. I've been there. Return leg on home turf should do the trick. Glad I was incorrect on this one. I think Netherland Antilles will win the next leg. I had originally picked Haiti to win but I think it will be tough in Curacao. If Netherland Antilles plays up to their potential, they can do it. Go Netherland Antilles. Gooool Netherland Antilles. I am cheering you on.

USA vs. Barbados: Finally US scores some goals. Well, it is against a weaker Barbados team.

No surprise between Panama vs. El Salvador as Panama is a team on the rise.

Jamaica vs. Bahamas: Ouch! Tough obstacle to overcome.

Costa Rica vs. Grenada: I hope Costa Rica can win the next one, I think they should. It will be at Saprissa's Stadium. Between the home crown, the heat from the fans will left Costa Rica to victory.

Guatemala vs. St. Lucia: Guatemala should continue to roll.

Looking forward to the next round.