June 28th, 2012
Euro 2012 Semifinals: Moderately Sweaty, Barely Surviving
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For once, we have a proper excuse as to why our coverage of a vitally important international fixture has been useless.We didn’t sleep through Spain vs. Portugal. Nor were we out shopping, out of cellphone battery and/or range or still drunk from an editorial meeting that took place three days ago.
Nope, this time…We. Were. At. The. Game.
Walk with us through the photographic evidence of our adventure, which we have interspersed with professional shots so you can see what happened on the pitch vs. what the folks standing in front of us did with their hair all evening.
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Well, Spain need to wake up if they're gonna beat the Italianos. God how they outplayed the Germans! Who would have thought? No more Mario
(I mean the walking orgasm Gomez, of course). He'll be sorely missed. By me at least.
Anyway, I put my trust in the ever great Iniesta and Casillas the rock. Pedro, Jordi (welcome to Barca!
), Xabi and Ramos, to mention a few, did great I think. There is hope!
'Walking orgasm Gomez' LOL!
Wowww kickette, im seething with jealousy! Make sure you take a gajillion pictures!
yup, I'm pretty much heartbroken, what can I say? not because Spain won, deep down I expected that. I'm sad because Portugal played exceptionally well, I was pleasantly surprised. When it came down to it, we managed to shut Spain down, and it wasn't even as though we "parked the bus" or whatnot, we were actually COMPETITIVE. Penalties are just a heart-breaker. The team looked great, the midfield really did what they had to do in terms of retaining possession and not allowing Spain to dominate. Pepe and Alves did a great job at the back, making sure Spain didn't have too many chances to penetrate the penalty box. Coentrão was AMAZING, as usual. The most consistent player on the team and has been since the last world cup, in my opinion. The kid plays with so much HEART, he never gives up, it's so touching, I LOVE HIM! I'm not going to get into the whole "Cristiano taking the last penalty" thing, because my nerves can't bear to discuss that, but I really hope Bruno doesn't take it too hard, that poor, beautiful man. These things happen
anyways, after today's upset, all I can say is Viva España…Germany choked, big time.
Seeing Coentrão cry is heartbreaking! He always gives his 100%!
'Germany choked, big time.'
Didn't they just?! What happened?
Spain have to SERIOUSLY life their game of Sunday – they are boring everyone to tears with their playing style (or lack thereof) at the moment!
I am really looking forward to the final – hoping for a cracking game. But yes, if Spain persist with their recent style of play, I can see Italy beating them. Especially if Balotelli keeps up his form.
What I expect would happen to be honest. As usual, Germany have a loaded, deadly team. Stacked very well in attack, and defense, with a midfield that would be club football's DREAM! Favoured to be able to beat pretty much anyone with the right tactics. But this is what I said before this game: year after year, Germany psyches themselves out when they get to these stages. They have everything they need to win…and then they don't! They start the tournament out great, with wins left right and centre, and then when the pressure's on they fall apart. They're undoing in psychological, it's sort of like the mental block Real Madrid has been trying to overcome these past few seasons when playing Barcelona. Italy is the exact opposite. They don't always have the most cracking starts, they're a team everyone loves to criticise for that, but when they DO get to these stages, they blow everyone out of the water! They thrive under pressure, whereas Germany buckle under it. I'm truly worried for Spain, I feel as though Italy really could take this home. Del Bosque better get his tactics right!
OMG i was so nervous during the penalties! I was shaking, & i was praying before they began. After Xabi missed his penalty i started crying, not hysterically, but tears. But in the end we made it through! I was also nervous about Ramos lol (remember), & Piqué who shot his first penalty in his career! It was a great game overall, i just wish del Bosque had put Torres in, but he must play in the final. I’m happy i was wearing my Spain Fábregas jersey, he shot the decisive penalty!! I wish Italy luck in the final too, but we have to win :p VAMOOS FURIA!!! VAMOS ESPAÑAAA!!!!!
wow that was an amazing game. congrats to portugal for playing so well. I wish them the best in their future. But hats off to Spain-again! I mean they keep on being consistent with their success and they don't even show any signs of slowing down yet.
I bet the penalty kickers got good lovin from their partners that night! 
Phew!!! We made it. VAMOS LA ROJA. VIVA ESPANA!!!!
WTF ,y didn't VDB put torres on its obvious that negredo didn't make a difference but anyway its all gud.
Crispy must hav been feelin da pressure I mean da fact that before da game all da headlines were cristiano ronaldo vs portugal that's a lot of pressure 2 put on 1 person but anyway portugal played well it jst wasn't their nite.
Sara carbonero is such an I don't know wat 2 call her afta da game she asked iniesta if he would hav lyked 2 take a penalty nd the dude was lyk I took da second 1 AWKWARD I'm sure she was thinkin bout ronaldo
Anyway. Comon die mannschaft make me proud 2nite hopin 4 a la roja vs die mannschaft final!!!
LMAO! Poor Iniesta! That's embarassing *facepalm*
Poor Iniesta? He'll live I guess. Carbonero on the other hand, what a no brainer! Hope she'll sort the players out before the final.
HAHAHAHHAAHA i wish i could understand Spanish! been watching that thing!
Do you have a link for the clip?
Well Sara has nothing but bimbo this whole Euro! She is an air head! The reason of many jokes just surrounding her in Euro! The Iniesta video was just the funniest moment of all.
Hahaha, what a no brainer from Carbonero! Yes, I guess Crispy was on her mind. So embarrassing for her!
Espanaaaaaaaa!!!!! Phew we were lucky, played better with pedro and navas, but it was funny when they crossed to find no striker in the box, anyway San Iker!!! And Ramos that little sexy thing that's how you respond to critics and jokes. Little Jon and Alba are too precious!
Now with that said, hard luck Portugal, hard luck Cristano, I can't help it but feel bad for them, but they need to leave with their heads up high! Pepe was great this Euro, him with Ramos with Iker, he is winning me over again! That's the madridista in me speaking, you are the best in the world Cristano
I thought Coentrao played really well too. All our Madrid boys did their team proud!
Yes, agreed him crying was so sad, true! Even Karim although he didn't score, at least he assisted twice, it was a great Euro for our boys!
your comment made me so sad, in the happy way lol…that makes no sense, I'm a mess, but I love you!
Aww Animo Winnie Love you2
Love the photos Kickette!! Please keep them coming!!
WHY DID YOU EXPEL MY COMMENT ABOUT SERGIOS RING,I DIDNT INSULT.
It's in the other comment section after the slideshow. This commenting system is really weird.
Congrats to Spain!
Have to say – I think Sergio Ramos more than made up for his miss during the penalty shoot-out against Bayern München in the Champions League.
Why the thumbs down? I meant it was a great penalty kick.
It was a fantastic pk. Hopefully, the media will remember that pk instead of always bringing up the one in the CL.
Agreed.
people get butthurt all the time over the most innocent comments here. but it was truly a beautifully taken penalty.
Yep, that's what I thought. The comment was made in good spirit. Some strange people on here.
I know. I can't understand if them people are against or for Ramos. But now there are thumbs up:).
yes spain is getting really boring with that tiktaka, all what they do is possession.
i would've loved to see goals in the 120s minutes!
thank god we have San Iker.
#Viva Espania
It's not the tiki-taka, it's the nonexistent striker, that is to blame for the bore.
i was so sad for Ronaldo,so happy for Ramos and Iker.
my feelings were complicated :S
plus Xabi and Jon were super cuuuuute .
Yes, Jon was so happy to see his dad, and crying when Xabi left.
if Ronaldo was spanish he could've relieved us all .
@Sarah yeah me too. Poor Coentrao was wiping the tears away at the end of the game. :'( Portugal played their hearts out and showed that they truly belonged to be there. I'm sure there were many who didn't even expect them to make it out of the "group of death" but apparently Portugal didn't get the message. I can only hope that their good showing in the Euros will help CR7 win the Balon d'Oro.
That being said, did they really have to take it to penalties? My poor heart can't take it. lol