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www.epltalk.com — Soccer fans in the United States watching the Turkey against Czech Republic game were in for a double treat on Sunday. There was the incredible comeback from Turkey who found themselves two nil down but came back to win the match 3-2, which knocked the Czechs out of the tournament. But there was also the pleasure of experiencing ESPN commentator Derek Rae and co-commentator Andy Gray working ...

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Andy Gray has been a pleasure to watch
The Postmen // A Sports Blog // Chicago, IL. — ... So the Finals are not really getting it done for me. I’m still watching. I’m just not as excited about it. Which is why it’s worth heaping praise on ESPN’s soccer talk gun-for-hire Andy Gray. Gray has been brilliant announcing Euro 2008 matches thus far, something EPL Talk nails today: ...

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s2nblog.wordpress.com 6/19/2008 — Sadly, we have to note that none of the matches from here on out will feature our new favorite Scot, Andy Gray, on color commentary; Derek Rae and the old leprechaun Tommy Smyth will be calling the rest of the games. I presume Gray will be in the ...
Sadly, we have to note that none of the matches from here on out will feature our new favorite Scot, Andy Gray, on color commentary; Derek Rae and the old leprechaun Tommy Smyth will be calling the rest of the games. I presume Gray will be in the ...
Euro 2008: A Remarkable Run For Turkey — Sports articles at Blogcritics
Depleted and without most of its squad, Turkey looks to shake the soccer gods. In 2004, an ancient culture with Athens at its cultural center shocked the soccer world. Four years later, Turkey - home to the former Ottoman Empire with Istanbul serving as its spiritual center – is threatening to commit yet another sublime moment for a nation. For you connaisseurs of history, the irony is ...
Turkey go from draw in Malta to a Euro semi — Reuters Soccer Blog
On Sept. 8 2007, Turkey slumped to a 2-2 draw with minnows Malta in Euro qualifying. The Turkish fans who made the journey to the town of Ta’Qali would never have believed their Euro 2008 journey would take them to a first European Championship semi-final against Germany. For most of Friday’s quarter-final with Croatia, they doubted it too. Robbed of seven members of the ...
The Amazing Turks do it again: Croatia's heartbreak — SoccerBlog.com
Go up a goal against Turkey at your peril. Because you will lose. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and now Croatia. After 122 minutes of a grueling match, it was suddenly over in a flash. Semih Senturk's last second equalizer seemed to have drained all the life out of Croatian legs as the penalty shootout unfolded. Modric and Rakitic tiredly sprayed it wide and Petric's shot was saved by ...
Euro 2008: Croatia vs. Turkey (Your Running Commentary) — Soccer By Ives
A pair of Cinderellas are set to square off in the European Championship quarterfinals, with one set to earn a place in the semis. Croatia vs. Turkey. Two of the better stories of this tournament meet in what should be a thrilling match. Croatia comes in as the heavy favorites thanks to Turkey's massive absences due to injury and suspension. That said, can you count out a Turkey team ...
Croatia vs Turkey Euro Highlights Soccer 2008 Goals — Soccer Video TV
Watch Turkey vs Croatia soccer highlights and goals from the 2008 Euro Cup. This is the 2nd quarterfinal and Turkey are weakened considerably by the suspension of Volkan after being sent off in the match vs Czech . Volkan Demirel has been more than Turkey's last line of defence and on occasion was their defence. More Euro Highlights Highlights will be up after the match. In the meantime if ...
Live Blogging Croatia v Turkey a.k.a. Do It for Billic — Ladies...
Billic is my new favourite person. Croatia will be taking on Turkey in today’s second quarterfinal at Euro. Advantage Turkey: The Turks are psychos. Yes, that is indeed my expert analysis of this side. Half their team is either suspended or injured however — a massive roadblock, obviously. Advantage Croatia: Slaven Billic, their hunk of a manager. Hotness like that ...
ESPN misses the mark with Euro 2008 — SoccerBlog.com
Its a pretty empty studio at halftime for the last round of matches. Rece Davis with Julie Foudy. Its a relief not to hear or look at that gnome Tommy Smyth who pound for pound is the most obnoxious and annoying sports pundit. His buffoonish attempts at humour are usually swatted away by Derek Rae with , "I won't go there." Rae is a decent bloke and his commentary is usually on the mark. ...
Your Euro 2008 Announcing Schedule For The Week — AwfulAnnouncing
I really thought that Healey and Gray were the "A-Team" during this tournament but I guess I was wrong. You only get two more games with the duo before the give way to Derek Rae and Tommy Smyth in the Quarterfinals. Here's you Euro 2008 announcing schedule for the rest of the week.... Tuesday 6/17 Netherlands vs. Romania- Derek Rae and Tommy Smyth (ESPN Classic, 2:30pm) France vs. Italy- ...
Deep thought: What if Germany had met Turkey? — SoccerBlog.com
If Petr Cech had an off day against the Turks and the Czechs only lost by a goal, is it then fair to say that Germany with Lehmann at goal would have been utterly humiliated. The mind boggles.
Euro 2008: Germany vs Austria: Prepare for the shocker — SoccerBlog.com
One team must have pricked up their ears hearing the Czech Republic's elimination at the hands of Turkey. This is Austria's big moment against Germany. Unlike the genuine Polish antipathy, the Austria's performances playing their vaunted neighbors have bordered on schizophrenia. Cozy and complicit on the one hand and a spoiler in the other. Hans Krankl's side stopped W.Germany from ...
Robbing Petr to pay Hedo — We Suck at Sports
Of all the sport events this weekend, the Lakers' staving off elimination , the Tiger comeback , it was a soccer game that I found the most compelling. Now, to be fair, I love soccer to begin with, and a sprained knee keeping me working from home last week was a blessing in disguise, because the Euro 2008 championship have been amazing to watch. How incredible was it that Turkey won ? With ...
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Indomitable Turks stun Euro 2008 — SoccerBlog.com
Andy Gray said "This is the best I have seen seen Turkey play." Me thinks he held back a bit. It would not have been awry if he had said that this was the best any team could have played. In the second half the sea of red breached the white shores time and time again. The 25,000 Turkish fans raining down Turkiye Turkiye provided a lifeline to their players, and not even Jaroslav Plaisil's ...
Turkey Rallies, Shocks Czech Republic — East Coast Bias
Turkey's so good, it's hard to find pictures... After surrendering a second goal to the Czechs, Turkey was down 2-0 early in the second half, but from that point on, the momentum was entirely Turkey's. Turkey's first goal looked like it might not matter, but Petr Cech dropped the ball (literally) and the Turks tied it in the 87th minute. Incredibly, on almost the next play, the Turkish ...
Euro 2008: Matchday Nine (Group A) — Soccer By Ives
The third and final round of group games begins today with Group A finishing play as Turkey and the Czech Republic square off in what amounts to a play-in game for the Euro 2008 quarterfinals. The task is simple for the Turks and Czechs: win and they join Portugal in the next round. That should make for a dramatic and memorable match today on ESPN2 at 3pm. If you will be watching ...
Liveblogging Turkey v. Czech Republic — Booked For Dissent
My guess is that more people will want to watch the Switzerland v. Portugal match due to Christiano Ronaldo, so if you’re doing that, you can follow along here for live commentary about the other match, Turkey v. Czech Republic. I’m also going to liveblog the US-Barbados game immediately afterwards in another post.
My Golf Boner Has Gone Limp — The Money Line Journal
There is a really solid chance that I will wind up going 0-fer the Open. The golf run is OVER. Personally, I am rooting for Tiger today. Might as well inflate those odds a little more. Colorado +126 (1) Kansas City +135 (1) Nationals +132 (1) Atlanta +136 (1) Turkey +1/2 -153 (1) Turkey PK +135 (1) Portugal/Swiss Over 2.5 -101 (2)
Turkey vs Czech Republic Euro Soccer Goals Highlights — Soccer Video TV
Rate This: Digg | Stumble | reddit | del.icio.us | Technorati | Furl | BlinkList | Humsurfer | Propeller | Mixx Watch Czech vs Turkey highlights in this video from the 2008 Euro Soccer Cup. One of the greatest comebacks of alltime, Turkey came from behind a 2 goal deficit to knock 3 goals in the space of less than 15 minutes and will now face Croatia in the quarter finals of Euro 2008. ...
Euro 2008, Just Over a Week In — Sportable, Where Sports are a Lifestyle
Being state-side for Euro 2008 has allowed me to watch almost every game of the tournament up to this point, and while some things have played out as expected, there have been a few surprises and I have decided to offer some of my thoughts on the tournament below. Derek Rae and Tommy Smyth do an excellent job as commentators. They are among the best announcing duos I have heard for any ...
Euro 2008 - Turkey 3, Czech Republic 2: Turkey Advances With a Stunning Late Rally — NYT > Soccer
Turkey played a brutal first half, went down to two goals by the Czech Republic, and in the last 15 minutes scored three times to win not only the match, but qualification for the second round. >
Turkey bid to overcome poor record against Czechs — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Turkey is counting on momentum to trump history when it plays the Czech Republic on Sunday for a quarterfinal spot at the European Championship.