Quick Euro 2008 Predictions

It's been a great tournament so far and one of my dark horses- Turkey- is still in the running. So host up that glass of chilled goat's blood and drink deep from my cup of soccer prognostication.

Quarterfinals

Portugal vs Germany - Great way to start off the QFs. It's Portuguese flair/pussybitchness vs German efficiency/ruthless use of gas chambers. Unfortunately, this might be the one time that flair beats out gas chambers. Too much talent on the Portuguese side as they top a rather mundane Deutschland by the score of 2-1. Goals from Ronaldo and Simao bookend a Miroslav Klose effort.

Croatia vs Turkey - Can the Turkish roller coaster of emotions continue? Sure, why the hell not? Who cares if they might be missing seven players come Friday and that they are playing a Croatian side that only conceded once in the group stages. I say that this party continues.
Final score: Turkey 1, Croatia 1...Turkey wins in a penalty shootout.

Netherlands vs Russia - Netherlands, Holland, Orange Gods, whatever you want to call them, they have been hands down the best team in the tournament. That will continue against a plucky Russian squad that just doesn't know how to quit, or say no to sweet, smooth vodka. Look for Holland to roll in this one, to the tune of 3-0.

Spain vs Italy - Poor Spain. They top their group and look at the reward: a match against the reigning World Champions. Italian mystique (or cheating, if you will) will not be able to hold down the lethal striking partnership of David Villa and Fernando Torres. Spaniards clip up the Azzurri late thanks to a Nando goal, 2-1.

Enjoy the Quarters and check back here for a Semis preview. Unless of course all the teams I just picked to win happen to lose. Then don't bother showing up. I'll be on the run from bookies looking to break my kneecaps.