The co-host, Switzerland will kickoff the Euro 2008 with an opening group A match agaisnt Cezech Rep. My take on this game it is a battle of two generation. The Swiss are mainly made up of young players while the Czech Rep is an ageing squad. So how will it swing? Experience or exuberance. Worth to note that the Swiss did not concede a goal during the 2006 World Cup. The young legs, backed by their partisan home crowd might just edge this one. But not to forget, it is a big tournament, so big tourney experience and temperament is crucial. Honestly, this can swing either way. I am going to sit on the fence and say a draw.
Players i want to see
Switzerland
Phillip Degen
New liverpool signing. An athletic, attacking full back who was signed from Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer. Has a twin brother. 25 years old.
Tranquilla Barnetta
23 year old midfielder from Bayer Leverkeusen. Nicknamed Quillo. Has Italian passport too.
Valon Behrami
Golden Hair boy who plays for Lazio. Also 23 year old. Albanian origin. Comfortable at both full back and winger. Wears jersey number 85 for Lazio.
Czech Republic
Peter Cech
One of the best goalkeepers in world football. We all know about him. He has 3 records. Numerous clean sheet records and best goalkeeper awards.
Thomas Sivok
One of the few youngsters in the team. Remains to see if he will get a start. A 24 year old midfielder who plies his trade in the Turkish league with Besiktas.
Milan Baros
And be amazed at how this head down running striker somehow gets the goals for his country. 3 goals during qualifiers.
Jan Koller
Top scorer during qualifiers with 6 goals. The 35 year old has scored over 50 goals for his country in 86 matches. Will he add to that tally.
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