The Future is not Orange

The long awaited quarter final between Holland and Russia was finally on tonight. The game was dubbed Holland versus Holland as Russia is coached by Gus Hiddink, the former Dutch coach.

Holland was in devastating form in the initial round games, crushing Italy and France, whilst even fielding a second team to beat Romania. Tonight however Holland was really out of sort. They were well below par and out-played by the Russian. So the dream is now over.

The Dutchs are always famous for their beautiful football. But they never win any tournament apart probably for one. Their supporters, always in Orange attire, are a great sight to watch in any stadium Holland plays. The supporters do look like a sea of orange.

Nearby our house, the local florist put a row of orange shirts in front of his shop today, to live up the atmosphere before the evening game. After the defeat tonight, it's time to pull these down very quickly now.

So who is going to win the Euro2008? Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia or Turkey? May be in that order.