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Portugal were the better side tonight. England were never going to win this tournament without having the ability to keep possession of the football, because teams will pick you off if you constantly rely on a last line of defence along the six yard box.
Michael Owen was brilliant tonight, and I felt sorry for him that the service was so shite. Owen Hargreaves put in one of the stupidest, most inept performances I've seen from an international player. He had fresh legs, but spent his time throwing stupid long balls and shite crosses at the two small strikers.
The disallowed goal was always going to be blown up. As anyone who plays football, at any level, knows, you just can't put your arm on another player's shoulder like Terry did and not expect the referee to whistle for it. Always going to happen, anywhere on the pitch. The situation just magnified it.
It would have been harsh on the Portuguese for having the better attitude throughout the game, and going for it. Deco was fucking awful, and Miguel is a terrible footballer. I know Scolari has fallen out with Paulo Ferreira, but he needs to patch that up and get him back on.
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