So we are halfway through the first round of matches in Euro 2008 with Group A & B having played on Saturday & Sunday; and tonights’ gamesbeing palyed in Group C - France v Romania and Holland v Italy.

I don’t expect you to be too surprised that I have predicted the results of all four games thus far, as all have gone according to plan, though I must confess to being surprised by the way both Switizerland and Austria battled their way through their opening matches to lose by a single goal to Czech Republic and Croatia, respectively.

The Portugal v Turkey game was the best so far.  Portugal were up against a well balanced team who possibly surprised them by coming out to attack, rather than defending cautiously. But Ronaldo hit the post in the first half with a cracking free kick and then took centre stage in the second half, as he was moved into the striker/captain role.

Potugal were too good for Turkey, though they will cause problems for Switzerland and Czech Republic.

So tonight, who will be victorious in the ‘group of death?’ I think France should be too strong for Romania and take all three points.  France, Italy and Holland are among the favourites to win the tournament, so each of them will be looking to gain three points from Romania.

As for Italy v Holland, this one is a tight call, and a draw looks the most likely outcome.

Of the games so far, Germany look well disciplined, as did Croatia.  But both looked better in defence because of weak opposition.  Croatia most defintely missed the injured Arsenal striker, Eduardo; while Germany’s central defenders both looked slightly off the pace.

Hopefully we will see lots of goals tonight and two open, exciting games of football as the colour of the Euro 2008 Championships comes to life.