Lukey the Czech for 6/16

June 16 – 2007

Out of all the low moments in Czech history – including, but not limited to, the time Jaroslav Mitirovsky’s plow got stuck in a manure pit, or the day the National Laptop ran out of batteries – yesterday’s defeat must rank at the top. Watching the match with Lukey was brutal: I’m no Czechophile, but I hate to seem them crushed under the wheels of a technically gifted Turkish side just the same.

Worse, it came on the heels of what proved to be a rough couple of days for the Czech man. His bankroll now stands at a still profitable $119.03, while his national pride clocks in at just under 10 Koruna. Lukey’s picks are below the fold.

DEVASTATED!! After 75 minutes of pure ecstacy, sitting in the hallowed “Cock n’ Bull” in Santa Monica (with the editor in charge), my world came to a screeching halt. First goal – fine. Second goal – utter disappointment and shock. I would have, could have, never imagined watching the world’s best drop a standard cross – not only did he drop it but it just happened to fall to the feet of the Turkish douche. Wow – painful man, fucking painful.

And then less than two minutes later I watched the goal that would ruin my day, my life, my dreams. Maybe it’s a bit dramatic but holy shit did the Czechs ever piss that game away. I’m in a deep rooted depression and plan on staying there until I walk the streets of “Czech town” in Chicago this weekend; at least I’ll be able to drink my sorrows away with some fellow Moravians.

Onwards – we must push on. The Germans were a disappointment in their last game but I don’t see that happening again. They should absolutely smash Austria – Germans win.

Croatia plays Poland knowing they have Turkey in the next game. I think they pull a Portugal, but still think they are good enough for a tie vs. Poland.

Wow, have France ever been a disaster! I have to be honest, I just don’t understand these guys and really they have nothing to play for. I think the Italians pull it out.

The Dutch are on quite a roll, Sneijder looks great, Kuyt is ugly but good, and I think they continue as they cruise by Romania.

Germany vs. Austria
Poland vs. Croatia

Italy vs. France
Holland vs. Romania