Do you think the fitness of Russia will take them all the way to the final?

Morning folks,

I never seen the game last night but after watching the highlights, it was pretty clear Russia fully deserved their victory. The Russian league is only a few months old. Twenty three of Russia's squad still play in the league, do you think the fact they seem a lot fitter, will take them all the way to the final and win it?

Also a big difference is Arshavin back into the squad. How good is this guy?

Celtic fans, I think we now have hee haw chance of signing Pavlyuchenko an Zhirkov as both were outstanding again last night.

i really hope so.a very young team with no fear.looked out of their depth against spain but have improved immensely since.arshavin is outstanding too,with endless enthusiasm to run all oyer the pitch.although holland were poor,russia played them at their own game and was very good to see.no chance of Pavlyuchenko coming now.every game since word came out we were interested in him,he has just got better and better and he is destined for a huge move a think.

I hope so, just had a quick look at Falgee predictor a couple of weeks ago and only 2 have gone for Russia in the final Sally and I.
At this stage anything can happen, just look at the referee last night sending a Russian off and then bringing him back. Can you imagine if that happened at a old firm match, don't even think about it.

Ive said all along there is a world of difference between group games and the knockout stages. Russia were brilliant and a young fit side they were suberb Arshavin was brilliant his workrate was fantastic

yes i saw their game yesterday RUSSIA vs HOLLAND and RUSSIA was the best in the game
they beat them 3:1

russia won, they beat the netherlands

because of steroids

Morning ....No....... to many bookings,

well...why not?
maybe
Russia is fitter...and she won Holland !!
why not reach the final?

watched the game last night fully expecting the dutch to cruise it..they hardly got a kick of the ball the Russians were amazing...must admit i only really took an interest in the Russians to see who Celtic were reported to be interested in..and hopefully they go elsewhere..no offence meant but they are brilliant players who only seem to be getting better..that was one of the best games i have watched so far and can see the Russians going all the way if they keep playing like that....also agree with radiotab about the ref..if that did happen at an old firm game can you imagine the reactions that would get...brave man right enough..pity kolodin misses the next game..that guy can fairly smack the ball..