TOP 5 SURPRISES

1. Spain and Holland lived up to pre-tournament hype and delivered the goods
2. Croatia stunned Germany, who looked so assured in their win over Poland
3. Italy's fall from grace - the indomitable team of WC2006 seems a distant memory
4. The small nations of Austria & Switzerland have been able to host a lively and colourful tournament
5. Austria scored a goal!

TOP 5 GOLDEN MOMENTS

1. Wesley Snjeider's goal v Italy - poetry in motion and a master-class in counter-attack football. Special mention must go to Dirk Kuyt for his contribution to the goal
2. Ronaldo and Deco in flow v  Czech Republic - the two looked sublime when they combined in attack and how much would Scolari love to have these two at his disposal when he takes over Chelsea
3. David Vila's hat-trick v Russia - ignore the amatuerish Russian defending, this was excellent finishing
4. Croatia's joy - the way the Croatians celebrated when the final whistle went against Germany was a moment to savour
5. Van Bronckhorst's goal v Italy - the defender was superb all game and capped his performance off with a fully deserved goal

TOP 5 TEAM PERFORMANCES

1.  Croatia v Germany - The Croatians defined a team performance against Germany with all eleven players putting their all in to get the victory
2. Netherlands v Italy - They may have got a bit of luck for van Nistelrooy's goal but there was no doubting the class of their performance
3. Spain v Russia - From Casillas, to Puyol, to Iniesta and of course, Villa and Torres - the whole side was excellent
4. Portugal v Czech Republic - scored when it mattered and always looked in control, can Ronaldo and Deco inspire them to greatness?
5. Austria v Poland - stuck with it and kept their hopes of a last eight finish alive

TOP 5 DISAPPOINTMENTS

1. England were meant to be in this tournament weren't they?
2. Group C - this was meant to produce the classics of the tournament but all it proved was that France and Italy are stuck in the past
3. Miroslav Klose - he was everybody's favourite for the Golden Boot but it seemed like he hasn't even been playing in this tournament
4. The Hiddink luck - Guus Hiddink's famed luck and knack of bringing success to smaller football nations has expired since the qualifying stage
5. The tournament ends on June 29th!

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