Russian fans declare Poland theirs, fight hosts in the streets

yahoo.com ^ | By Brooks Peck

[MinorityRepublican]

Russia and Poland played out a 1-1 draw in perhaps the most feared match of Euro 2012 from a security standpoint. The two countries have a long history of military invasions and occupations and supporters from both sides seemed intent on continuing those hostile relations. Prior to the match, approximately 100 fans from both sides were involved in various fights around Warsaw, resulting in 56 arrests and 10 injuries.

[dfwgator]

Considering that most likely Rosicky is out for the Czechs, that certainly helps Poland’s chances........all I want is a crack at the Germans.

[dfwgator]

At the begining of the match, they put the starting lineups on the TV graphics. There was a definite dearth of vowels in both the Polish and Russian names.

"Błaszczykowski" sounds just like it's spelled.

[Revolting cat!]

There was a definite dearth of vowels in both the Polish and Russian names

It's the effects of the cold climate, Emanuel. To say a vowel you must open your mouth wide and subsequently release some precious body heat.

[Ax]

There was an overhead shot of the Russians charging in formation into a much larger crowd of Poles. There were injuries and arrests. OK, so it was no Antietam; I’m allowed to use hyperbole.