Euro 2012: Brackets Breakdown  on June 09 2012 2:26 AM Euro
2012: Brackets Breakdown  The launch of Euro 2012 means that the
two-year wait for quality international soccer has ended.  Euro
2012 has finally kicked off in Poland and Ukraine to a dramatic
start with a loss by the Dutch and a tie salvaged by Greece. But
will the drama continue, or will the underdogs of the tournament
be forced to accept their fate?  Group A: Czech Republic,
Greece, Poland and Russia                  This is easily the
weakest bracket in the tournament, and therefore the most likely
to finish according to their respective FIFA rankings.  Russia
is the obvious frontrunner, as it has had a good run up to the
tournament.  Their defensive form has been exceptional, but will
have to continue and accompany a clinical striking performance
if they plan on advancing past the quarterfinals.   The onus of
that offensive surge will fall to captain Andrei Arshavin.  He
cannot afford to go missing at any point during the match.  He
will be his