Just look at it this way...
The teams that have played the most negative football, Greece and Poland, are out of the tournament unlike in 2004 where the most negative team won. While the refereeing has been utterly poor, the football we have seen has been predominantly fantastic and stunning. Holland, Russia, Spain and Croatia all play good football.
Then we come to the Quarterfinals.
Portugal - Germany: Portugal plays good football as well while the Germans always do well in the latter stages. This is going to be a cracking match where you simply can't pick a favorite between the two.
Croatia - Turkey: Two sides that have surprised millions around the world and two sides that have passionate support and good football. The Croats have stepped up their game and now look like a formidable side to face, while Turkey NEVER gives up and has a lot of talent to boot. Two sides that are considered underdogs in the tournament with a chance to reach the Semis. Another amazing match ahead of us.
Holland - Russia: Two sides that play amazing football and have great support. With Hiddink facing his own nation on Saturday, this is going to a fucking spectacular match.
Italy - Spain: While Italy hasn't been good, they still pose a real threat to the Spaniards. Another stunning match.
Out of those teams, the only country that plays anything close to negative football is Italy, but it's only because they have played poorly thus far. But they'll still pose Spain quite a threat and they still have a chance to win the whole tournament.
All the matches left are going to be great I believe. And with positive football winning out thus far, I have to say this is an awesome tournament, surely better than 2000 and 2004 IMO.