The strikers never gathered the courage to shoot at the goal. Even in front of the goal, they were looking to pass it on. The other problem was when you adopt a defensive strategy you need a sound goalkeeper. Italy's keeper was not fit to play in WC - he let in easy goals in both matches. It was sad to see such a keeper for a country that has produced the likes of Dino Zoff, Walter Zenga and Buffon.
It will be great if the final happens between Brazil-Argentina or between Germany-Spain. It seems England have less chances and hope they will lost in QF's.
Re: Brazil Argentina Finale
by GLADIATOR on Jun 25, 2010 08:40 AM
It could be anybody's game from now onwards. One loss and u are out of the tournament. My dream final would be Argentina VS Brazil. If that happens it would be a game worth going miles to watch for anyone. For then we will see the real beauty of football for no one plays like the Latinos.
But i feel sad that Italy lost and are out for they are on song one of the most delightful team ever to watch. May be infusion of new blood would lift them up and show up for next Cup.
For 4 years we have waited for this day for Italy to be kicked out. Great job Slovakia We can never forget what the cheaters Italians did to Zidane. Now who is laughing? HA HA laugh harder.
Re: FO ITALY
by Observer on Jun 25, 2010 11:09 AM
Yes, a defensive team like Italy never deserved to win a world cup. But last world cup, they turned to be lucky. Spoiling the games of opponents ... and sneaking in an opportunistic goal to pull through ... Good riddance of a pretender from this World Cup. Go home Azzuris and learn to play better soccer.
Re: Re: FO ITALY
by Yoo Hoo on Jun 25, 2010 11:15 AM
thats okay, France were never in the reckoning. But Italy? By God, that was a sweet game by Slovaks
Re: I saw RAAVAN..... I am in Hospital Now
by giri dhar on Jun 25, 2010 12:49 AM
Is that some kind of mental illness or reminds you of some horrible past?
Re: 10 janpath
by Yoo Hoo on Jun 25, 2010 11:28 AM
there is no need for justification. Italians are cheats and they got what they deserved...a kick out of the tournament
It is good to see boring teams such as France & Italy are out of the World cup. The problem is that players from England, France & Italy play convoluted and boring game in world cup but a different game in domestic club championships. So we see sorry game from the likes of Theirry Henry, Rooney and cannavaro in world cup whereas the same players move like tigers in domestic leagues.
Re: Good to see Italy out
by amit sarda on Jun 24, 2010 11:43 PM
it is same like our cricket hero.. they play well in IPL, but when it comes to play for country.. they show their true character.. But I must say today they played well and won Asia cup.
Re: Re: Good to see Italy out
by Bhartiya Nagrik on Jun 25, 2010 02:02 AM
FYI: There is no team India. It is BCCI. Hence, the question of playing for India does not arise.
Re: Good to see Italy out
by amit sarda on Jun 24, 2010 11:42 PM
it is same like our cricket hero.. they play well in IPL, but when it comes to play for country.. they show their true character.. But I must say today they played well and won Asia cup.
Re: Will there be Upset tomorrow !!!
by Observer on Jun 25, 2010 11:13 AM
No big shock ... pretenders are being booted out by the REAL contenders. France, Italy deservedly kicked out ... England narrowly scraped through, but surely to be whipped in pre-quarters. Spain is waiting to get the blushes, unless their big guns start firing. But David Villa's form shows that they may be on the return path.
