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Statistics: Posted by Rinox — Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:55 pm
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Spain had a far more pro-active and offensive approach which meant that initiative remained with them, as opposed Italy. Sitting back with a dominated midfield means goals will leak and that's what happened. But that's cool. Italy's midfield couldn't compete with Spains, and when Italy dropped to 10 men, there was no chance in coming back.
Ah well, I'm happy Italy went far and beat England.
Statistics: Posted by derf — Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:49 am
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Was a good tournament overall, with attractive football. I don't regret watching most of the games.
Statistics: Posted by Rinox — Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:53 am
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Italy progressing isn't a massive surprise to me. It's difficult to predict who will go far in tournaments, but Italy have shown consistent ability in attacking, maintaining control of the game, and also discipline in defense. They may very well beat Spain. I am going to the pub with a Spanish couple to watch it.
Should be interesting.Other than that, stupidity still ensues from English people every time they comment about football. Maybe they should just shut the fuck up and stick to cricket?:
English guy: "Didn't watch the game but I seriously can't work out how Italy managed to beat Germany. That is going to be one boring-arse final."
Me: "Italy won because Germany are mediocre. People think Germany are good because they have a history of dicking England, which are less than mediocre. Kind of like how people think the premiership is the best league in the world."
English guy: "Germany looked the best side in the competition so far, that's why I expected them to win."
Me: "Germany were in the qualifying group with Belgium, Turkey, Austria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan. Then in the group stage with Netherlands (Under-achievers FC), Portugal (1-man-team FC) and Denmark."
Statistics: Posted by derf — Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:43 am
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I think they may very well go on to beat Spain now. Spain hasn't been looking very good all tournament, and Italy is the team with the 'boost'. For Spain, shit can only go wrong really!
Statistics: Posted by Rinox — Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:27 pm
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Statistics: Posted by pevil — Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:35 pm
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YOU RETARDED FOOTBALLING COUNTRY
Statistics: Posted by derf — Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:30 am
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Good game from Italy, Spain with more possession but not many real chances. Could have gone either way really.
I agree that Balotelli should start on the bench as a super sub, especialyl if he keeps choking like that.
Statistics: Posted by Rinox — Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:36 pm
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