Azzurri Thread (28 Viewers)

Jul 1, 2010
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I streamed the game while I was in my literature class and managed to follow most of the game. We played decently and a draw was a fair result. Chiellini was quite good on the left while buffon was decent.

Thiago motta sucked though.

It was overall a very decent game. If Italy can build on this, they can have a bright future and perhaps have a chance to do something decent at euro 2012.
 

Gian

COME HOME MOGGI
Apr 12, 2009
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Montolivo was by far the worst player on the pitch along with Mauri. Can't believe the Fiorentina man played 90 minutes, Mauri how did he ever get a call up? Cossu deserves his spot.
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
61,499
They did well Alen, showed good encouraging signs. Young team, energetic and fast in movement (2nd half). Besides couple of average hacks (mentionned in above post), generally encouraging stuff from Azzurri.
 
Jun 13, 2007
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...to be humiliated in the EC group stages :agree:
No, I don't think that's true. They've finally gotten rid of the old guard. The attack looks very strong. Rannochia-Chiellini-Bonnuci look like a good defense line. There is a weakness at the right back position. As for the midfield, De Rossi and Aquilani look good, and we'll see if Thiago Motta can prove himself.

All in all, they look like a decent team.
 

Alen

Ѕenior Аdmin
Apr 2, 2007
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They did well Alen, showed good encouraging signs. Young team, energetic and fast in movement (2nd half). Besides couple of average hacks (mentionned in above post), generally encouraging stuff from Azzurri.
Didn't watch the match, I'm just teasing the fanboys :D

Italy usually needs a semi-talented squad to do well in big tournaments so of course I'll always give them the chance. Also, my impression is that their players are kinda more patriotic than players of some other teams and they put the NT much above their clubs. That also means a lot in tournaments.

Still, knowing the players Prandelli has at his disposal, I would guess that this team still needs a lot.
 

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