Azzurri Thread (52 Viewers)

[JuveJay]

Too many errors as well, Bonucci looked really shaky even early on. Normally he'll make an error from overconfidence, but he didn't seem right. Maybe going to the back four was more difficult for him as he has to play a different role than as the sweeper.

But we've all seen these Italy matches a million times, the team is never 100%, and there aren't many teams who won't give you a game left in UEFA.

 

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[Bianconero_Aus]

That's what I thought as well. Going back to a back four probably affected his game more than it should have.

Not convinced at all by Giovinco when he plays for Italy.

 

[JuveJay]

Yeah, he started well and looked like he would destroy them, but got worse as the game went on.

 

[Salvatore]

I love that Viviano had to walk through this, can only imagine how angry his little heart was

Can't remember the last time Italy lost a qualification match though, even if they play like shit a result comes against these teams

 

[Trequartista]

I love that Viviano had to walk through this, can only imagine how angry his little heart was

Can't remember the last time Italy lost a qualification match though, even if they play like shit a result comes against these teams

France-Italy 3-1 in September of 2006.

 

[Völler]

Mark my words, Azzurri is going to be slaughtered Tuesday

 

[Salvatore]

France-Italy 3-1 in September of 2006.

Thanks for that Treq.

Mark my words, Azzurri is going to be slaughtered Tuesday

Thanks for that Preet.

 

[Völler]

Thanks for that Preet.

Lol, what?

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Damn. Haven't lost a qualifier in 6 years, that's an amazing stat. I guess only Spain (possibly Germany?) would have a similar record.

It's funny how I worry for Italy MUCH more when they play Armenia/Georgia/Cyprus etc than I do if they're playing Germany or Netherlands. Hehe.

 

[Trequartista]

Damn. Haven't lost a qualifier in 6 years, that's an amazing stat. I guess only Spain (possibly Germany?) would have a similar record.

It's funny how I worry for Italy MUCH more when they play Armenia/Georgia/Cyprus etc than I do if they're playing Germany or Netherlands. Hehe.

Italy's record isn't being underlined because they don't trash the small teams 10-0 like Germany or the Netherlands do.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

True dat.

Would be nice to see it one day though.

 

[pitbull]

Germany lost 0:3 at Czechia in Euro2008 qualifiers, Spain also lost 2 games in those qualifiers, can't be arsed to check 2010 and 2012 qualifying records, but I think Italy may have the longest streak going on here.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Germany lost 0:3 at Czechia in Euro2008 qualifiers, Spain also lost 2 games in those qualifiers, can't be arsed to check 2010 and 2012 qualifying records, but I think Italy may have the longest streak going on here.

Cheers

Yeah come to think of it, I seem to remember Spain losing to Northern Ireland and possibly Sweden?

 

[vaper]

so far looks like its going to be

g. de sanctis/sirigu
d. chiellini bonucci balzaretti barzagli
m. pirlo de rossi marchisio
cf. montolivo
a. balotelli osvaldo

 

[Alex-444]

 

[LowLife]

I expect a draw!

 

[Völler]

A draw would be fine! Come on, Denmark!

 

[Cheesio]

Osvaldo

 

[Adaaz]

A draw would be fine! Come on, Denmark!

Not for Denmark though. It will be hard for them to come back.

I hope a win for Denmark, it will be more exciting

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Balotelli looks shy and humble

 

[Salvo]

How many hours?