I just heard on RAI that Donadoni will start the match vs France with 3 CB's.
Chiellini to mark Henry, Panucci to mark Benzema and Materazzi to mark Zambrotta.
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I just heard on RAI that Donadoni will start the match vs France with 3 CB's.
Chiellini to mark Henry, Panucci to mark Benzema and Materazzi to mark Zambrotta.
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I was thinking about this earlier today. There's a real possibility that Italy's venture in this tournament could end with Panucci as their leading scorer.
I just heard on RAI that Donadoni will start the match vs France with 3 CB's.
Chiellini to mark Henry, Panucci to mark Benzema and Materazzi to mark Zambrotta.
:rofl2:I totally agree.
I just heard on RAI that Donadoni will start the match vs France with 3 CB's.
Chiellini to mark Henry, Panucci to mark Benzema and Materazzi to mark Zambrotta.
I was thinking about this earlier today. There's a real possibility that Italy's venture in this tournament could end with Panucci as their leading scorer.
:rofl2:I totally agree.
Fucking EPIC!
Zambrotta apologises to Azzurri
Saturday 14 June, 2008
Gianluca Zambrotta has apologised for the error that handed Romania their opening goal. “A player of my experience shouldn’t do that.”
Adrian Mutu intercepted the veteran defender’s weak header back to his goalkeeper in Italy’s 1-1 draw.
“It was a mistake that a player of my experience should not have done. Unfortunately it happened, but thankfully we were able to equalise immediately.”
Christian Panucci tapped in a corner kick less than 60 seconds later and qualification for the quarter-finals now hangs in the balance.
“We created a great deal and played a good game, with real determination and hunger. It’s just a moment where everything is going wrong for us.
“In other occasions, such as the World Cup, it all seemed to be going right. The important thing now is to react.”
Just two years on from that triumph in Berlin, the Azzurri once again face France in a crunch match, though even victory might not be enough to see them through should Romania defeat the already qualified Holland.
“Compared to two years ago we create more chances and are more attacking, but that also leads us to be more exposed at the back,” continued Zambrotta.
“We had the opportunity right to the final whistle to win it, but it didn’t go our way.”
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun14a.html
Saturday 14 June, 2008
Gianluca Zambrotta has apologised for the error that handed Romania their opening goal. “A player of my experience shouldn’t do that.”
Adrian Mutu intercepted the veteran defender’s weak header back to his goalkeeper in Italy’s 1-1 draw.
“It was a mistake that a player of my experience should not have done. Unfortunately it happened, but thankfully we were able to equalise immediately.”
Christian Panucci tapped in a corner kick less than 60 seconds later and qualification for the quarter-finals now hangs in the balance.
“We created a great deal and played a good game, with real determination and hunger. It’s just a moment where everything is going wrong for us.
“In other occasions, such as the World Cup, it all seemed to be going right. The important thing now is to react.”
Just two years on from that triumph in Berlin, the Azzurri once again face France in a crunch match, though even victory might not be enough to see them through should Romania defeat the already qualified Holland.
“Compared to two years ago we create more chances and are more attacking, but that also leads us to be more exposed at the back,” continued Zambrotta.
“We had the opportunity right to the final whistle to win it, but it didn’t go our way.”
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun14a.html
What happens: Italy qualify if...
Friday 13 June, 2008
It is out of the Azzurri’s hands, but they could reach the Euro 2008 quarter-finals even with a draw.
Holland’s 4-1 thrashing of France has sent Marco Van Basten’s men through to the next round and guaranteed top spot in Group C with six points.
The second qualification spot is up in the air, as Romania have two with France and Italy on one apiece.
This means that Romania will definitely go through if they beat Holland – something they already achieved in qualifying for this tournament.
However, it is possible that the Azzurri could reach the quarters even with only a draw against France.
That is because if Holland beat Romania and Italy draw with Les Bleus by scoring at least one goal, all three teams would be tied on two points.
The head-to-head record would be entirely even with a draw in each encounter, but Italy would have a better goal difference in these clashes, having scored against both Romania and France.
The fact remains that it is out of Roberto Donadoni’s hands, as Holland need to get a result against Romania.
This is worrying for three reasons and the Italian media is already swarming around two of them. Firstly, Romania won their qualifying group ahead of Holland, having managed a win and a draw in those encounters.
Second, the Dutch are already qualified and could field a second string side, safe in the knowledge leadership of Group C is assured.
The third and most dispiriting conspiracy theory is that the way the competition is structured means Holland could knock out Italy and France, therefore avoiding a potential semi-final rematch.
It brings back unfortunate memories of Euro 2004, when the Nazionale was eliminated despite beating Bulgaria in the final round because Denmark and Sweden drew 2-2 – the only result that guaranteed both Scandinavians would go through.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun13w.html
Friday 13 June, 2008
It is out of the Azzurri’s hands, but they could reach the Euro 2008 quarter-finals even with a draw.
Holland’s 4-1 thrashing of France has sent Marco Van Basten’s men through to the next round and guaranteed top spot in Group C with six points.
The second qualification spot is up in the air, as Romania have two with France and Italy on one apiece.
This means that Romania will definitely go through if they beat Holland – something they already achieved in qualifying for this tournament.
However, it is possible that the Azzurri could reach the quarters even with only a draw against France.
That is because if Holland beat Romania and Italy draw with Les Bleus by scoring at least one goal, all three teams would be tied on two points.
The head-to-head record would be entirely even with a draw in each encounter, but Italy would have a better goal difference in these clashes, having scored against both Romania and France.
The fact remains that it is out of Roberto Donadoni’s hands, as Holland need to get a result against Romania.
This is worrying for three reasons and the Italian media is already swarming around two of them. Firstly, Romania won their qualifying group ahead of Holland, having managed a win and a draw in those encounters.
Second, the Dutch are already qualified and could field a second string side, safe in the knowledge leadership of Group C is assured.
The third and most dispiriting conspiracy theory is that the way the competition is structured means Holland could knock out Italy and France, therefore avoiding a potential semi-final rematch.
It brings back unfortunate memories of Euro 2004, when the Nazionale was eliminated despite beating Bulgaria in the final round because Denmark and Sweden drew 2-2 – the only result that guaranteed both Scandinavians would go through.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun13w.html
Italy can;t play counter attack, the speed is just too damn slow..
Not much link up between midfield w attackers.DP was invisible in 2nd half. Brought on Quad the outcome was d same. Cassano was OK but sometimes he did too much. Italy just trying to score by sending d ball from the flanks for Toni to attack. So so so predictable. Toni perhaps finished his goal scoring luck with Bayern. Had an average game.
How many of u still confident Italy can beat France? even Ita did, what make u so sure Holland doesn;t field out 2nd string and let Romania win since Holland guaranteed 1st spot of the group? (and to avoid France or Ita in the semis). Conspiracy or not, this is Holland advantage and the biggest gift for Romanians.Italy has noone to blame but themselves for not able to taking the 3 points. World Champions. so what?
I said many times before that even DP didn;t go to euro08, it won;t be his loss coz this team just cannot do great things, aging defenders and the worst is a lack of experience coach.
Del Piero: sorry my man, you just can;t make up for the two chances u missed in euro2000 although I know you wanna do that so badly.
euro08 ita team is 1/3 of wc06 ita team
Don;t cry for me Italia
Next Question: Can Italy qualify for world cup to defend their title??
Not much link up between midfield w attackers.DP was invisible in 2nd half. Brought on Quad the outcome was d same. Cassano was OK but sometimes he did too much. Italy just trying to score by sending d ball from the flanks for Toni to attack. So so so predictable. Toni perhaps finished his goal scoring luck with Bayern. Had an average game.
How many of u still confident Italy can beat France? even Ita did, what make u so sure Holland doesn;t field out 2nd string and let Romania win since Holland guaranteed 1st spot of the group? (and to avoid France or Ita in the semis). Conspiracy or not, this is Holland advantage and the biggest gift for Romanians.Italy has noone to blame but themselves for not able to taking the 3 points. World Champions. so what?
I said many times before that even DP didn;t go to euro08, it won;t be his loss coz this team just cannot do great things, aging defenders and the worst is a lack of experience coach.
Del Piero: sorry my man, you just can;t make up for the two chances u missed in euro2000 although I know you wanna do that so badly.
euro08 ita team is 1/3 of wc06 ita team
Don;t cry for me Italia
Next Question: Can Italy qualify for world cup to defend their title??
I'm not saying Italy didn't win because of the referee but it's retarded of you to bash people who make such a statement when sufficient evidence to make that statement is available. If you think Toni was offside you're both cunts. If you think that was a penalty you're both cunts. If people want to complain about the sub-par refereeing they have every right to do so, just shut the fuck up.
It's pathetic that Andy complained about the refereeing to no end in a FRIENDLY match just a few days ago and now when people complain about refereeing that potentially knocked their team out of a tournament, you decide to take a different stance. Bull-fucking-shit. You're as inconsistent as the refereeing in this tournament.
You can talk all the tactics you want Jack, fact is the refereeing was poor today and people have a right to say so if they want. You do the same when it concerns Juventus.
So, if you two could kindly fuck off I would greatly appreciate it.
It's pathetic that Andy complained about the refereeing to no end in a FRIENDLY match just a few days ago and now when people complain about refereeing that potentially knocked their team out of a tournament, you decide to take a different stance. Bull-fucking-shit. You're as inconsistent as the refereeing in this tournament.
You can talk all the tactics you want Jack, fact is the refereeing was poor today and people have a right to say so if they want. You do the same when it concerns Juventus.
So, if you two could kindly fuck off I would greatly appreciate it.
+REPAs if I complain about the referee every single time we happen to lose a match or fail at an achievement. Unlike Azzurri fans, I take responsibility for our failures, just like I ALWAYS do with Juventus' failures, as in reality when you play this bad you don't deserve any luck. Please tell me where the referee in this instance gave a yellow card to an innocent man who was already booked and then pulled out the red card to show this innocent man off the pitch. Sorry, but offsides calls are much less fucked up than that.
Call me a hypocrite or whatever you like, the fact of the matter is in every single tournament I see Azzurri supporters whining about the supposed calls that have sent them out of the tournament. In 2000 it was the referee not calling stuff against the French defense, in 2002 it was the Byron Moreno being paid off, in 2004 it was the bloody Scandinavians, and now it's the referees once again. How fucking pathetic and cheap can you people be? You're always trying to pinpoint a scapegoat to blame all your failures on, and for some reason you always succeed because it's like a fucking train here... if you don't win the tournament, you've been cheated.
I mean grow the fuck up already. The reason why I'm getting annoyed with the Azzurri and Italy is not because of their football or any of their players. Rather, the reason why I'm getting annoyed by them is because they never own up to failures, how they always blame stuff on the opposition like they did when they played my side, how they think they deserve better treatment by the refs than others, how they believe they're the biggest team ever, and how they hide behind their weak ass Italian blood to racially discriminate people who want to play for them.
So if people are angry with me because of my verbiage against the Azzurri, blame yourselves because you're doing a great job at segregating people from you as it is.
Call me a hypocrite or whatever you like, the fact of the matter is in every single tournament I see Azzurri supporters whining about the supposed calls that have sent them out of the tournament. In 2000 it was the referee not calling stuff against the French defense, in 2002 it was the Byron Moreno being paid off, in 2004 it was the bloody Scandinavians, and now it's the referees once again. How fucking pathetic and cheap can you people be? You're always trying to pinpoint a scapegoat to blame all your failures on, and for some reason you always succeed because it's like a fucking train here... if you don't win the tournament, you've been cheated.
I mean grow the fuck up already. The reason why I'm getting annoyed with the Azzurri and Italy is not because of their football or any of their players. Rather, the reason why I'm getting annoyed by them is because they never own up to failures, how they always blame stuff on the opposition like they did when they played my side, how they think they deserve better treatment by the refs than others, how they believe they're the biggest team ever, and how they hide behind their weak ass Italian blood to racially discriminate people who want to play for them.
So if people are angry with me because of my verbiage against the Azzurri, blame yourselves because you're doing a great job at segregating people from you as it is.
Totally agree, especially with the fact that Italy didn't showed much. If there wasn't France than Italy would be worst team on the tournament from those "big sides". However it's kinda stupid to attack people for blaming the refferee who clearly harmed Italy against Romania, and it's in human nature to look for excuses for their failure. If there wasn't refferee's mistake than everyone would need to face the truth and realise how bad Italy is playing.
After the horror show of 2002 Blatter said Italy were knocked out because they didn't score enough. He failed to mention that half of Italy's goals were wrongly cancelled.
The same show goes on today. Had Italy been given the goal against Romania, the game would have been very different. You simply cannot say Italy didn't show enough, because the referee changed the entire game. Apart from that Italy quite obviously did deserve to win.
I realise that you're either for or against Italy. You simply cannot be neutral about the side. I realise a lot of people don't want Italy to win. Maybe even the referee didn't want Italy to win. How else can you explain the fact Toni's goal was annulled (he wasn't just onside, he was metres onside) and a penalty given at the end of the game with no apparent foul?
In the end I'm not saying there is some sort of conspiracy, I'm just saying a lot of people don't like Italy. Add to that the fact it is only human to make mistakes and you get a lot of Italy games that are indeed influenced by the ref. To say that he didn't change the result yesterday is retarded and there is no defense for doing so. It means you don't know the first thing about football. More importantly though, I think fans should demand the use of video evidence. I want teams to decide games, not referees. If anything, this game has yet again made it clear that the need for such techniques is high.
Stop this bullshit, please.
The same show goes on today. Had Italy been given the goal against Romania, the game would have been very different. You simply cannot say Italy didn't show enough, because the referee changed the entire game. Apart from that Italy quite obviously did deserve to win.
I realise that you're either for or against Italy. You simply cannot be neutral about the side. I realise a lot of people don't want Italy to win. Maybe even the referee didn't want Italy to win. How else can you explain the fact Toni's goal was annulled (he wasn't just onside, he was metres onside) and a penalty given at the end of the game with no apparent foul?
In the end I'm not saying there is some sort of conspiracy, I'm just saying a lot of people don't like Italy. Add to that the fact it is only human to make mistakes and you get a lot of Italy games that are indeed influenced by the ref. To say that he didn't change the result yesterday is retarded and there is no defense for doing so. It means you don't know the first thing about football. More importantly though, I think fans should demand the use of video evidence. I want teams to decide games, not referees. If anything, this game has yet again made it clear that the need for such techniques is high.
Stop this bullshit, please.
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