[WC] Italia vs Australia [26-06-2006] (34 Viewers)
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I agree with you about Canna marking Viduka, and also about Oddo & Zamby
I think I have to disagree with you about Camo. Perrotta doesnt have the crossing ability that Camo has, and isnt really a RM, because sooner or later, Perrotta is going to have to work to the outside, and thats not his strong point
I think I have to disagree with you about Camo. Perrotta doesnt have the crossing ability that Camo has, and isnt really a RM, because sooner or later, Perrotta is going to have to work to the outside, and thats not his strong point
Anybody who thinks that Italy will go through should really reconsider what they have said as the press just love to boot-lick Italy. Yes on paper Italy is strong compared to Australia, but Australia has a genius of a coach with the name of Hiddink, who can achieve something out of nothing.
For this game, it will go like this
-----------Gilardino - Toni
-------------------Totti-
----------Gattuso - Pirlo - Perrotta-
Grosso - Matrix - Canna - Zambrotta
------------------Buffon--------------
Hopefully Matrix and the attack compartment doesn't choke, as Australia can really pounce on every mistake committed. But I'm faithful that Lippi will do the job. in finishing Australia, but I expect it to take a bit longer than usual.
The referee? I'm afraid that his decisions will be all wrong again. For the WC campaign, most of the referees are incompetent, so I woulnd't be surprised if something goes wrong for Italy.
I expect this game to go 1 - 0 to Italy, with many refereeing decisions going the wrong way.
For this game, it will go like this
-----------Gilardino - Toni
-------------------Totti-
----------Gattuso - Pirlo - Perrotta-
Grosso - Matrix - Canna - Zambrotta
------------------Buffon--------------
Hopefully Matrix and the attack compartment doesn't choke, as Australia can really pounce on every mistake committed. But I'm faithful that Lippi will do the job. in finishing Australia, but I expect it to take a bit longer than usual.
The referee? I'm afraid that his decisions will be all wrong again. For the WC campaign, most of the referees are incompetent, so I woulnd't be surprised if something goes wrong for Italy.
I expect this game to go 1 - 0 to Italy, with many refereeing decisions going the wrong way.
Hiddink probably wouldn't reveal it
But 1 good thing is Emerton is suspended for this tie.
But
Australia drop goalkeeper Kalac, Kewell doubtful
25 June 2006
by Reuters
Australia dropped goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac while forward Harry Kewell is struggling to be fit for Monday's FIFA World Cup™ second round clash with Italy in Kaiserslautern.
Australia coach Guus Hiddink said he had still not decided on his starting lineup for the match but confirmed that Kalac would make way for Mark Schwarzer in goal.
Kalac took Schwarzer's place for the final Group F match against Croatia on Thursday, which ended 2-2.
However, he made a serious blunder that almost cost the Socceroos a place in the second round, fumbling an innocuous low drive from Croatia captain Niko Kovac into his own net.
Kewell's late equaliser saved Kalac from further humiliation but Hiddink got straight to the point when asked whether he had lost his place to Schwarzer for the Italy match.
"Normally I don't give a lineup (in advance) but yes," he told a news conference on Sunday.
Australia skipper Mark Viduka said he was sad for Kalac, nicknamed Spider, but understood why he had been left out.
"Spider's part of our family here and obviously he'll be very upset," Viduka said. "Nobody wants things like that to happen to them but I think he's alright, he's a tough nut."
Hiddink confirmed that Kewell was still struggling with a niggling groin injury that almost forced him to miss the tournament.
He was named Man of the Match after running himself to a standstill against Croatia but the effort took its toll. Kewell has been unable to train since and has been receiving round the clock treatment in the hope of playing Italy.
"Harry will not participate fully in training with the team today," Hiddink said. "We'll see how this situation is tomorrow. It will be the same procedure as before the Croatia game."
Viduka said the Australians were unlikely to know whether Kewell was available or not until just before Monday's match.
"How much concern is there? I don't know. We just have to wait and see how the situation unfolds," said the striker.
"Obviously, Harry's a very important player for us and we want him to be 100 per cent fit."
Australia have also got a problem trying to find a replacement for defensive midfielder Brett Emerton, who is suspended after being sent off against Croatia.
"We have to deal with that and try and find a solution," Hiddink said. "He's one of the fittest players in this World Cup and it's very difficult to replace him."
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/060625/7/88bh.html
But 1 good thing is Emerton is suspended for this tie.
But
Australia drop goalkeeper Kalac, Kewell doubtful
25 June 2006
by Reuters
Australia dropped goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac while forward Harry Kewell is struggling to be fit for Monday's FIFA World Cup™ second round clash with Italy in Kaiserslautern.
Australia coach Guus Hiddink said he had still not decided on his starting lineup for the match but confirmed that Kalac would make way for Mark Schwarzer in goal.
Kalac took Schwarzer's place for the final Group F match against Croatia on Thursday, which ended 2-2.
However, he made a serious blunder that almost cost the Socceroos a place in the second round, fumbling an innocuous low drive from Croatia captain Niko Kovac into his own net.
Kewell's late equaliser saved Kalac from further humiliation but Hiddink got straight to the point when asked whether he had lost his place to Schwarzer for the Italy match.
"Normally I don't give a lineup (in advance) but yes," he told a news conference on Sunday.
Australia skipper Mark Viduka said he was sad for Kalac, nicknamed Spider, but understood why he had been left out.
"Spider's part of our family here and obviously he'll be very upset," Viduka said. "Nobody wants things like that to happen to them but I think he's alright, he's a tough nut."
Hiddink confirmed that Kewell was still struggling with a niggling groin injury that almost forced him to miss the tournament.
He was named Man of the Match after running himself to a standstill against Croatia but the effort took its toll. Kewell has been unable to train since and has been receiving round the clock treatment in the hope of playing Italy.
"Harry will not participate fully in training with the team today," Hiddink said. "We'll see how this situation is tomorrow. It will be the same procedure as before the Croatia game."
Viduka said the Australians were unlikely to know whether Kewell was available or not until just before Monday's match.
"How much concern is there? I don't know. We just have to wait and see how the situation unfolds," said the striker.
"Obviously, Harry's a very important player for us and we want him to be 100 per cent fit."
Australia have also got a problem trying to find a replacement for defensive midfielder Brett Emerton, who is suspended after being sent off against Croatia.
"We have to deal with that and try and find a solution," Hiddink said. "He's one of the fittest players in this World Cup and it's very difficult to replace him."
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/060625/7/88bh.html
I was angry after reading todays news that a reporter actually expect Italy to be knocked out by Hiddink. I tell you it would be an all out game, the Italians will never be ground down so easily by Australia and they will give their all in this game. I wish that Italy will have a convincing win because theu have the ability to go to the semi-finals since their next opponent is either Switzerland or Ukarine. Furthermore it restalls Italian pride if Italy were to win.
Go ITALIA
Go ITALIA
For us Italian/Australians it really is a confusing feeling coming into this match... I can tell you that whoever goes through would have an great chance to make the semis.. I just can't imagine what it would be like for the Aussies if we were to make it to the semis.. it would be a dream!
I recon it would end up a solid 3-1 win for Italia... but I hope I'm wrong.
Cmon AUSTRALIA!!
I recon it would end up a solid 3-1 win for Italia... but I hope I'm wrong.
Cmon AUSTRALIA!!
Yes ital/Aussies confussing times i tell you know Kewell will play! I think aussies just playing it quite while the pressure builds and builds on italy! Lets go the AUSSIES!
some little Keys on italy
We need to pressure Pirlo and close him down every time as he can b stripped of ball if pressured furiously i seen it v czech i seen it v US ,If we do we can make some chances! Pressure cannavaro and Materazzi when on ball as they are not comfatable on ball without Nesta there they lack abilty on ball down back! They are ok on ball but if pressured they will just try clear in hope! Especially when Czechs pressured them when nesta was out they lost many balls! these are little things but these are important!
some little Keys on italy
We need to pressure Pirlo and close him down every time as he can b stripped of ball if pressured furiously i seen it v czech i seen it v US ,If we do we can make some chances! Pressure cannavaro and Materazzi when on ball as they are not comfatable on ball without Nesta there they lack abilty on ball down back! They are ok on ball but if pressured they will just try clear in hope! Especially when Czechs pressured them when nesta was out they lost many balls! these are little things but these are important!
Today's ref:
MEDINA CANTALEJO Luis
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Nationality: Spain
Role: Referee
Date of birth: 1 March 1964
Height: 173 (cm)
Weight: 70 (kg)
Referee since: 1 January 2002
First international : Turkey v Georgia ( 4 September 2004)
Place of residence: TOMARES (SEVILLA)
Country of residence: Spain
Mother language: Spanish
Other languages: English
Occupation: Sports assessor
General interests: Music, literature, sports, nature, travelling
Best memory: Barcelona (ESP) v Real Madrid (ESP) in 2002; UEFA U-21 Championship 2004; 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany preliminary competition: South American and Oceanian play-off: Australia v Uruguay 16.11.2006
MEDINA CANTALEJO Luis
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Nationality: Spain
Role: Referee
Date of birth: 1 March 1964
Height: 173 (cm)
Weight: 70 (kg)
Referee since: 1 January 2002
First international : Turkey v Georgia ( 4 September 2004)
Place of residence: TOMARES (SEVILLA)
Country of residence: Spain
Mother language: Spanish
Other languages: English
Occupation: Sports assessor
General interests: Music, literature, sports, nature, travelling
Best memory: Barcelona (ESP) v Real Madrid (ESP) in 2002; UEFA U-21 Championship 2004; 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany preliminary competition: South American and Oceanian play-off: Australia v Uruguay 16.11.2006