[WC] Italia vs Australia [26-06-2006] (22 Viewers)

[3pac]

Forza Razzismo?

Msacras ?

 

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[Seven]

It was indirect, and that is also dangerous. However, it's no where close to as dangerous as a fucking PK. (Oh, and by the way, although they would never apply this, according to the rules, the referee would not be obligated to extend the game beyong the additional 3 minutes for an indirect kick. The only instant in which the game can be extended indefinitely is a penalty kick)

You guys got fucked in 2002, you have my sympathies, but why should Australia suffer in your place?

The refs have been consistently poor, so that's expected.


But i am a fucking idiot, so what do I know. You know, it's not like I've ever played or been exposed to football before. umpkin:

Thing is saying Australia got robbed is giving the truth a twist as well. Robbed of what anyway? I saw a game in which Italy had the better chances and had a mystifyingly bizarre red card. In the end I feel the best team went through, but I doubt anyone can make a fair judgement on this game. How on earth are we to judge? This didn't even look like a football game.

 

[JCK]

Thing is saying Australia got robbed is giving the truth a twist as well. Robbed of what anyway? I saw a game in which Italy had the better chances and had a mystifyingly bizarre red card. In the end I feel the best team went through, but I doubt anyone can make a fair judgement on this game. How on earth are we to judge? This didn't even look like a football game.

Unfortunately the game has become that chances are insignificant. Think Greece.

 

[mnementh]

(Next game) I expect Del Piero-Toni upfront, Totti behind them. Del Piero should play as a forward.

My thoughts exactly

I think that Pirlo should be given a rest though next match. I would play like this :

---Buffon--
--Zambrotta----Nesta?/Barzagli----Canna---Grosso
----------------Gattuso-----Perrota-----
------------Camoranesi------------
-------------------------Totti-------------
------------------Toni------Del Piero

Subbing in Gila, Inzaghi and Pirlo during the match.

 

[Azzurri7]

Would be little bit risky resting Pirlo, but he seems little bit tired, so I wouldn't mind to see him resting the 1st half on the bench.

Camoranesi should be starting next game.

 

[giovanotti]

mnementh ,good choice of the players!!!!

 

[Gep]

If were gonna think like this, think we're underestimating the Ukraine and they'll end up knocking us out. play pirlo! the milan chump gets pais 90k so lets keep playing him, get our moneys worth!

 

[Mark]

Was DP the 1st guy to jump on Totti after the pk?

 

[Stephan]

 

[ZhiXin]

Now the journalists of local papers seem very sad, because the Australians were out. They say that Australia should have won. And of course, no 1 defended Matrix about his red card.

 

[Stephan]

exactly, in here as well, all seem to forget the red card incident. some just hate big nations and always complain.

 

[ZhiXin]

exactly, in here as well, all seem to forget the red card incident. some just hate big nations and always complain.

Some even suggested that Grosso dived to get the penalty

 

[Hydde]

the same here

 

[ZhiXin]

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.

Damn it, just as I predicted.

 

[Stephan]

and i predicted someone from these three to see a red card: totti, gattuso, materazzi.

 

[ZhiXin]

FIFA ruined the game of football, they self-owned

 

[del pietro]

bro.. if only you changed del piero and totti in ur line up, ud qualify as a psychic.

but anyway.. watching the match last night brought mixed feelings.. all i know is that football can really hurt.

I watched the penalty replays over and over again, and became even more confused, because apart from the obstruction alligations, IMO Neil actually tripped him purposely with his arm.. some may argue that it should be an direct free kick.. but when a player almost grabs at the ankle with purpose to obstruct.. this should be a penalty kick. Anyway thats the way it looked to me..

Australia had an incredible world cup, demonstrating our characteristics of fair play, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. They deserve to be hugely applauded respected for their display in Germany. Not many realise what impact this will have on Australia's football domestically. Hopefully they can build a domestic league.. slowly within 20 yrs or so.. i see the Australian league at the top level, with the likes of the premiership and serie A... Football needs a character like Australia in the World Cup.

 

[serfaraaz]

dp was so poor against australia i am sure that totti will start the next game i dont italy will win world cup with Such poor strikers

 

[ZhiXin]

bro.. if only you changed del piero and totti in ur line up, ud qualify as a psychic.

but anyway.. watching the match last night brought mixed feelings.. all i know is that football can really hurt.

I watched the penalty replays over and over again, and became even more confused, because apart from the obstruction alligations, IMO Neil actually tripped him purposely with his arm.. some may argue that it should be an direct free kick.. but when a player almost grabs at the ankle with purpose to obstruct.. this should be a penalty kick. Anyway thats the way it looked to me..

Australia had an incredible world cup, demonstrating our characteristics of fair play, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. They deserve to be hugely applauded respected for their display in Germany. Not many realise what impact this will have on Australia's football domestically. Hopefully they can build a domestic league.. slowly within 20 yrs or so.. i see the Australian league at the top level, with the likes of the premiership and serie A... Football needs a character like Australia in the World Cup.

Nah Lippi announced his lineup in the 11th hour, and I was not paying attention to my post. The referee ruined the game for both sides.

Actually from what I see, Neil just lay down there and his arm was stretched, Grosso had no other choice but to trip, trying his attempts to earn a penalty. I would say it is 50-50 for both players, but unfortunately it went for Italy. But IMO the referee tried to even things out by awarding a penalty.

I have respect for the Aussies in this game, but too bad it ended in shame

 

[Gep]

The Game should have been over by half-time. We wasted alot of chances. Luca Toni link up play was good, Shame about his finishing, which was shocking! The penalty was deserved, The Aussies didnt do anything to win the game. Even when Matrix was sent off, we lost our balance. Well done Grosso even though you are rubbish well done for getting our Penalty.