Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Like I said from the very beginning. Italy is down but not out. They have had bad starts before and bounced back! Although it was a cheap win. I knew the game was over when Ribery left the field, which is my favourite French player(after Zidane retired). And basically the heart and soul of the team. Either way, Italy played a lot better! Luca Toni was the best player on the field in back to back games. Regardless of De Rossi's fluke goal, Daniele played a strong game!!!!Perrotta played well.Buffon once again proves he is one of the best goalies in the world!!! But why do they keep playing Cassano??? He finally made 2 good plays near the end but every time he has the ball he coughs it up!!!! The bad news is we will have to play without our best offensive midfielder. Pirlo and our best fore checker so to speak. Gattuso. The good news is we are playing Spain. Spain looks really pretty playing weak teams but falls apart when they face a real defensive team, and I must say, Italy's defense was very impressive in that last game!! And Germany vs Portugal will be one for the books for sure!! Netherlands or Germany will take the Euro Cup this year!! Edited June 17, 2008 by Johnny Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 viva Italia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 YEA BABY!!!!! ME AND THE BOYS JUST WENT OFF!!!!!! VIVA ITALIA!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcanoe Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Italy is way to slow to keep up with a fast team the Dutch ran circles around them. France looked like it didn't want to be there today. I'm Italian and don't think they will get past a good team like Spain. jjcanoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Italy is way to slow to keep up with a fast team the Dutch ran circles around them. France looked like it didn't want to be there today. I'm Italian and don't think they will get past a good team like Spain. jjcanoe Its true that our team is aging but games are won with skill not speed alone. France has played weak throughout the entire tournament..... France's offence without Zidane and Trezeguet was pretty much non existent. I didn't watch much of the other France games but was listening to them playing and the only player I kept hearing was Ribery with glimpses of Henry. And the defense? Don't know what happened there. Very disappointing for the French...thats for sure. Holland is playing strong but Spain? I think we can beat Spain easily but without Pirlo and Gattuso it may be a bit more challenging. Only time will tell right? Edited June 17, 2008 by Johnny Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Spain will definitely be a tough one to beat, but i think we can pull through... bringing the CUP home? i donno Definitely will miss Pirlo next match. Lets hope Donaldino puts up a nice formation, with the right players (DEL P BABY) LUCA TONI is dying to score one yet. Lets hope he can dial in next game... I just hope we dont give it away, and at least put up a good fight. One thing i have been a bit disapointed with the officiating, alot of obvious BAD calls have been made, and many are game changing. Todays match had a great REF, lets hope we see more like this. Portugal is looking strong, and so is Croatia... whos taking the Cup home? I have no predictions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Oh and u can catch me and my crew DOWNTOWN on College St. with the HUGE 15 by 30 ft ITAL FLAG. Maybe dial in to CTV and ull catch it. GO ITALIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGG Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) I was at work all day doing one of these just got home and watched the highlights, Spain vs Italy is gonna be one good match. FORZA AZZURRI Edited June 17, 2008 by PatrickG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) Does this mean that there won't be any idiots hanging out of their car windows, honking their horns non stop, distracting all the other drivers now? Or how much longer will that last? Edited June 18, 2008 by Dan Bouck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattones Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Lets go Netherlands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckster Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 VIVA ITALIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Lets go Netherlands! Funny, how when we win, we just smile and go on with our lives...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 NEDERLANDS! I happen to be wearing my orange right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Does this mean that there won't be any idiots hanging out of their car windows, honking their horns non stop, distracting all the other drivers now? Or how much longer will that last? IDIOTS?? now thats class....calling italians idiots.....must i remind you the last two world cups that italy has one there havent been any ruckus of any kind........in 84' was there not 400,000 ppl who celebrated on st.clair without a single incident...i think its classless,dan, that you have resorted to name calling..... FORZA ITALIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) Hey , Hey, lets not be oversensitive here. No Name Calling to ant specific Country. Just a group of, I don't know what you would call them if Idiot isn't appropriate. But he is right. Just like the Idiots I seen when living in Wasaga Beach driving and honking their Horns waving every flag but the Canadian Flag on Canada Day a couple of years ago. I would call that classless and idiotic. Question? Since soccer over here is nothing and has no bearing, as I don't see any flags other than the Canadian and Saskatchewan Flags, does the soccer cup end before July 1st? Man you people are over sensitive Edited June 18, 2008 by holdfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hey , Hey, lets not be oversensitive here. No Name Calling to ant specific Country. Just a group of, I don't know what you would call them if Idiot isn't appropriate. But he is right. Just like the Idiots I seen when living in Wasaga Beach driving and honking their Horns waving every flag but the Canadian Flag on Canada Day a couple of years ago. I would call that classless and idiotic. Question? Since soccer over here is nothing and has no bearing, as I don't see any flags other than the Canadian and Saskatchewan Flags, does the soccer cup end before July 1st? Man you people are over sensitive Holdfast never gives up an opportunity to bash Europeans. Didn't your mother ever teach you that if you have nothing good to say, don't say it? Are we over sensitive or are some of you rude and classless? I call racism classless. Hey I love my country as much as any other guy, maybe even more. But I see nothing wrong with cheering for my background nation. Its all about bragging rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verano Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 they will loose to spain... just like u said johnny bass a lucky win... so bye bye Italy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 IDIOTS?? now thats class....calling italians idiots.....must i remind you the last two world cups that italy has one there havent been any ruckus of any kind........in 84' was there not 400,000 ppl who celebrated on st.clair without a single incident...i think its classless,dan, that you have resorted to name calling..... FORZA ITALIA WOW! You must have added a few of your own words in my post to come up with that! Or be on the wacky tobacky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I think Italy will have a tough time against Spain, although, neither team looks overly impressive. As I don't haver a country to root for in the cup (unbiased opinion), based on watching the games, I would have the Netherlands to take the cup. They look like a strong squad that gets better everytime they play. Racism is never cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 italy wont beat Spain, they arent on top of their games as of late....but who knows, Italy can lock the field down better than most i think portugal is gonna take out germany tomorrow (toughest matchup in the quarters), and cruise through to a final vs. either Nederlands or Spain... sorry, i dont see it happening with Italy this Euro. I think the multiculturalism in Toronto makes these types of celebrations really hit home, i think its great...horn honking, flag waving and all! good luck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster4 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) im with Dan on this one the group of people that were flaggin near my house in stoney creek (not italians btw) were stopping traffic and breaking the glass in bush shelters really pointless considering its only group stage games and the finals are still a ways away Edited June 18, 2008 by bassmaster4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Go Leafs Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGG Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) Let the games begin This is when Italy will prevail under pressure is when they play good and as for the bashing i guess some people don't know how to celebrate and have a good time i see World Cup soccer and Euro Cup as a good time excitement and when nations come together and enjoy the sport Man you Don't like the horn honking and flag waving thats your prerogative, Portugal and Germany will go to O.T and i think Portugal will win i cheer for them since i work with alot of Portuguese people, If Italy and Spain go to penalty kicks Italy will win Buffon is the worlds best goalie as we speak and is in his Prime Good luck to all Who Cheer for there Team. FORZA AZZURRI!!! Edited June 19, 2008 by PatrickG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) im with Dan on this one the group of people that were flaggin near my house in stoney creek (not italians btw) were stopping traffic and breaking the glass in bush shelters really pointless considering its only group stage games and the finals are still a ways away Breaking the bus shelter glass? Now that is disrespect... i WONDER WHO IT WAS HMMMMMM im not going to say but i already know. I love to celebrate, and in a matter of fact im going out tonite with my jersey on to celebrate...why ? because i have about 5-6 ital friends and we enjoy celebrating and going crazy together... because we can and its fun. We definitely DO NOT destroy things and cause damage, but flag waving and honking is a must. Some people are just inconsiderate and rude. Which is why there nations are considered that way, especially when advertising your country and doing it......a guess a couple bad apples does ruin the whole batch? FORZA AZZURI Pachone Edited June 19, 2008 by Pachone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 From a neutral's perspective (seeing as England unfortunately didn't qualify) I would have to say that I hope Holland or Spain win Euro 2008. They have been by far the best teams in the competition. The kind of football they play is exciting and entertaining. It's about time that teams like Italy and Germany (who usually do very well in these tournaments) which grind out results rather than playing exciting and attacking football don't make it to the final! Contraversial statement .... I know, but an unbiased opinion ;-) Good luck to all 'your' teams - may the best team win! 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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