I maybe wrong zenga, but this is the first time Italy hasn't progressed past the group stages since 1974 ?? That's incredible especially as defending World Champions
Absolutely gutted, we seem to make it out of Group of Death's no problem, but we get an easy group with no team in the top 30 and we struggle? I know we're an old side (9 guys over 30) but I didn't see it being this bad. Hopefully this will bring in a new generation of players, and we stop leaving guys like Cassano, Balotelli and Rossi at home.
What a finish. Love to see a different view of the goal line clear... if it ht the slovak's right thigh/leg, it might have been in. Thought the offside goal call was tough. In all honesty, if it was a Holland goal, I'd be livid. That aside, the conduct in the net was shambolic, sufggesting he was punched etc. Thought Webb reffed a solid game and did well to not get sucked into that mess as many refs have thus far. Holland better be ready for Slovaia....
this performance by us was much long over due as we completely embarrassed out selves in the first two... as much as I hate Vittek, he was simply the difference today, Skrtel hell of a game... I wonder is it safe to go out to commercial with my jersey on and a big Slovakia flag??? It will be an interesting game vs the Dutch especially if we can defend like we did the first 60 mins of the game. Although I do believe the Dutch will try to get the pressure on us right off the bat... I'm sooo freaking happy right now!! and agreed, best game of the tournament
Italia was never going to be good enough this tourney. Lippi finally takes the blame. Too blind to see it after last summer's disastrous Confed Cup . Hero to zero.... now get the f@#K to Dubai with your captain.
What was more disappointing for Italy's performance to Italian supporters must have been their reaction after the loss.........yah, no one likes losing but a little class would have been nice to see.