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DaveyGorgeous
22 Jun 2008, 05:32 PM
Great Game España!!!!
It's all history! Adios Italy, couldn't win with the aid of the referee!
REMEMBER LUIS ENRIQUEZ!
"It is the face that celebrates 80-odd years of grudges, gripes and indignation. It is the photograph of Luis Enrique, the Spain international, his mouth dripping so much blood it is as if he had just finished the main course at a vampire feast.
The picture was taken shortly before the end of the 1994 World Cup quarter-final in Boston between Italy and Spain. Contesting a corner, Luis Enrique’s face had just been rearranged by the elbow of Italy defender Mauro Tassotti. The referee saw nothing but the blood. Spaniards saw the same old Italy: dirty, cynical, lucky, and victorious. "
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/international/euro_2008/article4187267.ece
Ummm hate to burst your bubble but you didn't beat us. A game decided by PKs is officially a draw.
gogunners14
22 Jun 2008, 05:32 PM
Thats not correct, Holland is usually like spain, start of strong but then suddenly turn into a major dissapointment. There were many that said sooner or later Holland would fail.
Agreed, but this Euro proves no team is a certainty to be in the final. I don't believe any country has proven that they have "wrapped" this tournament up.
soccernutter
22 Jun 2008, 05:32 PM
Congrats to Spain
It is sad so many are going this route, just watching with ignorance, as Torres dove about 5 times, while Spain pulled that trick of staying down while Italy was on the break about 3 times in the first half.
How many times did the Ref tell Italy to put the ball out play or stop the match because of a downed Spanish player?
Boring game, both cautious, Spain started it off taking 10 minutes to get out of their own half, and really putting that pace on the game
Agreed that it was boring, but it was the tactics set by Italy. Had Italy not played 7-8 guys in the last 1/3 of the field, Spain would not have need to be so cautious of the counter attack. Thus, Spain made cautious runs through midfield with their midfielders. When Italy opened up at about the 63/64min, then Spain was able to open up...until both teams ran out of gas at about the 100min mark.
JumpinJackFlash
22 Jun 2008, 05:33 PM
Why would the World Champions be crying about going out on penalties in the quarter finals of the wooden spoon competition? You win some, you lose some.
DeadlyAkkuret
22 Jun 2008, 05:33 PM
Suck it Italy! I knew Spain had the fight and passion to win, without diving around like cheats all night. My 2nd favourite team because my girl is Spanish:)
Tony Dellbird
22 Jun 2008, 05:33 PM
I hope ESPN 3 doesn't give him a contract
He commentates on skysports why would he ever lower himself
Suyuntuy
22 Jun 2008, 05:34 PM
It's not that Holland choked. Had Spain lost this one, they would have choked.
The Orange was simply outplayed at their own game. From a technical point of view, Russia's display against The Netherlands is the high point of the tournament so far.
If they can play like that the next two games, they'd win it all. But chances are it won't happen.
JeremyEritrea
22 Jun 2008, 05:34 PM
Some of you people complaining about how classless Italy are sure are classless.
Pichi
22 Jun 2008, 05:34 PM
The 88 year jinx with Italy has finally been broken!! Zamora and Pichichi are all smiles from Heaven this afternoon!! Onto the semi's and into the finals and let's make the 64 champion team proud!!
Aupa Espanha y Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera!!
Er Pichi
ChicagoAzzuri
22 Jun 2008, 05:35 PM
Not that Italy deserved to go through, but Spain didn't impress me at all, especially their defense. Didn't wow me at all. Everyone praised the Netherlands for the same reason and the Netherlands looked exactly like Italy against Russia. Right now I have to give the edge to Russia
Still laughing at the people crying about the diving, you've seen it from every team in the tournament, especially from Torres today, but you didn't hear a peep from Andy Grey about his EPL boy
-Fifth CharM-
22 Jun 2008, 05:36 PM
Why would the World Champions be crying about going out on penalties in the quarter finals of the wooden spoon competition? You win some, you lose some.
As Di Natele, Pirlo and De Rossi.. they were all crying for some reason.
Fiorentina lives!
22 Jun 2008, 05:36 PM
(disclaimer: don't be fooled by my BS name, I rooted for my 2nd country Spain)
ABOUT F$%^#@!! TIME !!!!! :mad::D
Italy played their game... ugly as f^&% but respect to textbook soccer D.
Ah but Spain did NOT fall in the trap this time. I actually liked Spain's cautiousness.
Again, ABOUT MUTHAF^&%$# TIME... OLE TUS GWEVOS CASILLAS...
DaveyGorgeous
22 Jun 2008, 05:36 PM
I'm pretty suprised at the way people are reacting to this game. I don't know if you guys are all Spanish supporters or just Italian haters, but you guys are showing a true immature side.
I for one would just like to say Congratulations to Spain, good, hard-fought battle. Well taken PKs was the decisive factor. Good luck vs. Russia
glennaldo_sf
22 Jun 2008, 05:37 PM
Geeze... that was a bad substitution... if this goes to penalties... I reckon this guy bottles it. Torres would have taken one.
btw.... don't say I didn't call Guiza's miss earlier. LOL!
Thankfully, it will all be forgotten.
:eek:
ChicagoAzzuri
22 Jun 2008, 05:37 PM
Agreed that it was boring, but it was the tactics set by Italy. Had Italy not played 7-8 guys in the last 1/3 of the field, Spain would not have need to be so cautious of the counter attack. Thus, Spain made cautious runs through midfield with their midfielders. When Italy opened up at about the 63/64min, then Spain was able to open up...until both teams ran out of gas at about the 100min mark.
True but I think they also looked very cautious early and were more than happy to play it backwards. Guess you gotta expect it with a big game/these lineups/this matchup. Congrats on the win
Suyuntuy
22 Jun 2008, 05:37 PM
Casillas ya se merece su estatua en la Plaza Mayor.
Casillas already deserves having his statue in the Plaza Mayor.
The Jitty Slitter
22 Jun 2008, 05:38 PM
chow
why are you offering them food :confused:
DaveyGorgeous
22 Jun 2008, 05:38 PM
The 88 year jinx with Italy has finally been broken!!
I don't like to refer to it as a Jinx, just an unlucky streak for Spain I'd say. But Spain did not beat Italy just now, it was a draw decided on PKs.
jfcule
22 Jun 2008, 05:38 PM
I'm pretty suprised at the way people are reacting to this game. I don't know if you guys are all Spanish supporters or just Italian haters, but you guys are showing a true immature side.
I for one would just like to say Congratulations to Spain, good, hard-fought battle. Well taken PKs was the decisive factor. Good luck vs. Russia
QFT. There is such a thing as a sore winner. Learn to win people.
1a Schnitzel
22 Jun 2008, 05:38 PM
so ladies and gentlemen, this might become one of the most exciting eurocups since decades. Defensive style is out, passion is in.
Okay, Germany might still be the only one here playing a somewhat traditional style. But turkey surely wont allow it to become a boring game.
I must say I am realy excited about the upcoming games.