Spain-Italy Quarterfinal Euro 2008 [R]

[Pit-182]

Germany- Turkey
Spain- Russia

Let's see... Turkey will try something but can't do anything with all those players out and Germany with these kind of team can be good... so Germany wins

If Russia win against Spain, Germany will win 100% the euros... if Spain win maybe there may be some surprise at the end... but no I think that even at that point Germany will win.

If Turkey will win (but the probability is minimal) against Germany the winner of the euro will be Russia/Spain.

PS To all the italians/ italy supporters: FNU was right. Please, for the future, don't do any prediction for an Italy's game :p

[Suyuntuy]

If Turkey wins, I'd lose $150. And dance in glee.

[NickyViola]

PS To all the italians/ italy supporters: FNU was right. Please, for the future, don't do any prediction for an Italy's game :p

Every one with an Italian flag avatar says that. It's 2008, kiddo. Must I really point out people predicting Spain would advance before the match?

[Pichi]

Very entertatining game from a tactical point of view. Italy played as they do when they think the team in front of them is superior: solid defence and counters. They can play very good attacking football against teams they know are lesser than they are, as they did with Romania.



I though that both defenses shut down the opposing strikers not allowing them any clear lanes into the box. Spain's defenders except for one or two plays kept Luca Toni and the rest of the Italians out of the box with very few scoring chances. The same could be said for the Italians, once Spain got into the box they had no room to maneuver and had to push the ball out the box again looking for some space that was never there for them to take advantage of. That is why most of Spain's shots were taken outside the box and were not too accurate.

It was obvious at the 30 minute mark that this game was either going to be a 1-0 match with the lone score coming on a mistake or a 0-0 with PK's deciding the match.

Aupa Espanha y Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera!!

La Furia Roja!!!

Er Pichi

[Pit-182]

Every one with an Italian flag avatar says that. It's 2008, kiddo. Must I really point out people predicting Spain would advance before the match?
Check yuor humorism dude.

Smiles are here for this reason, and it isn't a case if I used this: :p

[1a Schnitzel]

If germany wins I will celebrate with the turks. They fought hard and deserve a little bit of respect. Lets not forget this is about football and less about patriotism and revengism.

In the end this failure of Italy will do more good than harm. It will motivate to rejuvinate their team and maybe rethink their general defensive strategy.

[NickyViola]

Check yuor humorism dude.

Smiles are here for this reason, and it isn't a case if I used this: :p

hehe Wasn't so much about you. You guys all have the same avatar so I get confused.

[Ultra_Sur]

http://fotos.subefotos.com/c00e305b6bc00d88a9e4a5d973ff9d10o.gif

lolololololooooo, que vivaaaa Españaaa!

[FNU]

What a ************ game. Congrats Spain and ******** DONADONI.

[Neuwerld]

Congratulations Spain. Glad to see Italy out.

[ToBeAGooner]

http://fotos.subefotos.com/c00e305b6bc00d88a9e4a5d973ff9d10o.gif

lolololololooooo, que vivaaaa Españaaa!

I love how you can see Buffon there. If he were a bastard like the rest of his mates, I might enjoy it more, but sick gif none the less.

[The Natural]

Donadoni take your catenaccio with you and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[Pichi]

Here is the audio of the PK's from Cadena SER:

http://www.as.com/audios/20080622csrcsrdep_8/Aes

It's a little long but worth it, especially for all of us old timers who have had to endure all those disappointments on 22 June!!

Aupa Espanha y Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera!!

La Furia Roja!!!

Er Pichi

[Oscar]

Lol at them praying before the penalties :D

[Matto_per_calcio]

As an Italian fan I was dissapointed in Italy's performance throughout the tourney.

As for the game today Spain vs Italy ... I didn't think Spain was that impressive, Italy's defence was amazing, and to all the 'anti-football' people out there, please understand that defence an important part of the game and nothing to be scoffed at. The ranting about about betrays a lack of knowledge of real football IMO.

We had many key players out of the picture, we had no real attack, where was Toni? Even more, where was his support? Del Piero subbed in much too late. I think Donadoni must go. Cassano was trying, but Italy should have pushed more. I've seen throughout these games that Italy must run and push harder on the counter if this any hope to really win.

Game was a draw ... Spain did not win, but advance due to penalty shootout score.

I believe Spain will not win the Euro Cup, I bet on Germany to win it.

BTW .. Italian fans here especially have shown plenty of class about the results but on the contrary I've been reading lots of nasty comments against Italy's national team. Sounds more like immature garbage to me. Just be happy you won and enjoy the reat of the Euro Cup games.

[UEFA2008]

Thank you, Spain for getting rid of Italy. Now we have 4 teams in the semifinals who are willing to attack.

So long catennaccio...

So long boring, defensive football...

So long divers, cheaters, and such...

So long Italia and have a good trip back to Roma!:)

[DaveyGorgeous]

As an Italian fan I was dissapointed in Italy's performance throughout the tourney.

As for the game today Spain vs Italy ... I didn't think Spain was that impressive, Italy's defence was amazing, and to all the 'anti-football' people out there, please understand that defence an important part of the game and nothing to be scoffed at. The ranting about about betrays a lack of knowledge of real football IMO.

We had many key players out of the picture, we had no real attack, where was Toni? Even more, where was his support? Del Piero subbed in much too late. I think Donadoni must go. Cassano was trying, but Italy should have pushed more. I've seen throughout these games that Italy must run and push harder on the counter if this any hope to really win.

Game was a draw ... Spain did not win, but advance due to penalty shootout score.

I believe Spain will not win the Euro Cup, I bet on Germany to win it.

BTW .. Italian fans here especially have shown plenty of class about the results but on the contrary I've been reading lots of nasty comments against Italy's national team. Sounds more like immature garbage to me. Just be happy you won and enjoy the reat of the Euro Cup games.

Good post.

[Oscar]

Game was a draw ... Spain did not win

Lol :D Sure feels like we won.

[Gandalf The Red]

As an Italian fan I was dissapointed in Italy's performance throughout the tourney.

As for the game today Spain vs Italy ... I didn't think Spain was that impressive, Italy's defence was amazing, and to all the 'anti-football' people out there, please understand that defence an important part of the game and nothing to be scoffed at. The ranting about about betrays a lack of knowledge of real football IMO.

We had many key players out of the picture, we had no real attack, where was Toni? Even more, where was his support? Del Piero subbed in much too late. I think Donadoni must go. Cassano was trying, but Italy should have pushed more. I've seen throughout these games that Italy must run and push harder on the counter if this any hope to really win.

Game was a draw ... Spain did not win, but advance due to penalty shootout score.

I believe Spain will not win the Euro Cup, I bet on Germany to win it.

BTW .. Italian fans here especially have shown plenty of class about the results but on the contrary I've been reading lots of nasty comments against Italy's national team. Sounds more like immature garbage to me. Just be happy you won and enjoy the reat of the Euro Cup games.

except your defeat as a man does.

This is why so many people hate Italy's style, if England played their way I wouldnt watch them, yet Italians love it.

Disgusting:mad:

[dmar]

Lol :D Sure feels like we won.

Didn't Italy win a WC on PKs a couple years ago? LOL :D