European Qualifiers : Italy vs. Armenia & Finland

Discussion in 'Italy: National Teams' started by indestructible, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    Pukki goal off penalty that was 100 percent on Sensi.
     
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  2. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Had Verratti made that foul, Commie fan would be calling for the firing squad
     
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  3. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    It wasn't just the foul. I believe he lost the ball that led to that; not to mention he totally missed a final ball to our attacker that would have put him clear through on goal.
     
  4. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    We get a gift off a penalty. I don't think it was a PK. The handball was called on a defender that was turning away from Barrella's shot.
     
  5. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    Belotti could have made it three. Nice play by Bernardeschi to set it up.
     
  6. Buffonfan

    Buffonfan Member

    Jun 26, 2018
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    You welcome Sir canzano55 and thorus.
    please bookmarked the stream site so you can watch future games, I watch Serie A and premier league from there too. they stream soccer games everyday.

    may I ask, what DAZN means?

    anddddd we score a penalty. Let not conceed any more goal. we better able to hold this for 10-15 more minutes.
     
  7. Alex101

    Alex101 Member

    Mar 15, 2017
    So now Italy need what 1 more win to qualify?
     
  8. canzano55

    canzano55 Member+

    Jun 23, 2003
    Toronto
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Barella is a sensational player - he was great today.

    Mostly everyone was good except I thought Bernadeschi was way too laisse e fair and rather pathetic on the ball when required. Not a big fan of his.
     
  9. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Perfect Italy in qualification. But still much work to do for us to be a contender
     
  10. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nice win. The Finnish crowd was really behind their team, and it was a tough atmosphere to play in. We were clearly the superior squad. Can't win every game 3/4-0...modern international football does not work that way anymore.

    Barella was definitely MOTM. I thought Chiesa had a very good game as well.
     
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  11. r0adrunner

    r0adrunner Member+

    Jun 4, 2011
    London, UK
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I agree with the last two posts: Barella fantastic tonight but the team still lacks the quality to challenge, a quarter-final would be a fair expectation.
     
  12. canzano55

    canzano55 Member+

    Jun 23, 2003
    Toronto
    Club:
    AC Milan
    The streams tend to time out and on a few occasions when I attempted to reset them it was halted with "an infringement on streaming poilicy" notice. But I got to see most of the game except for the penalty we conceded but thank you regardless.
    DAZN is a digital HD streaming service that airs Seria A, the Premier League, La Liga, CL and NFL/MLB/Boxing etc. Its probably the best mainstream pay-to-use service out there.
     
  13. r0adrunner

    r0adrunner Member+

    Jun 4, 2011
    London, UK
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Yes, the crowd clearly motivated Finalnd and they have confidence after their recent wins, but they remain a pretty limited team.
     
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  14. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Barella redeemed himself after a very poor showing vs. Armenia
     
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  15. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    These last couple of games weren't the prettiest but we got it done with a young side so that's a big plus. In order for us to do well at the Euros, we need the established youngsters on this side, i.e., Donnarumma, Barella, Chiesa, to continue to grow and we need the guys who aren't yet established, Kean and Zaniolo, to have good seasons and establish themselves on this side. The attack is still the major weakness on this side...if we get a couple of the kids to become special players and good performances from Insigne I think we'll surprise some people at the Euros.
     
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  16. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    You guys are going to hate this suggestion but I really think Mancini should consider playing 3-5-2
     
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  17. canzano55

    canzano55 Member+

    Jun 23, 2003
    Toronto
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Its too early to tell right now. A lot of countries are going through a generational shift right now, namely Germany and to some extent Spain.

    In my opinion, the next Euros will be an open Championship.
     
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  18. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Agree. The only solid favourite is France IMo
     
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  19. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    I don't like it simply because we have issues scoring as is.
     
  20. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Disagree. Portugal won the last Euro. And this Italy squad is better. In a knockout stages tournament any top 6-7 team can win it. And Italy is right there with France, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, and Spain. Not the best team, but in the mix.
     
  21. r0adrunner

    r0adrunner Member+

    Jun 4, 2011
    London, UK
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Kean and Zaniolo will probably stay with the under 21 team until the next finals in 2021.
     
  22. r0adrunner

    r0adrunner Member+

    Jun 4, 2011
    London, UK
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I discount Italy because I think we will find it difficult to score against the better teams with the calibre of attacking players available.
     
  23. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    We're not winning anything if Belotti or Immobile is starting in a front three.
     
  24. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Unless Kean explodes at Everton, I doubt he will be at the Euro next year. Zaniolo has a better chance
     
  25. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I disagree. I think Belotti can be good enough to lead a championship winning Italian line. He's already scored 6-7 goals this year on three fronts. Torino has added some good players, and I think he can have a big season which carries over to the Euro's.
     
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