No good result from this now. Even if we come away with it our odds to contend for the cup have dropped like a rock and we will have major problems in the next round.
I think winning by more than one goal will be big for their confidence. That Pessina goal is huge. Chiesa’s goal was beautiful.
I have no failt in Italy can get pass Belgium/Portugal, why? Because it only against Austria and we have to take it to extra time (with a scoreline 2-1). Austria is not a real test to me. We should have finish this da-mn thing before full time, but we have to take it to extra time. Plus the goal that got chalk away from Austria, or else it a 2-2 and go to free kick already. We just not gonna win Euro.
Midfield looked outmatched today. Compliments to Austria. They pressed better than us. Glad we’re through but we got some changes to tweak for next week
You'll be wrong. This was a good wake up call for them to be on it after a very comfortable group. This team has too much about them to get steamrolled. Tactical adjustment in midfield didnt help against this type of opponent. Mancini and the team will learn from that.
So what happened? Did they choke? Not many on this squad have big international tournament experience. We didn't look good at all, Austria is not that good of a team and they handed us our ass all game.
Now the positives… we had a lot of chances and this was the first bit of adversity we’ve faced in a long time and we passed the test. Could springboard us like 2006 with the R16 nail biter vs AUSTralia
Mancini messed up today, win or lose. Chiesa in for Berardi, and Veratti on the bench as a sub. Insigne, aside from that FK, was abysmal. Immobile had the first touch of a defender today. Midfield was outclassed and outworked for the most part. Austria deserve full marks, and could have won this after the half.
Austria should be a stroll for us, they are not real contender to me if you consider teams like Germany, France, Belgium CR7. We should have finish the tie before the full time 90 minute, but nope, we conceed a goal first (luckily that chalk off), then stay 0-0 till extra time before we can score something. Then I thought we can keep a clean sheet, but nope. We let them score a goal. We should have keep be dominant when we at 2-0, instead we let go. ......... Problems all over the place for Italy right now. We not gonna get pass the next round. And I'm a long time Italy NT fan, it just I look at reality.
Exactly what I was thinking. Reminded me of Australia 2006. Look - Italia have historically struggled against weaker (on paper) teams. Not only that, but this tournament has been too easy. Much too easy. We needed some water splashed in our face. We didn't have momentum in the 2nd half, but I dont think we got outclassed at all. Austria was physical all game and did not quit. Respect to them. We needed this game.. as stressful as it was.
It seems a little counterintuitive, but I think Belgium is a better opponent than Portugal would be. A lot of our players played their first international match today that was life and death. I think we’ll recover and look much better next week. The chiesa control and then smoking the ball with his left foot was beautiful. I’m always impressed watching Pessina- guy has some real quality.
They just didn't look as comfortable or composed. Despite us outnumbering the Austrian fans today, Italy still doesn't travel well.