Match 28: Italy - New Zealand :: Pre-match Discussion

I think NZ has no chance to beat Italy, serious

 

That's fine, you're entitled to your opinion. I think we match up fairly well. We're tough boys, we run hard and play the flanks well.

 

I agree

agree but it will be hard for your defence to contrast our goal keepers and De Rossi...

 

I'm sorry Italians, I didn't mean to offend Marchetti. I just like our chances a little more now that Buffon is not playing. I hope the chap recovers, he's a great keeper and champion.

 

I prefer Marchetti
Buffon has been the best goalkeeper in the world and he won world cup, now it's Marchetti time

 

Tomorrow needs to come already.

 

I am really for a New Zealand win!

 

Nothing wrong with that. These kinds of matches tend to make everyone a bit sensitive. Good luck today! The result in the other match should bring Italy out of it's shell a bit and maybe we will see a very exciting match.

 

Italy (4-4-2): Marchetti; Zambrotta, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Criscito; Pepe, De Rossi, Montolivo, Marchisio; Gilardino, Iaquinta. (no outfield changes for Italy, dissapointed )

New Zealand (3-4-3): Patson; Reid, Nelsen, Smith; Bertos, Elliott, Vicelich, Lochhead; Killen, Fallon, Smeltz.