Euro 2012 Thread

[nakamura]

No we just almost bored them into submission.

[Anpanman]

Message to the BBC, don't let Hansen back and keep on Vialli.

[parkinho]

Germans are all over the place defensively and look pretty one dimensional going forward. Podolski had a shocker, no wonder he was hauled off at half time.

[Deuteros]

Now that Portugal is out, I'd love to see Italy winning the Euro. I have nothing against Spain or Germany, but it's always fun when the underdog has its day.

Moutinho was immense yesterday. He should have been picked for the Man of the Match award instead of Sergio Ramos.

[ETC]

Obvious Germans thought they had it won before
they showed up. Italy have for as long as I can remember be dangerous in tournament play they are the only team to put one past Spain this tournament, fair play to them I say hope they win the whole thing.

And no England are still **** they cancelled out the game but had nothing to give at the other end only ok if they alway want to play for penalties and we all know how that always ends up

[ETC]

Wtf Mario in the crowd at about 87 mins ha ha

[ETC]

Justice is done there no way were the Germans worth extra time there

[EJG1980]

Well done Italy, excellent performance from start to finish. Really hope they go on to win it

[davek22]

Message to the BBC, don't let Hansen back and keep on Vialli.

Couldn't agree more. Hansen bullies the conversation and Alan shearer looks uncomfortable in his company. Also hansen said Balloteli was a liability?! He set up Agueros title winning goal and tonight against Germany he was sensational

[saturn-gamer]

Germany defense was never all that solid with Badstuber and Boateng. They weren't tested... Portugal came close a few times, the rest of their opposition was ****.

But in the first 15 minutes Germany were playing really well, they just didn't score. After Balotelli's header they seemed to be confused, possibly because it was their first time actually being a goal behind.

But Italy wasn't afraid, they said on forehand that they always beat Germany and that they have to be scared instead. It showed, Italy didn't hide but exploited Germany's weakness.

Best game of this tournament.

[EJG1980]

Agreed, best match of the tournament.

I'm really glad Cassano is getting a chance at a big international tournament, he's been one of my favourite players for years and it's great to see him playing well on the big stage (especially after his health problems in the past year). Thought he was great tonight.

[saturn-gamer]

Cassano is playing extremely well at this stage. He works his ass off. But its Prandelli that really deserves credits, hes not into catanaccio and his work at Fiorentina was already amazing. I think hes a great coach.

And Chiellini, the difference with him in the squad is huge. He didn't play against England and Italy looked much more vulnerable than they did today.

[gamelife]

i never rated Germany that highly and Italy winning didn't really surprise me. Spain will be too good for Italy though unless they come out and have real go

[EJG1980]

Yup, top coach, I'm really glad he's having success as he seems like a true gentleman as well. If the young managers in Italy follow his example that could really help Serie A boost itself back up the standings in the future.

i never rated Germany that highly and Italy winning didn't really surprise me. Spain will be too good for Italy though unless they come out and have real go

I think Italy will have a go, they've shown all through the tournament (including against Spain in the groups) that they aren't afraid to attack teams. Should be a fascinating match.

[ETC]

i never rated Germany that highly and Italy winning didn't really surprise me. Spain will be too good for Italy though unless they come out and have real go

I think you will find Spain were bloody lucky to get that 1:1 in the group match