Extra Time
Still 1-1. But France has definitely played better over large portions of the second half. Seems likely the winning goal will come from France's left side, which seems to get a guy free on attack after attack ...
Italy, unless something changes, will have to hope for a counter-attack opportunity.
How hurt is Zidane? They had a shot of him grimacing ... impressive that he's still out there.
By Jon DeNunzio |
July 9, 2006; 3:53 PM ET
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Posted by: Ugly and stupid | July 9, 2006 04:23 PM
Not to mention that his team mates need to concentrate on the game even more. I'd have a hard time not thinking of strangling him.
Posted by: What was he thinking!?!? | July 9, 2006 04:28 PM
What a GREAT game except for the bull***t that Zidane pulled! Italy deserved to win after being screwed over the past several years. Italy's defense was tremendous and anyone who can't appreciate that is simply ignorant of the game. Italy's offense was based on this FACT: Italy's goals were distributed among a number of players including defenders and not simply on the results of a few. They are a balanced team. France played well also. Italy played well in their Group of Death and therefore, did not have an easy path to the semis. The French had grit and talent and they deserve credit. Great game!
FORZA AZZURRI!
Posted by: Victor | July 9, 2006 04:54 PM
Congratulations to Italy. As a German fan, I wish we were able to take them to PK to see how we would have fared but it looks like we definitely wore them out for France - they looked dead tired in extra time and more power to them for seeing it through.
My biggest problem with the coverage of the Italian team is why does ABC/ESPN make it seem like we should feel SORRY for the Italians to HAVE TO battle through the gambling scandal at home when OVER HALF of the players are involved in the scandal?
What will happen if the 13 players are found guilty? Will we ever have had a World Cup winner so tainted?
Posted by: Gary | July 9, 2006 04:56 PM
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Lousy way for Zidane to end his career.