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slewan
well, who's now going to stop Germany (it used to be an Italian job!)
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Bjorn
Thank you! And bye Italy! :-D
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Nate
No Italy in the World Cup is a tragedy.
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Nate
No Italy in the World Cup is a tragedy.
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WHY?
I do like surprises and unexpected scores from time to time!Quote
KoenUnfortunately, football is played on grass, not on paper.
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Koen
Unfortunately, football is played on grass, not on paper.
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Big Al
Cannot stand the international-break. Roll-on Saturday and league football.
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Stoneage
Italy was the better team. Clearly. But if you don't score over 2x90 minutes (plus 15 minutes injury time) you won't win and you won't qualify for anything...
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Stoneage
Italy was the better team. Clearly. But if you don't score over 2x90 minutes (plus 15 minutes injury time) you won't win and you won't qualify for anything...
If you don't score over 180 minutes you're not the better team. Defense is also a part of the game.
Even though Italy had the possession outside of Sweden's box a lot, they didn't really create a lot of chances. Sweden's counter-attacks could have resulted in just as many, if not more, goals.
Sweden was the better (and most effective) team, imo.
Congratulations, Sweden!
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Stoneage
Italy was the better team. Clearly. But if you don't score over 2x90 minutes (plus 15 minutes injury time) you won't win and you won't qualify for anything...
If you don't score over 180 minutes you're not the better team. Defense is also a part of the game.
Even though Italy had the possession outside of Sweden's box a lot, they didn't really create a lot of chances. Sweden's counter-attacks could have resulted in just as many, if not more, goals.
Sweden was the better (and most effective) team, imo.
Congratulations, Sweden!
that's the hard reality.
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DGA35
I don't follow soccer but even here in Canada the news talked about Italy not making it to the World Cup and their supporters all pissed off!