Football: WORLD CUP 06 and close season/transfer discussion.

No Name · Post by **No Name** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:57 pm 0

Too busy watching it.

I'm finding it one of the most gripping matches so far. Italy finally look like world beaters, but there's always the feeling that the Germans will nick a goal at the other end.

The ref's been pretty lenient, too.

GeeZa · Post by **GeeZa** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:59 pm 0

No Name wrote:Too busy watching it. I'm finding it one of the most gripping matches so far. Italy finally look like world beaters, but there's always the feeling that the Germans will nick a goal at the other end.

The ref's been pretty lenient, too.

Yeah both teams look quality. Agree on the ref, he's been very good keeping the game moving along.

Geenius · Post by **Geenius** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:20 pm 0

Why couldn't the refereeing have been like this right through the tournament. Surely FIFA can see that this is more fun than any of the previous games in the tournament!

Interesting defending a couple of minutes ago. Lahm had his shot from the edge of the box, and the Italian defender had his arms behind his back as he closed it down.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:22 pm 0

Yeah - and why did every team playing against England play exactly the opposite football to this?

No Name · Post by **No Name** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:26 pm 0

FUCKING YES!

No Name · Post by **No Name** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:28 pm 0

Fantastic.

That's the only word.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:28 pm 0

Bloody hell, that's two fantastic goals. 100% deserved for Italy as well I think.

Geenius · Post by **Geenius** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:30 pm 0

Wow! Just, Wow! What a finish!

Col · Post by **Col** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:31 pm 0

I'd tip the italians to win the cup now!

Ely · Post by **Ely** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:32 pm 0

Fucking loved that game. It helped I didn't care who won, but damn that's why I love watching this sport, forget discussions about formations and defending, I want to see teams wanting to to score, wanting to win a game rather than trying not to lose one. Fantastic stuff

Arthur Ringworn · Post by **Arthur Ringworn** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:33 pm 0

What a great match!

Why didn't they just play like that from the first match?

No Name · Post by **No Name** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:33 pm 0

Highlights on BBC1 at 11.35. I'll be watching without that sickening feeling that my German salami sandwich was going to influence the penalty shoot-out in Germany's favour.

Absolutely ace night all round.

eb · Post by eb » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:34 pm 0

Flabio · Post by **Flabio** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:35 pm 0

Fantastic game, one of the best I've seen in a good long while. Pleased to see the diving and play acting was kept to a minimum and that the ref let the game just flow. And it was clear neither side was playing for penalties.

It has to be France for the final now, cause I really don't think Portugal can take Italy down the way they're playing.

Italians at work are going to be unbearable tomorrow now though, heh.

They're playing 'You'll never walk alone' at the moment. Which is slightly bizarre.

GeeZa · Post by **GeeZa** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:42 pm 0

That was top-shelf football. Germany looked a little tired towards the end but by God they gave everything. Italy were phenomenal and just seemed to accelerate beyond Germany in extra time and could probably have had four. Still the stingiest team in the world you've gotta hand it to their defence. Great goals too, no complaints. I had an idea they might spoil the party. Can France continue their form? Oooh, should be interesting....