Italy

[Andrew Hughes]

Fantastic. I will be spending the day tracing my family tree to see if there is some way in which I can claim to be Italian.

[davidbrady]

In fairness to Germany, they played their part as well – it was a cracking match. Very refreshing to see both teams going for it in extra-time. I think it’s fair to say that over the 120 mins, Italy just about deserved to shade it.

Cannavaro for me has been the player of the tournament but I wonder if they will give it to a defender.

[Andrew Hughes]

I agree – Germany played their part in an excellent game – although they lacked the technical skills of the Italians, they were a balanced, well-organised side who kept going – a credit to Klinsman.

I haven’t as yet heard who the Germans are blaming for their defeat, but I’m fairly sure it will be Ronaldo

[davidbrady]

Quote: from Aranalde on 11:54 am on July 5, 2006[br]I haven’t as yet heard who the Germans are blaming for their defeat, but I’m fairly sure it will be Ronaldo

LOL

[insomniac]

Good ref helped too.

[Interested Academic]

Since when was football a contact sport? Outrageous that legitimate tackles and muscular challenges were left unpenalised thus contributing to a game far too fluent and honest, with far too much ball-playing quality that was left unhindered and allowed to flourish for 120…pulsating…minutes. Great climax, the Italians will be nice and "tired" (English-ism) for the final now :biggrin:

[Grimes]

Normally, the very word, "clinical", suggests precisely the opposite to "imagination", yet those two goals demonstrated both sublimely. What a cutback!

[stevedvg]

Cannavaro for me has been the player of the tournament

Me, too.

However, I’d be amazed if he’s given the award.

Steve

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