Germany vs Italy: Time for the Fireworks!

[Gokul43201]

Time for the fireworks!

(though, if Klose would be kind enough to not score, I'd appreciate it)

 

[Astronuc]

Half-time 0-0

Great game!

These guys are getting physical. Interesting rollover by one of the Italians.

 

[NateTG]

Italy is currently getting the best of it. We'll have to see what the second half brings.

 

[Astronuc]

So close for Germany!

 

[Astronuc]

Excellent refereeing!

These guys need to stop taking dives.

And what's this grabbing the head business?

Heck I kissed ball a few times - didn't stop to worry about it!

 

[Astronuc]

Overtime . . .

 

[NateTG]

Excellent refereeing!

I suppose. The ref (more or less) gave Italy the chance to go into overtime.

 

[Astronuc]

I was thinking up through half-time. There was quite a bit of contact and diving - and refs made some good calls.

 

[EL]

Ouch. Italy is pretty unlucky now...

 

[Astronuc]

So close! Twice for Italy! Right post, then cross bar.

Germany feels the pressure.

 

[Astronuc]

Podolski loses it! 2nd OT.

 

[siddharth]

Podolski should have scored that late chance! That was a free header so close to the goal. I hope this game doesn't go to penalties.

 

[siddharth]

Wow! Amazing game!

 

[EL]

Wow, it's getting hot now...

 

[siddharth]

gooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!And another ! Majestic stuff from Italy

 

[Cyrus]

Italy Wins!

 

[EL]

Goal!
Italy!

 

[EL]

2-0 Del Piero!

 

[Cyrus]

Another goal italy wins!

 

[Astronuc]

Grosso off Pirlo!

Germany cratered.

Now another Gooooaaaal! Italy!

WOW!

 

[Cyrus]

Awww, all the german fans are crying now...HAAAAAA HAAAA!

 

[neutrino]

Wow! The best two minutes of the WC! The goalkeepers, however, were the pick of the lot...great saves.

 

[Sisyphus]

what a game!

 

[NateTG]

Classic game.

 

[Gokul43201]

Why did they bring in Del Piero so late? He always fires up the game!

Good finish by Italy. Methinks the Fates smiled upon them for playing 2 hrs without excessively throwing the elbow.

 

[Anttech]

FORZA ITALIA!

YES YES YES YES :) I am so happy, I watched that game with a German Mate of mine :) hehehe... Italy outplayed them, what a defence!

 

[EL]

As I said from the beginning, Italy will win this tournament!

 

[NateTG]

The Italian Center-Back is unreal.

 

[marlon]

Great match, i really enjoyed it. I was surrounded by two Italian collegues who were just,...well,...you know...very happy :)

IMO, Italy indeed outplayed Germany by generating more chances and playing a marvellous defensive game. The Germans just couldn't get through. Great second goal by del Piero BTW. I remember him pulling the same thing off (scoring after coming in very late) in the European Cup in 2000 i believe.

TANTI AUGURI A TUTTI GLI ITALIANI

regards
marlon

 

[marlon]

The Italian Center-Back is unreal.

Cannavaro ?

marlon