Gilt edged chance for Maggio, we are destroying them but not making it count on the scoreboard.
Torres blows a great chance.
Good game. Lots of open play.
The first time long range passing has been sublime from Italy.
Iâm very disappointed we are not leading. The football we have played has been sublime. De Rossi is lording it in midfield, Candreva and Giaccherini have been magnificient and Chiellini has been a rock at the back. More of the same in the second half please.
Its a real shame than in this world many people think that Xavi is a better player than Pirlo. Pirlo is a vastly superior player who actually takes risks and tries to create chances instead of Xavi, a master of sideways passing because of a lack of flair.
The two styles of football on display to night are like chalk and cheese, the ultra cautious and conservative approach by Spain on retaining possession and the audacious and daring gameplan being employed by Italy is a joy to watch. Wonderful match, wonderful display by Italy.
We have played football akin to Zemanlandia tonight.
Monty for Barzagli, De Rossi to centre half?
Navas about to come for Spain, his wingplay can exploit our system.
Candreva has a smashing haircut.
Who played that shocker to Chiellini there Rudi?
I wouldnât mind seeing us introduce Cerci for Marchisio.
Pedro the lil prick begging for Buffon to knock him over there. Well done Gigi.
Aquilani coming on, it would be foolish to play him in the role Marchisio has carried out tonight as he doesnât have the energy to perform it, Cerci would be a much better choice.
For our final change I would like to see El Shaarawy replace Gilardino and play through the middle.
Shocking decision from Webb there, Houghton inexplicably blaming Aquilani for a fair challenge - what a clown.
Gilardino looks done, time to get a fresh young Pharaoh on
Extra time, the Spanish gained a bit of a strangehold as the second half wore on, Italy looked a little weary. We really could regret not capitalising on our early dominance.
This game is shit
Giovinco on for Gilardino. :rolleyes: