Thursday, June 26, 2014

ITA vs URG - ciao my azzurris

again, like WC2010, ITA didn't manage to go into the last 16.
though better than the last WC where they exited with shame after managing miserable draws with PAR & NZ (what?!) and a defeat to SLO.
its really pretty sad this time round too if you ask me.
a great start with a 2-1 win over ENG, I have high hopes for them despite knowing the team for this WC is not exactly stellar.
to be honest, I didn't manage to catch the match with costa rica so the loss was a total shock to me.
reports hinted overconfidence at work but I will never know.

and tuesday's match with URU broke my heart. :(
ITA deserves their defeat to URU if you ask me.
putting aside all the shameful tactics that both employed, the match shows plentifully why ITA wont go on and lift the cup even if they proceed through.
uninspiring forwards, mediocre defenders (I miss malindi & canavaro's times!) don't help even if their attacking midfielders remain solid and creative.

and instead of focusing on set pieces and capitalizing on their long shots passing accuracy to secure a win, they started the game half-heartedly as if undecided between pushing for a win or settling for a draw.
after which, the non-stop attempts to play fouls and diving is totally uncalled for.
ITA has a lot going for them typically until they get distracted with all the hot-headed nonsense.
disappointing.
even #23 pirlo is no better - the smack to Suarez's jaws was either ingenious or plain devious.

and with marchisio's exit, the turn of event was as expected.
ball possession no longer in ITA, action consistently in ITA's box and ITA's pulling back more often than pushing forward.
frustrating match to watch. :(

if prandelli cant give the team a clear direction and get the players to rise above the heat, then it's a good thing he stepped down too.

so ciao, my azzurris.
see you again in 4 years time.
hope you have a much better team and coach then...

ending the post with my golden italiano boy for this WC: #8 marchisio.
I still think the red card is a bit too harsh for his tackling.


looking absolutely godly on this GQ cover

out-of-the-world blue eyes

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