Remainder of the Round of 16
Italy - Australia
I don't understand why people are discounting the Italians. They've played well, and despite not having Nesta and de Rossi (who wasn't that great even before the brutal elbow to McBride), they've played well, coming out of the Group of Death with 7 points. Australia is a fun side, but I don't think they have the talent to beat the Italians. Things are looking good for Italy to get through to the semis, I I don't think we've seen their best yet, given that they have the talent to put together a better attack than they've shown so far with Totti still getting into form and Inzaghi playing well but still off the bench. However, as usual, Italy's defense is right on - giving up all of one goal - an own goal at that. Autralia, meanwhile, as switched keepers to give Schwartzer a shot. Yikes. Italy 2 Australia 1.
Switzerland - Ukraine
Swiss side have surprised as the best defensive side of the tourney so far, giving up nothing at all. That will be challenged, though, as they've lost Senderos and are playing a good attacking side in Ukraine. Ukraine 1 Switzerland 0.
Brazil - Ghana
I'm happy the Ghanians got through as the African representative. But without Essien (even though they get Gyan and Muntari back), they've got no chance. Brazil 3 Ghana 0.
Spain - France
Spain has played great so far and France not. France clearly has talent to play with Spain, but will they put it together? I don't think so. They, like England, seem to have something missing. And like England, their coach is an idiot. Unlike England, they don't have the luxury of playing a relatively weak side. Spain 2 France 1.
I don't understand why people are discounting the Italians. They've played well, and despite not having Nesta and de Rossi (who wasn't that great even before the brutal elbow to McBride), they've played well, coming out of the Group of Death with 7 points. Australia is a fun side, but I don't think they have the talent to beat the Italians. Things are looking good for Italy to get through to the semis, I I don't think we've seen their best yet, given that they have the talent to put together a better attack than they've shown so far with Totti still getting into form and Inzaghi playing well but still off the bench. However, as usual, Italy's defense is right on - giving up all of one goal - an own goal at that. Autralia, meanwhile, as switched keepers to give Schwartzer a shot. Yikes. Italy 2 Australia 1.
Switzerland - Ukraine
Swiss side have surprised as the best defensive side of the tourney so far, giving up nothing at all. That will be challenged, though, as they've lost Senderos and are playing a good attacking side in Ukraine. Ukraine 1 Switzerland 0.
Brazil - Ghana
I'm happy the Ghanians got through as the African representative. But without Essien (even though they get Gyan and Muntari back), they've got no chance. Brazil 3 Ghana 0.
Spain - France
Spain has played great so far and France not. France clearly has talent to play with Spain, but will they put it together? I don't think so. They, like England, seem to have something missing. And like England, their coach is an idiot. Unlike England, they don't have the luxury of playing a relatively weak side. Spain 2 France 1.
posted by Al at 2:03 AM
3 Comments:
Well of COURSE the Aussies don't have the talent to beat the Italians. The Italians are much more talented. As for the French, well, what do you expect? I mean, the French. Really...
Al, what will you blog about when this is over? Politics? Shade gardens?
um...it sucks to watch France wipe the floor with Spain. This ends badly.
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