World Cup 2006
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In this case, I think Italy deserved to win. Although for a lot of the time the two were in balance, the Italians created a lot more important chances and could have scored sooner than this - it was bound to happen, but amazing that it happened 90 seconds before the end of the extra time. 
And then again a minute later, amazing.
Anyway, I'm not sure who I'd want to win tomorrow. Apart from the last matches, France hasn't really been impressing. Portugal can play very well - if they concentrate on playing, like some of their players (Maniche, Ronaldo, etc.). But then in the last games Zizou did really inspire his team, so I guess I'm going to favor whomever plays the most attractive football tomorrow.
If Portugal plays with pride, I think I'd rather see Portugal against Italy, but France vs Italy should really potentially be a good match. Let's hope these last three matches will be clean and pleasing to the eye!
And then again a minute later, amazing. Anyway, I'm not sure who I'd want to win tomorrow. Apart from the last matches, France hasn't really been impressing. Portugal can play very well - if they concentrate on playing, like some of their players (Maniche, Ronaldo, etc.). But then in the last games Zizou did really inspire his team, so I guess I'm going to favor whomever plays the most attractive football tomorrow.
If Portugal plays with pride, I think I'd rather see Portugal against Italy, but France vs Italy should really potentially be a good match. Let's hope these last three matches will be clean and pleasing to the eye!
Damn what a nasty end to our dreams. Those two last minute goals were like a flashback to 1999, the CL Final ManU vs. Bayern. Deserved win by Italy, but we put up a more than respectable fight and in the end it was close. If they can repeat this performance (their best game in this tournament by far IMO), Italy won't be easy to beat for the title.
Even though there's still matches to be played and a 3rd place to secure, I want to thank Klinsmann and our team for playing a bloody fine tournament. It was SO refreshing to finally see Germany playing offensive, fast and attractive football, especially after over a decade of often mediocre performances. A year ago I was scared the WC would come too early for this young team, they proved me wrong. I'm really looking forward to the next tournaments now and see how this team develops.
Even though there's still matches to be played and a 3rd place to secure, I want to thank Klinsmann and our team for playing a bloody fine tournament. It was SO refreshing to finally see Germany playing offensive, fast and attractive football, especially after over a decade of often mediocre performances. A year ago I was scared the WC would come too early for this young team, they proved me wrong. I'm really looking forward to the next tournaments now and see how this team develops.
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My vote for Man of the Match would have to go to the Mexican referee.
I actually felt Germany dominated the match, more or less through the first 90 minutes.. Italy completely turned it around in overtime though, and deserved to win at the end (the germans looked tired and flat footed).
Finally we get a good refereed game too.
But im happy italy won.
Finally we get a good refereed game too.
But im happy italy won.
yeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gollum said:I'm really looking forward to the next tournaments now and see how this team develops.
You seriously think Klinsmann will (be allowed to ) stay? Me not.
However, Italy deserved to win, period. I think the last game was a bit too heavy on Germans, Italians surely showed better fitness and I think that's what decided the match.
