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Jun 27 2012, 01:40 AM

You're wrong about the English style of soccer. When Chelsea played Barcelona, they sat everyone back and waited for the counter attack like most teams do against teams like Spain or Barcelona. They do the same thing if they score a goal in the EPL and when there are two high class teams going at it like Manchester City or Liverpool. They also have many nationalities in the EPL so different styles are adapted. W

I've been watching all the matches of the Eurocup and Italy hasn't impressed me as much as Germany or Portugal. The English team had no midfield that's why Italy was able to attack as much as they could. I don't think it's going to be the same case against Germany. If Italy is going to win, it's going to be an uphill battle. For one, the Italians just played 120 minutes of soccer with less break days than Germany. I think for argument sake that could help Italy because of the momentum, but Germany is a passing team. If Italy is tired in the game, they have no chance. The reason I say that is how do you think the game with Spain and Italy would have gone if we had put a striker in? I think Torres, with his pace, would have overwhelmed the back three leaving more space open for players like Iniesta, Xavi, and David Silva. The same goes with Germany. They have a striker named Gomez and a midfield that can contain Pirlo, who by the way has been your best player. As good as Buffon is, Gomez doesn't miss. The Germans have so many ways they can attack the Italians.

I did watch the Italy game against England which is why I'm saying it's not going to be the same way against Germany. England has a great offense, a great defense, but they are lacking a midfielder who can keep the ball and pass it like Pirlo, Khedira, or Xabi Alonso, which is why they did bad against Italy. They were exhausted towards the end of the match because every time they got possession of the ball they gave it away due to the fact that they do not have a great midfield.

Spain has never done well historically against Italy so that can play a role into why Italy did so well against them. I mean you can say what you want about the past is past, but those demons are always there. I was even surprised that Spain was able to beat France and leave all those terrible years of Henry grabbing his face behind. If that is the case against Germany, that may also help the Italians. However, as far as pure talent goes, Germany should and I feel will win against Italy.

Either way, I'm worried about the game tomorrow and I'm stressing. It will not be an easy match against Portugal that is for sure. I'm really glad this competition only comes once every four years because I get nervous about these things.

Storm

Jun 27 2012, 10:07 PM

I was talking to Ana the whole game, she was so furious XD But then we were both shouting at our TVs.