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Such a great game ruined by a decision that didn't have to be given. I'm happy to say Italy defended amazingly and that Lukas was a bit tired and sloppy in that last tackle, but it didn't deserve it.
Very proud of the Aussies. And Lukas Neill is a legend. He played so well in the whole tournament. Awesome.
I would have let the Italians have their win but when I heard that their coach said that Lukas pulled him down I was livid. I don't mind someone winning with a bit of luck, but when they are clearly pushing a point which is not right I get a bit cranky.
This is what the coach said;
"...Then at the end (Fabio) Grosso was superb and (Francesco) Totti perfect in tucking away the penalty."
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Superb? He pulled a penalty. Is that how you want to win? I have no respect for that. I hope they get creamed by Ukraine or Germany.
:(
Anything but this....
Posted by: Ry | June 27, 2006 at 10:08 AM
On the other hand, we had 90 minutes to score and didn't put one away. In fact, we hardly had any shots at goal.
We definitely missed Kewell. How does one get gout so young??? It's most perculiar...
Posted by: KC | June 27, 2006 at 10:25 AM
We had a few opportunities but nothing compared to Italy... we were very lucky not to be 3 - 0 at half time. That doesn't change the fact that we proved everyone wrong and had just as much chance to win as they did.
There is a line out of the Matrix movie where they are in the Matrix about to dial back out when cypher or whatever starts pulling plugs... and on of them turns to Trinity and says... "Not like this.... Not like this.."
Thats all I can keep saying in my head...
I have also found the picture to sum up my day...
http://network.news.com.au/image/0,10114,5176012,00.jpg
Posted by: Ry | June 27, 2006 at 01:34 PM
When I was watching it, I thought if this went to extra time and we still hadn't scored, then Italy probably deserved to win on penalties, are they looked much more dangerous around goal. We really didn't convert our overwhelming possession into scoring opportunities.
I'm still not sure what the point of Viduka is?
Great game by the team though. Bresciano was very active. Maybe Aloesi should have got on earlier, who knows?
Posted by: JMab | June 27, 2006 at 03:50 PM
I used your 'Viduka the galcier' quip a couple of times last night John. Thanks.
Posted by: mick | June 27, 2006 at 04:05 PM
2nd-hand Liubinskas!
Posted by: JMab | June 27, 2006 at 10:48 PM