CJGJ Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The old saying.... never make a substitution when defending a set piece. Good delivery though. EDIT...Oh no Keown said it too !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian Primrose Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 What a game! Ive always had a soft spot for Japan since I was a bairn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hopefully Barzagli dusny **** about atthe back tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 What a great match.. how did the ball not go in for Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian Primrose Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Commentators said this game is like a playstation game. It really has been at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 wHAT A GREAT GAME OF FOOTBALL, gOD KNOWS HOW jAPAN NEVER SCORED TO GO 4-3 UP THERE. Aw feck, had caps lock on and can't be arsed changing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I still think Italy will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I still think Italy will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Dajjjeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I still think Italy will win. Soothsayer Lawson !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian Primrose Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 How good is that from de Rossi. Best game I've seen in a long time. More of the same next year plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slevinkelevra Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 One of the best games I have seen in a long time, japan unlucky to be losing... 4-4 anyone?? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Jammie Ayeties Is that racist? If it is then I apologise to any Italians offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Offside goal for Japan, correct decision. Italy look keech in defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slevinkelevra Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Awwwww I thought that was it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ha ha ha. What a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Great game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 One of the best games I have seen in a long time, japan unlucky to be losing... 4-4 anyone?? :-) Soothsayer ....... oh wait.... offside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Soothsayer ....... oh wait.... offside That's Lawsons title tonight .......................................(so far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 What a game this is! Totally worth the struggle I'm going to have getting up for work tomorrow. Italy at 9/2 at half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I hate international football, but that was up there with one of the best games I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian Primrose Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 What an unexpected treat that was. Glad I stayed up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory House M.D. Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Japan are a weird one. They are all technically excellent but they just lack that bite and determination European players have. :really: Astute observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo 2k9 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Cracker of a match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That's Lawsons title tonight .......................................(so far) I thank you. Italy? Positive, open, a reflection of their terrific manager. Ever noticed how many matches involving Prandelli's Italy are among the best international games anywhere nowadays? That's a direct result of how they approach things. Love this team; love Prandelli too. Japan? Making giant strides forward: think where they were when the J-League began, or even just before they jointly hosted the World Cup, and where they are now. Fast, technical, bold: good Italian coach they have too. But while they were partly robbed tonight, they were also both naive and, in the end, lacking that extra bit of belief which makes all the difference at this level. It's one thing out-playing a heavyweight side like Italy. Beating them is another thing entirely. Which is why the same sides always win the biggest tournament of all - and however much depth there is in international football nowadays, that ain't changing for decades to come, I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 :really: Astute observation. That's not as accurate an observation as it once was. But to some extent, it is still accurate I'm afraid. It's certainly part of the reason why they played so well tonight - but lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 :really: Astute observation. Aye dropping a two goal lead is a great example of bite and determination bobo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That was honestly one of the most enjoyable matches of football I've seen, all it was missing was the fairytale ending for Japan. Absolutely gutted for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory House M.D. Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I thank you. Italy? Positive, open, a reflection of their terrific manager. Ever noticed how many matches involving Prandelli's Italy are among the best international games anywhere nowadays? That's a direct result of how they approach things. Love this team; love Prandelli too. Japan? Making giant strides forward: think where they were when the J-League began, or even just before they jointly hosted the World Cup, and where they are now. Fast, technical, bold: good Italian coach they have too. But while they were partly robbed tonight, they were also both naive and, in the end, lacking in that extra bit of belief which makes all the difference at this level. It's one thing out-playing a heavyweight side like Italy. Beating them is another thing entirely. Which is why the same sides always win the biggest tournaments - and however much depth there is in international football nowadays, that ain't changing for decades to come, I suspect. It changed in 2008 Shaun when the perennial underachievers started their journey to the title of the worlds most efficient national side ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory House M.D. Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Aye dropping a two goal lead is a great example of bite and determination bobo. Fought right to the death and were beaten by a better side they pished all over. Aye, Partridge. Nae grit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Good game. Sure Spain v Tahiti will be just as good tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 It changed in 2008 Shaun when the perennial underachievers started their journey to the title of the worlds most efficient national side ever. But amongst all those countries who've never won it, there's only one nation left who are remotely likely to win the World Cup any time soon: Holland. After that, it'll be decades and decades before anyone else (the US, I reckon) manage it. Between them, just seven countries have contested the last ELEVEN World Cup Finals. Tells its own story, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Fought right to the death and were beaten by a better side they pished all over. Aye, Partridge. Nae grit. Correct. Taking their two games Ito consideration, my opinion has not changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I believe my decision to turn off at half time and try to sleep was vindicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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