Quote Originally Posted by DrSpoof
italy's whole strategy is a rock-solid defense and they just didnt have it in that game. donadoni has to sit matrix, hes just not at that level anymore. holland surprised me but i guess if you come out hungry to play, anything can happen.

i think spain's up and comers are finally gonna give them a chance this year... fab, el nino, villa, silva are all hungry to make names for themselves.

as a gunners fan, i agree w fab -- villa would look great in an arsenal jersey.

cheers
drspiggs
Italy had some good chances against the Dutch. The ball just didn't seem to run for them in front of goal. Saying that the Dutch deserved to win.

I forgot to add Germany to my list of teams playing well.