Go The Socceroooossssssss!

[ECR033]

What a bloody tragedy!

The penalty was one of those 50/50 calls. I agree that more often than not, the ref would probably point to the spot, but it doesn't make it right. The Italian player clearly took a dive, Lucas Neill did make a clumsy challenge, but he didn't initiate the contact with the attacking player, therefore it should have been play on.

Bit of a shame to go out like that, but they can hold their heads high - they played well and did everything but score against one of the better teams in the world

[Moanie]

i hope they get owned by the ukraine

[Alien]

4 years until next world cup

better start training boys. i already went out and bought some new boots :PBJ:

Edited June 27, 2006 by Alien

[RedDrifter]

The Italians didn't impress me much at all.

Very sad they had to stoop so low to win.

Fifa really need to sort out this sort of shit in football as its ruining the game.

Ask me you take a dive and get caught "Red card" problem solved.

[SECURITY]

half of the italian team has been yellow carded so most of their better players wont be playing. italy wont make it to the next round.

[alva]

LOL

italian soccer team honing their craft!

[ECR033]

half of the italian team has been yellow carded so most of their better players wont be playing. italy wont make it to the next round.

Ummm, no.

Matarazzi is the only Italian player that will be suspended (due to receiving a red card against the Socceroos). Yellow cards from the group stage aren't carried over to the 2nd round, therefore players will only be suspended if they pick up another card in a subsequent game during the knockout phase.

I don't think Ukraine will be able to beat Italy, but they will meet their end against Germany or Argentina in the semi-final.

[SECURITY]

didnt know that.. i thought it applied throughout the tournament.