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EURO 2008 Qualifiers: Ukraine - Italy, Alessandro Del Piero Thinks Is Fundamental to Win
By Anna Italia
After the 0 - 0 draw with France, and a poor team performance, Italy has no other option than to WIN or else. This point is clear to Alessandro Del Piero, who expressed his views on his website on Monday. "It's
a fundamental match for us to continue our march in Europe," said Del Piero.
Here is the situation for EURO 2008 Qualifiers Group B - Italy Group
The good news for Italy is that Ukraine is four points behind Italy. The bad news is that Ukraine as well as Italy need to win if wanting to qualify for the EURO 2008. Do not expect Ukraine to grant Italy an easy victory. As Ukrainian Andriy Shevchenko says, "Ukraine wants to win."
A convenient result for Italy will be a draw between France - Scotland.
If Italy lose against Ukraine, there are still hopes. Ukraine will have 16 points --- still 1 point behind Italy. Assuming there is a draw with France - Scotland, then an Italian victory means sharing the lead with France with 20 points. Thus, Italy will have to win the next match on October 17 with Scotland to guarantee the pass.
Yet, I agree with Del Piero, it is fundamental for Italy to win against Ukraine and not relying on the results of others for qualification.
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After the 0 - 0 draw with France, and a poor team performance, Italy has no other option than to WIN or else. This point is clear to Alessandro Del Piero, who expressed his views on his website on Monday. "It's
a fundamental match for us to continue our march in Europe," said Del Piero.Here is the situation for EURO 2008 Qualifiers Group B - Italy Group
- France 19
- Scotland 18
- Italy
17
- Ukraine 13
- Lithuania 7
- Georgia 7
- Faroe
Islands 0
The good news for Italy is that Ukraine is four points behind Italy. The bad news is that Ukraine as well as Italy need to win if wanting to qualify for the EURO 2008. Do not expect Ukraine to grant Italy an easy victory. As Ukrainian Andriy Shevchenko says, "Ukraine wants to win."
A convenient result for Italy will be a draw between France - Scotland.
If Italy lose against Ukraine, there are still hopes. Ukraine will have 16 points --- still 1 point behind Italy. Assuming there is a draw with France - Scotland, then an Italian victory means sharing the lead with France with 20 points. Thus, Italy will have to win the next match on October 17 with Scotland to guarantee the pass.
Yet, I agree with Del Piero, it is fundamental for Italy to win against Ukraine and not relying on the results of others for qualification.
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Euro 2008 Qualifiers Match Group
B
Ukraine - Italy
WHEN: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
WHO: Ukraine - Italy
WHERE: "NSC Olimpiyskiy" Stadium
Kiev, Ukraine
21:45 (Italian time)
Check your local TV listing here
www.soccertv.com
Ukraine - Italy WHEN: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
WHO: Ukraine - Italy
WHERE: "NSC Olimpiyskiy" Stadium
Kiev, Ukraine
21:45 (Italian time)
Check your local TV listing here
www.soccertv.com
As 2006 World Cup Champions, don't you think it is embarasing to be playing so poorly?
- Yes
- No
- And Why
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