UEFA EURO 2008 Results Group C: FRANCE 0 - 2 ITALY Goal by Andrea Pirlo in Penalty and Daniele De Rossi
By Anna
Italia
Covering the UEFA EURO 2008 from an Italian Perspective
Click here to find everything about the UEFA EURO 2008 Italian National Team
Judgment Day Verdict: Italia is SAVED, France is COMDEMNED!
It took Italy 30 years to finally beat France since 1978!.
France 0 - 2 Italy 
25' Andrea Pirlo (penalty)
62' Daniele De Rossi
Substitutions: 10' Franck Ribery out, Samir Nasri in 55' Andrea Pirlo out, Massimo Ambrosini in
26' Samir Nasri out, Boumsong in 64' Simone Perrotta out, M. Camoranesi in
66' Sidney Govou out, Nicolas Anelka in 82' Gennaro Gattuso out, A. Aquilani in
Are we ready for the Match of the Tournament? Are you ready with your Italian flags?
I am ready! Just waiting for Referee Lubos Michel to whistle the beginning of the match.
I will be watching the match on ESPN and also following it on the Italian Radio and the French Radio RTL to get their perspective.
Guys, I am here, so nervous watching the match live and praying with all my heart for our AZZURRI to win. Bad news for Italy is that Netherlands coach Marco Van Basten gave resting time to 9 of his main players.
Good news is that Italian Head Coach Roberto Donadoni opted for the rebel boy Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano and Luca Toni for the offense. Our roaring lion Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is back as well as Andrea Pirlo along Daniele De Rossi.
Here is the starting 11 for Italy: Gigi Buffon, Gianluca Zambrotta, Christian Panucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Fabio Grosso, Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso, Toni,Simone Perrotta and Antonio Cassano.
Here is the starting 11 for France: Coupet, Clerc, Gallas, Abidal, Evra, Govou, Toulalan, Makelele, Franck Ribery, Benzema and Thierry Henry
Wow, guys, let's cheer for our guys.... they are entering into the field.... wow.. the National Anthem "L'inno di Mameli" and our guys are singing very proudly.... I have goosebumps.... VIVA ITALIA!!!! Here are some photos I took from the TV....
Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Luca Toni and Simone Perrotta... Andiamo ragazzi!!!!
Our Saint goalkeeper Gigi Buffon and Captain Here are Fabio Grosso and a happy Antonio Cassano
singing with all his heart. FORZA GIGI! singing "L'inno di Mameli" Come on Cassano!!!
Here we go guys! First chance for Italy in the 5th minute with Luca Toni shooting from about 20 yards and I am mad, he misses the target. Ok, calm down, it's only the beginning. Though, I am telling you that if Luca keeps missing goal opportunities, Donadoni must substitute him. Forza Toni... dai,
Wow, only three minutes after, and anxiety is to its maximum level! In the 8th minute, emergency for France. Franck Ribery seems seriously injured! Oh oh ... think that we wanted to see the duel between both Bayern Munic playres Ribery - Luca Toni. No, Ribery cannot continue... Ribery is in deep trouble and stretcher is needed. Oh wow...
In the 10th minute, first change for France because Ribery is out for injury and it's the time for Nasri. Good thing is that French fans are giving a standing ovation to Ribery.
Unbelievable, but in the 24th minute, an unexpected penalty!!!! Referee Lubos Michel grants a penalty to our Azzurri after a clear foul commited by France defender Abidal! Helloo! It was too obvious! Luca Toni was reaching the box fast and Abidal brings him down!!!! Oh oh la la la! France coach must be having a headache right now!.
Taking the penalty spot is our Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo! He positions on the spot, look very calm (as usual), and all the stadium is in stand by mode.... Some fans don't even want to see the penalty, and yes, yes, yes, IT IS GOAL!!!!!!! Pirlo scores for Italia!!!! Forzaaaaaaaa PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO wow... he did it!!!!! In the 24th minute, Pirlo blasts France goalkeeper Coupet and silence Domenech for criticizing so much the Italians.
France 0 - 1 Italy
Here is our ANDREA PIRLO celebrating this IMPORTANT GOAL for Italy! Right now, Italy is in the next round unless Romania beats Netherlands. Forza PIRLO!!!! Grazie, thanks for your drive! Photo: ansa
Bravo Andrea! Your goal brought so much joy to all Italian fans. Photo: figc
I am getting nervous with Luca Toni! He keeps missing the target! I mean, come on, we all know Luca is the top scorer in the Bundesliga, but he has not score a single goal in these 3 matches yet! I don't know why he can't finalize the action. Oh how I miss Super Pippo Inzaghi!!!!
Just in the 30th minute, Luca got a help from "lady luck" when he gets a ball when he was in front of French defender Gallas and cannot profit!!!! Then, our roaring lion Gennaro Gattuso provides an assist and again, mamma mia! Luca shoots too wide! Unbelievable. If he keeps missing this chances, I want Donadoni to substitute him. Italy cannot risk to lose this match. We need more goals!
The good news arrives from Berne in the 54th minute with the announcement that Huntelaar opened the score for Netherlands! Almost the entire stadium, especially Italian fans welcome the news because with this result Italy is passing to the next round! Blessed be this Huntelaar! He is helping our Italy keep the hope to pass to the next round because we are winning!!!
Interestingly now we are heading to the 60th minute and there are no goals from our strikers! Neither Luca nor Cassano has scored. Let's hope they do soon. It will a great moment if Cassano scores!
Wow, mama mia! In the 62nd minute, the doors on heaven open to welcome our Italian National team with a goal from our Roman gladiator midfielder Daniele De Rossi. Unbelievable! Let me tell you, De Rossi sets in position, the French barrier stands still, and then a turning point in this EURO 2008!
De Rossi shoots and the ball is deflected by France symbol "striker Thierry Henry!!!!" Can you believe it! Well, the goal belongs to Henry or De Rossi??? Oh well... the screen shows it belongs to DE ROSSI!!!!! Wow, our Roma Captain Francesco Totti must be happy to see his young friend scoring as well as all Roma!!!! AND SO DO I!!!!
France 0 - 2 Italy
I am jumping of joy and singing PO PO PO PO PO PO. What a joy guys! Wow, you should see the face of DONADONI celebrating this second goal! Hello, it is practically saving his job! Oh well, right now it's time to celebrate, to get united behind our team. FORZA AZZURRI!!!!!
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In the 63rd minute, Italian Head Coach Roberto Donadoni makes a substitution. Simone Perrotta out, Mauro Camoranesi is in. Well done Perrotta!
In the 65th minute, France Head Coach Raymond Domenech makes his third substitution. Govou out and Anelka is in.
What a moment! In the 70th minute, our rebel boy Antonio Cassano is down! Things are getting too crazy with many fouls. A desperation from the French that are practically out of EURO 2008 unless they do a "rimonta." I doubt it. Come on Azzurri!!!!!
Oh madonna!!!! In the 74th minute, French forward Benzema creates a clear and present danger for the azzurri! Benzeme shoots and it almost score but guess what.... our Saint goalkeeper Gigi Buffon was there standing firm and ready to defend our victory by making a save!!!!! Forza Gigi!!!
Fifteen more minutes, come on guys!!! Stringete denti!!!!! We can make it!
In the 82nd minute, time for the last substitution. Gattuso is out and Alberto Aquilani is in. Well done Gattuso! Gattuso leaves the field with a great applause for his drive, la sua grinta, his commitment to defend "with his teeth" la nostra bella Italia! Bravo Gattuso.
I am also happy for Alberto Aquilani. Finally, we get to see Aquilani!
Eight more minutes guys!!!!
In the 85th minute, Referee Lubos Michel gives a yellow card to Thierry Henry for a foul committed on our Milan defender Gianluca Zambrotta.
Oh no... another chance for Luca Toni!!! You got it, he misses again!
In the 87th minute, a total glory! News that Van Persie scores the second goal for Netherlands!!! Hey, this is it guys! we are in the next round!!!!! Italy now has two new heros "Huntelaar and Van Persie." Please send them a box of the best Italian wine!
It means Italy is going to play against SPAIN!!!!!
This is it guys! Finally, Italy beat France after 30 years since 1978! We are in the next round! PO PO PO PO PO. Time to cheer for our guys! I bless each one of them!
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FRANCE
Goalkeeper: Gregory Coupet,
Defenders: Clerc, William Gallas, Eric Abidal, Evra,
Midfielders: Sidney Govou('66 Nicolas Anelka), Toulalan, Claude Makelele, Franck Ribery(10' Samir Nasri, 26' Boumsong),
Forwards: Karim Benzema and Thierry Henry.
Subs: Mandanda, Frey, Boumsong, Vieira, Malouda, Anelka, Nasri, Thuram, Squillaci, Gomis, Sagnol and Diarra.
Coach: Raymond Domenech
ITALY (4-3-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Gigi Buffon
Defenders: Gianluca Zambrotta, Christian Panucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Fabio Grosso
Midfielders: Andrea Pirlo('55 Massimo Ambrosini), Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso('82 Alberto Aquilani), Simone Perrotta('64 Mauro Camoranesi)
Forwards: Luca Toni, and Antonio Cassano
Subs: Amelia, De Sanctis, Gamberini, Barzagli, Del Piero, Di Natale, Borriello, Ambrosini, Quagliarella, and Materazzi.
Coach: Roberto Donadoni
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ItaliaCovering the UEFA EURO 2008 from an Italian Perspective
Click here to find everything about the UEFA EURO 2008 Italian National Team
Judgment Day Verdict: Italia is SAVED, France is COMDEMNED!
It took Italy 30 years to finally beat France since 1978!.
France 0 - 2 Italy 25' Andrea Pirlo (penalty)
62' Daniele De Rossi
Substitutions: 10' Franck Ribery out, Samir Nasri in 55' Andrea Pirlo out, Massimo Ambrosini in
26' Samir Nasri out, Boumsong in 64' Simone Perrotta out, M. Camoranesi in
66' Sidney Govou out, Nicolas Anelka in 82' Gennaro Gattuso out, A. Aquilani in
Are we ready for the Match of the Tournament? Are you ready with your Italian flags?
I am ready! Just waiting for Referee Lubos Michel to whistle the beginning of the match.
I will be watching the match on ESPN and also following it on the Italian Radio and the French Radio RTL to get their perspective.
| UEFA EURO 2008 Group C Table Standings | Pld | +/- | Pts |
 Netherlands | 3 | 8 | 9 |
 Romania | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| France | 3 | -2 | 2 |
| Italy | 3 | -5 | 1 |
Good news is that Italian Head Coach Roberto Donadoni opted for the rebel boy Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano and Luca Toni for the offense. Our roaring lion Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is back as well as Andrea Pirlo along Daniele De Rossi.
Here is the starting 11 for Italy: Gigi Buffon, Gianluca Zambrotta, Christian Panucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Fabio Grosso, Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso, Toni,Simone Perrotta and Antonio Cassano.
Here is the starting 11 for France: Coupet, Clerc, Gallas, Abidal, Evra, Govou, Toulalan, Makelele, Franck Ribery, Benzema and Thierry Henry
Wow, guys, let's cheer for our guys.... they are entering into the field.... wow.. the National Anthem "L'inno di Mameli" and our guys are singing very proudly.... I have goosebumps.... VIVA ITALIA!!!! Here are some photos I took from the TV....
Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Luca Toni and Simone Perrotta... Andiamo ragazzi!!!!
Our Saint goalkeeper Gigi Buffon and Captain Here are Fabio Grosso and a happy Antonio Cassano
singing with all his heart. FORZA GIGI! singing "L'inno di Mameli" Come on Cassano!!!
Here we go guys! First chance for Italy in the 5th minute with Luca Toni shooting from about 20 yards and I am mad, he misses the target. Ok, calm down, it's only the beginning. Though, I am telling you that if Luca keeps missing goal opportunities, Donadoni must substitute him. Forza Toni... dai,
Wow, only three minutes after, and anxiety is to its maximum level! In the 8th minute, emergency for France. Franck Ribery seems seriously injured! Oh oh ... think that we wanted to see the duel between both Bayern Munic playres Ribery - Luca Toni. No, Ribery cannot continue... Ribery is in deep trouble and stretcher is needed. Oh wow...
In the 10th minute, first change for France because Ribery is out for injury and it's the time for Nasri. Good thing is that French fans are giving a standing ovation to Ribery.
Unbelievable, but in the 24th minute, an unexpected penalty!!!! Referee Lubos Michel grants a penalty to our Azzurri after a clear foul commited by France defender Abidal! Helloo! It was too obvious! Luca Toni was reaching the box fast and Abidal brings him down!!!! Oh oh la la la! France coach must be having a headache right now!.
Taking the penalty spot is our Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo! He positions on the spot, look very calm (as usual), and all the stadium is in stand by mode.... Some fans don't even want to see the penalty, and yes, yes, yes, IT IS GOAL!!!!!!! Pirlo scores for Italia!!!! Forzaaaaaaaa PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO wow... he did it!!!!! In the 24th minute, Pirlo blasts France goalkeeper Coupet and silence Domenech for criticizing so much the Italians.
France 0 - 1 Italy
Here is our ANDREA PIRLO celebrating this IMPORTANT GOAL for Italy! Right now, Italy is in the next round unless Romania beats Netherlands. Forza PIRLO!!!! Grazie, thanks for your drive! Photo: ansa
Bravo Andrea! Your goal brought so much joy to all Italian fans. Photo: figc
I am getting nervous with Luca Toni! He keeps missing the target! I mean, come on, we all know Luca is the top scorer in the Bundesliga, but he has not score a single goal in these 3 matches yet! I don't know why he can't finalize the action. Oh how I miss Super Pippo Inzaghi!!!!
Just in the 30th minute, Luca got a help from "lady luck" when he gets a ball when he was in front of French defender Gallas and cannot profit!!!! Then, our roaring lion Gennaro Gattuso provides an assist and again, mamma mia! Luca shoots too wide! Unbelievable. If he keeps missing this chances, I want Donadoni to substitute him. Italy cannot risk to lose this match. We need more goals!
The good news arrives from Berne in the 54th minute with the announcement that Huntelaar opened the score for Netherlands! Almost the entire stadium, especially Italian fans welcome the news because with this result Italy is passing to the next round! Blessed be this Huntelaar! He is helping our Italy keep the hope to pass to the next round because we are winning!!!
Interestingly now we are heading to the 60th minute and there are no goals from our strikers! Neither Luca nor Cassano has scored. Let's hope they do soon. It will a great moment if Cassano scores!
Wow, mama mia! In the 62nd minute, the doors on heaven open to welcome our Italian National team with a goal from our Roman gladiator midfielder Daniele De Rossi. Unbelievable! Let me tell you, De Rossi sets in position, the French barrier stands still, and then a turning point in this EURO 2008!
De Rossi shoots and the ball is deflected by France symbol "striker Thierry Henry!!!!" Can you believe it! Well, the goal belongs to Henry or De Rossi??? Oh well... the screen shows it belongs to DE ROSSI!!!!! Wow, our Roma Captain Francesco Totti must be happy to see his young friend scoring as well as all Roma!!!! AND SO DO I!!!!
France 0 - 2 Italy
I am jumping of joy and singing PO PO PO PO PO PO. What a joy guys! Wow, you should see the face of DONADONI celebrating this second goal! Hello, it is practically saving his job! Oh well, right now it's time to celebrate, to get united behind our team. FORZA AZZURRI!!!!!
Durantion: 1 minute
In the 63rd minute, Italian Head Coach Roberto Donadoni makes a substitution. Simone Perrotta out, Mauro Camoranesi is in. Well done Perrotta!
In the 65th minute, France Head Coach Raymond Domenech makes his third substitution. Govou out and Anelka is in.
What a moment! In the 70th minute, our rebel boy Antonio Cassano is down! Things are getting too crazy with many fouls. A desperation from the French that are practically out of EURO 2008 unless they do a "rimonta." I doubt it. Come on Azzurri!!!!!
Oh madonna!!!! In the 74th minute, French forward Benzema creates a clear and present danger for the azzurri! Benzeme shoots and it almost score but guess what.... our Saint goalkeeper Gigi Buffon was there standing firm and ready to defend our victory by making a save!!!!! Forza Gigi!!!
Fifteen more minutes, come on guys!!! Stringete denti!!!!! We can make it!
In the 82nd minute, time for the last substitution. Gattuso is out and Alberto Aquilani is in. Well done Gattuso! Gattuso leaves the field with a great applause for his drive, la sua grinta, his commitment to defend "with his teeth" la nostra bella Italia! Bravo Gattuso.
I am also happy for Alberto Aquilani. Finally, we get to see Aquilani!
Eight more minutes guys!!!!
In the 85th minute, Referee Lubos Michel gives a yellow card to Thierry Henry for a foul committed on our Milan defender Gianluca Zambrotta.
Oh no... another chance for Luca Toni!!! You got it, he misses again!
In the 87th minute, a total glory! News that Van Persie scores the second goal for Netherlands!!! Hey, this is it guys! we are in the next round!!!!! Italy now has two new heros "Huntelaar and Van Persie." Please send them a box of the best Italian wine!
It means Italy is going to play against SPAIN!!!!!
This is it guys! Finally, Italy beat France after 30 years since 1978! We are in the next round! PO PO PO PO PO. Time to cheer for our guys! I bless each one of them!
LINEUPSFRANCE
Goalkeeper: Gregory Coupet,
Defenders: Clerc, William Gallas, Eric Abidal, Evra,
Midfielders: Sidney Govou('66 Nicolas Anelka), Toulalan, Claude Makelele, Franck Ribery(10' Samir Nasri, 26' Boumsong),
Forwards: Karim Benzema and Thierry Henry.
Subs: Mandanda, Frey, Boumsong, Vieira, Malouda, Anelka, Nasri, Thuram, Squillaci, Gomis, Sagnol and Diarra.
Coach: Raymond Domenech
ITALY (4-3-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Gigi Buffon
Defenders: Gianluca Zambrotta, Christian Panucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Fabio Grosso
Midfielders: Andrea Pirlo('55 Massimo Ambrosini), Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso('82 Alberto Aquilani), Simone Perrotta('64 Mauro Camoranesi)
Forwards: Luca Toni, and Antonio Cassano
Subs: Amelia, De Sanctis, Gamberini, Barzagli, Del Piero, Di Natale, Borriello, Ambrosini, Quagliarella, and Materazzi.
Coach: Roberto Donadoni
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee
Ľuboš Michĕl (SVK)
Assistant referee 1
Roman Slyško (SVK)
Assistant referee 2
Martin Balko (SVK)
Fourth official
Viktor Kassai (HUN)
Reserve assistant referee
Henrik Andrén (SWE)
UEFA Referee observer
David R. Elleray (ENG)
Ľuboš Michĕl (SVK)
Assistant referee 1
Roman Slyško (SVK)
Assistant referee 2
Martin Balko (SVK)
Fourth official
Viktor Kassai (HUN)
Reserve assistant referee
Henrik Andrén (SWE)
UEFA Referee observer
David R. Elleray (ENG)
| EURO 2008 Italy Fixtures and Results |
EURO 2008 France Fixtures and Results |
| Netherlands 3 - 0 Italy |
Romania 0 - 0 France |
| Italy 1 - 1 Romania |
Netherlands 4 - 1 France |
| France - Italy |
France - Italy |
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Posted by Anna Italia at 6/17/2008 12:15 PM 
Categories: Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
Categories: Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
Good morning guys, man, i am early again! I beat milan 99 cheering for my Azzurri against the men of Domenech. we got to win.
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
Nina, Mark, Kenntak, let's believe in our guys for their sake. Get your Italian waving flags. I will try to be here later, today i am working because i took the day off yesterday.
Later guys. Congrats Anna, the blog looks very nice today with many special posts.
FORZA AZZURRI
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Pietro,you beat me too.
This is one match that i will be so mad,sad, and disgusted,if we lose.
Loosing to Domenech's France is a slap on the face.No,it is shot in the heart,or a knife in the back.Of course we have to win to have chance to qualify,but more than 3 points are at stake. We all know the rivalry between him and Italy.Leaving the tournament is bad enough,but loosing to France would be the ultimate humiliation.
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Nina this is no match to lose for our Italy. Man, i will be extremely mad with Donadoni if we lose to that crazy man with evil thoughts Domenech. He has so much hate for Italy. I hope the "ultimate humiliation" will be for France
PO PO PO PO PO PO
Forza Italia. Let me bring my Italian flag!!!! Anna we can start adding some flags here.
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Pietro, guess who was the only coach out of the 16 coaches competing in euro 08 to say that Ruud Van nistelrooy clear as day light offside goal was onside?
Take a guess!!!!!
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Man, you are giving me a hard one! Let me guess, it starts with R. D.?
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Wow, let me guess too... I think Pietro read my mind. Nina, does it start with the name Ray....... fill in the blank
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Well done Both Anna and Pietro.None other than Lucifer himself "Raymond Domonech."That is why he has to be silenced.We must win the game against France even if we don't qualify.
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Wow, Nina, so we deserve a "star" for guessing right
FORZA LUCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
FORZA DEL PIEROOOOOOOOOO
FORZA CASSANOOOOOOOOOOooo
All our strikers come on guys, let's go eat "French toasts!!!"
Even our Roman gladiator defender Panucci can score with his trademark "headmaster." FORZA!!!!!
Uffa... it will be a duel if Materazzi gets back in shape and play in this match because Domenech will have a headache as he like so much Matrix LOL
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NINA DOMENECH IS SO SILENCED TODAY
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Milan, tell me about it lol!!!!!
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Pietro, u always beat me man, Tomorrow, I'll be here, I PROMISE!!!
PO PO PO PO PO PO!!!!
FORZA AZZURRI!!!!
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Good, i take your promise girl. We got to be united for our Azzurri! Forza ITALIAAA
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
Are you playing the video Anna put with the PO PO PO PO? I love it, it just fills my heart
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PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
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Hey Pietro no problem! congrats for Pilro's goal!!!
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO!
KEEP WATCHNG!!!
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Pietro you beat me again,i was busy celebrating.
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Nina, my friend it's ok, you made it for pizza and to celebrate, i am having a blast. Last time i asked the day off and was terrible today it is only happiness
PO PO PO PO PO PO
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Pietro,i'm glad your day of was not a waste.Long live our Italia...Long live.
I'm proposing the sainthood status for DDR.He was voted the man of the match too.Long live de rossi... long live
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I heard that both Pirlo and Del Piero won't be playing against France.
Have you heard this as well?
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Yes, I mentioned it on the summary of yesterday training. Most likely Pirlo will leave space to Ambrosini and Del Piero to Cassano.
Though, it might also be a tactic from Donadoni. Del Piero might be the super subs.
Pirlo is the one not being sharp and has not been at his top during training according to Gaetano Stefano from la Gazzetta dello Sport. Gaetano is covering the team and attending the trainings.
I think Pirlo is needed tomorrow but only if he is alert. What do you think?
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Hello guys!!! How are you preparing for the match????
watching the match live? recording?
Forza Italia
PO PO PO PO PO PO
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What a game. I think there will be no goals in the 1st half. I predict a goal by Benzema for France, Italy- Panucci set piece and a few missed goal opportunities by Di Natale and Toni.
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Monica, i hope your predictions are wrong because i am predicting a goal in the first 15 minutes and the awakening of Luca Toni. I agree with you on Panucci, that, man, will be a final glory for our Azzurri.
PO PO PO PO PO PO
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Monica I join Pietro by wishing the opposite. We need a sharp Di Natale and Luca Toni to shine with goals without wasting more goal opportunities.
I would love to see Panucci scoring again with his "headmaster."
Forza Italia
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Just checking our motivation for tomorrow, the big day. Good nite guys, see you tomorrow early.
Forza Azzurri, Pietro, should I order the pizza or milan99 will be in charge because she will be early. I might be a bit late, will see.
Anna, add the flags, was missing them.
Forza Italia!!!!!
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Ok Mark, I will add the flags
Pizza? whoever comes first should take charge of ordering pizza for everybody, and the rest can bring chips and other side orders. Sounds good?
I want to see who gets here first Pietro or Milan99
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Good morning Anna, man, I won again. I came earlier than milan99! I woke up and came to check the blog for the updates. I like the cover from La Gazzetta. Are you awake?
Come on guys, PO PO PO PO PO PO
I will sleep some more and be back after my breakfast, having the day off again.
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Good morning. Pietro, I am the second one arriving to our big appointment. As you say my friend, "Man, I can bring the Pizza." I will order pizza for everybody here.
Anna, the blog is looking so nice today with many information on the match. I am trying to read everything to be in the mood. Thanks for the work you are putting for this match. It is our main game.
I wait for the waving flags too.
FORZA ITALIA. Pietro I just played the video PO PO PO PO PO PO.
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Thanks Mark and I am glad you are having fun reading the posts. Go ahead and order Pizza.
I will add the flags ... just keep running out of time to update
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
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Good mornging people, how u gys expect me to com so early? u guys nver take me serious when it come to time, at least im in time for the game
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Man, the match is going to start. I am watching the clips from the TG. Forza Italia, guys, wave your flags, come on Azzurri
PO PO PO PO PO
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I know u guys can't believe I'm SO EARLY, I'M LIKE THE FIRST ONE HERE!!!(LOL)
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So many Italian fans at the stadium! They made more noise than the French fans. Let's see if Benzema can beat Buffon.
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Anna we are winning, Nina, Mark, Milan99 let's keep singing PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
Bring the Pizza. Man, Pirlo is the man, he was awake. Toni not good but we are winning. Man, i am so happy!
PO PO PO PO
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Excellent match from Italia, one of the best in the history della squadra. But I do not like the way Perrota is playing. Toni is missing too many opportunities. The rest of the team is great.
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PO PO PO PO pizza is on its way, guys let's jump.. Chi non salta un francese e, e.
What a joy, our Pirlo is giving us the victory right now.
PO PO PO PO PO
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I'M SO HUNGRY, VICTORY VICTORY VICTORY!!!!
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GOAL from Holland!
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2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0,, TELL ME WHO'S THE BEST??? WHY ASK!!!
AZZURRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS DE ROSSI!!!
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DDR is rewarded for his excellent display tonight. 2-0, Italy is coming back.
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Ridha where are you? Disappeared? Forza Italia. I agree De Rossi played well and Totti must be happy to see his friend doing a good job with his "#10"
Forza!
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Sorry Mark. I had a 24 hours trip from Djibouti to Tunis and I had only the strength to watch Italy's match and then went to bed. Forza azzurri!
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Wow,what kind of a flight was that?Djibouti in east Africa to Tunis in North Africa and 24 hours??? Sorry to hear that,but welcome back.
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Thank you Nina. It was in fact Djibouti- Addis Ababa- Paris- Tunis. Forza azzurri!
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Ridha are you vacationing? Glad you made it to share your thoughts with all of us here in the best blog to share our faith for the azzurri.
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Thank you Pietro. I am working in Djibouti and I came in my home country Tunisia for an international mission. So it was a good opportunity to stay with the family. Next week I will be in a mission in Geneva and I promissed to my family (all fans of Espérance de Tunis and delli Azzurri!) that I will be in the stadium to support Italy if I get the opportunity there!
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HOLLAND SCORE!!!! THANK YOU HUNTELAAR!!!
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We are in right now.
Bring the pizza Mark!!!!!!
Let's hurry the pizza man! Bring 6 pizzas!!!!
PO PO PO PO PO
A total joy,,, after 30 years we are beating FRANCE and silencing Domenech!!!!!!!
I love it!!!!!
FORZA LA NOSTRA ITALIAAAAAAAAAAA
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Forza Italia, I am so happy, guys, we made it! PO PO PO PO PO they are also singing in the stadium Chi non salta un francese e, e.
PO PO PO PO Guys let's give each other a hug!
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Eat as much as you want, we deserve it!!!
PO PO PO PO
Let my buddy Pietro have 4 pieces if he wants to! Forza Pirlooo
Guys I am so happy, we are beating France. Domenech has no face to talk ill anymore!
Eat guys, let's drink!
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Thanks Anna for adding the pizza. We are having a party in the blog. Come on guys, let's sing. Eat all the pizza you want.
Milan99, where are the chips? Nina any cake?
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Sure man! its so great!!! CHIPS FOR EVERYONE!!! FORZA AZZURRI!!!
I went to pray and thank God for the VICTORY!!! I'm SO GLAD HE ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS!!!!
NOW TO BEAT SPAIN!!!
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How GREAT will it be to eat Pizza with the Italian National team!!!!...DREAMING.... ANNA NEXT TO DEL PIERO...NINA NEXT TO CASSANO...MARK NEXT TO MATTERAZZI...PIETRO NEXT TO PIRLO....AND I'M NEXT TO BUFFON....JUST IMAGINE!!!!
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Milan99,i don't wanna sit next to that crazy guy.What if he decided to punch me for the fun of it.Just kidding,i would have loved to sit next to the prince from Bari lol.
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lol Nina, if not I will, maybe not I prefer Gigi, but wouldn't it be great?!
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Milan99 are you making me dream when I have to update the blog???? Sitting next to my Del Piero and SAINT GOALKEEPER GIGI BUFFON plus Gattuso!!!
Boy!!!!
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PO PO PO PO PO
Pizza timeeee, let's sing PO PO PO PO PO
Pietro take the lead...
Where is Nina??????
Milan99 made it this time
FORZA AZZURRI
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Anna,i'm here.I'm happy for our azzurri.Time to celebrate,bring on the pizza and the music guys. Do i hear Anna, and Pietro dancing to Toto Cotugno's L'italiano?Let me jump in with my italian flag waving high.I see Milan99,and Mark running towards us with their flags. Well done boys,you made us all proud.
Come on guys, let's sing my favorite of the song louder... I can't hear you guys.
Lasciatemi cantare
perch ne sono fiero
sono l'italiano
l'italiano vero
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Hey Nina glad u made it!!! CONGRATS GIRL!!!! I'm so glad I made it before you! for Spain game, I'll wake up at 8:00am believe it or not!!!
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Me too,it will be a tough game,but i will try to not worry too much and enjoy our celebrations for now.
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NINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I just saw you!!!! Pietro has been asking for you and ready with his Italian flag!!!
HAHHA Lasciatemi cantare, perche ne sono fiero ... un italiano vero!!! aha ha
PO PO PO PO PO PO
I love it!!!
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I'm here twin sister, i have family members over, so i'm keeping an eye on the comments and having fun reading them,but at the same time trying to be a good host hahahhha.
Pietroooooooo,i see your flag waving higher than everyone,and Milan99,left her house chores to celebrate our Italia.Mark with the pizza as always,thank you for saving me some. You all are a wonderful bunch and i love you all for sporting the azzurri.Sending my kisses and hugs from the east coast.
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Thanks Mark for the pizza!!!!
PO PO PO PO PO PO
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Mark,Lucifer was in total dismay.I was laughing when i saw the sad look his face.He got what he deserved for turning the beautiful game into ugly war between two neighboring countries.His comments about Italians and Italian football were so unnecessary and came back to hunt him.
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Domenech wanted to hide!!!! Poor Henry without wanting it, he almost made the assist! DE ROSSSSIIIi. I love how Gattuso asked the fans to cheer for the team! That was awesome!
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Yeah,Anna, Gattuso was even hitting his chest when the game finished to encourage his teammate and the fans.Did you hear the fans chant the famous io io pippo inzaghi senga per noi when Luca toni missed couple of good chances or was it just my ears???I hope i'm not hearing things lol.
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PO PO PO PO just want to see the front pages tomorrow in France with the face of Domenech
PO PO PO PO, Mark, pizza is good! Man, i am so hungry for shouting so much! Glad i am having the day off to enjoy this great moment with all of you!
PO PO PO PO PO
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lol @ Pietro, man we'll have a laugh on Domenech!!
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Ok girl, come back after because it's party all day!
Bring more chips too. PO PO PO PO PO PO
Domenech must be packing and i won't be surprise if he is sacked!
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What kind of chips u perfer, Pietro?
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OH well, mom got mad that I'm not helping
THANKS MARK FOR THE PIZZA!!
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That is so wonderful to have a mother who enjoys football. I hated that game too. Too many cards. It must have been like 6 red cards and 12 yellow.
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French must be asking why Domenech did not call our Trezeguet.
I am so happy for DDR, great player and what a powerful shot!
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Mark, like Pietro, I believe Domenech does not have much time with France!
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I think Domenech looked had to change astrologer!
I jumped when De Rossi scored!!!! PO PO PO PO what a moment!
Somebody help DOMENECH pack!!!! PO PO PO PO everything he talked against Italy now it's his worst punishment!
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YES ANNA CONGRATS GIRL!!!
YOU KNOW HENRY COULD HELP DOM WITH THE PACKING
I love henry at Barca not with France!
ANY PREDICIONS SPAIN VS ITALIA??? 1-2?!
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Milan99, let me post about that match later
But I go for ITALIA, for a revival. A tough match without Pirlo!
I used to LOVE Henry with Arsenal not with Barca HA HA HA HA HA
Finally we got a day to rejoice!!! Wave your Italian flag!!!!
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Alright Anna, Of course I go for Italia but you know I have a soft spot for Spain. Nay I'm no Arsenal fan, BARCA ALL THE WAY!!!
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I know and so do I! I like Spain, MAINLY FOR RAUL, but he is not with the team.
FORZA ITALIAAAAAAA
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Your right Anna, true I'm for Barca but I respect Raul, I love the way he kiss his ring after he scores! I mainly like Spain for Casillas and Fabregas.
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Dome who? HA
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Mark where are you? Nina? Anna I am still here having fun
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Your right Pietro, today celebrate, tomorrow worry!!!
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I am here guys updating the blog and adding the Italian flags to celebrate.
Come on, Nina, Pietro, Mark, Milan99, grab an Italian flag and wave it!!!
Forza Italia!!!!
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I might be the shortest but my flag is up high!!!!!lol its so cool knocking that France flag next to me!!!
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MIlan99, man, i can see your flag waving up high
PO PO PO PO PO PO
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Pietro, I'm so glad I'm not in their position, I'm so sorry for Zidane how is he going to feel
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Question from Milan99's friend.
Name of the song the Italian fans were chanting at the end of today's match?
PS: Milan99 please do not post long links because cause problems with the lay out. I fixed this one.
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Alright Anna, I'm so sorry.
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Italy won with 3 or 4 things in their favor- large part to lady luck in the beginning of the game. I wish the game was 11 against 11 WITH Ribery 'on fire.'
How many goal opportunities does Luca Toni need to finally convert one of his chances? At least 4 in the 1st half.
Apparently Toni's not in great shape right now and I would have wanted Donadoni to replace him with another forward.
If it wasn't for Buffon, Benzema would have scored in the 2nd half. Buffon was the man of the match for me. 2nd- Grosso.
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Monica, I really think De Rossi deserve man of the match, he gave us a great win! Yes Buffon was great like ALWAYS!!!(regardless or 3-0 lost, its all def mistakes)
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Monica I agree on Luca Toni not in great shape and I agree with Anna's comment that Donadoni should substitute him. Toni has had many chances to score and missed them all. Maybe Di Natale and Del Piero will make a better job.
Buffon was great.
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Man, i was just reading this article again and got only tears of joy, satisfaction knowing we beat France. Only sad we were out by Spain. Guys, we had a great time here and sould celebrate again with the Azzurrini. Man, Mark get the pizza ready and Nina how about preparing some fresh fruit salad?
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Your right Pietro! Man our Azzurri WILL BE BACK!!
I hope Anna is considering our suggestion of a party on the 16 of Aug, for our Milan training! I REALLY MISSED PARTYING WITH EVERYONE HERE!!! I just hope my lap top would be in good condition for so many commenting
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