Guest Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Germany matching Italy formation wise? Can't recall the last time the Germans changed formation in a competitive match to counter the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Tell you what, this is some record Italy have against Germany in major tournaments. Eight meetings without defeat... incredible when you think how many times Germany have gone all the way in that time. WC1962 - West Germany 0-0 Italy (Group Stage) WC1970 - Italy 4-3 West Germany (Semi Final) WC1978 - West Germany 0-0 Italy (Second Round) WC1982 - Italy 3-1 West Germany (Final) Euro 88 - West Germany 1-1 Italy (Group Stage) Euro 96 - Italy 0-0 Germany (Group Stage) WC2006 - Germany 0-2 Italy (Semi Final) Euro 2012 - Germany 0-2 Italy (Semi Final) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Kinda why I'm struggling to understand why I could get 5/1 on Italy winning. I appreciate its not the quality of teams past, but Italy play Germany better than anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Going 1-1 & Italy on pens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Germans already scared of Italy, per usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Ovbiously it is a tactical move but dropping Draxler is harsh. He was their best player last game by far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Going 1-1 & Italy on pens 1-1 and Germany on pens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 This looks way too defensive from Germany. Hector has shown no offensive qualities so far and Kimmich isn't a natural wide player, either. We might have a really boring game on our hands if there's no early goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I don't know whether Germany going 3-4-2-1 will work. They're not going to have 2 players occupying the CBs nor players very high and wide to pull them out of position. Seems like the only reason it's been done is to have a free DC to circulate possession if Pelle/Eder press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Tell you what, this is some record Italy have against Germany in major tournaments. Eight meetings without defeat... incredible when you think how many times Germany have gone all the way in that time. WC1962 - West Germany 0-0 Italy (Group Stage) WC1970 - Italy 4-3 West Germany (Semi Final) WC1978 - West Germany 0-0 Italy (Second Round) WC1982 - Italy 3-1 West Germany (Final) Euro 88 - West Germany 1-1 Italy (Group Stage) Euro 96 - Italy 0-0 Germany (Group Stage) WC2006 - Germany 0-2 Italy (Semi Final) Euro 2012 - Germany 0-2 Italy (Semi Final) Friendly win in March was the first time since 1996 that Germany had beaten us in any game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Yeah bit worried about this one, could be a real bore without an early goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 How many Italians need to get booked before they'll be fielding keepers outfield in the Semis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 This is going to be a stinker isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 That was an outrageous ball by Hummels to Kimmich there. Shame it came to nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hummels has better vision than most midfielders it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Euro isn't Sturaro's level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiston Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 This is awful so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Euro isn't Sturaro's level. Jorginho watching the game at home. Schmelzer also, while we're at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 This is awful so far. It doesn't have the craziness of Belgium playing such a stupidly wide expansive game, but it hasn't been awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid1984 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I'd like to see this match being decided by a shootout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 That ball to Giaccherini over Howedes has been on a few times now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I just don't get it why Low never plays Ozil in the most important games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vessey Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Bit cagey so far, but Italy should probably be ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Florenzi goes from an idiot to a hero. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Couldn't even understand what happened until I saw two replays of that. What a block. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vessey Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Italians bringing out the dark arts now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Italy are either losing their heads or kicking players intentionally to wind them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I just don't get it why Low never plays Ozil in the most important games. Hmm, he decided to put him in the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vessey Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The Wizard of Oz! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Booooooo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Now Italy have to attack. Easier for Germany to pick them off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetram Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Was that Sturaro who didn't track Hector's inside run there? One of the CMs had him then for some reason let him into the box completely free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid1984 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 no de rossi or motta is really costing Italy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Ozilllll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 What a save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.O.V.I Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Sure he could have headed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Fantastic save by Buffon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Was that Sturaro who didn't track Hector's inside run there? One of the CMs had him then for some reason let him into the box completely free. Florenzi's fault as well for losing the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFootballManager Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 no de rossi or motta is really costing Italy Wow, you've said something useful for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Wow, you've said something useful for once. Poor old Sid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Subs, Conte. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar2010 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Feel thats harsh but good for the match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I think that might be handball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Christ hands up like that! Looks like he just finished a dismount! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiston Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I thought stuttered run ups were banned now ? He pretty much stopped there never mind stuttered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 What was he doing with his hands there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 great penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Martin Keown is so crap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Bonucciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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