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Originally posted by stevetodd
I only saw the first half and was (pleasantly) amazed at the sportsmanship shown on both sides, was the rest of the match played in the same way?
Very clean game and played in good spirits, especially considering what was at stake.

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Originally posted by ASROMA
The best defence in the galaxy.

Cannavaro - what a player. Then you get my best mate (who is a huge England and Arsenal fan) saying that John Terry is better than him. Bah.

Zambrotta - What a player. Same idiot says that Ashley Cole is better than him. Bah

Buffon - Awesome. (Even the most obstinate, pig-headed English supporters can't say that Robins ...[text shortened]... e, Cannavaro can play in defence on his own.

Forza Italia.

Heads high lads.

Awesome.
Hang on, Camoranesi IS worth his place in this side, I'm a big fan of his. Notable was his shrug when the German pushed him into the advertising and offered to pick him up. He completely ignored him. Good call, Camo!

When Juve go into Serie C, I want Toni and Camo to come to Roma.

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Originally posted by asromacalcio
Hang on, Camoranesi IS worth his place in this side, I'm a big fan of his. Notable was his shrug when the German pushed him into the advertising and offered to pick him up. He completely ignored him. Good call, Camo!

When Juve go into Serie C, I want Toni and Camo to come to Roma.
He wasn't pushed into the advertising, he fell into it.

Then tried to act tough and ignore the guy.

Guess that Samurai hairstyle affects his though process.

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Originally posted by Derfel Cadarn
He wasn't pushed into the advertising, he fell into it.

Then tried to act tough and ignore the guy.

Guess that Samurai hairstyle affects his though process.
I thought there was a hint of a push. Ah well, maybe I'm mistaken. But the gesture was one of determination and us Italians (and this Brit) thought it was a nice touch.

And he also has the best hairstyle in football. No joke. Some guys look terrible with long hair (like me for 5 years). You've either got it or you haven't. And Camo's hair for me is awesome.

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Originally posted by asromacalcio
I thought there was a hint of a push. Ah well, maybe I'm mistaken. But the gesture was one of determination and us Italians (and this Brit) thought it was a nice touch.

And he also has the best hairstyle in football. No joke. Some guys look terrible with long hair (like me for 5 years). You've either got it or you haven't. And Camo's hair for me is awesome.
I thought the German was 2 feet away from him and Samurai pushed off of the German. The Italians are known for their acting.

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Originally posted by asromacalcio
Hang on, Camoranesi IS worth his place in this side, I'm a big fan of his.
Camoranesi provides valuable energy and dynamism. He doesn't look all that skilled, so when he starts to slow down his usefulness declines. It was clear that he was used up by the end of regulation (or somewhat before) and was a blunder or a red card waiting to happen. Lippi was right to sub him out, but I think he has a lot to contribute.

Derfel, every team has play-actors. Henry, Figo, Ballack, Larsson, Robben, the list goes on and on really. It even includes the almighty English-- search for "Gerrard Bolton Dive" on youtube.com and you'll find a particularly glaring example. Actually, searching for "Klinsmann 1990" will also bring up a very theatrical fall-- one that helped decide a world cup final.

(And Camoranesi is actually Argentine.)

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Originally posted by jgvaccaro

(And Camoranesi is actually Argentine.)
Actually it's the other way around, 40% of Argentinians are Italian, Camoranesi included.
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'L'elmo di Scipio
s'è cinta la testa!'

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Originally posted by sjeg
Actually it's the other way around, 40% of Argentinians are Italian, Camoranesi included.
[b]'L'elmo di Scipio
s'è cinta la testa!'
In Verona last night, Italians were Italian, English, Albanian, Sri Lankan, Moroccan, Polish, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian... everything except German.

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What a game!

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Originally posted by shavixmir
What a game!
What a night!

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Originally posted by Derfel Cadarn
I thought the German was 2 feet away from him and Samurai pushed off of the German. The Italians are known for their acting.
Everybody is an actor except the English. Bah, stereotypes are so boring.

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Originally posted by jgvaccaro
He doesn't look all that skilled, so when he starts to slow down his usefulness declines.
Nice post, but I disagree with you here. Camoranesi is quite skilled. He's a very complete player, in my opinion, and Italy gains a lot with him on the pitch.

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Originally posted by Palynka
Nice post, but I disagree with you here. Camoranesi is quite skilled. He's a very complete player, in my opinion, and Italy gains a lot with him on the pitch.
Strong, difficult to tackle. Not classy like Totti, not a goalscorer lilke Toni, but an integral part of the side.

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Originally posted by sasquatch672
Very well played match, hard fought on both sides. A shame someone had to lose, but I was very glad it didn't come to penalties. Now the only question left to answer is: Will France, after today's impending 7-0 demolition of the Portugal womens' national team, during which we will see Zidane kick the ball through Cristiano Renaldo - will they be an unstoppable force or have nothing left for Italy?
On paper neither of these sides should be a match for Italy, certainly not with our defence. But as we all know it can work differently on the day, as France proved against Brazil.

I hope the best team wins tonight, I'm fed up of all this mudslinging (apart from that aimed at Ronaldo, although I repeat I wish him no harm).