2006-07-02
Football
Argentina lost. Sigh* Italy played really well. Zambrotta, Gattuso, etc. Not like the passive defensive Italy of old. Portugal beat England, but I didn't watch this game. Brazil lost! Actually, I was rooting for both teams, so this was a really emotionally-confusing match for me. Zidane reached his peak again. Can't believe the way he moved and the way he seemed to be everywhere. And he's supposed to be retiring? Brazil tried an experiment in formation and then switched back - this should have been done much earlier, it was rather obvious that they could not find their rhythm. Should have substituted Cafu earlier too. Much as I like him, his passes weren't very accurate. Henry, Henry, always so classy, smooth goal.
Let's hope for a France-Italy final. I have fond memories of watching the Euro 2000 final at Osaka Gaidai... Italy's leading and half the dorm is cheering as the final minutes tick away. Supporters of France are looking grim but not giving up hope as those buffoons prance around the table-tennis room. Trezuguet scores at the last minute to bring the game to extra time! Euphoria erupts. It's our day now, and nothing will stop us. Morning light creeps in as we head into extra time. Golden goal by France, yesssss!!!! Japanese lessons that morning are just so delightful.
Saw the match between Portugal and England, as well as the match between Brazil and France. Was kind of rooting for Portugal and Brazil, and was kind of glad that Portugal won, but the fact that they had 11 men against England's 10 meant that they should have really won the game in a more convincing way, and not via PK. As for the Brazil-France match, well, all I can say is that France really deserved to win that game. They were dominating the game right from the start, and they are such a well-balanced team, with solid defense and powerful attack. Just too bad that Brazil couldn't win even though they had so many stars in their team. It really goes to show that anything is possible on the soccer field, as long as the ball is round...
: 3/7/06 20:24 
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