Notice how Costa Rica have got Pirlo playing much closer to his own goal - surely its not rocket science to know how to do this, yet it seems impossible for England and/or England managers to comprehend this.
The way Costa Rica played against Uruguay and are against Italy I hope they do get through to be honest, they've been outstanding no one has given them a chance
The way Costa Rica played against Uruguay and are against Italy I hope they do get through to be honest, they've been outstanding when no one thought they stood a chance, is what Football is all about
We can talk about foreigners in our league, experienced managers, grass roots and infrastructure but sometimes, just sometimes, that's the madness of football.
Yet another country where the players actually want to be there and competing. Costa Rica. I didn't see the whole half but Pirlo has had no space whatsoever in contrast to the second half against England from what I have seen.
Whether they can continue to press the Italian midfield for 90 minutes is open to debate but they've given it a real go. Big country syndrome deprived them of a blatant penalty but they buckled down and got their just reward shortly before half time. The referee really didn't want to award their goal then either so, in this instance, thank God for goal line technology!
The twelve men of Italy have a game on their hands.
We can talk about foreigners in our league, experienced managers, grass roots and infrastructure but sometimes, just sometimes, that's the madness of football.
Pin Pirlo back, press in numbers and you will reap the benefits. Italy were sweating from the off, and barely broke a sweat vs us despite us throwing our best. Fair play to CRC.
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Little did he know cheryl cole was infact lined up to give him the kiss
Italy are awful.
Mario should have had 2 in the first half.
We can talk about foreigners in our league, experienced managers, grass roots and infrastructure but sometimes, just sometimes, that's the madness of football.
Whether they can continue to press the Italian midfield for 90 minutes is open to debate but they've given it a real go. Big country syndrome deprived them of a blatant penalty but they buckled down and got their just reward shortly before half time. The referee really didn't want to award their goal then either so, in this instance, thank God for goal line technology!
The twelve men of Italy have a game on their hands.