I won't be able to watch both the games today because I am in a strange land without espn 360 to save me (it doesn't really need to be said, but ESPN 360 is fantastic). I am going to watch the Romania v Italy game, and I expect to see a much better performance from Italy. They have made a number of changes to the lineup, but I don't think that will matter much.
What will matter is the embarrassment of the game against Holland. Call the Italian team any disparaging term you would like (g-d knows I have already done so), but Italians play with a lot of pride. They are going to come out and put a hurting on the Romanians (both literally and physically - watch out for those studs!). 2-0 to the Italians.
The second game will be the better football of the day, and I expect to see a spirited game. France has been pretty poor in the buildup and in the first game, but they still have enough attacking talent to cause problems. Also, let's not forget that while Holland played an excellent game, they got the calls early and a moment of sheer brilliance from Sneijder. As they say, goals change games, and being down 2-0 really altered the way both teams played for the final 60 minutes. Which is my way of saying the Dutch are good, but they are not that good. Game ends in a draw, 1-1.
What will matter is the embarrassment of the game against Holland. Call the Italian team any disparaging term you would like (g-d knows I have already done so), but Italians play with a lot of pride. They are going to come out and put a hurting on the Romanians (both literally and physically - watch out for those studs!). 2-0 to the Italians.
The second game will be the better football of the day, and I expect to see a spirited game. France has been pretty poor in the buildup and in the first game, but they still have enough attacking talent to cause problems. Also, let's not forget that while Holland played an excellent game, they got the calls early and a moment of sheer brilliance from Sneijder. As they say, goals change games, and being down 2-0 really altered the way both teams played for the final 60 minutes. Which is my way of saying the Dutch are good, but they are not that good. Game ends in a draw, 1-1.
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Thierry Henry expected to start as well, should come out a difference france side than the game 1 borefest I'd imagine.
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