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Italy's defensive shape has taken Euro 2016 by storm,
dailymail.co.uk ^ | 1 July 2016 | Martin Keown

Posted on 07/01/2016 10:33:18 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Italy are the team who have impressed me most at Euro 2016.

They don’t really have any star names but they’ve already seen off two sides packed with them — Belgium and Spain — and face another on Saturday.

The key to their success is their formation — and how well it is executed. Playing three at the back has often been dismissed as old hat in recent years, but we are beginning to see more teams flirt with the idea.

And when you see a team like this employ it to perfection, who can blame them?

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To: BeadCounter

If Germany finally defeat Italy then Iceland has a good chance against France.


21 posted on 07/02/2016 11:33:40 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

We agree to disagree.

Now, as match time nears, I think the Mannschaft wins it outright.

We see that happen from time to time in intense rivalries or games that are built up to be real big.


22 posted on 07/02/2016 11:51:25 AM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: BeadCounter

Michael Ballack does commentary in the states, he said he doesn’t think the players care about those stats; and besides, Italy has defeated Germany only once in the Euro; the other game in the group stage was a draw.


23 posted on 07/02/2016 11:54:18 AM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Germany 0-0 Italy
Half Time
53%
Ball Possession
47%
4
Goal Attempts
5
1
Shots on Goal
1
3
Shots off Goal
1
0
Blocked Shots
3
3
Free Kicks
6
2
Corner Kicks
3
0
Offsides
1
12
Throw-in
13
1
Goalkeeper Saves
1
6
Fouls
3
275
Total Passes
230
233
Completed Passes
196

24 posted on 07/02/2016 12:52:17 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

WatchESPN is streaming the skycam video on their ESPN 3 feed. It gets a bit strange at times when the operator has to spin around, but it’s a great point of view to follow the action from. Makes you aware of just how much is lost in trying to cover the game from the sidelines. Offers the added advantage of just having the crowd sound on the audio track... no ESPN commentary.


25 posted on 07/02/2016 12:59:08 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (Hoaxey Dopey Changey)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Nine Italians killed in the tragic ISIS attack in Bangladesh.

Kind of takes the shine off of this. The nation is in mourning.

http://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2016/07/02/news/bangladesh_dacca_italiani-143266138/?ref=HRER3-1


26 posted on 07/02/2016 12:59:47 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: Berlin_Freeper

GOAL! Germany 1-0 Italy (Ozil 65)

Mesut Ozil has given Germany the lead!

Özil scores vs Italy (1-0)

27 posted on 07/02/2016 1:32:21 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

GOAL! Germany 1-1 Italy (Bonucci 77 pen)

A brilliant penalty from Bonucci, who stopped in his run-up and passed it precisely into the bottom-right corner. Neuer went the right way but was nowhere near.

⚽MG! Bonucci scores vs Germany (1-1)

28 posted on 07/02/2016 1:38:29 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Boateng, what an idiotic move on his part to let Italy back into this match. Both of his hands were up in the air, WTH?

A lot like that penalty Croatia gave the Czechs. You have to call those.


29 posted on 07/02/2016 1:51:25 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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One man has his hands up. Italy didn't look like they were scoring.

30 posted on 07/02/2016 1:55:17 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Boatang looked like one of the players on my 11’year old daughters team. Sheesh. Shocking really.


31 posted on 07/02/2016 1:55:32 PM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Oh man, I think I stopped breathing at several points there....


32 posted on 07/02/2016 2:50:32 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (Hoaxey Dopey Changey)
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Hector scores! Italy 5-6 Germany. GERMANY GO THROUGH TO THE SEMI-FINALS!

L⚽L⚽L⚽L⚽L⚽L!! Hector with the game winning penalty to send Germany to the semi final

33 posted on 07/02/2016 2:52:37 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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That’s what it takes to crack the HooDoo!


34 posted on 07/02/2016 2:55:07 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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#GER have won Six consecutive penalty shootouts at major tournaments, their last defeat coming in 1976 vs. #CZE
35 posted on 07/02/2016 2:59:46 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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They’re losing their next one. May not be this tournament, but next time they’re going down.


36 posted on 07/02/2016 3:02:52 PM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Hector! Of all people!


37 posted on 07/02/2016 4:09:51 PM PDT by cartan
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Highlights
https://youtu.be/PlDXDx6gQfY


38 posted on 07/02/2016 10:03:19 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Full penalties shootout
https://uploadly.com/23mpqn4z


39 posted on 07/02/2016 10:07:11 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Pelle tells Neuer he is going to chip but then misses completely
https://streamable.com/iobk


40 posted on 07/02/2016 10:10:54 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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