In my previous post, I had stated that probably its a GER vs BRA final in the offing. But the campaigns of both teams came to a pre-mature end and we now have a FRA vs ITA final this coming Sunday. What a surprise!!!
After GER had beaten ARG, it seemed pretty much a GER participation in the finals. But ITA played out of their skin to win the semis. It was a wonderful match and the standout player of the day was un-doubtedly Cannavaro.
Brazil had a poor game against the French and with Zidane finally displaying his fangs, Brazil soon found themselves kicked out of the tournament, failing to reach even the semi-final stage.
However, the French had a pretty ordinary performance against the Portuguese and beat them by a solitary goal scored of a controversial penalty. The second half of the match saw as high as 70% ball possession by the Portuguese who had their chances but could not convert in the end.
After GER had beaten ARG, it seemed pretty much a GER participation in the finals. But ITA played out of their skin to win the semis. It was a wonderful match and the standout player of the day was un-doubtedly Cannavaro.
Brazil had a poor game against the French and with Zidane finally displaying his fangs, Brazil soon found themselves kicked out of the tournament, failing to reach even the semi-final stage.
However, the French had a pretty ordinary performance against the Portuguese and beat them by a solitary goal scored of a controversial penalty. The second half of the match saw as high as 70% ball possession by the Portuguese who had their chances but could not convert in the end.
Going by the performances of late, I would say that ITA start favourites in the final. But one who discounts Zidane can do so at his own peril!!!.
So lets wait and hope to witness some attacking football in this final.
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