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[SamuraiX-]

I knew the Italians were terrible and allergic to the game of football, but I had no idea they were a bunch of pansies too.

What a disgrace of a final. Should've been Germany here.

 

[bjaelke]

This is the Final. This shit is real.

But they only get 1 trophy

Spoiler

unless Ramos drops it

 

[rififi]

But football already died in the CL finale, GAF taught me that.

Like all the other times football died, it was reborn the next day

Spoiler

hence why I put 20 May, 2012

Also, I agree with you sneaky77, but it is nice to see Spain playing well after so many wanted them to lose.

 

[Wessiej]

Well, thats it

 

[HarryHengst]

They score two goals and Spain still bore me to death. Amazing.

 

[Ninjimbo]

As a spaniard I feel too many people getting way too cocky too soon

They got this. Italy can't do anything.

 

[la_briola]

Awesome goals by spain.



btw: hypocrites

 

[hylje]

I'm not celebrating yet. Next 20 minutes or so will tell if Italy still has some energy to get back in to the game.

 

[The Anti-Monitor]

Spain has played terrible the whole tournament just to do this.

EspaÑaGAF let us celebrate now because in a couple of hours we'll have abandoned the realm of consciousness.

 

[Anth0ny]

as an Italy fan this is really fucking sucks to watch when the opposite team is pretty much better in everything. better defense better offense.. fuck

yeah, it's hard to watch

Spain has really turned it on today. almost like they weren't trying up until now. this is a very different team than what Italy played during the group stages.

 

[Acidote]

They score two goals and Spain still bore me to death. Amazing.

Sorry mate, this sport isn't for you.

 

[Sethos]

They score two goals and Spain still bore me to death. Amazing.

Sounds like they could explode in insane play and score 50 goals and you'd still be bored.

 

[Kurtofan]

We (France) won three major tournaments in a row: 1998 WC, 2000 Euro, 2001 Confederations cup( we won it twice while Spain never did btw)

 

[santi_yo]

 

[Yurt]

Yurt, Im sorry for ya mate.

I'm alright thanks!

to be fair, Spain's weakness has always been their lack of width - and with Silva and Iniesta on the flanks and no actual striker, they clog up the midfield even further. The difference is that Arbeloa and Alba didn't get forward too much against Portugal (and Coentrao + the Portugal right back were excellent) but they're getting loads and loads of space in this match

edit: also, Alexis Lalas please shut the fuck up.

Exactly.

 

[Clegg]

There's big holes in Italy's defense, and Spain are taking full advantage.

The rivals didn't let them play. Italy changed its tactics this match.

They're playing with more urgency than at any other time this tournament.

Their passing is crisper and more direct.

They've given the ball away a bit more but thats because they aren't just passing around the halfway line.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Spain to win 4-0, Cesc to score

 

[keit4]

I love how for some users this result is more an Italy demerit than a Spain merit.

 

[Regulus Tera]

ItalJuve, I am disappoint.

I fear we may be looking at another dynasty like Brazil from 1958 to 1970 here.

 

[Noshino]

This is Spain.



Question!

Why did he abandon his 3-5-2? It worked well against Spain in the first game. And with a midfielder in defense.

This 4-3-1-2 is easily exploited on the flanks, not surprised the goals came from Alba and a cross to Silva.

aside from the first goal, most of the attacks are coming straight through the middle....specially that second fucking goal

 

[The_Hitcher89]

If Spain had tried playing like this through the tournament, nobody sane would have thought they were boring

 

[MutFox]

 

[flippedb]

"Esta es pal' feisbu eh Villa?"

 

[Bento]

I knew the Italians were terrible and allergic to the game of football, but I had no idea they were a bunch of pansies too.

What a disgrace of a final. Should've been Germany here.

Oh hush, they've done their best against a superior team which is effectively nullifying their strengths with disciplined defense and aggressive pressure on Pirlo. Germany would not have had a better chance against a Spain in form and frankly proved to be a weaker team then the Italians in the semi finals so quit your nonsense.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

I have the feeling Xavi has been reserving for this match.

 

[Wellscha]

I haven't seen Spain Steamroll a credible team in a looooooooooooong time.

Bring it on Spaniards, Condemn the Italians!

 

[mocolostrocolos]

Fuck haters, this is awesome.

 

[Firemind]

ItalJuve, I am disappoint.

I fear we may be looking at another dynasty like Brazil from 1958 to 1970 here.

No way Spain can win it in Brazil. No way.

 

[Broder Salsa]

I knew the Italians were terrible and allergic to the game of football, but I had no idea they were a bunch of pansies too.

What a disgrace of a final. Should've been Germany here.

lol

 

[xbhaskarx]

Another title for Barcelona?

Messi ballon d'or 2012

 

[tirant]

Why haven't Spain played like this throughout the tournament?

Other teams having 11 defenders?

 

[Phantast2k]

aside from the first goal, most of the attacks are coming straight through the middle....specially that second fucking goal

Yeah, because your defense is dispersed now and the midfiekd is thin.
Should've kept 3-5-2. Spain almost never attacks over wings.

 

[caramac]

Spain have been beyond awesome, if Italy have it in themselves to pull a goal back within 15mins it could be interesting.

 

[slaughterking]

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I don't like this.

 

[rodvik]

Spain deserve this so far. I want to hate but facts are facts, they have been playing excellent this match.

 

[Kinyou]

Awesome goals by spain.



btw: hypocrites

lol....

bastards

 

[Yurt]

aside from the first goal, most of the attacks are coming straight through the middle....specially that second fucking goal

Well yeah but the second goal was scored by fullback. No one saw his run coming :/ with a 3-5-2 we would've marked him with a wingback.


At least now no one is going to claim Spain did not deserve to win this. Masterclass by their team.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Worst set of knockouts I can remember. Little 85th minute tension, no matches which have swung one way then the other.

 

[throwawayname]

Awesome goals by spain.



btw: hypocrites

Yeah, typical Bild.

 

[norinrad]

Italy should at least score in the first 20 minutes of the second half

 

[Konosuke]

We (France) won three major tournaments in a row: 1998 WC, 2000 Euro, 2001 Confederations cup( we won it twice while Spain never did btw)

Confederations Cup doesn't count. xP

 

[IHaveIce]

Awesome goals by spain.



btw: hypocrites

it's the Bild nothing is worse than the Bild here.

We wouldn't had a chance against spain, our defense was crap against Italy (and every other match in the Euro) but against Spain it would be even worse

 

[StriKeVillain]

Spain deserve this so far. I want to hate but facts are facts, they have been playing excellent this match.

 

[Acidote]

Cassano out????

 

[Arjen]

Spain deserve this so far. I want to hate but facts are facts, they have been playing excellent this match.

I agree, i hated their playstyle this entire tournament, but they are nailing it this match.
Still hoping for a small miracle though

 

[marc^o^]

What can any team do against this Spain?

 

[brotkasten]

Spain deserve this so far. I want to hate but facts are facts, they have been playing excellent this match.

Pretty much. They deserve this win.

 

[Konosuke]

Cassano out? Makes no sense imo

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Confederations cup is pretty cool. I'm surprised it's never advertised much.

 

[criesofthepast]

I'm already seeing people say Spain is too good and Italy is shit and Spain weren't even trying in these euros up until today. Bunch of wankers.

I know Spain is the best team in the world but if people can't see Italy is seriously gassed and not playin to their potential then I don't know what to say to you. This game isn't a good barometer for how good/shit these two teams really are.

And yes of course Spain deserve to be up 2-0 (if not more) the way Italy are playin. Not saying Spain is playing bad either because they are playin well. Just not superhuman well like some people make it out to be.