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Chiellini as attacking fullback never again plz
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Jun 15, 2014 01:25
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Syncopated posted:Who made the assist on Balotelli's goal, Candreva? Yep. Great game too! Buffon is not as bad as feared, back next match (Costa Rica)
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Jun 15, 2014 01:32
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Candreva was MoTM for me. Darmian, Balo, Marchisio (although he faded in the second half, and Barzagli were also excellent.
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Jun 15, 2014 01:38
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mynameisjohn posted:Candreva was MoTM for me. Darmian, Balo, Marchisio (although he faded in the second half, and Barzagli were also excellent. I agree. Darmian and Candreva destroyed Baines down that side. And Marchisio was quite good, I love Claudio and it was nice to see. Congrats, Italigoons. That was a good show.
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Jun 15, 2014 01:47
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Yeah I was totally wrong to not want Candreva, I'll admit that. Darmian was also excellent. Also I'll take Sirigu for the rest of this if it comes to that.
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Jun 15, 2014 01:51
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Paletta has the worst hair I've ever seen.
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Jun 15, 2014 02:46
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Lovely bit of football, lads. I could honestly watch Pirlo and his magic passes all day. I think I maybe saw him make three boring passes the entire game. But good stuff from pretty much everyone... except your most of your back line which should be taken out back and shot. Best match I saw so far, anyway.
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Jun 15, 2014 02:47
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How much Xenon and horse placenta will it take to keep Pirlo playing forever? I'll chip in some for that fund.
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Jun 15, 2014 04:14
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I dont think he has to stop playing unless he picks up an injury, he looks he can keep running 12km a match well into his fourties.
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Jun 15, 2014 04:20
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Best play Pirlo made all game was drawing that defender and then letting the pass go by him to Marchisio. Such a pretty goal, reminds me of why I love watching Italy play. Whole time I was commenting to other Americans that England plays soccer like Americans do, just whoever is first to cross or have a shot on goal just takes it and hopes for the best. Ugly. Obviously want US to win but Italy just plays the game how it was meant to be played. Cheering them on all the way especially once US doesn't make it past the buzz saws of Germany and Portugal. siam pronti alla morte indeed
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Jun 15, 2014 04:29
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Jun 15, 2014 06:54
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Jun 15, 2014 06:56
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Darmian was amazing, Candreva impressed, Sirigu was damned impressive, I'll take Bonucci over Paletta. Forza Azzurri forever
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Jun 15, 2014 08:28
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Love Italy, me. Maybe you guys could make us honorary Italians if we give you back the Ticino????
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Jun 15, 2014 13:00
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Joey Barton brings the stats fix you've all been jonesing for.
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Jun 15, 2014 13:37
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trem_two posted:Joey Barton brings the stats fix you've all been jonesing for. 1966 huh? What a coincidence, didn't something else that no sane person cares about happen that tournament? Really makes u think...
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Jun 15, 2014 14:06
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Sorry, not enough beard.
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Jun 15, 2014 14:08
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Dat beard, I wish my beard would look that stylish and not goony as gently caress.
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Jun 15, 2014 15:50
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Buffon is still on track to play against Costa Rica, but De Sciglio will probably have to hope that we make it out of the group. That annoys me much more as he's the one that's keeping Paletta in the side.
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Jun 16, 2014 14:44
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Please, no... just keep Buffon on the benches.
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Jun 16, 2014 15:37
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Yeah, at this point there is no reason to bring him in with the performance of Sirigu against Englands revived strikers.
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Jun 16, 2014 16:26
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Gigi Galli posted:Buffon is still on track to play against Costa Rica, but De Sciglio will probably have to hope that we make it out of the group. That annoys me much more as he's the one that's keeping Paletta in the side. De Rossi also is not training today, to Duro's happiness we might even see Aquilani starting vs. CR
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Jun 16, 2014 16:30
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Sandwolf posted:ESPN keeps running this mini-film on Balotelli and it just shows he's the best dude in football, it made my mom cry. Is this up on their site or on YouTube? I'd like to see it.
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Jun 16, 2014 16:42
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canepazzo posted:De Rossi also is not training today, to Duro's happiness we might even see Aquilani starting vs. CR Barzagli too. We're falling apart in the heat. Hopefully it's just precautionary, as De Rossi was the one keeping the defense intact. Rooney McNibnug posted:Please, no... just keep Buffon on the benches. Wouldn't be upset about this at all.
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Jun 16, 2014 19:17
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Great, all of this is exactly what I wanted to hear. I don't mind Buffon returning to play, but I'd rather he's 100% and I think we can afford Sirigu vs Costa Rica There's still plenty of time until Thursday though, so hopefully everyone returns back to form
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Jun 16, 2014 19:20
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Duro posted:Great, all of this is exactly what I wanted to hear. I don't mind Buffon returning to play, but I'd rather he's 100% and I think we can afford Sirigu vs Costa Rica Yeah the report is that De Rossi was feeling pain in his neck and that Barzagli had some minor tendonitis, so hopefully it'll be fine. Game's Friday by the way 
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Jun 16, 2014 19:21
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Gigi Galli posted:Barzagli too. We're falling apart in the heat. Hopefully it's just precautionary, as De Rossi was the one keeping the defense intact. quote:Wouldn't be upset about this at all.
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Jun 16, 2014 19:29
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So looks like the Italians are afraid of Campbell and getting "injured" huh? 
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Jun 16, 2014 19:30
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Drogadon posted:So looks like the Italians are afraid of Campbell and getting "injured" huh? Just trying to get some sly caipirinhas in, imo.
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Jun 16, 2014 19:32
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Gigi Galli posted:Yeah the report is that De Rossi was feeling pain in his neck and that Barzagli had some minor tendonitis, so hopefully it'll be fine. Game's Friday by the way Jesus, I hope so. No Barzagli and De Rossi makes me nervous.
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Jun 16, 2014 19:44
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I'll pay for unlimited De Rossi neck massages myself
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Jun 16, 2014 20:11
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Everyone did a full training session today except De Sciglio, who apparently did some heavier work today with respect to yesterday. The press seems to think Prandelli wont risk him, but the others should be fine. Good news.
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Jun 17, 2014 16:40
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It is good news. The team is getting healthier for a match we (in theory) should win. I'm actually NOT taking off of work Friday to see the game. Not that anything should be taken for granted but like my brother said, "We have to go to work and accept we will win against Costa Rica." That being said, I am streaming the game anyway.
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Jun 18, 2014 16:04
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i'm getting surgery on thursday and will be recovering on the couch for the game. A Costa Rican upset could be the death of my shoulder.
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Jun 18, 2014 16:13
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mynameisjohn posted:i'm getting surgery on thursday and will be recovering on the couch for the game. A Costa Rican upset could be the death of my shoulder. Sup, broke dick crew
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Jun 18, 2014 16:34
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Mixed bag today - De Scligio is out as we all figured, but Prandelli has apparently gotten sick enough of Paletta being poo poo that he's willing to try Abate on the right with Chiellini back in the middle and Darmian on the left. The bad news is that Thiago Motta might replace Verratti to give him some rest as apparently he was the hardest hit by the climate after the match. Costa Rica will do well to exploit the world's slowest midfield + Marchisio if that is the case.
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Jun 18, 2014 16:36
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is Verratti that much quicker than Motta? I know he has better acceleration, but I've never watched a PSG match and thought that Motta couldn't cover ground effectively. I think I'd rather have him in the team than Verratti at this point in their careers and that he's rather underrated, but I've mostly watched them at the club level.
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Jun 18, 2014 16:40
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mynameisjohn posted:is Verratti that much quicker than Motta? I know he has better acceleration, but I've never watched a PSG match and thought that Motta couldn't cover ground effectively. I think I'd rather have him in the team than Verratti at this point in their careers and that he's rather underrated, but I've mostly watched them at the club level. Verratti has this move called "changing directions" that Motta lacks. He's also much less creative, though he can ping a long pass pretty well. We'll see.
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Do you guys think Prandelli will field a "B" team on Friday? It is your easiest match, but I would love to watch more Pirlo midfield porn.
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