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johnny · 03-13-2005, 07:13 AM

I wouldn't wanna call Italian teams crap, they just have a totally different view on how to play the game. The fans overhere would never tolerate that type of play, but obviously the Italians themselves don't share that emotion. Individually they have the best players imaginable, and should be very capable of playing attractive open football, but they refuse to do so, and prefer to dig themselves in and look for one deadly counterattack. If Italians take a 1-0 lead, it's almost impossible to get back in the game for any opponent. It's boring to watch, but also very effective.

Edit: I really should start reading a post better before making a reply.

[ 03-13-2005, 07:16 AM: Message edited by: johnny ]

03-13-2005, 07:13 AM	#12
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	I wouldn't wanna call Italian teams crap, they just have a totally different view on how to play the game. The fans overhere would never tolerate that type of play, but obviously the Italians themselves don't share that emotion. Individually they have the best players imaginable, and should be very capable of playing attractive open football, but they refuse to do so, and prefer to dig themselves in and look for one deadly counterattack. If Italians take a 1-0 lead, it's almost impossible to get back in the game for any opponent. It's boring to watch, but also very effective. Edit: I really should start reading a post better before making a reply. [ 03-13-2005, 07:16 AM: Message edited by: johnny ] __________________