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Celebrating Mediocrity
View CommentsIt seemed like a typical Azzurri 2010 game. In fact, it could’ve been scripted. Italians starting off rather well? Check. Decent amount of possession? Check. Conceding a goal from the opponent’s first shot on target? Check and mate. It would almost seem humorous if it wasn’t so embarrassing and disheartening. It really did seem like the calcio gods conspired against Italy, once again. A change in coach, outfield players, tactics, formation- heck, even goalie- couldn’t prevent everything from going as it did all year. Today against Estonia, Italy looked like their winless rut would continue for another weekend. Until the 60th minute.
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Celebrating Mediocrity
The only reason I can think of is that Prandelli thinks he can be our Dirk Kuyt- the guy who runs hi ... [Read More]Celebrating Mediocrity
I can't believe he didn't even make the bench. I was shocked when I saw that. ... [Read More]Celebrating Mediocrity
Really good point about Pepe. If the team stops trusting him Prandelli will have no choice but to st ... [Read More]Celebrating Mediocrity
Re: Pepe: Here's the thing, normally I'd say, we're shit out of luck, Pepe will be back. ... [Read More]Celebrating Mediocrity
rossi deserves a chance for sure. he looked very lively in the last friendly and pepe has surely ha ... [Read More]
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