Italy vs Costa Rica 17:00 RTE2/BBC1

Gringo180

SlickRic wrote: »

Costa Rica blowing any argument of lack of talent in the England ranks completely out of the water.

Or Ireland for that matter. People go on about we havent got the players but if the team is set up right and has a lot of heart they can do damage in international football.

Unsung Hero

Good keeping.

MayoSalmon

Gringo180 wrote: »

Or Ireland for that matter. People go on about we havent got the players but if the team is set up right and has a lot of heart they can do damage in international football.

Costa Rica are technically much better than us though. They also play at a much higher tempo

Zico

SlickRic wrote: »

Costa Rica blowing any argument of lack of talent in the England ranks completely out of the water.

Why?

They've turned into a good team suddenly. That happens sometimes.

LightningBlue

Costa Rica controlling the tempo of the game, their work-rate has been immense. They've been excellent in possession.
Look the most likely to score a second at the minute as well.

Gringo180

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Costa Rica are technically much better than us though. They also play at a much higher tempo

Thats a cop out to be fair, no reason why our players arent as good as them technically. Its just they have a manager that instills fearlessness into his side and isnt afraid to have a go.

Unsung Hero

Offsides have been ridiculous.

dfx-

Italy aren't in trouble yet, they should beat Uruguay. England though...even if Italy come back, England have to beat Costa Rica by three clear goals..

Turtyturd

Robbie 'I once played in a Man United team with Ryan Giggs' Savage obviously thinks constantly talking high pitched and really fast is the key to being a good commentator.

LightningBlue

If Cerci comes on, Italy are fcuked. The game needs Immobile.

Unsung Hero

Balotelli being a fool.

MayoSalmon

Gringo180 wrote: »

Thats a cop out to be fair, no reason why our players arent as good as them technically. Its just they have a manager that instills fearlessness into his side and isnt afraid to have a go.

So your saying we are (Ireland) technically as good as them?

DM_7

Gringo180 wrote: »

Thats a cop out to be fair, no reason why our players arent as good as them technically. Its just they

There is a big reason why they are not as good technically though.

That being they are not as good technically :pac:

Example, touch ability to hold possession and pass the ball well are just not there in numbers.

Stevecw

Can't see Italy do anything here. They are clueless

Washington Irving

dfx- wrote: »

Italy aren't in trouble yet, they should beat Uruguay. England though...even if Italy come back, England have to beat Costa Rica by three clear goals..

*Two goals. If Italy come back Costa Rica will only be 3 GD better off.

Turtyturd

Waste from Campbell...should have been booked too.

Gringo180

DM-ICE wrote: »

There is a big reason why they are not as good technically though.

That being they are not as good technically :pac:

Example, touch ability to hold possession and pass the ball well are just not there in numbers.

We have plenty of ball players who are technically very good, mccarthy, gibson, mcgeady, coleman, wilson etc its just they play with too much fear alot like the English team. Havent got the bottle to go that extra step further imo.

efb

Costa Rica playing well as a team

Blatter

I think if it stays 1-0, a draw v Uruguay will send Italy through on goal difference. Lose 2-0, and a draw would put Uruguay through on goals scored. Italy need to be careful as to how they approach the end of this game.

Nuri Sahin

Why not play it to Insigne...

MayoSalmon

Gringo180 wrote: »

We have plenty of ball players who are technically very good, mccarthy, gibson, mcgeady, coleman, wilson etc its just they play with too much fear alot like the English team. Havent got the bottle to go that extra step further imo.

No

MayoSalmon

Turtyturd wrote: »

Waste from Campbell...should have been booked too.

Ref has been a disaster. Wouldn't expect to see him again in the tourny.

efb

Costa Rica with a bit of Donegal tactics there

mike65

I'm enjoying this, trouble is Italy will score one just to piss me off.

Turtyturd

Pirlo being tackled there was a fist pump moment.

microsim

mike65 wrote: »

Piss being taken by Costa Rica

+1. They even brought on a guy named Urine or something close.

Zico

Costa Rica giving the ball away too much, fortunately Italy are worse!

Lennonist

Prandelli should've subbed Balotelli. Immobile the obvious one to come on.

Too Tough To Die

Would a point be enough for Costa Rica?

MayoSalmon

Too Tough To Die wrote: »

Would a point be enough for Costa Rica?

Not necessarily

Stevecw

Brutal effort there

falan

Bye bye England.

microsim

News from the England camp is that Rooney has already downed a few bars of chocolate and has ordered a chip butty.

derm0j073

A slight lack of composure there .

SantryRed

If Italy concede again, they'll have to beat Uruguay in game 3!

niallo27

Italy will probably be happy to keep it 1-0. A draw will do against Uruguay. 2-0 and they need to beat Uruguay. I think.

Unsung Hero

Ran out of ideas and CR are just chasing everything down.

Lightbulb Sun

They can fairly pass a ball!

LightningBlue

Costa Rica deserve a second goal.
Italy have been very laboured and have created nothing.
Just lobbing aimless balls over the Costa Rica defence and getting caught offside. Surely if your going to keep doing that Immobile is the player to bring on?

Unsung Hero

Another offside.

kevohmsford

Chiellini looked shattered a few minutes ago.

GreNoLi

Italians are knacked.

Biddy_61

Dive

mike65

How many mins? 4? 5? 6?

efb

Costa Rica such great team work and discipline. Italy sloppy

Hammer Archer

Diaz having a Paul McGrath-esque day out there. Just seems to be blocking everything.

microsim

mike65 wrote: »

How many mins? 4? 5? 6?

4

Zico

The bookies in Costa Rica will be cleaned out after this.

kingshankly

Pirlo has been shocking

LightningBlue

Brilliant stuff by Costa Rica. Loving their composure on the ball at this late stage.