Italia v Romania

[Ignite_10]

italy is going to come out on top here... but watch the defending mistakes, they must know now by the last game... but not like romania can counter as well as the dutch but u never know, but i think italy pretty comfortably 2-0

[pires7]

Italy should have the inside word on Romania, but it goes both ways too. Romania would hope for a draw, Dutch beat France and then they get a crack at an already qualified Holland on the last day. Or would they think Italy are there for the taking?

I think that the Romanians have more on us than we do on them.

but really it doesn't matter. We have more quality, just look at our forward line and the strength in midfield.

It is all about making it click, and against Holland we got it horribly wrong. Opting for a "club" midfield if that was truly going through his head was a huge error. Cant blame the Don for Camo's shocker, or Matrix-Barzagli fuckups.

The Romanians will play exactly the same way as the Dutch, only more extreme. Hold back and attack on the break. They would be stupid not to. Try and take us on in an all-out attacking game, and they would get beaten regardless of Donadoni's selections.

That would be like the african teams, easy pickings for the big teams
i was thinking more of Romania playing in phases of 5mins attack during the game.

[Juventino]

My team would be (provided Donadoni sticks to his 4-3-3),

------------------Buffon
Zambrotta---Barzagli---Chiellini---Grosso
-----------------Gattuso
----------De Rossi-------Pirlo
-------------------------------Di Natale
--------Cassano
-------------------Toni

Pirlo and De Rossi would be the creators and in an advanced role from Gattuso. Di Natale holds wide to give the team some width but we need Cassano to play off Toni and have some run from a more or less central role. This will be key as too many times against the Dutch Toni was isolated. Keep Del Piero for a second half super-sub. Chiellini would have the marking job on Niculae, the big striker, freeing Barzagli a little.

Or perhaps a 4-4-2 with Pirlo and De Rossi in the center, Di Natale and Camoranesi out wide and Del Piero alonside Toni.

[Piola]

My team would be (provided Donadoni sticks to his 4-3-3),

------------------Buffon
Zambrotta---Barzagli---Chiellini---Grosso
-----------------Gattuso
----------De Rossi-------Pirlo
-------------------------------Di Natale
--------Cassano
-------------------Toni

Pirlo and De Rossi would be the creators and in an advanced role from Gattuso. Di Natale holds wide to give the team some width but we need Cassano to play off Toni and have some run from a more or less central role. This will be key as too many times against the Dutch Toni was isolated. Keep Del Piero for a second half super-sub. Chiellini would have the marking job on Niculae, the big striker, freeing Barzagli a little.

Or perhaps a 4-4-2 with Pirlo and De Rossi in the center, Di Natale and Camoranesi out wide and Del Piero alonside Toni.

man I cannot agree with that anymore. absolutely spot on as usual Tino.

although it doesnt look as if Donadoni is going that way. Seems he has no coglioni and is set to give ADP a start instead of xmas, with Panucci lining up centrally.

[Bomber]

Italy to bounce back - 2-0 win to them I reckon.

[Giallorossi]

My team would be (provided Donadoni sticks to his 4-3-3),

------------------Buffon
Zambrotta---Barzagli---Chiellini---Grosso
-----------------Gattuso
----------De Rossi-------Pirlo
-------------------------------Di Natale
--------Cassano
-------------------Toni

Pirlo and De Rossi would be the creators and in an advanced role from Gattuso. Di Natale holds wide to give the team some width but we need Cassano to play off Toni and have some run from a more or less central role. This will be key as too many times against the Dutch Toni was isolated. Keep Del Piero for a second half super-sub. Chiellini would have the marking job on Niculae, the big striker, freeing Barzagli a little.

Or perhaps a 4-4-2 with Pirlo and De Rossi in the center, Di Natale and Camoranesi out wide and Del Piero alonside Toni.

man I cannot agree with that anymore. absolutely spot on as usual Tino.

although it doesnt look as if Donadoni is going that way. Seems he has no coglioni and is set to give ADP a start instead of xmas, with Panucci lining up centrally.

The lineup looks to have ADP in there from all media reports in Italy i persoally think he will be better coming on. Apparently the changes will be grosso in matrix out chiellini in barzagli out gattuso out de rossi in and di natale out ADP in.

I reckon camoranesi need sto get dropped and add either perrotta or aquilani (not being biased even though they are romanisti ) but they will add another dimension to teh midfield.

Look no matter what team plays as long as they win and play good football then i will be happy! Cos we need to win cos even though a draw makes it still possible to qualify - the last group game may become like the last euro when sweden and denmark consipired to draw to allow italy to go out - i assume holland would do the same

anyway my prediction 2-0 - toni and cassano

[skins]

4-1 to Italy and they better start del piero coz as son as he came on against holland we domnated that whole bit.. any 1 agrree.?

[Piola]

4-1 to Italy and they better start del piero coz as son as he came on against holland we domnated that whole bit.. any 1 agrree.?

no

[Motley]

go Romania put them out of their pathetic misery, witches hats

why is it shaped like a boot

[diegom]

go Romania put them out of their pathetic misery, witches hats

why is it shaped like a boot

worry about ellas mate against the russians!
Dont worry about the WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS

[Hillsfootball]

go Romania put them out of their pathetic misery, witches hats

why is it shaped like a boot

To kick your backside.
You need to worry about Russia. Qualify first and then make a comment.



La Gazzetta said today del Del Piero will start with Cassano. Even if I am an AntiJuventino, I have to admit that his form has been excellent this season.
My prediction is Italy-Romania 2-0, but it won't be easy.

[lineker]

IMO italy to go up 1-0 then batten down the hatches.

[HMFC]

Hopefully Romania get a last minute penalty after a shocking decision and give the Italians what they deserve.

Romania 1-0.

[El Pibe D'Oro]

go Romania put them out of their pathetic misery, witches hats

why is it shaped like a boot

Are you still here giving greeks a bad name? Go back to bed d*ickhead.

[Stevie G Anfield Legend]

go Romania put them out of their pathetic misery, witches hats

why is it shaped like a boot

witches hats , what ?

why is it shaped like a boot? wouldnt that indicate that they are the ones that do the kicking ??

[Piola]

I thought witches hats was referring to the colour of the dutch strip but its hard to make sense of bullshit

i just think its quite funny that some Greeks cant follow the majority and shut their mouths after a bad performances themselves

[adriano10]

im with il duce... how the hell is DeRossi not an auto 1st choice? It's not like there's guys waiting behind him at this very moment who constantly destroy him... as for Di Nats, i thought he played with a bit of heart... more than most could've said a few days ago... don't think he deserves to be dropped, he looked half dangerous

[Madridista612]

My team would be (provided Donadoni sticks to his 4-3-3),

------------------Buffon
Zambrotta---Barzagli---Chiellini---Grosso
-----------------Gattuso
----------De Rossi-------Pirlo
-------------------------------Di Natale
--------Cassano
-------------------Toni

Barzagli....the guy was TERRIBLE....Materrazi was as well but Materrazi has more experience so why not put Materrazi and Chiellini in there. I still believe Aquilani should be given a shot as well. I don't mind De Rossi but I really feel Aquilani can produce for Italy particularly agaisnt Romania.

[olympiakos]

go Romania put them out of their pathetic misery, witches hats

why is it shaped like a boot

no need for it, enough is enough

[ronaldo07]

Hopefully Romania get a last minute penalty after a shocking decision and give the Italians what they deserve.

Romania 1-0.

[Scholes]

" We are the world chumps" Holland 3 Italy0. "We are the chumpions of europe" Russia 2 Grease 0. Oh dear, oh dear !!!!!!

[totsreds08]

considering the topic name is italia v romania..not how italy is shaped or anything about greeks, i will comment that del piero looked very dangerous when he came on against holland. probably more shots than toni or di natale and should definetly start, if he does he will score 2 and pirlo with a brilliant free. italy 3-1

[olympiakos]

" We are the world chumps" Holland 3 Italy0. "We are the chumpions of europe" Russia 2 Grease 0. Oh dear, oh dear !!!!!!

look at this w@nker............

[ronaldo07]

I dunno who should i go for ..
my bro just bet RM200 on Italy to win the match tonight

[swannsong]

One thing that always gets me is players representing their country and don't sing the national anthem.
THalf the Italians didn't make an attempt to open their mouths.
The Australian side does it when they play.
It was great to see the Romanians all singing their anthem tonight with gusto, it shows pride for the shirt they are wearing.

[Missing Post Count]

I wonder if Rigoni/Delfino saw the Pescara banner behind the Romanian goal.

[swannsong]

Buffon has made 2 great saves already ! 20 min
And one just hit the post !
Radoi off on a stretcher !
2 great saves by Labont @ 40 min.

[Missing Post Count]

I think italy have had a good goal chopped off, but Romania have played much better than I expected.

[swannsong]

Toni goal disallowed @ 47 min.

[BAGGIO 15]

That wasn't off side, thats a terrible call.