It's How They Started
Italy turned up the intensity in in the overtime periods against Germany, but they wouldn't have even been in a position to raise their play had they not emerged from the first half unscathed. The Germans began the game flying around the ball, riding the encouragement of their home crowd.
But despite getting the better of Italy in the early going, Germany failed to score. Gradually, the Germans' energy subsided with nothing to show for the over exertion. All the while, the Italians paced themselves, gaining confidence with every scoreless moment. Eventually, the team that readied itself for a marathon, rather than a sprint, broke the tie.
But despite getting the better of Italy in the early going, Germany failed to score. Gradually, the Germans' energy subsided with nothing to show for the over exertion. All the while, the Italians paced themselves, gaining confidence with every scoreless moment. Eventually, the team that readied itself for a marathon, rather than a sprint, broke the tie.
posted by jcanzo at 3:32 PM
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Who do you think Italy will have the final game with?
Sorry Klo for not getting to this message before the question was answered on the field. I was rooting for Portugal because I thought they would pose less of a threat to Italy (I myself am Italian). As I feared, though, France proved itself the stronger team. Les Bleus are locked in at the back and strong in the middle of the park - they should make for a great final. Two teams at the top of their game. Who is your pick for the final?
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