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  • UEFA Nations League Finals: ITA-ESP [R]

    From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 11:55:01 2021
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here
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  • From MH@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 13:07:32 2021
    On 2021-10-06 12:55, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here

    Well, you would say that, wouldn't you. Last 5 matches (4 of them competitive) 1 win each and three draw. Looks like Italy on pens to me.

    Both teams fielding strong enough lineups, with Spain perhaps a little
    under strength (no Olmo, no Morata, no Pedri - but they may all be
    injured).
    A first cap for 17 year old Gavi is the biggest surprise, I guess.

    Naysayers will say this is an unnecessary competition, but I must
    confess to liking the Nations League. The 4 teams left are possibly the
    best 4 in Europe right now, and definitely in the top 6-8. If FIFA gets
    their way of having the WC every 2 years (seems very unlikely to me), I
    would not mind at all if this became the official European championship.
    In theory it should do a better job of picking the best teams than a
    24 team tournament does, in that the group stage matches are against
    more competitive opposition, and there are 6 of them (games) instead of 3.

    Unfortunately no TV coverage I can access.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 12:20:47 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:07:35 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
    On 2021-10-06 12:55, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here

    Well, you would say that, wouldn't you. Last 5 matches (4 of them competitive) 1 win each and three draw. Looks like Italy on pens to me.

    Well, every recognizes that Spain was the better team in the Euro semifinal, and Italy got away with one.
    Italy had a slightly better start this time, but it's been all Spain since about the 10th minute.
    They get their richly deserved goal via Ferran Torres, who puts away a beautiful weighted cross by Oyarzabal.
    A couple of minutes later Donnarumma almost gifts Spain a second, but Bonucci is there to clear off the line.

    20': 0-1
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 12:27:22 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:20:49 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:07:35 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
    On 2021-10-06 12:55, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here

    Well, you would say that, wouldn't you. Last 5 matches (4 of them competitive) 1 win each and three draw. Looks like Italy on pens to me.
    Well, every recognizes that Spain was the better team in the Euro semifinal, and Italy got away with one.
    Italy had a slightly better start this time, but it's been all Spain since about the 10th minute.
    They get their richly deserved goal via Ferran Torres, who puts away a beautiful weighted cross by Oyarzabal.
    A couple of minutes later Donnarumma almost gifts Spain a second, but Bonucci is there to clear off the line.

    20': 0-1

    Now a couple of good chances wasted by Italy, first Bernardeschi (whose inability to use the right foot for anything forced him into a predictable shot), then Insigne wide open in the Spanish box. Still 0-1
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 12:34:43 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:27:23 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:20:49 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:07:35 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
    On 2021-10-06 12:55, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here

    Well, you would say that, wouldn't you. Last 5 matches (4 of them competitive) 1 win each and three draw. Looks like Italy on pens to me.
    Well, every recognizes that Spain was the better team in the Euro semifinal, and Italy got away with one.
    Italy had a slightly better start this time, but it's been all Spain since about the 10th minute.
    They get their richly deserved goal via Ferran Torres, who puts away a beautiful weighted cross by Oyarzabal.
    A couple of minutes later Donnarumma almost gifts Spain a second, but Bonucci is there to clear off the line.

    20': 0-1
    Now a couple of good chances wasted by Italy, first Bernardeschi (whose inability to use the right foot for anything forced him into a predictable shot), then Insigne wide open in the Spanish box. Still 0-1

    Bonucci red card. Now it's a question of whether Italy can keep the margin respectable. A repeat of the 2012 Euro final scoreline is not out of the question.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 12:38:26 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:34:44 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:27:23 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:20:49 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:07:35 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
    On 2021-10-06 12:55, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here

    Well, you would say that, wouldn't you. Last 5 matches (4 of them competitive) 1 win each and three draw. Looks like Italy on pens to me.
    Well, every recognizes that Spain was the better team in the Euro semifinal, and Italy got away with one.
    Italy had a slightly better start this time, but it's been all Spain since about the 10th minute.
    They get their richly deserved goal via Ferran Torres, who puts away a beautiful weighted cross by Oyarzabal.
    A couple of minutes later Donnarumma almost gifts Spain a second, but Bonucci is there to clear off the line.

    20': 0-1
    Now a couple of good chances wasted by Italy, first Bernardeschi (whose inability to use the right foot for anything forced him into a predictable shot), then Insigne wide open in the Spanish box. Still 0-1
    Bonucci red card. Now it's a question of whether Italy can keep the margin respectable. A repeat of the 2012 Euro final scoreline is not out of the question.

    Halfway there: Another goal on the Oyarzabal-Ferran Torres axis. 0-2
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From MH@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 14:28:26 2021
    On 2021-10-06 13:38, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:34:44 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:27:23 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:20:49 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:07:35 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
    On 2021-10-06 12:55, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    Just started, still 0-0.

    My prediction: Italy's unbeaten streak ends here

    Well, you would say that, wouldn't you. Last 5 matches (4 of them
    competitive) 1 win each and three draw. Looks like Italy on pens to me. >>>> Well, every recognizes that Spain was the better team in the Euro semifinal, and Italy got away with one.
    Italy had a slightly better start this time, but it's been all Spain since about the 10th minute.
    They get their richly deserved goal via Ferran Torres, who puts away a beautiful weighted cross by Oyarzabal.
    A couple of minutes later Donnarumma almost gifts Spain a second, but Bonucci is there to clear off the line.

    20': 0-1
    Now a couple of good chances wasted by Italy, first Bernardeschi (whose inability to use the right foot for anything forced him into a predictable shot), then Insigne wide open in the Spanish box. Still 0-1
    Bonucci red card. Now it's a question of whether Italy can keep the margin respectable. A repeat of the 2012 Euro final scoreline is not out of the question.

    Halfway there: Another goal on the Oyarzabal-Ferran Torres axis. 0-2

    Have you been watching ? What is this Gavi character like? Another
    teenager (Yeremi Pino) comes on as a sub for Spain. From the Canary
    islands, like Pedri, David Silva, Pedro, Valeron....
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 13:41:20 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:

    Have you been watching ?

    With half an eye, as it didn't look as if Italy had any chances to make it interesting. But they have managed to pull one back via Lorenzo Pellegrini.
    In response, Spain have set up shop in Italy's final third and have no intention of relinquishing the ball.


    What is this Gavi character like?

    Looks promising. There was an interesting moment where he tried to win a penalty off Chiellini, and the old man brushed him off, then made a face as if to say "I can't deal with these kids any more"
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 13:46:31 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:41:22 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:

    Have you been watching ?
    With half an eye, as it didn't look as if Italy had any chances to make it interesting. But they have managed to pull one back via Lorenzo Pellegrini.
    In response, Spain have set up shop in Italy's final third and have no intention of relinquishing the ball.

    Italy managed to win a couple of set pieces in injury time that could have yielded an equalizer, but no luck.

    FT: 1-2
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Werner Pichler@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 13:50:41 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 10:46:33 PM UTC+2, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:41:22 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:

    Have you been watching ?
    With half an eye, as it didn't look as if Italy had any chances to make it interesting. But they have managed to pull one back via Lorenzo Pellegrini.
    In response, Spain have set up shop in Italy's final third and have no intention of relinquishing the ball.
    Italy managed to win a couple of set pieces in injury time that could have yielded an equalizer, but no luck.

    FT: 1-2

    Spain take the UFWC title for the first time since 2010.

    Ciao,
    Werner
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
    * Origin: SportNet Gateway Site (24:150/2)
  • From Futbolmetrix@24:150/2 to rec.sport.soccer on Wed Oct 6 13:51:20 2021
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:41:22 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
    On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:

    Have you been watching ?
    With half an eye, as it didn't look as if Italy had any chances to make it interesting. But they have managed to pull one back via Lorenzo Pellegrini.

    Credit for the goal goes 100% to Chiesa, who is easily turning into the most exciting attacking prospect Italy has produced in the past 20 years.

    https://streamwo.com/DYorjBj

    My Fantasy Scout Cycle 5 team expresses gratitude for his unselfishness.
    --- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
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