Well, hoping England don't make a pigs ear of it against the Ukraine, and Sweden don't cause a shock against France, then it is looking like Spain in the Quarters! Croatia can count themselves very unlucky to be going out, as not only did they play well last night, they have had a decent tournament. Only a world class save from Casillias kept them out! I am sure people will say it was an easy save, but it was point blank, and he still had to save it!!
As for the winning goal, I still believe it was offside, but that's maybe as I am old school!! Jesus Navas was a yard off as Fabregas played the ball through to Iniesta, but whilst Iniesta wasnt offside, and although Navas wasn't offside from Iniesta pass, the defence ran out to play him off on the original pass, so for me he becomes very active in the play!
The offside rule is very grey! If you're off, you're off, simple as. As far as I am concerned any player on the pitch is active in play, and so can be interfering with play!!
Shay Given will be one of the few players who is desperately glad the tournament is over, as he made another mistake which led to a goal. It's such a shame, as he is a top top keeper. Ireland finished pointless and scored just one goal as they were beaten 2-0 by Italy, with the attitude king Balotelli scoring a lovely volley.
So, should Trappatoni keep his job? For me, his team selections and substitutions have left a lot to be desired, and I would change things, but the FAI have done what the English FA are famed for and handed out a 2 year contract before the tournament is finished!!
So, it's the final group games tonight, and the quater final line up will be all sorted!
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