Well the 3rd day has given us a couple of decent game. First up was Spain Italy, I have to say I wasn't looking forward to this as much as I should have. No doubt they are 2 decent sides, but both are technical masters, and so part of me was expecting a slow build up to attacking moves.
Fair play to Italy, it's probably the most attacking I have seen them play, and to start with, they really tried to take the game to the Spanish. As for the Spanish, you have to be gutted if you're a Spanish attacker, as they decided to play with 6 midfielders!! Yes, they are decent, and can score, but they are midfielders!! As for Balotelli, he really does have the potential to be quality, but he really does believe his own hype!! How much time do you need to take a shot?? Well, Di Natale showed him how to do it!
Next up were the Irish and Croatians! Not a bad game at all, Croatia were just technically better, and the Irish didn't give up, but it wasn't to be. They gave away a sloppy first goal, and as much as I want Ireland to qualify, it was nice to see Jelavic score. Ireland did equalise, before Jelly scored, with a lovely set piece, but it was all over when the unlucky Shay Given nodded one into the net after it rebounded. Ireland tried to get back into it, and did have a definite penalty turned down!! Keith Andrews was also guilty of missing a couple of late chances.
So, all in all, 2 decent games! Let the fun begin tomorrow at 5pm!!
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