Germany *jackpot* Italy

This is by far the most open game i have seen since the Italy vs Ukraine match. I could see the intent of both teams right from the start of the match. It was a relatively fast pace game, and Italy was slowly taking control of the game. Andrea Pirlo and Gattuso was getting the better out of michael ballackand kehl.

However in the 2nd half, they chose to sit back and defend, in which they did a damn solid job. That's when i thought the Italy coach has something up his sleeves. Germany went on the attack, but couldn't get a goal. The back 4 was marshalled by cannavaro, who had a wonderful game, and the Italy and most probably world no. 1 goalkeeper Gianlugi Buffon was having his usual wonderful game.

After what seemed like months, my $40 is then in the bag, now for Italy to finish the job. What i thought earlier turned out to be correct, with the Italy coach bringing on iaquinta gilardino and del piero at the latter stage of the match. Italy was then back to controlling the match, but could not find a goal, thanks to the rare wonderful performance of the German back 4. Just when i thought it was heading for penalty, The last corner kick of the game, floats it in, Pirlo brought it down, calmly slots the ball to Grosso, who wonderfully curled it into the bottom left corner. Superb goal, and bye bye Germany. I told you its destiny that italy will reach the final. Next up is the final game, i'm gonna give the France vs Portugal game a miss.

The referee this time round did a very fine job, showing no signs of unfair treatment whatsoever, a job well done. The German fans showed once again that they know nuts about football. A superb sliding tackle from the back which had full contact with the ball, drew shouts of foul and jeering instead of commenting on the good tackle.

Finally, hit my first jackpot, and i hope many is still to come. However, i must warn everyone, gambling is absolutely pervertic. I was encouraging the Italians to dive more to waste more time. LOL.