Quarter finals - Italy vs Ukraine

aussie1st · 27th June 2006, 03:13 AM

Quarter finals - Italy vs Ukraine at Hamburg, 30th June, 21:00

I would say Italy should win this if they can get some better shots away. Defence is an absolute brick, well for us anyway.

hondeyho · 27th June 2006, 07:59 AM

I don't think there's anything that Shevchenko can do about this one - Italy will win and set up a Semi-Final clash against Argentina.

Drewska · 27th June 2006, 08:10 AM

If Italy play like they did yesterday, then Ukraine hae a decent chance. Shev and Rebrov will be vital otherwise Italy will crush them. Ukraine Germany for the semis

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It could easily be Twitzerland v Australia.

IloveGilly · 27th June 2006, 08:10 AM

No, hondeyho....Germany

Hopefully Ukraine win. It's been hard for them but they deserve it (kind of).

hondeyho · 27th June 2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by IloveGilly

No, hondeyho....Germany

Hopefully Ukraine win. It's been hard for them but they deserve it (kind of).

Well after a crushing 4-0 defeat, they then were brilliant when they beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, the same when they beat Tunisia.

Yesterdays performance wasn't very good - they won it on Penalties which isn't the best way to decide who is the better team. Italy should win this.

.::Stevo::. · 27th June 2006, 10:39 AM

Boo this thread....BOO I SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

James219 · 27th June 2006, 10:52 AM

Go Ukraine! Italy are very technically sound in defence, but their upcoming opponents obviously have some world class attacking options at their disposal who have the ability to, err, exploit it...
They can't allow Italy too much space out wide or centrally with which to dictate the midfield play from, and in turn feed the strikers with ease- they've obviously got a brilliant keeper to back up that composed defence too, so Ukraine will have to be on top'a their game. Aus would've won, no doubt!

m_vaughan · 27th June 2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hondeyho

Well after a crushing 4-0 defeat, they then were brilliant when they beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, the same when they beat Tunisia.

Yesterdays performance wasn't very good - they won it on Penalties which isn't the best way to decide who is the better team. Italy should win this.

Brilliant against Saudi Arabia, but I thought pretty poor against Tunisia. And yesterday both teams made a nice big joke of the game of Football and the World Cup.

Italy, if they find their form, will crush Ukraine. However I think Italy wont be able to do that and will have to battle to a 1-0 or 2-1 win.

sachin · 27th June 2006, 12:47 PM

I think that Italy will get through easily unless we see a Shevchenko special.From what i've seen of him so far he hasn't looked all that classy.

m_vaughan · 27th June 2006, 12:50 PM

How much can Sheva do alone?

sachin · 27th June 2006, 06:49 PM

Well maybe all they'll need is a goal,who knows?

kooljack9 · 27th June 2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sachin

Well maybe all they'll need is a goal,who knows?

exactly,in most of the matches only one goal decided the match.

e.g PORTUGAL-NETHERLANDS.
1 - 0

ZexyZahid · 27th June 2006, 11:00 PM

I think Italy will win, but Ukraine has surprised some teams before this World Cup.

m_vaughan · 27th June 2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZexyZahid

but Ukraine has surprised some teams before this World Cup.

Not really. They've played only one world class side and got hammered in that.

ZexyZahid · 28th June 2006, 03:19 AM

Ukraine qualified as the first European country, in a group with Denmark, Greece and Turkey. Although these teams belong to the midcarders of Europe, it's still very difficult to progress from.

And I am talking about before the World Cup. Not the match against Spain.

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27th June 2006, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
aussie1st Administrator AKA: King Sylvester Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland National Team: Australia Domestic Team: NSW Blues	Quarter finals - Italy vs Ukraine Quarter finals - Italy vs Ukraine at Hamburg, 30th June, 21:00 I would say Italy should win this if they can get some better shots away. Defence is an absolute brick, well for us anyway. __________________

27th June 2006, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
hondeyho International Coach Member Since: Sep 2005 National Team: England Domestic Team: Durham	I don't think there's anything that Shevchenko can do about this one - Italy will win and set up a Semi-Final clash against Argentina. __________________ http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5...poofsignk5.png

27th June 2006, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Drewska ICC Board Member AKA: Van der Drew Member Since: Sep 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, Englan National Team: THE MIGHTY MIGHTY IRELAND Domestic Team: Northants and the mighty Vics	If Italy play like they did yesterday, then Ukraine hae a decent chance. Shev and Rebrov will be vital otherwise Italy will crush them. Ukraine Germany for the semis . It could easily be Twitzerland v Australia. __________________ Cristiano Ronaldo Dive Checker Games 4 Dives 2

27th June 2006, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
IloveGilly News Team Member RECORD HOLDER AKA: Andrew Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney National Team: Australia! Domestic Team: NSW Speedblitz Blues!	No, hondeyho....Germany Hopefully Ukraine win. It's been hard for them but they deserve it (kind of). __________________

27th June 2006, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
.::Stevo::. Panel of Selectors AKA: 'The Gardener' Member Since: Jul 2005 Location: In a box National Team: Australia	Boo this thread....BOO I SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

27th June 2006, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
James219 International Coach Member Since: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia National Team: ... Domestic Team: NSW Blues	Go Ukraine! Italy are very technically sound in defence, but their upcoming opponents obviously have some world class attacking options at their disposal who have the ability to, err, exploit it... They can't allow Italy too much space out wide or centrally with which to dictate the midfield play from, and in turn feed the strikers with ease- they've obviously got a brilliant keeper to back up that composed defence too, so Ukraine will have to be on top'a their game. Aus would've won, no doubt!

27th June 2006, 12:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
sachin National Board President Member Since: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia National Team: India Domestic Team: Victorian Bushrangers, Arsenal(EPL), St.Kilda(AFL)	I think that Italy will get through easily unless we see a Shevchenko special.From what i've seen of him so far he hasn't looked all that classy. __________________ http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...asyEPLcopy.jpg

27th June 2006, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
m_vaughan ICC Chairman AKA: Madrista Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: United Arab Emirates National Team: India Domestic Team: Real Madrid (Football)	How much can Sheva do alone? __________________

27th June 2006, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
sachin National Board President Member Since: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia National Team: India Domestic Team: Victorian Bushrangers, Arsenal(EPL), St.Kilda(AFL)	Well maybe all they'll need is a goal,who knows? __________________ http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...asyEPLcopy.jpg

27th June 2006, 11:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZexyZahid Staff Member Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan	I think Italy will win, but Ukraine has surprised some teams before this World Cup.

28th June 2006, 03:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
ZexyZahid Staff Member Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan	Ukraine qualified as the first European country, in a group with Denmark, Greece and Turkey. Although these teams belong to the midcarders of Europe, it's still very difficult to progress from. And I am talking about before the World Cup. Not the match against Spain.

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