 [INT] Under 23 And Below Thread |
 May 20 2008, 08:13 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782  |
This thread was originally going to be U21 thread however with the Olympics and Toulon tournament in mind i decided to change it to U23
So, some of you may know that the annual Toulon tournament will run from 20-29th May. It is being held in Toulon in France. Matches are 80 minutes not 90 The teams are Italy, Ivory Coast, Turkey, USA, France, Japan, Chile and Holland Italy's squad has been announced; Guarente (Atalanta); Pelle' (AZ Alkmaar); Lanzafame (Bari); Acquafresca e Canini (Cagliari); Abate, Bassi, Giovinco, Marchisio e Marzoratti (Empoli); Osvaldo (Fiorentina); Bocchetti (Frosinone); Nocerino (Juventus); De Silvestri (Lazio); Cigarini e Dessena (Parma); Dellafiore e Motta (Torino); De Ceglie e Galloppa (Siena); Coda (Udinese); Alfonso (Venezia). (bolded players have some kind of connection to Milan) We have been linked with Canini, so this will be a good way to see his abilities first hand. I will watch all of Italy's matches and update this thread, but i cant give guarantees on the other teams Relevant fixtures Wednesday, May 21 - 12:00 p.m. ET Italy vs. Ivory Coast Friday, May 23 - 2:30 p.m. ET Italy vs. Turkey Sunday, May 25 - 12:00 p.m. ET Italy vs. United States Tuesday, May 27 - 12:00 p.m. ET Semifinals Tuesday, May 27 - 2:30 p.m. ET Semifinals Thursday, May 29 - 12:00 p.m. ET Third Place Match Thursday, May 29 - 2:30 p.m. ET Final Good luck to the Azzurini! This post has been edited by whoarethepatriots: May 20 2008, 08:39 PM |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:07 PM
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Token Girl  Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Finally. Goal Brazil. Sobis actually did something useful, probably the first time all game.
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Aug 16 2008, 01:08 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Aug 16 2008, 05:06 PM)  Goal Brazil ! Sobis Is he the same guy who's been terrible all morning? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Well a goal never hurts, as long as you're the one scoring it. |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:08 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 16 2008, 03:34 PM) Not yet. Brazil have 1 sub left, however. The American commentator (this one's half clueful) has been screaming for Pato to be brought on since the beginning of the second half. Maybe he's injured. I can't find any other explanation... |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:10 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 16 2008, 03:37 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) True. But there will come a time when he'll really not be available, and Brazil should be prepared for it. Hasn't that time already come? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:10 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
What a goal !!!!!
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Aug 16 2008, 01:10 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Make that 2-0. Marcelo with a very pretty goal.
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Aug 16 2008, 01:13 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Jo on for Sobis. Maybe something is wrong with Pato. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Aug 16 2008, 01:23 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 224 Joined: 1-August 08 From: India Member No.: 3,999 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 16 2008, 06:43 PM) Jo on for Sobis. Maybe something is wrong with Pato. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Or maybe he's just resting. You guys are so pessimistic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:25 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Aug 16 2008, 05:10 PM) Hasn't that time already come? You never can say. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) For the most part yes, but there are still a couple of years between now and the 2010 World Cup. |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:27 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Ha. Given the walking infirmary that Milan's been the last two seasons, perhaps I am a bit pessimistic. (On my wall is an article from Gazzetta from Nov 2006. It's got pictures of the Milan players with little band-aid icons over where their injuries are. there are 13 guys pictured). Then again, given how rough Cameroon have been perhaps it was better to rest Pato for this game rather than risk a nasty injury.
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Aug 16 2008, 01:30 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 16 2008, 03:27 PM) Ha. Given the walking infirmary that Milan's been the last two seasons, perhaps I am a bit pessimistic. (On my wall is an article from Gazzetta from Nov 2006. It's got pictures of the Milan players with little band-aid icons over where their injuries are. there are 13 guys pictured). Then again, given how rough Cameroon have been perhaps it was better to rest Pato for this game rather than risk a nasty injury. I'm afraid .. he did get injured ... During warm ups |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:31 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
Belgium end Azzurri dream
Italy's Olympic dreams were shattered in a controversial 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Belgium, who played with 10 men for 75 minutes. Channel4 Italy Out In Controversial Fashion Ten man Belgium played 74 minutes and did enough to send the Azzurrini packing from Beijing. Pierluigi Casiraghi's men were average on the night and it's Arriverderci China and gold medal hopes. However, Italy will feel hard done following some shocking refereeing decisions... goal.com I didn't watch the game but it's hard to believe the refereeing was against Italy, considering two penalties and a red card in favor of them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I don't think they are lying though. |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:36 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 224 Joined: 1-August 08 From: India Member No.: 3,999 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Aug 16 2008, 07:00 PM) I'm afraid .. he did get injured ... During warm ups Oh well, that can't be a more-than-two-days injury then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Anyhow, reading the Italy-Belgium game match reports, it seems that the referee helped Belgium to progress by giving the first Belgium goal when the ball had not crossed the line, not giving two obvious penalties and, disallowing 2 proper Italian goals and also not sending off the striker as well when giving Viviano his marching orders since it was the striker who threw the ball into Viviano's face. If this is true then... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:37 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 16 2008, 03:55 PM) You never can say. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) For the most part yes, but there are still a couple of years between now and the 2010 World Cup. 2010 World Cup? I'd say he has zero chance for that. remember how everyone scathingly attacked Ronaldo for 2006 WC failure? and he will be 34 when 2010 World Cup starts. ain't gonna happen IMO. |
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Aug 16 2008, 01:37 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
The commentary I read wasn't happy about the refereeing - particularly the goal which they don't think crossed the line. They didn't have a problem with Viviano being sent off, however. He did react even if he was provoked.
Eee injured Duck? |
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