The Soccer Crusader

Italy 2-0 Republic of Ireland, Too little, too late

Ireland was surprisingly good! A much different style from their previous games – but too little, too late…Italy, put all their passion in it and squeezed through. They showed potential but they precipitate in the last moments of delivery. The really hard games are only to start. We need to watch them; they can improve and can do better.

Croatia 0-1 Spain, Brave, but not enough

A very courageous Croatia kept Spain at bay for almost the entire game. Spain just looked average – not anymore the team we expected. Struggling to create in front of a well-organized adversary, they showed fragility in defense too. It will take a great effort to really win it all. The usual checkerboard shirts Croatia, always a rather unique appearance on the field, will go home with their heads held high. Again, it’s the most efficient (clinical) teams that go through…take your chances, don’t let them go bye.

Filed under: EURO 2012 | Tagged: euro 2012, EURO2012, Soccer, sports, UEFA |