***Official Slovakia v Italy Thread***

[Mark (Blue Army)]

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Venue: Johannesburg, Ellis Park
Date: Thursday, 24 June 2010
Kick-off: 15:00[/center]

TEAM NEWS

Slovakia could recall fit-again winger Miroslav Stoch after creating few chances in the defeat to Paraguay. Marek Cech could also return in place of defender Kornel Salata, who admitted to feeling nervous against the Paraguayans.

Italy are also expected to make changes after two disappointing performances, with forwards Antonio Di Natale and Giampaolo Pazzini pressing for a start.

Playmaker Andrea Pirlo is available after returning from a calf injury but is likely to start on the bench.

One booking from suspension: Strba, Durica, Sestak, Weiss (Slovakia); Camoranesi (Italy)

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Slovakia 1-0 Italy at half time.

[mr_nool]

My bets this WC was:

A tenner on Serbia to finish 1-3
A tenner on Italy to win the WC
A tenner on Holland to win the WC

Anyone wanna bet that Holland gets knocked out in the next round?

[Mark (Blue Army)]

My bets this WC was:

A tenner on Serbia to finish 1-3
A tenner on Italy to win the WC
A tenner on Holland to win the WC

Anyone wanna bet that Holland gets knocked out in the next round?

you don't seem to be doing very well there nool.

[mr_nool]

My bets this WC was:

A tenner on Serbia to finish 1-3
A tenner on Italy to win the WC
A tenner on Holland to win the WC

Anyone wanna bet that Holland gets knocked out in the next round?

you don't seem to be doing very well there nool.

Tell me about it! Well, the Italy bet was because of a vision I had when I was drunk, Serbia was my dark horse, and with Holland I listened to my heart. At least the Dutch are still in it.

[Ted Hughes]

Great big spaces opening up in the Italian defence. Vlad could exploit it if he's brought on.

[Ted Hughes]

Ha don't need him 2-0.

[Dameerto]

They're in all kinds of trouble now

[Vhero]

GET IN! Bye Bye Italy!

[Kladze]

2-0

hahahaha

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Addio Italia.....haha

[Ted Hughes]

Di Heskey's had a couple of near ones.

[Ted Hughes]

Game on now he's got one at last.

[Ted Hughes]

HAHA! Shades of Des Walker 3-1.

[mr_nool]

Well, Italy's been truly horrific this WC and I won't be sad to see them go home. Apart from this game Slovakia have been dire as well and have played true anti football. Here's me hoping for a Kiwi goal ;-)

[Mike J]

fuck me, what a great goal

[Dameerto]

It's turned into a good game afterall, two mins left.

[Ted Hughes]

fuck me, what a great goal

Superb composure. Great fun this game.

[Mike J]

fuck me, what a great goal

Superb composure. Great fun this game.

but i thought this WC was boring!!!!?

[Ted Hughes]

Stoch was a cheating little twat in the youth cup final.