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Soccer/Football

VWolf

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4. It was a match for the purists (and those who love midfield play)

Reply to Ron Obvious (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 7, 2021, 11:27 AM

Jul 2021

But, yes, Spain were horrendous in the final third, and Italy wasn't allowed much time there to begin with.

The teams had met 6 times previously in the Euros. Each had 2 wins, plus 2 draws. Seems appropriate that this one went to PK's.

Before the shootout, Chiellini gave a masterclass in psyching out Jordi Alba

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Watching Spain vs Italy [View all] bluecollar2 Jul 2021 OP

Where can I obnoxiousdrunk Jul 2021 #1

ESPN App gainesvillenole Jul 2021 #2

I may be the only one, but I thought that wasn't very good Ron Obvious Jul 2021 #3

It was a match for the purists (and those who love midfield play) VWolf Jul 2021 #4

Jordi Alba wasn't happy about it! Ron Obvious Jul 2021 #5

Can you get a red card in the break before PK's? LOL VWolf Jul 2021 #6