Italy 0 England 0 FT (Italy wins 4-2 PKs)

[phantomjournalist]

There are some players that should never step up to take penalties. Ashley Cole belongs in that group.


Why did Gerrard not step up?

Ashley Cole is easily one of their best PK takers. It just wasn't his night.

[anikulapo]

Germany will certainly have revenge on their minds after the 2006 semis

[marko]

england still don't know how to take penalties, the coach should have made them aware to win the game within regulation time as they stand no chance whatsoever, pirlo penalty was pure arrogance and class, well good luck italy!

[platinum]

Talk about a boring and terrible performance, it was this England performance. Other than the first 15 mins of the game, these guys could not coordinate an attack to save their lives. An absolutely pathetic performance from England. At least justice was served and the right team won

they showed heart unfortunately, heart isn't enough when you meet talent.

[Tunisian Gooner]

Gusty backs to the wall performance by England but ultimately Italy were the best side by a country mile and deserved to progress.

In fact, it would have been a travesty if they hadn't.

Hardly a secret but England lack midfield ballers that can run a game. Masterclass from Pirlo tonight and that penalty...wow....the best four teams are in the semis.

[soothsayer]

Can't see Italy getting past the Germans ,

You don't know their history.

Just think Italians been poor, against Ireland they were poor, against England not been great Considering how bad England were at keeping ball. A good possession team like Germany should expose Italian deficencies.

[zee]

Germany will certainly have revenge on their minds after the 2006 semis

60-40 for an Italian win.........................Italy & Brazil has the German 'code' in tournaments.

[galoise]

maestro Pirlo!!! y'all got anymore superlatives???!!!!

Pirlo is just a whole different class... Reminds me of Zizou when he was about to retire.. great player through out his career, but seems to have just reached a pinnacle that is unattainable just when he is about to retire... Simply put: THE DEFINITION OF AWESOMENESS!

[analyzer]

There are some players that should never step up to take penalties. Ashley Cole belongs in that group.


Why did Gerrard not step up?

Ashley Cole is easily one of their best PK takers. It just wasn't his night.

I wonder if Balo really follows Chelsea.. Cole is one of the best PK takers for both club and country.. I think he hesitated last min.. His Pks usually has good height.. IMO, i felt he should have switched it up and kick it to Buffons right...

[juventuss]

This pk was just pants.

[scholl]

There are some players that should never step up to take penalties. Ashley Cole belongs in that group.


Why did Gerrard not step up?

He was the first kicker.

[Molue Conductor]

Germany will certainly have revenge on their minds after the 2006 semis

Now that was a good game of football!!!!!

Podolski was wasteful in that game

[okokobioko]

Talk about a boring and terrible performance, it was this England performance. Other than the first 15 mins of the game, these guys could not coordinate an attack to save their lives. An absolutely pathetic performance from England. At least justice was served and the right team won

they showed heart unfortunately, heart isn't enough when you meet talent.

Abeg guys, lets compile the adjectives used to describe England by the commentators today, I'll follow Platinum:

TENACIOUS!

[balo]

There are some players that should never step up to take penalties. Ashley Cole belongs in that group.


Why did Gerrard not step up?

Ashley Cole is easily one of their best PK takers. It just wasn't his night.

He barely scored the penalty against Bayern. It has never been his night when penalties are concerned.

[highbury]

This pk was just pants.

Nice. I wish I can see it from the back of the goal

[Comrade Machel]

This pk was just pants.

huh Unless pants means something different from it British meaning

[Tunisian Gooner]

I get England lack players with a quality first touch, with vision and players who can produce a decent final ball.

What amazes me is how mentally England are just fookin pants in PK's.

[zee]

Can't see Italy getting past the Germans ,

You don't know their history.

Just think Italians been poor, against Ireland they were poor, against England not been great Considering how bad England were at keeping ball. A good possession team like Germany should expose Italian deficencies.

you still don't know the Italians......................Italy is meek with the meek and very strong against the strong.

Just one exampe, in 1982 WC............Italy drew against Peru, Poland & Cameroun in the 1st round.
Took out the legendary Brazilian team of Zico,Falco,Socrates,Jnr etc and blew away the Germanys 3-1 in the Final.
That is Italy for you...................they will lose to Andorra & thrash Spain the next day.

[txj]

thought the game would never end!

[femibyte]

Hmm, this Ashley name sef...

[kalani]

There are some players that should never step up to take penalties. Ashley Cole belongs in that group.


Why did Gerrard not step up?

Ashley Cole is easily one of their best PK takers. It just wasn't his night.

He barely scored the against Bayern. It has never been his night when penalties are concerned.

Really 2005 FA Cup final, Moscow 2008 and Munich 2012? He has a pretty good record.

[marko]

why don't england produce the likes of Pirlo?? the group was crap, definitely flattered englan to be honest, Ukraine, hardly world beaters, sweden, average side there to make up numbers, france, flattered to deceive, England need a new footballing philosophy but i think pride will never let them change the perceived arrogance, everyone raves about gerrard but what did he do against a top team???

[balo]

There are some players that should never step up to take penalties. Ashley Cole belongs in that group.


Why did Gerrard not step up?

He was the first kicker.

Cool. Thanks. My feed froze at the time.