Quote Originally Posted by RICHARD
Being a huge sports fan I always have to ask..
Had Italy scored those goals in the first minute how would the game been changed?
I guess my question is,
Is it better to lose at the end or play 2 goals down from the beginning?

I don't think it would have made a difference.
Both teams gave 100% and were exhausted by that time.
It really was anyone's game.
I would feel the same had Italy lost.