World Cup

**cyber-sibes** · 07-09-2006, 06:33 PM

Congratulations Italy!

I feel bad for the French team, they looked really disheartened. If only Zidane hadn't had that moment of insanity...

**Kirsten** · 07-09-2006, 06:38 PM

Through the entire match, I had the feeling that France would make it in the end. They just seemed to have more strength and energy left; Italy looked exhausted. Zidane's action broke the team's neck, I think...

Well, this was a final appearance that will always be remembered. But I don't think he wanted to be remembered this way...

Kirsten

**moosmom** · 07-09-2006, 07:27 PM

I live one block over from New Haven's "Little Italy". There have been TONS of cars driving around the neighborhood honking their horns and waving the Italian flag. That's how I found out Italy won!!

**primabella** · 07-09-2006, 08:24 PM

That game was intense. I think I went into labour twice.

I just lost all respect for Zidane. I always had the impression he had a lot of class, but I think that headbutt ended it for not only his reputation of MVP, but for France's chances of winning. It broke their morale.

The penalty kicks absolutely killed me, especially since Buffone wasn't saving any of them. But wowwww. Great finish for the Italians!

I mean I couldn't help feeling sorry for France but then flashbacks of Euro 2000 came back and well, you know..

**todd** · 07-09-2006, 10:04 PM

Congratulations Italy! party time

**Miss Z** · 07-10-2006, 04:01 AM

Well done Italy! I thought France had plenty of chances to score in the second half, but when they were in the perfect position to score, they seemed to stop and let the defenders take it away from them. It seems a shame that they could penetrate Italy's great defence only to waste it all.

And Zidane, OMG! What a way to end a career. I'd just gone to get a coffee, came back into the living room and saw all the players crowded round the referee, even the commentaters didn't know what was going on. Then there was that camera shot of that head butt, and I half laughed and stood half in awe. You would think he'd know better than to do that and I bet he feels bad this morning seeing as the world cup was lifted by the Italians.

Once again, congratulations Italy!

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 07-10-2006, 04:20 AM

I was cheering for France, as they were really playing VERY good!! But stupid Zidane had to spoil it for his team; what a mean and selfish thing to do!! I feel sorry for them!