Crap pen, but he did really well for Italy in the tournament, I'll be really sad if people lose sight of that because of his lame miss. Lots of heads went in that shoot out.
That Zaza pen was the worst penalty I've ever seen. Looked like a dressage horse high stepping up to the ball
Indeed. And it's only fair that my avatar should now reflect the team which deserves all our home support, mine included.
Gutted with the result, but I suppose the better team won. I think Italy have as good a record as England in shootouts...
Probably a fluke then.........He let Italy down. Having a penalty saved is one thing missing the bloody goal altogether is another!!
I don't think it will. He had a very good tournament up until the second half of the German game. All tournament he has played like a top quality centre forward, holding the ball well and playing it off simply. It was a step up from him and if he stays (I'll think he'll leave) then Claude needs to ring Conte and ask how he got him to keep it simple. I do think having a mobile partner helped him.
Iceland coach praising youth coaches for Iceland success. He says he'll say more after the tournament. I've been beating this drum for so long now. I believe it is a big part of the answer for the FA.
http://www.balls.ie/football/explai...o-manuel-neuer-before-his-penalty-miss/338688 Lesson One: Don't play mind games in a penalty shoot out.