Curtains come down

Italians kill the demons that have been haunting them, the penalty shoot outs. They have never won a penalty shoot out. They are the 2006 world cup winners and its Lippi's master mind that has helped Italy to grap the trophy for the fourth time. Italy has played some excellent football throught out the tournament. Their defense should get the credit for their victory. Pirlo and Guttoso commanded the mid field. Lippi selected 7 forwards in his 23 squad, thats strange for a side known for their defensive tactics and scoring on the counter attacks. This world cup has changed the image of the Azzuri's, they have dominated the game in terms of ball possession. One team not to win the world cup has gained the confidence match by match to take home the ultimate prize, and beating the home team.

Zizou went out of his final football butting his head into a player. He should have gone out with with a long round of applause. It shouldn't be this way, for a football ICON.