Comments on: No Controversy as Italy Crushes Ukriane

By: Brennan

Brennan — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 03:02:56 +0000

Andrew, the scoreboard negates your argument.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:42:40 +0000

Italy “crushes” ukraine? Did you see the match statistics? Ukraine had 59% possession, same amount of shots on goal, more overall shots, and completely dicatacted the 2nd half. What happened to ukraine is simple: Lack of experience, mostly in defence, and some bad luck. A right score would have been 3-1, or 3-2, and anyone who watched the game knows it.

I notice you are also very keen to critise Ukraine and Shevchenko. Maybe you’re Russian or something =)

By: Gian Luca

Gian Luca — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:21:07 +0000

I have Ukranian friends, some of the kids I coach are Ukranians (and they are my best players) and I sometime play Sunday soccer with some Ukranian guys at the park. I feel for them, but on the other hand they have my admiration. This is the first time they show in a World Cup.

As I said before in another blog, I thought I sensed some problems in the spirit of the Ukranian team.

Italy played fairly well. I might be wrong, but I still think they can do better (and they are going to have to try their best for the next game). Thank goodness for no soap operas!