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Originally Posted by Thunderball
1) How did the Dutch do the honorable thing?
2) Would Italy have laid down? That's pretty biased language...
3) As well... how is it not in Holland's interest to have Italy go through?
4) Some of this blind Italy hate is wearing a little thin
5) Italy plays essentially the soccer equivalent of the Flames... frankly, I'm surprised so many Flames fans attack them on their playing style.
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1) They didn't roll-over and let Romania win 1-0, even though it was in their best interest to do so.
2) You of all people should not talk about biased language. Ex. "the only team that can beat Italy, is Italy".
3) Simple. Italy is a top team in the world. Holland's chances are better without them around. ITA >>> ROM.
4) Blind Italy hate? It's eyes-wide-open, well-deserved hate. ITA plays the most cynical brand of football in the world. Corruption is rampant in Italian soccer. Blind Italy love is wearing thin.
5) The Flames don't constantly dive for penalties, or play for shoot-outs when they are over-matched. You lose all credibility when you deny that they do these things as deliberate strategy.
But what do I know?
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