I'd have to agree that Italy gets a bad rap for playing defensive. They don't purposely play defensive. They just happen to have a great defense. Some of their offensive play is quite a delight to watch. When was the last time you remember them playing a 0-0 draw?
The 0-0 draw in the 1998 QF against France was probably the only game that I remember Italy just sending 11 men behind the ball and defending. That was pretty pathetic.
I enjoy Italy's play, they actually score alot of nice goals.
12 goals in the last World Cup IIRC.
2004 was crap
5 goals in 4 matches in 2002
9 goals in 6 matches in 2000
-- Having said this, teams like Holland and Brazil are still prettier to watch.
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