Depressing feeling right now, but what r u gonna do. portugal wasn't all that bad, but their marking on the set plays was downright ridiculous and cost them. It's a shame. God, Pepe on that corner was un-marked in the 6 with a free header and puts it high. That goes in, game is tied and who knows what happens. I'll be visualizing that play for the next couple years. But, now with a new coach coming in, this team should have a different look. No more Petit who was brutal in this tournament, no idea why Scolari started him 3 times. And most of all, NO MORE RICARDO!!! He has been a thorn in my side for the last 4 years. Sure, he saved penalties and all that, but Christ, he has no command of the box on set plays and high crosses. 2 goals today, the goal in the final in 04, all from set plays. Yes, it's marking, but he should have been able to challenge for that second one from Ballack today. Good riddance Ricardo. Bring on Rui Patricio!!!
Ronaldo haters!!! Eat it!!! Stop thinking that every time he goes down that he is divin. Yes, the play where he got stepped on was a bit ridiculous with the late reaction and all, but good god, he is way more than that, and if you really know the game, you should realize that and stop looking for a reason to bitch about him. Whatever, he'll be FIFA footballer of the year and you all can shove it.
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