Monday, June 09, 2008

Italy vs Holland
Euro 2008, 20h45
Holland qualified for this competition after coming second in the group topped by Romania. Coach Marco van Basten is at the end of a four year cycle, as he will be appointed at Ajax next month. He will want to finish with a performance his reign as Dutch national coach. It is known that he is a protege of Johan Cruyff and enjoys the total football which is trademarked in his country. Robben is injured, while Seedorf retired from the national team just before the Championships.
Italy have to do without the injured Fabio Cannavaro, but La Squadra Azzurra have so much talent. They have a great keeper in Buffon, a very strong midfield with Pirlo and Gattuso, and a born goalscorer in Luca Toni. I think their weakest link is inexperienced coach Donadoni. Still, let's not forget they are the World Champions.
I predict Italy not to lose, which is priced the highest at 4/11.

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