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WCQ: Slovenia - Italy [P+R]

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Drvar

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Well, its a big match for us :).
We're without Knavs, the teamleader and an excellent defender. I think Italy are without a bunch of attackers, and that Lippi is trying out some defensive system in trainings, but i think the italians can say more about that.
Slovenia's team is alot different from the last time we played, when Slovenia won 1-0 in Italy i think, in 2002. I think Slovenia can get a satisfactory result from this.

Slovenia - Italy 1:0 :).
 
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Drvar

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No, the coach dumped most of the old players, which was neccesary, because when 2006 comes around, these guys will be too old, including Zahovic. Plus hes been a real bitch about not being called up for the first friendly game with the new coach.
 
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pazzo

Banned [Multiple Accounts]
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I don't mean to rain on your parade but 1-0 to Slovenia will never happen. Italy's defence is rock solid and Slovenia's attack is, let's be honest, not rock solid.

Italy was the only undefeated team at EURO 2004 (don't bother trying to object, I know the circumstances) and the attack is screaming with potential.

Slovenia lost at home to Latvia at home earlier this year so I don't see how they could beat Italy. I expect the Azzurri to win but I just hope they don't disappoint me yet again.

Forza Azzurri
 
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Drvar

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Theres a new coach, half the team is new, the team that played and lost against Latvia was the ****tiest team Slovenia ever had, in terms of tactis, and player attitude.
And Slovenia beat Moldova 3-0, Italy beat them 1-0 :D.
 
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pazzo

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It should also be noted that Italy played away to Moldova. Slovenia played at home. :D
 
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Drvar

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I predicted 1-0 for Slovenia because im Slovenian, and i'll never predict my team to lose :).

Just for fun, past results:

1994 Slovenia - Italy 1:1
1995 Italy - Slovenia 1:0
2002 Italy - Slovenia 0:1
 
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Drvar

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I dont remember, all i know is there was some bull**** between the fans, and some fighting (i think the match was in Triesto, or whatever is the english name for that city near the border).
 
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santino

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italy always play to the level of their opponents, not matter how good or bad they are

but when the opponents are rated lower than us, we win by a goal(H)
 
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SB9Dragon

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I'm expecing the usual, standard, default Italy win. 1-0 on some cross. The side will probably still play poor but win nonetheless.

Though I really hope Lippi and his crew can prove me wrong.
 
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italianstyle87

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Originally posted by Drvar
Theres a new coach, half the team is new, the team that played and lost against Latvia was the ****tiest team Slovenia ever had, in terms of tactis, and player attitude.
And Slovenia beat Moldova 3-0, Italy beat them 1-0 :D.
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great, having a team that has no idea how to play with eachother

Slovenia 0-2 Italia
Totti
Cannavaro
 
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italianstyle87

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LIPPI SEARCHES FOR THE THIRD WIN
OFFENSE WITH TOTTI, TONI AND ESPOSITO
Celje October 8, 2004

Italy wants to start where it left off. One month after the two wins against Norway and Moldavia, the Azzurri coached by Lippi want their third win in the away match against Slovenia in order to consolidate their leadership in the standings. And to reach this objective, Lippi intends on taking advantage of his offensive potential, by lining up a 4-2-3-1 that is anything but careful.

At the Sporti Park stadium in Celje, even if Lippi usually does not anticipate the lineup, in addition to Buffon as goalkeeper, the lineup should be Bonera, Nesta, Cannavaro and Zambrotta on defense, Gattuso and De Rossi at midfield with the trio made up of Camoranesi, Totti and Esposito to support the up front forward, Toni.

A tested lineup with some slight changes as far as the players are concerned, in the test match that the team had on Wednesday against the Under 18. If the opponent's defense becomes to difficult to overcome, Italy could send in Gilardino and Di Vaio.

The Slovenia team is a young one and is strong both physically and technically, with some players that have an excellent international experience. The star of the team coached by Branko Oblak, who substituted the ex-Sampdoria player Srecko Katanec, is Milenko Acimovic, a talented three-quarter forward from Lille, and brother-in-law of a former star in Italy: the Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic. In addition to Acimovic, another strong players is Nastja Ceh, a midfielder who plays in Belgium with Bruges. On defense the team can count on captain Alexander Knavs, who plays in Germany with Bochum, and the left-footed wing Amir Karic (Fk Mosca). The offense will probably be made up of Ermin Siljak, and the young talent Zlatko Dedic, currently with Empoli.
 
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Internazionale

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Totti is back after 3 matches banned. And, Lippi is a type of coach testing new players like how many already ? 35 players during friendly ?

Slovenia are one of dark horses in Europe. My lucky guess, Italy will struggle alot in this match. 1-1 final result.
 
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