The Match between Italy and Australia in the Pre-quarters of World Cup 2006 will be debated for long. The nail biting finish to otherwise unimpressive play, has the making of a classic World Cup controversy. After a goal less 90 minutes of play Italy was awarded a penalty in the remaining 30 sec's of the 3 min Injury time. Game would have continued into extra time ( and one can speculate that it may have gone on to a shoot out ) had not the penalty been given for the Neil's "fall/Attempted tackle" on Garusso. Francesco Totti ( critised through out the World Cup ) scored the match winner with surgical precision and acheived redemption for the bad memories.
What will be debated is wether the fall by Neil was attempted tackle on Garusso of Italy or was it just a fall. But for what its worth I would like to say --"You donot take a fall in the Box". Neil violated this principle and Australia paid for it by being ousted from the World Cup. The Socaroos are heading home.
What is interesting though is that Italy was sent packing in the last world cup by South Korea under the same coach. It was as controversial as this one. A goal was given offside even when it was not. Also there was a red card for a non existent reason.
Is this a pay back for Guss Hiddick ? Well we may not know the answers to those q's. The Azzuris need to concentrate on the next match with Ukraine. They are not a bad team and if the Italians play as they did yesterday they will have a tough fight on there hand.
Forza Azzuri!
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