Who Said the Azzurri Were Dead?

Just when you thought it was all over for the Italians, they come and win to prove every one wrong. Time after time they have taught the world to never count them out. Like always, when ever the Azzurri find themselves in a difficult situation they always manage to pull through with a smile on their faces. This attitude has given them the ticket to the quarter finals against Spain.

However, as much as i would love to praise their work I think that they are still in debt to their followers and fans. So far the only ones that can be saved from this group phase are Buffon, Panucchi, and De Rossi. Everyone else have been complete flops. For being world champions they have barely shown in it in the tournament. Much more is expected from the Italians, who can still be considered as the favorites to win this year. Holland out classes them in every sense while Romania easily could have eliminated them. If the Azzurri want to continue on their journey to the final, then much will need to be improved. I have much respect for this national side but they are lucky to be alive in this competition. Yet, one makes their own luck and this victory over France could be essential in leading them to the right path.