Already had to guess that yesterday's game would give much to talk about. And in fact gave ... but not in the sense that people expected. Spain beat Italy by 4 -0, a goal difference than ever before in the finals of a European championship.
For almost the entire game, Italy was concentrated in the antagonisms and left many open among its players, who were taken advantage of by Spain.
Italy was a team that ran a lot in the field, but rarely to the sites "right."
Italy did very well on offense, positioning, shooting, fighting, set-pieces. The problem was on the defensive organization.
Even more surprising was the fact that Italy had more ball possession than Spain, which is very rare with the opponents of Spain. In fact, since the beginning of the game but especially in the 2nd part, Italy created many dangerous situations: the problem was its completion.
As I said previously the two finalist teams have met in the group phase. In that game, in which both teams tied, Italy was much better than the game yesterday: if the tactical scheme had been the same, the outcome of the game probably would have been different.
But Italy is to be congratulated for having managed to reach the final, because the majority of the public bet that they would not even bet that the semi-finals.
Although Prandelli be responsible for the success of bringing Italy to the final, the audacity entered in the form of team playing, ponders his resignation. A new way to play introduced by Prandelli also meets resistance from conservatism of Italian football.
In the final it was proved that it was too early for this new way to play made many effects: but here is a seed for something grander can happen in the next championships.
Speaking now of the big winners of the night, where to start?
Spain showed a great patience in the field, which eventually bring them many advantages. Furthermore, Spain also surprised by the speed and depth of field.
Unlike Italy, Spain was also a very attacking team, but never neglected the defense. Did one of the best games of this championship, which was much benefited by the Italian defense problems.
Looking at the entire journey of Spain, is easy to see that Portugal was the selection more difficult that Spain found in its way.
The Spanish team showed few errors, and lost a few possessions of the ball. At these times, Spain was able to quickly transform offensive formation to defensive formation.
This team were nine players who formed the team winning the 2010 World Cup. This selection will still be talked about, and will remain virtually unchanged, at least until the 2014 World Cup.
And here I end my analysis of this championship. Thanks to all who accompanied me: I hope I have been helpful.
Thank you all!
My sources were, the games and my opinion and of course, the official site of UEFA.
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