The final World Cup poll

[cherdano]

Will Italy escape their scandal, or will France win their king Zizou the third crown?

[Aberlour10]

Both teams have a very strong defence, so I expect a very "tactical" match with extra time & penalties...My choice: Italy will win, because they have the best goalkeeper in the tournament.

 

 

Robert

[Sigi_BC84]

Both teams have a very strong defence, so I expect a very "tactical" match with extra time & penalties...My choice: Italy will win, because they have the best goalkeeper in the tournament.

Yes, and France have one of the worst goal keepers in World Cup history. I wouldn't be surprised if they lost because Barthez messes up once more.

 

Anyway, Italy showed against Germany that they can play an offensive match even with a lot at stake. I'm hoping that they will be brave enough to try this strategy again in the finals.

 

But probably we will see the usual tactical match as nearly always when two top soccer nations meet (as in Argentina-Germany during the first half, for example). The most we should hope for is an early goal due to a mistake on either side, so the match will open up during regular time.

 

In the end I see Italy at an advantage, but probably it will be a close game if France can play at the level they've shown in their last two matches.

 

--Sigi