Italian versus French affair for World Cup 2006 finals.

I never expected the team of old geezers to make it this far. With the team averaging 28 years old, I am truly amazed at the amount of energy left in their legs. During the group stage, they looked like they were headed for an early exit. I didn’t expect them to even get past the group stage. Truly amazing comeback.

The Italians were less of a surprise, although it was still surprising somewhat. The Italian defence is famous, and they are also famous for defending one goal leads. Traditionally, the Italians don’t go in search of goals if they are one up. Therefore, it comes as a surprise that they are winning games by more than one goal margin.

Interesting match-up for the finals. I wished Germany got in though.