World Cup - Update 7

Who would have thought that the two teams left in this edition would be Italy and France. Well I can't help but be amazed by the "Les Blues" entry in the finals. But that is just my opinion. Dubious penalty or not, Portugal never looked like scoring. Both teams have hardly conceded goals and I think whichever side takes the lead will fold shop.

So when it will be all said and done, when the referee will blow the final whistle who will be holding the trophy in the historic Olympic Stadium? Fabio Cannavaro of Italy or France's Zinedine Zidane? I will be rooting for Italy (well...I know what that means) coz they have been the more attractive side and they were superb against the Germans.

The semi-finals:-

July 04

1. Germany vs. Italy (0-2 in extra Time): ecstasy at one end of the field, heartbreak for the entire host nation. These were the amazing scenes at the end of the game. With the match set to go to penalties, Fabio Grosso scored to upset all calculations and a minute later Del Piero scored the killer blow. The Germans who have never beaten Italy in a world cup match were not their usual self and it was the "Azzuri" that did all the running and looked the more menacing side. It was by far their best performance so far.

But the Germans fans will still be happy with what they saw. In my opinion atleast, they were the most attractive side in this World cup Edition.

July 05

1. Portugal vs. France (0-1): France continued to defy logic and made it to the finals. Zizou was superb but I still can't say that for the entire French side. They are defensive and boring.

So what is left?

• Germany vs. Portugal - I think the Germans have more to play for and will win this.
• Italy vs. France - Italy has played well, except for two poor games against the US and Australia. They were superb against Germany and if they played that well again...they will surely win.