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oh, i'm seeing a BEAUTIFUL game here-- starts measured, picks up gradually, by the end of the first half it's already a screamer.

what genius pirlo letting that ball go to marchisio.

what a great pass from rooney to sturridge, and what a great game is sturridge having so far.

what an incredible play by supermario near the end, and what a great save by… who saved it? right on the line!

this is awesome.

sirigu pretty great on the saves but i think gigi's absence is leaving italy's defense slightly disorganized.

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ETA: what a game!

don't feel bad, ingleses! you played a great game. much respect.

& i didn't like the way italy fell back the last 20 minutes but they managed as usual. damn, they are such a team. i get a little tear-eyed watching them.