And the result for the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 is finally in.
As a lot of people had supported,the Azzuris have won the World Cup of 2006 after drawing 1-1 in normal time and extra time.Italy have won 5-3 on the penalty shootout.
The Italians held off a fighting French team to seal the victory in a penalty shootout.
France took the lead after 7 minutes through a Zidane penalty only to be shut off by Marco Matterazi's header.Italy almost took the lead later on in the first half when Luca Toni's header from Andrea Pirlo's corner hit the crossbar just above Fabien Barthez's head.
The second half saw a rather resistant Italy and France battle for midfield supremacy.The match took a sudden turn when Zinedine Zidane headbutted Matterazi and was sent off by the referee.
At the end of regulation time and extra time,the score was still tied at 1-1 and the game went into penalties.
France was in trouble for not having 2 of their penalty taker when Thierry Henry was substituted and Zidane sent off.Italy however had all their set piece takers.
Both goalkeepers didn't make any saves but it was unfortunate for David Trezeguet who hit the bottom of the crossbar but the ball didn't cross the line and bounced out.In the end,it was Grosso who netted the final penalty to win Italy the biggest title in football.
It was good to watch another World Cup match live as it happens.
Problem now is,I haven't gotten my sleep throughout the night yet.
Mama mia..
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