Italy went through in the 6th minute through a Gianluca Zambrotta shot at goal, that caught the Ukraine goalie by surprise. Ukraine is deathly slow. They really take their time building up the attack and it would be nice if something would materialize. But this team spends 10 minutes building up the attack and then gives the ball away to Grosso or Cannavaro, which is not attractive soccer. Shevchenko is out there pretty much on his own.
I would have loved to see the Shevchenko- Buffon match up. One of the best goalies, a Juventus player going up against one of the Serie’s top strikers, and AC MIlan rival.
Luca Toni has still not scored. But he may not have to the way the Italian defence is playing. The only way the Ukrainians can get back in is if one of the Italians score an own goal.
I think the referee is doing a great job of not falling for those dives by the Italians.
Update: Jose Pekerman, Argentina’s coach resigns.