Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 An early red card heled us big time and then a Moreno masterclass means we're through to an all European semi-final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 What a game! four goals in nine minutes in the first half, we go down to nine men and then score a fourth goal sending us through to face France in the final! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 For the second time we've managed to win the World Cup! We came from behind and stole it at the death! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Next up we have Italy, so for the first time I will have to spend 4 years at the country since they didn't qualify for Qatar 2022! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Our first fixture, a trip to Bulgaria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Changed Bulgaria to a home fixture but that's the only big surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 A solid friendly to begin my hopefully four year tenure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 7th, 8th & 16th, a strong group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Lazio's Mattia Zaccagni could potentially make his debut in these Nations League matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 A late winner but we lose Pellegrini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 A better result but a clean sheet would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 There's our clean sheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Four wins from four. Sadly none of the big nations are in the relegation zone. Edited November 22, 2022 by Makoto Nakamura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Giorgio Scalvini replaces the injured Jorginho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 A great home win over the Netherlands! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 And a narrow win over Switzerland to seal qualification to the Semi Final, now we have no World Cup so that should be it for 2022. Poland are shock semi finalists! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 We'll actually be playing qualifiers! And it's a rather easy group as well, but with no outright minnows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Not an exciting World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucdark Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Nice thread, so sad the Argentina part u_u Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 9 hours ago, ucdark said: Nice thread, so sad the Argentina part u_u Thanks UCDark, it may not be everyone's cup of tea but I wanted to get into the World Cup Spirit! Argentina was definitely the worst one so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Destiny Udogie gets a call-up and is inline to make his debut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 A late victory in an unconvincing performance but three points is three points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Another comeback, not convincing at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Chiesa & Darmian make the squad as we get a favourable Nations League draw against Poland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 A come from behind win but we outplayed Poland and now we face Germany in the Final after their 2-0 win over France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 We left it rather late but we are Nations League winners! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Should be two simple, straight forward wins here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) Immobile hat-trick, easy win. Edited November 23, 2022 by Makoto Nakamura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 A much closer game but everything went in and another hat-trick for Immobile! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Same squad as last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Two more for Immobile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 ...what? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) Another hat-trick seals qualification for EURO 2024!! Edited November 23, 2022 by Makoto Nakamura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 I'll let Provedel start against Latvia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Well that was a mistake, another hat-trick though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Qualification over, time for a brief round-up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 The only perfect nation! I wouldn't say there was much in the way of upsets, Denmark, Greece, Norway & Turkey missing out maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 A great year for Italian fans and Ciro Immobile! Overall Best XI 2023 Best XI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Belgium, Ireland & Finland. Well that's 1st and 2nd secured! Feel for Slovakia in Group A being drawn with Germany, Portugal & the Netherlands whilst Group D is the most even group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) The Nations League has been drawn again, we'll be battling England for top spot. Edited November 23, 2022 by Makoto Nakamura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Our EURO preliminary squad, Bonucci still here aged 37! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 And our squad for EURO 2024, first up are the friendlies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 A strong start with two goals in the first six minutes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 A much changed starting eleven but we win just as easily! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 And another win! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 No clean sheet but there are far far worse ways to introduce ourselves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Immobile came on in the 75th minute, scored in the 87th and won MotM, I think that says a lot about the quality of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Immobile hat-trick and we're through top of the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 No surprises here, Slovakia managed to defeat Germany but finish last in Group A, Bosnia & Herzegovina were dreadful and Kylian Mbappe is unstoppable. Czech Republic, they score goals so I don't expect a clean sheet but I do expect us to go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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