Just speculating with the idea of Italy losing the match by more goals than it seems appropriate, as Spain did yesterday
Now that the second half is starting and both look equally dangerous, that idea seems more unlikely.
That's going to be the match indeed. I was somewhat expecting a bad result vs. Holland, not this bad, but was mentally prepared for a draw or a minimal defeat. I knew Holland would kill for a revenge after the 2010 Cup defeat at the final.
Chile made things really difficult for us last tournament, and if Spanish guys don't overcome today's game, they won't win either. They've been really worried for what happened to France after their title in 1998 and the 2002's debacle.
Well, this is just the first game and I'm still confident the team can make the next phase. In South Africa they also lost the first game against Switzerland. Main problem would be crossing against Brazil. If they're going to get the same referees' help than at their first game against Croatia...
What about garlic? I can smell that from a mile away. Damn Mediterraneans, I know because I'm one of them. But smokers are much worse. The mix of garlic, vinegar, tobacco and cheap wine on headphones is really nauseating.