MATCH THREAD: Italy vs. Croatia

[Alio]

Recognise, not only is it Naked Thursday, it's the return of Group C. That means only one thing....it's Tardelli's celebration vs Suker's Chip, it's Balotelli v Jelavic, it's most certainly Italy v Croatia

Having drawn their first game against the Spanish, Italy have set themselves up quite nicely to progress from the group if they can pick up a win in this game, I can't see Spain dropping points against Ireland or Croatia, so it could be plain sailing for Italy. If I was an Italy fan though, I think I'd be wanting Di Natale in the starting XI, the man may not be a honey badger, but he's a freaking hero

As for Croatia, a great win against the Irish, our main man Jelavic getting on the score sheet too. He's genuinely awesome huh. A tougher game for them this time round though and it will be interesting to see how Jelavic get's on against the Italian defence and De Rossi, how come he's playing back there anyway? Intrigued to see if Cassano get's a game after his random tweets too. I'm backing my Sweepstaking men here and I'm going for a narrow Croatia win, Jelavic to bag a hundred goals obviously

Fact of the game, Srna is no Tony Hibbert lad.

GOT sweepstakers include...

Italy

Cena_is_an_Evertonian
best little spaniard
ijjysmith
Dutch Toffee
TheFinnFan

Croatia

Elong
everton_de_vina_del_mar
Welton Toffee
Alio
johnnydawg68
Degs62

 

[chicoazul]

Is right lid.

Could be a boss game this.

 

[The Equaliser]

Trying to work out the best result for Ireland here and it's an Italy win. G'wan the Azurri.

Probably be a draw though.

 

[Cena]

Cmon my Italian beauts!

Jelavic 2 get injured - nailed

 

[boki]

Croatia win 3-2, Jelavic,Mandjukic and Perisic to score!!
Forza Vatreni

 

[BlueTak]

I think we'll win quite comfortably today, play the same formation as we did against Spain and Jelavic won't be able to effect the game.

2-0 Cassano and Marchisio.

 

[TheFinnFan]

1-0 for quarto stations

prove me wrong Jelavic lad

 

[parkendmaster]

Am I right in thinking that if Croatia win they're through to the quarters regardless of the other results?

 

[Cena]

Am I right in thinking that if Croatia win they're through to the quarters regardless of the other results?

Correct lid, but the Italians will win

 

[Alio]

Am I right in thinking that if Croatia win they're through to the quarters regardless of the other results?

That was going to be my stat of the game, but my brain refused to let me work it out late last night.

Looking forward to this one

 

[Hibbosculturedrightboot]

Come on Croatia!

 

[Cena]

Guarantee, if Jelavic scores, rumour mill tomorrow will be full of him going to Spurs with Moyes

 

[ijjysmith]

Even though Italy are my sweepstake team, I have strong feelings for Croatia.

So a 4-4 will do nicely.

 

[bainesontoast]

Croatia are the tallest team at the Euros, Italy are joint-third smallest. How many goals will be scored from headers today?

 

[Dom1878]

Italy are my favourites to win the entire tournament, i think they should win today