World Cup Italy... just barely

[Bulldog]

For those of you who thought Italy was going to just breeze through the round of 16 against Australia.
Think again!!
It took 92 minutes and a very questinable (at best) referee call giving them a PK to beat the tough Aussies.
But finally, the Italians go through.
They will face the winner of this afternoons Switzerland/Ukraine match. Probably will be another tough one.
Tough luck for Hiddink and his Socceroos!!

[BuddyBear]

U think they will beat Ukraine Bulldog?

[Bulldog]

I think so, it wont be easy though but ever since France failed to win its group everyone knew that had been a tough brake for Spain and a very nice one for Italy.
I do expect Italy to make it to semis.
There they will face Argentina or Germany which I think are both better teams.
If I had to bet on the Italy-Ukraine game though I would take the "to advance" wager. Italy is not known for covering many spreads.