The 2013/14 Calcio Saga: Episode III

Capitano Inler sent off with a yellow/red as its been deserved and overdue.

Highly irresponsible from Inler.

78 minutes at the moment.

Correct decision , Inler had risked more times previously the 2nd yellow , so naive

Insigne off as Behrami comes on to add defensive steel to the Napoli structure.

Man of the match performance from Lorenzinho as brilliant brace aside, created much for Napoli and was an absolute livewire on the touchline.

Hope Viola score to even it.

OMG what has missed Ilicic!!

Ilicic you pos

Matri creates a chance for Illicic who is one-on-one with Pepe and the Slovenian curls it wide and I cannot believe he has missed that.

Overratedicic.

it was the best thing made by matri since he joined to fiorentina . ilicic always been overrated, he shows it further

Arquitescu wrote:

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:

Don't forget Verratti right behind them as Trequartista.

OT: Atmosphere is absolutely electric right now.

yes, Verratti was my favourite player in that Pescara...and infact he went to PSG
It was a great Serie B with Zeman/Ventura and great emergent talents, nothing to see with this year

Rebs pls. Big Mac Massimo Maccarone will be a future legend for club and country.

I know he's considered a legend with Middlesborough fans.

Matri every time in his brief appearances has looked dangerous under Montella and even scored a few goals for them. Yet that always was the mark of Ale, does many things right and looks dangerous, yet simply does not score enough.

As for Shiticic, anyone being bought from Palermo end up flopping.

Zampa

@Badger: Just like those Middlesbrough fans coining Stewart Downing as the Middlesbrough Maradona.

Mertens 3-1

Napoli wins the Coppa Italia.

1-3 Napoli and the Neapolitans in Curva Nord explode.

Mertens sent through on the counter of Fiorentina's high pressing attack as he drives a low shot past Neto wonderfully.

Very unlucky for Neto, Montella and Fiorentina who were much better than Napoli post Insigne brace.

Arquitescu wrote:Matri every time in his brief appearances has looked dangerous under Montella and even scored a few goals for them. Yet that always was the mark of Ale, does many things right and looks dangerous, yet simply does not score enough.

As for Shiticic, anyone being bought from Palermo end up flopping.

Zampa

@Badger: Just like those Middlesbrough fans coining Stewart Downing as the Middlesbrough Maradona.

yes tbf Montella had to put Matri before , good impact on match

Arquitescu wrote:Matri every time in his brief appearances has looked dangerous under Montella and even scored a few goals for them. Yet that always was the mark of Ale, does many things right and looks dangerous, yet simply does not score enough.

As for Shiticic, anyone being bought from Palermo end up flopping.

Zampa

@Badger: Just like those Middlesbrough fans coining Stewart Downing as the Middlesbrough Maradona.

No, I don't believe that is true. I'm informed that his last-gasp goals in the UEFA Cup from him, which got them to the final, has bestowed upon him legendary status.

Fascinating scenes in the Olimpico.

Ultras invade the pitch at the whistle and tell the players how and when to celebrate, Mertens taken off the pitch via security and Neapolitan fans not celebrating at all deliberately.

Robes, why do they choose not to celebrate?

Goran Pandev Coppa Italia legend
5th Coppa for him ( 2 with Inter , 2 Napoli , 1 Lazio )
Napoli fans invade pitch great enthusiasm by them , this is  the the best Napoli moment after Maradona era

Arquitescu wrote:Fascinating scenes in the Olimpico.

Ultras invade the pitch at the whistle and tell the players how and when to celebrate, Mertens taken off the pitch via security and Neapolitan fans not celebrating at all deliberately.

Robes, why do they choose not to celebrate?

this was for respect after  facts happened  before of match (  stabbing fans and  a fan iis even in serious condition because shot by a gun )

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:Fascinating scenes in the Olimpico.

Ultras invade the pitch at the whistle and tell the players how and when to celebrate, Mertens taken off the pitch via security and Neapolitan fans not celebrating at all deliberately.

Robes, why do they choose not to celebrate?

this was for respect after  facts happened  before of match (  stabbing fans and  a fan iis even in serious condition )

Completely forgot about that incident.

Very impressed with the post-game reactions of the Fiorentini given their loss yet their voice and flag is still raised high.

Very good match and the most tactical final since Roma-Inter 2-1 2008.

Polizia confirm no one has died involved in the clashes. Thank goodness.

Napoli team won't even lift the trophy. Way too much influence by the Ultras here.

Arquitescu wrote:

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:Fascinating scenes in the Olimpico.

Ultras invade the pitch at the whistle and tell the players how and when to celebrate, Mertens taken off the pitch via security and Neapolitan fans not celebrating at all deliberately.

Robes, why do they choose not to celebrate?

this was for respect after  facts happened  before of match (  stabbing fans and  a fan iis even in serious condition )

Completely forgot about that incident.

Very impressed with the post-game reactions of the Fiorentini given their loss yet their voice and flag is still raised high.

Very good match and the most tactical final since Roma-Inter 2-1 2008.

Fiorentini are always admirable for their support to club , even when Fiorentina was in C2 because of bankrupt . They lived worst moment in last 10 years so they will pass also this disappontment , although their fasting lasts for 13 years.

The match  has been enjoyable, it was opened till 92' , the only regret is the Cuadrado's absence, it would have been even more beautiful to watch this match with  2 best possible startings .

Eventually it won the best squad , but honour to Fiorentina.

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:

Robespierre wrote:

this was for respect after  facts happened  before of match (  stabbing fans and  a fan iis even in serious condition )

Completely forgot about that incident.

Very impressed with the post-game reactions of the Fiorentini given their loss yet their voice and flag is still raised high.

Very good match and the most tactical final since Roma-Inter 2-1 2008.

Fiorentini are always admirable for their support to club , even when Fiorentina was in C2 because of bankrupt . They lived worst moment in last 10 years so they will pass also this disappontment , although their fasting lasts for 13 years.

The match  has been enjoyable, it was opened till 92' , the only regret is the Cuadrado's absence, it would have been even more beautiful to watch this match with  2 best possible startings .

Eventually it won the best squad , but honour to Fiorentina.

Agreed. One of the reasons I always had a soft spot for Fiorentina despite a distaste for their inhabitants.


Napoli squad cheering louder than their tifosi

What a fascinating final. So much drama in Italia.

Arquitescu wrote:Polizia confirm no one has died involved in the clashes. Thank goodness.

Napoli team won't even lift the trophy. Way too much influence by the Ultras here.

Capello said it when he was the England manager, and there were controversies for it.
But he was right.

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:Polizia confirm no one has died involved in the clashes. Thank goodness.

Napoli team won't even lift the trophy. Way too much influence by the Ultras here.

Capello said it when he was the England manager, and there were controversies for it.
But he was right.

He is a little cynical on the current Calcio view yet he is correct on this. Ultra Tifosi are a part of Calcio yet the control they have and the influence over the FIGC is simply unacceptable.

Arquitescu wrote:

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:

Completely forgot about that incident.

Very impressed with the post-game reactions of the Fiorentini given their loss yet their voice and flag is still raised high.

Very good match and the most tactical final since Roma-Inter 2-1 2008.

Fiorentini are always admirable for their support to club , even when Fiorentina was in C2 because of bankrupt . They lived worst moment in last 10 years so they will pass also this disappontment , although their fasting lasts for 13 years.

The match  has been enjoyable, it was opened till 92' , the only regret is the Cuadrado's absence, it would have been even more beautiful to watch this match with  2 best possible startings .

Eventually it won the best squad , but honour to Fiorentina.

Agreed. One of the reasons I always had a soft spot for Fiorentina despite a distaste for their inhabitants.


Napoli squad cheering louder than their tifosi

What a fascinating final. So much drama in Italia.

I prefer this format of final more than double-final . It must be confirmed, it is much more intense so, although I would avoid to put the Italy anthem if there are Napoletani in stadium
and probably I 'd discuss if it must be always in Roma, probably the Spanish solution is that better of all.
then  I've never understood those who tend to snub the Coppa Italia, it is capable to offer great and spectacular matches ( as it was  this year with Roma and Napoli) , or it can give incredible history as the Roma derby last year ( Laziali still are celebrating this ) , luckily Fiorentini and Napoletani can't do it because it is the their easier title to win.
Bad day for Premier Renzi, Fiorentina fan and Italy Premier, I can image his embarrassment when the whole stadium booed the anthem , and the disappointment for the defeat
But anyway I can image that he will have most serious problems to think about

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:

Robespierre wrote:

Fiorentini are always admirable for their support to club , even when Fiorentina was in C2 because of bankrupt . They lived worst moment in last 10 years so they will pass also this disappontment , although their fasting lasts for 13 years.

The match  has been enjoyable, it was opened till 92' , the only regret is the Cuadrado's absence, it would have been even more beautiful to watch this match with  2 best possible startings .

Eventually it won the best squad , but honour to Fiorentina.

Agreed. One of the reasons I always had a soft spot for Fiorentina despite a distaste for their inhabitants.


Napoli squad cheering louder than their tifosi

What a fascinating final. So much drama in Italia.

I prefer this format of final more than double-final . It must be confirmed, it is much more intense so, although I would avoid to put the Italy anthem if there are Napoletani in stadium
and probably I 'd discuss if it must be always in Roma, probably the Spanish solution is that better of all.
then  I've never understood those who tend to snub the Coppa Italia, it is capable to offer great and spectacular matches ( as it was  this year with Roma and Napoli) , or it can give incredible history as the Roma derby last year ( Laziali still are celebrating this ) , luckily Fiorentini and Napoletani can't do it because it is the their easier title to win.
Bad day for Premier Renzi, Fiorentina fan and Italy Premier, I can image his embarrassment when the whole stadium booed the anthem , and the disappointment for the defeat
But anyway I can image that he will have most serious problems to think about

Mostly just Neapolitans who show this attitude towards the Coppa Italia and Tricolori and they love to find a reason to rebel. It was mostly just the Curva Nord holding Napoli tifosi whistling and even more given the tense situation occurring around the Olimpico. Coppa Italia is either black and white in terms of support; but I see many more in favour who hold it in prestige.

Spanish solution is worse. You'll see thousands upon thousands raising the Ikurriña and Senyera flag along with the commotion yet all will go on as if nothing happened along with our King's presence or the official actions. Like in Italia, its always a drama within the Copa Del Rey final.

Arquitescu wrote:

Robespierre wrote:

Arquitescu wrote:

Agreed. One of the reasons I always had a soft spot for Fiorentina despite a distaste for their inhabitants.


Napoli squad cheering louder than their tifosi

What a fascinating final. So much drama in Italia.

I prefer this format of final more than double-final . It must be confirmed, it is much more intense so, although I would avoid to put the Italy anthem if there are Napoletani in stadium
and probably I 'd discuss if it must be always in Roma, probably the Spanish solution is that better of all.
then  I've never understood those who tend to snub the Coppa Italia, it is capable to offer great and spectacular matches ( as it was  this year with Roma and Napoli) , or it can give incredible history as the Roma derby last year ( Laziali still are celebrating this ) , luckily Fiorentini and Napoletani can't do it because it is the their easier title to win.
Bad day for Premier Renzi, Fiorentina fan and Italy Premier, I can image his embarrassment when the whole stadium booed the anthem , and the disappointment for the defeat
But anyway I can image that he will have most serious problems to think about

Mostly just Neapolitans who show this attitude towards the Coppa Italia and Tricolori and they love to find a reason to rebel. It was mostly just the Curva Nord holding Napoli tifosi whistling and even more given the tense situation occurring around the Olimpico. Coppa Italia is either black and white in terms of support; but I see many more in favour who hold it in prestige.

Spanish solution is worse. You'll see thousands upon thousands raising the Ikurriña and Senyera flag along with the commotion yet all will go on as if nothing happened along with our King's presence or the official actions. Like in Italia, its always a drama within the Copa Del Rey final.

Agreed with your thought . just a  thing ,  as Spanish solution I meant to choose a neutral stadium for final, and not regardless Roma.
for example in 2010 I remember Roma-Inter played in Roma . Real didn't play in Bernabeu . Now yes, it was neutral stadium but if there is possibility to change I am sure they would have not chosen Roma considering the hatred Napoletani / Roma - Lazio ultras  , and infact it was an ambush by Roman fans to Napoletani . Fiorentina had nothing to do it with it, on the other hand they are very passional but also correct