Well obviously Miracles happen. That was the best game of the tournament and I really don't think there was anything between the two teams. Italy were the team that managed to pull it off and maybe France v Italy will be not such a bad final after all. Both of these teams have found great form in the latter stages instead of peaking too early.
Jose, as an England fan, I agree with you to a certain amount about the fact that Portugal played better during the second half and extra time. Thats because they had an extra player. 2nd half and extra time stats from the game show that England had more shots on goal in that time even though they had far less possesion. I really don't think on their performances during the World Cup so far that they will play as well as either the Germans or the Italians did tonight. That was how football is supposed to be played and if I had just paid 400 euros to watch that in the stadium, I would think I had got great value for money! Lets see if we can say the same about Portugal tomorrow night, past games don't count now, only the next game! It's time for Portugal to show the world how good they are, as far as I am concerned, they haven't proved that they are capable of beating the world yet, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt. It would be nice if they win, that would mean that England only just lost out to the world champions. (They had nearly 60 minutes of open play with an extra man to put one past England and they didn't manage it, I don't think France will give them that chance!)
