It’s all over! Italy won!

What a bummer. Apart from the fact that I’m sad that France lost, missing it is the pits. Grrr. I blame San Mig Light and that friggin’ law student that kept us longer at that party that we ought to. Heh. ;)

Looking at the highlights:

• 7′ Zinedine Zidane [FRA] scores an early goal.
• 19′ Marco Materazzi [ITA] scores an equaliser.
• The Zizou Red Card for the headbutt on Materazzi’s chest happened on the 110′.

After 120′ of play, it was a draw, 1:1, so the PSO will be deciding who the champion will be. This is only the second World Cup Final decided on penalties.

• Andrea Pirlo [ITA] landed the first penalty right down the centre of the goal.
• Sylvain Wiltord [FRA] sent the keeper the wrong way and scored.
• Marco Materazzi [ITA] took a long run-up and lands the ball at the back of the net.
• David Trezeguet [FRA] hit the underside of the bar but it didn’t cross the line. [Crossbar]
• Daniele De Rossi [ITA] gives Italy advantage by scoring this penalty.
• Eric Abidal [FRA] raised France’s hope by scoring his penalty.
• Alessandro Del Piero [ITA] scored this penalty.
• Willy Sagnol [FRA] took one for the French team.
• Fabio Grosso [ITA] scored, decided the match. They’re champions!

Final score after penalties, 5:3, in favour of Italy.

I feel bad that France didn’t win. I was really hoping that Zizou will have his glorious exit from the football scene. Oh, well. Asking me if I’m happy about Italy winning? No. I don’t like them. Heh.

Anyway, it must’ve been one fantastic experience, watching that World Cup Final. Arrrgggh. I’m now resigned to watching the re-runs. Waaaah.