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Hundreds of revetting fan,thousands of slot machines,a big screen and five projectors was the picturesque Stratosphere LV,Nevada Casino live casting from ESPN WC Soccer 2006 Semi final game between host Germany and rivals Italy.

Emotions were high,tensions soared but none of them scored in the full 90 minute regulation as we moved into extra time.The Oh Ah's from Klinsman the coach of German national team or the inspiring speech from Michael Ballack ,the captain,only one i knew from (German team) just depicted the mood of the game.German with a clear upper hand that moment.

ET started and with in a minute or two suprise suprise ! Italians struck the goal post twice.If only the ball had gone in.Game progressed with slowly becoming a brawl and even the first 15 minutes of ET ended.I would say Italians were looking very very convincing by now.

And then,came 119th minute and came Mr.Fabio Grosso,have you heard of this house hold name in soccer now,yeap he was the one who meticulously twisted the ball into the far side of the net and i feel for once made Beckham say "Bend it like fabio". Rampant Italian fans elated in joy all over the world especially in the casino.Then Alessandro Del Piero clinched the 2-0 win a minute later with a counterattacking goal as the Germans pressed frantically to equalize.Daggers in their heart and the last nail in the coffin.From jubilant fans to the devasted host.Tears all around their dream is over.German go home or rather go home empty handed.


Will Italy be the champions of the world,time will be the answer ?,i sign off if the finals is half as inspiring the latter trust me i shall be back.Thanks for your patience.