I think Motta could have declared for either.

I remember someone here who used to call them Brasil.

All over now.

Wonderful composure from Candreva to just wait for Pelle and set him up perfectly.

Now that is the difference in striking options.

Game over 2-0.

Masterclass from the Italians.

You're asking a guy who's seen a lot more of Origi than you have.

For what it's worth, Origi has loads of quality. He can be absolutely class with the right coaching.

Brilliant.

great goal !

is that the guy that played for Southampton ?

Some really good goals this tournament.

another class goal... top win and performance from the italians.

get them off the pitch!

Same old Belgium. Completely unbackable, as I said pre-match. I don't know why some get seduced by them all the time, they are useless at this level.

Coup de grace.

Still does.

But, but, but he plays for Liverpool.

Italians could be dark horses after that performance, great match.

Okay, I don't see it, but fair enough, he seems very raw, and needs to do a lot more to convince me.

Best celebration I've ever seen for a group game goal...

Italy are more than good value for the win : could easily have been 3-0 or 4-0 or even more

Nope ..

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiago_Motta

Italy were so good to watch. Loved that match.

A 2-0 hammering for both hype and FIFA rankings there.

oh......

that was a terrific performance from Italy

So Italy came into the game with their own supporters saying this was the worst Italy squad ever and Belgium came in as the top ranked European side and full of PL stars but did anyone really think the result was going to be anything other than an Italy win? Italy know how to play tournament football and this Belgian 'golden generation' continues to look a hell of a lot like our own underachieving golden generation.

Belgium again flattering to decieve.