Tag: Italy

  • IL World Cup: Quarterfinals

    IL World Cup: Quarterfinals

    The semifinals are set in this Soccer Blast Express World Cup. Three of the teams are what you might expect: Argentina II, Brazil II, and Netherlands. They’re joined by a highly surprising fourth team in British Isles. British Isles posted the only “easy” win in the quarterfinals, earning a 2-0 victory over Eastern Europe. Argentina…

  • IL World Cup: Round of 16 #2

    IL World Cup: Round of 16 #2

    The other half of the bracket saw two more extra time contests (one going to penalties), and a pair of 2-0 results in regulation. Two of the three group winners advanced, with England I bowing out via penalties to Brazil II. The UK is still represented by the British Isles, however, after they were a…

  • IL World Cup: Round of 16 #1

    IL World Cup: Round of 16 #1

    There weren’t many draws in group play, but there were two right off the bat as the first four Round of 16 matches were contested. Italy I and Argentina II, both group winners, scored game-tying goals in the second half and went on to advance via penalty kicks. They’ll meet in the quarterfinals. Surprisingly, Scandinavia…

  • IL World Cup: Group E

    IL World Cup: Group E

    Italy II won Group E by the smallest of margins of any of the four-team groups, collecting just five points, while Germany II and Western Europe both earned four points. Africa-Asia-Australia heads home after picking up just two points. After opening with two ties, Italy II won the group with a 2-1 victory over Western…

  • IL World Cup: Group A

    IL World Cup: Group A

    Italy I showed they would be a force to be reckoned with a 4-1 rout of Brazil II in the first game of the tournament. Italy I went on to win the group after then posting one-goal wins over Netherlands and Southern Europe. Netherlands claimed second place with a win over Brazil II in the…