The Azzurri legend believes that Euro 2012 final against Spain will be a closely contested affair, and has stressed that enthusiasm will be the key to victory.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dino-c11319 Zoff has stated that he always had belief in Italy’s potential to beat the best teams in the Euros, and has stressed that the Nazionale will need a lot of passion to beat the defending champions to the European crown.
The Azzurri beat http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 in an epic clash in the semi-finals of the tournament, and will face the World and the European Champions Spain in the final.
Zoff stressed the he always had the belief in the brilliant potential of the Italians, and insisted that the Nazionale’s ascent in the European tournament has come as no surprise to him.
The former Italy goalkeeper admitted to the quality of Germany, but maintained that the Azzurri always had the talent to give the mighty opposition a run for their money.
The ex-Juventus player was all praise for Mario Balotelli, and stated that the striker’s spectacular goals against the Mannschaft were nothing less than a revelation.
The veteran went on to stress that Germany always feared the temperamental Italy, and it was their dread combined with Cesare Prandelli’s tactical changes that got the better of them.
While talking to the press, the 70-year-old said:
“Personally, I always had faith in this Nazionale. The semi-final against Germany was extraordinary, but they always had the quality and potential to overcome a side like that. Plus http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937 finally managed to make the most of the opportunities he was given. Germany feared us and the problems in changing shape made it more complicated for them.”
Zoff went on to add that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 face an even greater challenge in the form of the mighty Spain, and insisted that the final was going to be a very close game.
However, the 1982 World Cup winner was adamant that the scale is expected to tip in the favour of the team that exhibits the most persisting enthusiasm.
“Now there is http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, a very complicated match. It is difficult to make a prediction, but enthusiasm can make the difference.” He added.
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