Saturday, March 24, 2007

There was an incredible Under 21 match Saturday between Italy and England. The game ended in a 3-3 tie, which seemed about right. But what made this match even more interesting was the fact that it was played at Wembley, which has been undergoing some renovations in the last few years.

This was the first International to be played at the new venue, and it put to rest any worries that the FA Cup Final, scheduled for May, would be held at Cardiff or some other facility. Italy's Gianpaolo Pazzini scored a hat trick and the Fiorentina player scored what should stand as the New Wembley's fastest goal, in the first minute of play, with a relative long-range shot that beat Rio Ferdinand's brother, Anton. No wonder West Ham are leaking goals!