*is too numb to cry*

[anitabuchan]

Italy and France qualify for Euro 2008.

Italy scored in the first minute. We equalised in the 64th. And then, as everyone knew they would, Italy scored in the 90th.

We dominated the game. We had so many chances we just didn't take, missed sitters and headers cleared off the line. We played so well, so bravely.

Some of the players are crying.

They are all heroes. In a group containing Ukraine, France and Italy, we were in it until the very last minute. That is more than anyone ever expected.

Just to rub salt in the wound, Israel are 1-0 up against Russia. England could be going through, despite the fact that they have played rubbish and that their own fans do almost nothing but criticise and boo.

That is the way of football, isn't it? Always breaks your heart. The big teams always win in the end.

Another glorious failure.

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[burn-so-pretty.livejournal.com]

Scotland 1 - 2 Italy. Oh my beautiful boys, you were so brave. *sobs*

I am proud and gutted in equal measure. Proud because our boys gave us absolutely everything. Gutted because we were cheated out of the place at the finals we SO richly deserved by a wanker of a referee. Once again we'll be sitting at home while everyone else parties next summer, and after the campaign we've had that's just not right. There is no justice in this world. I could cry from pride and sadness in equal measure. As it is, I'm just numb.

[anitabuchan.livejournal.com]

Those are my feelings exactly. They played so well and fought right to the end, but were cheated out of the result they deserved. And, as a result, it'll be the usual big teams that end up at the finals.

But now we have to look ahead to the WC 2010 draw. MON SCOTLAND!