Euro 2008 – Day 7 - Group of death comes to life

The Tricolorii dreaded the threat of a Del Boy goal spree
Emperor returning to the helm, all would be “bain marie”

Gattuso and Ambrosini were dropped, on the bench they would wait
Changes enforced as Osso dismantled Milan’s triumvirate

Reinforcements brought in with both Perrotta and De Rossi
To complement the formidable Mauro Camoranesi

Another offside controversy unfolds as Tonigol is denied
"I'm not used to talking about referees” Donadoni almost cried

But the blue nation thanks a man who had earlier apologised
The Oranjemen drubbing in Stade De Suiss had Buffon much despised

Il Fenomeno Mutu struck dead centre as Gianluigi lunged left
Sensational palm onto the legs left all of “Little Paris” bereft

As two giants face off it’s time to wake up, this isn’t a fairy story
For a fatal slip come the next match could end the bid for glory

Number 7
© Emdad Rahman
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