MOM vs Italy

MOM vs Italy

Hard to go past Paston. But top performances from Reid, SMeltz and Bertos and pretty much the whole team. 1-1 baby!

Pasty without a doubt imo.

Nelsen.

Honourable mention to Tommy Smith. Unlucky with the penalty decision,threw himself around and defended like a champion. Well done mate.

I cant really pick anyone out, but Pasty saved so many times, he was fierce in defending his goal, and will definitely be there against Paraguay

Everyone played out of their skin and I don't even think the most critical could find a player who did not perform - no one comes to mind. Man of the match just has to be Paston. He was flawless and made one of the finest saves I've ever seen. Considering the amount of shots on goal, I think it has to be one of the best games by a keeper ever. Should have been a clean sheet too. Paston is God.

De Rossi MOM on FIFA.com. Bit of a joke.

Everyone was magnificent, but I'm so happy for Paston. I'm sure a lot of us were worried that he was the weak link and that he might stuff up horribly but he had the game of his life and made saves I honestly didn't think he was capable of. Fantastic!

MEN of the match thank you.

Munter of the Match goes to the ref.Junior822010-06-21 04:35:25

Paston was amazing, as was Nelsen. Both were f**king immense at the back. Smeltz held the ball up like a champion and I actually think Bertos looked promising.

Nellie needed more votes, him and Paston were suberb, so were Reid and Smith for helping hold out thos waves of attack. Ivan showed his class on occasion, Elliott worked his bollocks off, and the four strikers did their jobs against some pitiful Italian acting.

Everyone.

The Pas-tron was an absolute stopping machine today, and he did so well under the crosses as well, an amazing game from him

Paston was amazing. The number of long shots that squeezed through between the defence, which is difficult for keepers to see, Paston was there to stop it. He saw it and did not hesitate to stop hard kicking shots.

definitely Paston

Have to say Paston but can't go past mentioning Nelson and Elliot who are both consistently good - where would we be without them.

As the under-dog if every player plays well, you give yourself a chance - which is my reflection of this mornings game.

No doubt Paston is a man for the big occassion. Getting praise in all the papers around the world and full deserving of it

Paston was great.  He must have been so thankful when the ball bounced back out off the upright as that shot went all over the place.  I'd probably have given up and lain down had I seen a shot like that coming at me.  Nelsen, too, was immense.  When he took one on the right ball to keep the shot out was impressive.  Lucky he already has 1 kid, plus another on the way.

We should go all out against the Paraguayans.  Imagine if we won it.  We'd be through.  I shouldn't think about it as I don't want to be disappointed if it doesn't happen.

I went for Paston but so, so hard to single anyone out. Heroes, all 14 of them, and those who didn't get on the pitch too.

I hope everyone is enjoying National Paston Day!

Surely this was the one MOM thread for me to create???

No brainer really. However Smeltz and Nelsen were very impressive for me and its just Paston was absolute quality today. Will be interesting to see what happens with Elliott, Smith, Reid and Smeltz transfer wise after this WC.

For the record,I voted Nelsen WPF

I think I am gonna have to post a Paston stats thread, a World Cup special. You keen for that Tegal?

Paston goals conceded: 2

Italy, Slovakia > Vanuatu Refereewellyphoenixfan2010-06-21 09:02:50

Paston with Nelsen and Elliot close behind.

A great day for the "spine". Paston, Nelsen, Elliot and Smeltz all superb. MoM a toss-up between Paston and Nelsen, but equally Elliot superb, and Smeltz had one of his best days in an All White shirt. Not just his goal but he showed considerable poise on the ball.

Struggled to name a player who was not up to their particular mark. What more can you ask?

The entire defensive roster.

Don't forget he got Jabulani'd for the penalty as well. (At least that's why I think he went the wrong way) wolfman2010-06-21 18:16:38

Poll needs more Mulligan

Everyone did their jobs this morning. Pasty for me though!

That is exactly what I think

Smeltzy ran his ass off and of course got the goal. He deserves a contract in Europe.

Neslen goal.com's World Player of the week
Paston World Player of the Day