Euro 2008: Netherlands vs Italy (Table Lamps and Predictions)
Thought I’d get totally relevant with current events i.e. the Euro 2008 and do a write up of products by designers from the countries which are to meet in the Euro 2008 tournament. The next big game, more like the first big game, would be the Dutch taking on the mighty Italians.
The Dutch are represented by Dick Van Hoff and his product, the Royal Tichelaar Makkum Work Table Lamp, while the Italians are fronted by Mario Nanni with the Si Gira Table Lamp.
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The Dutch lamp is made of Oak and glazed white ceramic, fitted with a halogen bulb. It’s strength lies in its unique square bowl shape lamp cover and industrial stainless steel for it’s stem, which neatly houses the wiring. The weakness would be the design and placement of the switch which I feel would’ve been better placed on the vertical plane at the front of the base. I would have preferred a push button switch over the flick switch.
The Italian Si Gira lamp oozes sex appeal all over. Made of oxidised aluminium which has the option of a matt silver or matt black finish, the Italian lamp is a recent winner at the Lights of the Future Awards 2008. The lamp is not all form factor alone but highly functional with extreme flexibility and adjustability. A must have for any modern study.
Designer Euro 2008 result
The Dutch matched the Italians like for like in build material, both utilising sturdy and functional elements but the Italians were far superior in attack and scored points over the Dutch from the contemporary design aspect. Once you’ve viewed the Si Gira, there can only be one winner in this duel.
Result: Netherlands 1 - Italy 2
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Euro 2008 prediction
The Italians were dealt a blow when talismanic captain Fabio Cannavaro limped out of training with ankle ligament damage. However, the Italians have been in good form in their friendlies in the run up to the tournament proper. The Dutch could be without Robben in tomorrow’s starting line up and that would put a sever dent in the team especially when Babel, the obvious replacement was ruled out of the tournament last week. I personally fancy the Dutch breaking down the Italians tomorrow, with Van Nistelrooy and Sneijder being the main tormentors of the Italians. However, the Dutch need to be vary of the Italians especially during set pieces in order not to fall behind.
Prediction: Netherlands 2 - Italy 0
Watch the Match on Astro Supersport’s Stadium Astro at 2:45am Malaysian time (10 June)
June 10th, 2008 at 10:09 am
I knew the Oranje would win, but 3-0, that was unpredictable
June 10th, 2008 at 11:10 am
3-0… close, but no cigar. Good site though… great concept
June 10th, 2008 at 11:24 am
3-0 sure is unexpected especially when facing the Italians- maestros of defensive football. At least I was spot on about Ruud and Sneijder
The Dutch are looking good. Let’s see how the Spanish fare tonight.