Huang Jianxiang, one of the most famous sports commentators on CCTV (China Central Television), went "crazy" this morning while broadcasting the World Cup match between Italy and Australia. Although Huang has always been recognized as one of the most professional and passionate commentators in China, this time the brickbats are flying toward him.

CCTV's famous sports commentator Huang Jianxiang [sina.com]

After Italy's Grosso was awarded a disputed penalty kick during the last two minutes of stoppage time, Huang roared "PK! PK! PK! Grosso earned it! Grosso earned it! Don't give Australia any chance! ¡­GOAL! Italy has won the match! The game is over! Australia has been eliminated! They (Italy) didn't lose to Hiddink's (head coach of Australia) team again, great Italy! Great Italian left defender, happy birthday Maldini! Long live Italy! They (Australia) should go home. They don't have to go back to faraway Australia because most of them are living in Europe¡­

According to a "Quick Vote" on Sina.com, over 32 percent of people say Huang's support of Italy was biased; 13 percent think some of Huang's words were inappropriate; but more than fifty percent say Huang's comments were passionate.

Some people say,"Huang is a real man! He can do what he wants to do without worries! He delivered the point of view that he loves China and Chinese soccer. He didn't want Australia to win the game because now the Australia team is a member of the AFC (Asian Football Confederation), and will compete against China for the next World Cup's qualification. If Australia had won, that would be the worst news for Chinese soccer."

But some people write in their bloggs that Huang was out of line. He forgot he is a professional commentator, not a regular fan, they say. He should respect every team.He shouldn't say, "Long live Italy," he must be a gambler! He should apologize to all Chinese people! He should be fired¡­

Huang acknowledged after the game that he really did hope Australia would lose because Australia will be the next strong rival for the Chinese soccer team. He also said, honestly, that he has commented on the "Italian League" for many years, and he loves Italy anyway.

"I dislike Australia," Huang said. "Their play is too conservative. Hiddink was not courageous to beat 10-man Italy. I can't remember what I said and did at the moment, I am a man not a machine. I can't deal fairly with everything, that's impossible."