Italy survived the defeat in the inaugural match of Group F provision for the 2010 World Cup Stadium in Cape Town, Cape Town, on Tuesday (6/15/2010) early morning local time, when against Paraguay. Coming from behind by Antolin Alcaraz's header goal in the first half, "Gli Azzurri" could finally responded in the second half through sontekan Daniele De Rossi, football corner bait Simone Pepe.
Thus, both teams collect one point and occupy the top position. They will wait for the results of Slovakia vs New Zealand which will take place Tuesday night.
Italy took the initiative to attack from the kick-off whistle sounded. The flow of the ball from the center conducted by Riccardo Montolivo and De Rossi made Gli Azzurri continued to dominate the game while looking for opportunities to score goals.
However, efforts made by the team coach Marcello Lippi is still not reaping the rewards for meeting defense Paraguay. "La Albirroja", which seems more ready to accept the Italian attack, do not let the duo Alberto Gilardino and Vincenzo Iaquinta free-standing in the penalty box. Therefore, until the first 15 minutes, there was no chance that endanger the Paraguay goal.
Only in the 20th minute, Italy had the opportunity to rip the nets Justo Villar. Unfortunately, Montolivo, who received a long feed from behind, do not be too quick to counterattack. After passing through the center line and two players to stay behind the opponent's face, he hurried the kick off toward the goal, which is easily captured Villar.
Having the opportunity, Paraguay also respond and replace the pressing defense of Italy. Three-quarter money, "Los Guaranies" was not able to penetrate the defense barricade Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro coordinated.
The 29th minute, Italian rearguard Paraguay berjibaku make when they get a corner kick. Fortunately, Alcaraz kick a ball very swiftly in anticipation of De Rossi which is directed into the goal mouth. While flying, she managed to banish the ball with his foot.
Continue to dominate the match, the Italian goalkeeper conceded in the 39th minute. Alcaraz become a nightmare for Gli Azzurri since his header to deflect the ball free kick Aureliano Torres deceive Gianluigi Buffon.
Despite the convoy of about four Italian players, head Alcaraz managed to reach the round leather that sank into the left corner of the goal, while Buffon already moved to the right. Survive until the interval score 1-0.
Starting the second half, Paraguay appear more confident. Unlike at the beginning of the game where they are more distressed, this time offset Paraguay Italian game. In fact, they are more offensive to grilling Azzurri goalkeeper, who in this second round was escorted by Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti, replacing Buffon.
Italy also provides a counter-attack is quite dangerous. In minute 53, the defending champion team gets a pretty good chance to equalize. However, failed to maximize feed Pepe Gianluca Zambrotta. Salto movement to grab the bait gastric Zambrotta, Pepe failed precisely because of his kick not hit the target, so the ball left the pitch the game.
Looking at the performance of the middle row is less good, Lippi pulled out Claudio Marchisio and enter Mauro Camoranesi. New entry into the field, Juventus veteran players to provide feedback directly to the Pepe mature standing at the mouth of the goal. But Villar is very sprightly anticipate that managed to catch the ball with a stick.
The presence of long-haired players that really change the Italy game, which again took over control of the game. As a result, in the 63rd minute they were able to equalize the score to 1-1 through sontekan De Rossi, who welcomes feedback Pepe corner kick.
Eight minutes from time, the Italian goalkeeper again endanger Paraguay. This time, Montolivo lightning kick off horizontally from outside the penalty box to the right corner of the goal. But, as he dropped the body, Villar managed to reach the round leather and brushed out.
After the exam was given Montolivo, no longer owned the best chance of both teams. Until the game was over, the score remained 1-1, so both teams had to settle for sharing the number one.
Furthermore, Italy will face New Zealand on 20 June. On paper, Cannavaro and his friends would win this duel. Meanwhile, Paraguay will face opponents who can not be viewed lightly, Slovakia, also on the same date.
