Another Giant slayed !!
Final score
Italy 0- Costa Rica 1 (Ruiz)
Spain, England now Italy falls. They now face a dangerous situation as they face Uruguay in their last group match.
Costa Rica show the world that their win against Uruguay was not a fluke. They showed how they can win with quick attacks. They got 4 corners in the first half while Italy had only 1.
Italy got the first real chance of the match in the 30'. Pirlo, brilliant ball over Costa Rican defenders was perfect for Balotelli to score. But, he couldnt make it count. Pirlo's another great pass in the 35', again for Balotelli, was struck straight on goal keeper. Meanwhile Campbell, Ruiz, Duarte and Bolanos were frustrating Azzuris. Bolanos shot from outside box in the 35' was pushed away by Buffon. The most dramatic incident happened in the 42', when Campbell was down in the box. He was passing Chiellini with a loose ball from Italians, and was fowled down. Referee denied a deserved penalty. The goal came as a justice for that wrong decision from referee. Diaz crossed the the ball to the far post and captain Ruiz chased and connected with head to beat Buffon.
Italy brought in Cassano to sharpen their attack in the second half. They were very well positioned, possessed, and passing ball. But, they really lacked pace. It never looked great defending by Costa Rica but Italy themselves gave away possesaion from cruicial attacking positions. A good shot on target or cross never came from Italy side. Whenever Costa Rica posses ball, they attacked very fastly. Italy maintained their calm and cool passing game till the last whistle. Costa Rica went to the second round. They will now face England to decide who is the group leaders. While, Italy now face threat of going home. Italy will face Uruguay in their next match and winner will go tocthw next round.
ITALY
1. Buffon
3. Cheillini
15. Barzagli
9. Balotelli
21. Pirlo
7. Abate
4. Darmian
16. De Rossi
5. Thiago Motta >< 10. Casano
6. Condreva >< 22. Insigne
8. Machisio >< 11. Cerci
coach: Prandelli Cesare
Costa Rica
1. Navas
3. Gonzalez
4. Umana
5. Borges
6. Duarte
7. Bolanos
9. Campbell >< 21. Urena
10. Ruiz >< 10. Brenes
15. Diaz
16. Gamboa
17. Tajeda >< Cubero
Coach: Jorg Luis Pinto
Final score
Italy 0- Costa Rica 1 (Ruiz)
Spain, England now Italy falls. They now face a dangerous situation as they face Uruguay in their last group match.
Costa Rica show the world that their win against Uruguay was not a fluke. They showed how they can win with quick attacks. They got 4 corners in the first half while Italy had only 1.
Italy got the first real chance of the match in the 30'. Pirlo, brilliant ball over Costa Rican defenders was perfect for Balotelli to score. But, he couldnt make it count. Pirlo's another great pass in the 35', again for Balotelli, was struck straight on goal keeper. Meanwhile Campbell, Ruiz, Duarte and Bolanos were frustrating Azzuris. Bolanos shot from outside box in the 35' was pushed away by Buffon. The most dramatic incident happened in the 42', when Campbell was down in the box. He was passing Chiellini with a loose ball from Italians, and was fowled down. Referee denied a deserved penalty. The goal came as a justice for that wrong decision from referee. Diaz crossed the the ball to the far post and captain Ruiz chased and connected with head to beat Buffon.
Italy brought in Cassano to sharpen their attack in the second half. They were very well positioned, possessed, and passing ball. But, they really lacked pace. It never looked great defending by Costa Rica but Italy themselves gave away possesaion from cruicial attacking positions. A good shot on target or cross never came from Italy side. Whenever Costa Rica posses ball, they attacked very fastly. Italy maintained their calm and cool passing game till the last whistle. Costa Rica went to the second round. They will now face England to decide who is the group leaders. While, Italy now face threat of going home. Italy will face Uruguay in their next match and winner will go tocthw next round.
ITALY
1. Buffon
3. Cheillini
15. Barzagli
9. Balotelli
21. Pirlo
7. Abate
4. Darmian
16. De Rossi
5. Thiago Motta >< 10. Casano
6. Condreva >< 22. Insigne
8. Machisio >< 11. Cerci
coach: Prandelli Cesare
Costa Rica
1. Navas
3. Gonzalez
4. Umana
5. Borges
6. Duarte
7. Bolanos
9. Campbell >< 21. Urena
10. Ruiz >< 10. Brenes
15. Diaz
16. Gamboa
17. Tajeda >< Cubero
Coach: Jorg Luis Pinto
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