Balotelli's header wins it for Italy.
Italy 2-1 England
Italy beats England thanks to Balotelli's winner in the 50th minute.
This win gives Italy three points and they are tied with Costa Rica who picked up a surprising win over Uruguay in their first match.
Italy started the proceedings when Marchisio scored of the corner.England scored the equalizer immediately thanks to Sturridge's close range shot.Both the teams were tied once again. Balotelli put the Italians back in the lead thanks to a brilliant header. England tried to come back into the game but thanks to super keeping by Sirigu and good defence, Italy were able to hold onto lead and join Costa Rica at the top of the table.
England started to attack from the beginning when Sterling's shot missed the target and Henderson's shot was saved. England attacked looked good from start. Their defence was weak leading to the two goals. Welbeck, Henderson and Sterling were all good on attack. Italy were trying to keep up with England's fast paced attack. But their defence which left Marchisio unmarked led to their first goal. Pirlo dummied the corner from Verratti's and the unmarked Marchisio hit ball past three defenders into the net.
England came back immediately with a goal of their own. Sterling passes the ball into Italy's defence and a good cross from Rooney to Sturridge who finds the goal from close range.The score was tied once again.England were troubled by Italy couple of times but they were able to clear it.
Sturridge started the second half for England by attacking the goal once again, but it was cleared by Sirigu. Within couple of minutes Italians broke free and scored for the second time in the match.
Candreva hit a beautiful cross to Mario Balotelli who heads the ball past Joe Hart and putting them in the lead once more.
Rooney missed a couple of chances for England.Their penalty shouts had been turned down by the Referee.They were in control of possession till the last 10 minutes or so.They were under pressure and passing got affected.The Italians had some chances in the second half but they were able to produce only one goal.The Italians kept the lead till the end and got away with three points.
England should improve its defence and big players missing easy chances is sure a concern for them.Italy played well, their attack was good and they utilised their chances well.Overall a good performance by both the teams.England need a win in their next match against Uruguay.Italy would definitely be hoping to continue their winning ways.
Italy 2-1 England
Italy beats England thanks to Balotelli's winner in the 50th minute.
This win gives Italy three points and they are tied with Costa Rica who picked up a surprising win over Uruguay in their first match.
Italy started the proceedings when Marchisio scored of the corner.England scored the equalizer immediately thanks to Sturridge's close range shot.Both the teams were tied once again. Balotelli put the Italians back in the lead thanks to a brilliant header. England tried to come back into the game but thanks to super keeping by Sirigu and good defence, Italy were able to hold onto lead and join Costa Rica at the top of the table.
England started to attack from the beginning when Sterling's shot missed the target and Henderson's shot was saved. England attacked looked good from start. Their defence was weak leading to the two goals. Welbeck, Henderson and Sterling were all good on attack. Italy were trying to keep up with England's fast paced attack. But their defence which left Marchisio unmarked led to their first goal. Pirlo dummied the corner from Verratti's and the unmarked Marchisio hit ball past three defenders into the net.
England came back immediately with a goal of their own. Sterling passes the ball into Italy's defence and a good cross from Rooney to Sturridge who finds the goal from close range.The score was tied once again.England were troubled by Italy couple of times but they were able to clear it.
Sturridge started the second half for England by attacking the goal once again, but it was cleared by Sirigu. Within couple of minutes Italians broke free and scored for the second time in the match.
Candreva hit a beautiful cross to Mario Balotelli who heads the ball past Joe Hart and putting them in the lead once more.
Rooney missed a couple of chances for England.Their penalty shouts had been turned down by the Referee.They were in control of possession till the last 10 minutes or so.They were under pressure and passing got affected.The Italians had some chances in the second half but they were able to produce only one goal.The Italians kept the lead till the end and got away with three points.
England should improve its defence and big players missing easy chances is sure a concern for them.Italy played well, their attack was good and they utilised their chances well.Overall a good performance by both the teams.England need a win in their next match against Uruguay.Italy would definitely be hoping to continue their winning ways.
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