In the second group match in
group F of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa meet
Italy and
New Zealand. For both teams is the same going-in position: Italy played draw against Paraguay (1:1), the New Zealanders got a point off Slovakia (1:1).
A bad news reached the Squadra Azzurra after the game against Paraguay. The star goalkeeper of Juventus,
Gianluigi Buffon, will fail at least for the group stage because of an injury. His replacement will be like on Monday night
Federico Marchetti (Cagliari). After winning the first point at a World Cup the "Kiwis" are prepared for the next sensation.
Group F: Italy – New Zealand
Date: 20 June 2010 - 16:00 CET
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Town
Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala)
Italy:Keeper: Federico Marchetti
Defenders: Gianluca Zambrotta, Fabio Cannavaro, Giorgio Chiellini, Domenico Criscito
Midfielders: Mauro Camoranesi, Daniele de Rossi, Riccardo Montolivo, Simone Pepe
Forwards: Alberto Gilardino, Vincenzo Iaquinta
Coach: Marcelo Lippi
Injured: Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon
Booked:
New Zealand:Keeper: Mark Paston
Defenders: Tony Lochhead, Ben Sigmund, Ryan Nelsen, Tommy Smith
Midfielders: Leo Bertos, Michael McGlinchey, Tim Brown, Simon Elliott
Forwards: Chris Killen, Rory Fallon
Coach: Ricki Herbert
Injured:
Booked:
The disappointing performance against Paraguay was forced back by the injury of Buffon in the background. At least, Mauro Camoranesi could again stand in Marcelo Lippi's starting lineup. In the ranks of the "All Whites" secretly expect chances against the seemingly insecure world champion. The match is in charge of Carlos Batres from Guatemala.
Last meeting: 10 June 2010, Italy – New Zealand 4:3
Wins Italy: 1
Wins New Zealand: 0
Draws: 0
The loss of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is of course a setback for Italy. However, should the current world champion against the weaker classifiable New Zealanders have less trouble than last against Paraguay. I bet on a win for Italy.
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