On the third matchday in
group F of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa,
Italy will meet
Slovakia. For both teams the coveted promotion in the next round is at stake, whereas a win is necessary.
The country of the reigning world champion is shocked visible whether the disappointing performance against the rank outsider from New Zealand. The anxiety of a World Cup failure comes mainly from the harmless offensive, where possible, Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina) must vacate his position for Antonio Di Natale (Udinese). In the ranks of the Slovaks spreads frustration after the dismal performance against leader Paraguay. Coach Vladimir Weiss will likely switch back to two nominal strikers.
Group F: Slovakia - Italy
Date: 24 June 2010 - 16:00 CET
Stadium: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Referee: Howard Webb (England)
Slovakia:Keeper: Jan Mucha
Defenders: Radoslav Zabavnik, Martin Skrtel, Jan Durica, Marek Cech
Midfielders: Vladimír Weiss, Zdeno Strba, Marek Hamsík, Miroslav Stoch
Forwards: Stanislav Sesták, Robert Vittek
Coach: Vladimír Weiss
Injured:
Booked:
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:
No matter which of the two teams will get promoted into the next round, a win in the final group match is a prerequisite. For the current and still winless at this World Cup remaining champion Italy would be a elimination in the first round a disaster. For the Slovaks could mean a win(and a defeat or a draw for New Zealand in the parallel match) the promotion in the knockout phase at their World Cup debut.
Last meeting: 28 January 1998, Italy - Slovakia 3:0
Wins Slovakia: 0
Wins Italy: 1
Draw: 0
Neither Italy nor Slovakia were able to convince so far in the offensive, so on that condition the first goal should be match-winning. I bet on a win for Italy.
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