Italy beat England 2-1 in their debut match at the World Cup

It was judged by all to be an "excellent match, played with class and generosity: last night Italy beat England 2-1 in the debut match of the World Cup." Despite the high humidity in the Manaus stadium, much feared, and despite the absence of Buffon, injured, Italy took home the first, excellent result, with a goal by Marchisio in the 35 "minute on an excellent pass. Pirlo, great director of the entire game.

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After just two minutes, at 37 ", the cold shower arrived: Italy was distracted for a moment and the English Sturridge scored on a pass from Rooney, beating our goalkeeper Sirigu. The game dragged on towards the end of the first half, with only a few flashes and an attempt by Balotelli, he points from time to time abandoned in the opposing half.

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At the resumption, the formation does not change. And it works, because already at 50 "Candreva needs a cross under the goal for Balotelli, who easily scores Italy's second goal. Then, of course, Italy begins a relaxed and not very aggressive game, to keep the result. And everything would proceed quietly if it were not for a free kick entrusted to Pirlo, who hits the crossbar approaching the third goal, which never arrives. excellent 2-1, it will be time to face Costa Rica, Friday 20 June, fresh from an incredible victory against a favorite Uruguay, beaten 3-1.

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