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Egypt v Italy (Group B)
Date: Thursday 18th June
Venue: Johannesburg
Kickoff: 19:30 GMT
After giving defending champions Brazil a scare in Bloemfontein, Egypt take on Marcello Lippi’s Italy in Johannesburg in their second Group B match.
Italy
Italy did not have it easy against the United States in their tournament opener, but the Azzurri showed their class towards the end as they ran out 3-1 winners. They were helped by Ricardo Clark’s reckless challenge on Gennaro Gattuso that left the USA with 10 men on the pitch.
Substitute Giuseppe Rossi and Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi were the architects of Italy’s triumph. Mauro Camoranesi also had a great game as he gave Jonathan Bornstein all kinds of problems. Rossi scored Italy’s equaliser just seconds after coming on, and De Rossi’s 35 yard shot all but ended USA’s hopes of coming out of the game with something. Rossi finished off the game with a late right footed volley as Italy put the result beyond doubt.
Egypt
Egypt came close to causing a major upset against Brazil, but Kaka’s late penalty saved Dunga’s side the blushes. Brazil lead 3-1 at half time as the Egyptian defence’s inability to defend against corners and free kicks was again cruelly exposed.
But Egypt clawed their way back into the game in the second half as Brazilian keeper Julio Cesar was beaten twice in one minute by Mohamed Shawky and Mohamed Zidan. The Pharaohs seemed to have done enough to take a point from the game, but referee Howard Webb broke their hearts late in the game by pointing to the spot after substitute Ahmed Al Muhamadi had handled Lucio’s shot.
Massive game for Egypt, and the players will be confident after their display against Brazil. How will they fare against Italy?
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