Manaus: Italy won their opener of the World Cup 2014 against heart favourite England here at Arena de Amazonia, Manaus, in the death-group match. Manaus was witnessed of the close contest between European rivals. Here, Italy overcome against experienced England. Men in white tried hard and attacked thunderously on Italian post. Gianluigi Buffon, however, he was injured but became concrete against English attack. England players shot on target five times but could not accomplish their target. Gianluigi stopped four out of five strikes towards him.
Four times world champion, Italy did not miss any chance to kick the ball into the opponent’s goal post. Twenty-eight year old Claudio Marchisio, assisted by Marco Verratti, dispatch the ball into the net 10 minutes to half-time whistle and took the lead by 1-0.
Jubilant Italian fans surrendered their excitement, right after a minute of Marchisio’s score in front of English equalizer, when their defenders failed to guard English rapid response in 36th minute of the first half. Star footballer Rooney assisted Daniel Sturridge (England) with slow pass in six-yard box. Running Sturridge push the ball and defeated Gianluigi and equalized in style.
First forty five minutes showed equal score on board with 1-1. In the beginning of second-half, team work at its best by Italian strikers and defenders. Antonio Candreva’s pass directed towards the English gosl post by splendid header of Mario Balotelli proved the second and the decider of the match. At the end of the match result was in favour of Italy with 2-1
England lost their match by defending policy while on the other side, Italy won the same match by defending techniques. But the usage of defense at the right time gives edge to Italy.
Next Meetings: England will face Uruguay while Italy will be one-on-one against un-familiar group leader Costa Rica on 19th and 20th June respectively.