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  • Italy 3-2 Cyprus: Gilardino struck

    Alberto Gilardino struck as Italy show host Cyprus in the last game of the 2010 World Cup qualifying European zone Group 8, Wednesday (14/10/2009). Italy coming from behind 0-2, but Gilardino made a hat-trick to face "Gli Azzurri" saved from shame and won 3-2.

    In front of their own publics, Italy squad played with a fairly convincing. Just below the ruler, Gianluigi Buffon's position was replaced Federico Marchetti.

    However, Italy failed to develop the game smoothly. Conversely,, Cyprus is no weight, had several times made it difficult host defense. In fact, in the 11th minute, Cyprus superior first success through Yannis Okkas, after cutting bait Konstantinos Makridis.

    Italy tried to catch, but Cyprus is more confident capable meladeninya. New minute-23, Italy began a few times pressing and dangerous opponent defense. The first round ended, the game is still balanced and Cyprus are still superior.





    Entering the second half, Italy still could not get up. Meanwhile, Cyprus so excited. In fact, in the 48th minute, Cyprus successfully added advantage to 2-0. Goals scored Chrysostomos Michail very beautiful, because it is done with the volley that made Marchetti helpless.

    Italy had to play harder and try to hit your opponent. Entry of substitute Mauro Camoranesi Simone Pepe gave a positive effect. In fact, originated from the action too, Italy finally able to minimize the miss. A Camoranesi cross could be cleared header by Gilardino scored in the 77th minute.

    This became the beginning of the resurrection of Italy. They continued to press in order not embarrassed at home. In minute 80, Gilardino back breaking goal Cyprus, after cutting cross Fabio Quagliarella.

    The game was almost over, Italy continued to press after the victory. Finally, long-distance kicks Antonio Di Natale Cyprus goalkeeper failed to arrest, Sofronis Avgousti. The loose ball straight and be poked Gilardino scored Italy 3-2 victory.

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