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- Slovakia 3-2 Italy: World Champions Suffer Embarrassing Exit
World champions Italy suffered an embarrassing exit at the first hurdle thanks to Slovakia's pulsating 3-2 World Cup Group F victory at Ellis Park.
Robert Vittek struck either side of the break before Antonio Di Natale's goal gave Italy hope. Kamil Kopunek made the game safe for Slovakia in the 89th minute before a fu View more »- Super Slovakia dump Italy out
Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprise place in the last 16 with a 3-2 victory, although English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denied the Azzurri what looked like a valid equaliser.
Robert Vittek's brace put Slovakia in control but Antonio Di Natal View more »- Italy crash out as Sloavkia progress
- Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprising place in the last 16, with English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denying the Azzurri what looked like a valid equaliser. Robert Vittek's brace put Slovakia in control but Antonio Di Natale halved the deficit and View more »
- Pirlo could return for Azzurri
Italy could welcome back Andrea Pirlo for the Azzurri's crucial Group F match against Slovakia.
The AC Milan playmaker has returned to training after missing the first two games with a muscular injury and may feature in a side that has not impressed at all in South Africa.
Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss he had n View more »- Slovakia vs Italy - Weiss unrepentant ahead of Slovakia decider
- Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss stopped short of apologising to journalists after using abusive words and making threats to the media at a briefing on Tuesday, claiming some reporters brought "unhappiness" to the game. The Slovakians are preparing for their final match in World Cup Group F on Thursday, where they need a View more »
- Paraguay cruise past Slovakia
Paraguay are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them a 2-0 victory against Slovakia in Group F.
It was just the result coach Gerardo Martino was looking for after the draw with reigning world champions Italy in their opening game.
Vera made the View more »- Paraguay 2-0 breeze past Slovakia
Paraguay are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them a 2-0 victory against Slovakia in Group F.
It was just the result coach Gerardo Martino was looking for after the draw with reigning world champions in their opening game.
Vera made the breakthrou View more »- Paraguay beats Slovakia 2-0 at the World Cup
- By RYAN LUCAS Associated Press Writer BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa(AP)—Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros scored and Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 on Sunday to move closer to advancing at the World Cup. Playing with a three-man front line spearheaded by Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguay controlled the tempo from the start a View more »
- All Whites to keep the faith
New Zealand are set to field an unchanged side for their second World Cup match against holders Italy.
With midfielder Tim Brown still to fully recover from a shoulder injury, coach Ricki Herbert has hinted at keeping the same XI that started their drawn Group F opener against Slovakia.
Gianluigi Buffon will be View more »- Slovakia v Paraguay - Weiss keen to prove his place
- Vladimir Weiss, son of the Slovakia coach of the same name, says he will continue to work hard to maintain the respect of his team-mates. The Manchester City winger, who ended last season on loan to Bolton, is expected to retain his place tomorrow against Paraguay at the Free State Stadium. Weiss, 20, was impressive View more »
