June 14, 2010, the start of the South African World Cup with Lippi on the coach.
On 14 June 2010, the Italian team kicked off their South African World Cup journey with a 1–1 draw against Paraguay, scored by De Rossi.
On June 14, 2010, in Cape Town, the Italian team began its journey at the South African World Cup. We are the defending champions, but the squad is not as strong as four years ago. The defense lost Materazzi, Nesta and Grosso - replaced by Chiellini and Criscito - while Montolivo started in midfield. In attack are Pepe, Gilardino and Iaquinta. Looking back, this is not the strongest squad we have ever had. Gianluigi Buffon also had trouble getting injured after 46 minutes of play and could not return, making way for Marchetti. Before that, he experienced the feeling of being headed by Alcaraz, a defender, to score a goal. At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1. To equalize, De Rossi scored in the most difficult match of the group. After this match, we will meet New Zealand and Slovakia... However, we were eliminated after drawing with New Zealand and losing to Hamsik and his teammates. The match ended with the score Italy - Paraguay 1-1. Scorers: 39' A. Alcaraz, 63' De Rossi.
Competing lineup:
Italy Buffon (46' Marchetti); Zambrotta, F. Cannavaro, Chiellini, Criscito; De Rossi, Montolivo, Marchisio (59' Camoranesi); Pepe, Gilardino (72' Di Natale), Iaquinta. Coach: Marcello Lippi.
Paraguay J. Villar; Bonet, Da Silva, A. Alcaraz, Morel; Vera, V. Caceres, Riveros, A. Torres (60' J. Santana); Barrios (76' O. Cardozo), Haedo Valdez (68' Santa Cruz). Coach: Gerardo Martino.
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