By Anna Italia
 


        % Ball Possession ITALY  and  % Ball Possession JAPAN
                       Italy 3 - 3 Japan 
                                         41' Daniele De Rossi            22' Keisuke Honda (pen)
                                        50' Uchida (o.g).                    32' Kagawa
                                        53' Mario Balotelli (pen)       68' Shiniji  Okazaki



 
 

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It's a challenge for Italian coaches!  Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli against Japan head coach Alberto Zaccheroni, Italian born and former coach of Lazio, Milan, and Inter.   Italy having advantage as never losing to Japan.  A victory can put the Italian team in the next round because Mexico lost against Brazil today.   Italy having 3 points while Japan 0 points.    Italy defeating Mexico with a on June 16.  Japan losing to Brazil on June 15:   Brazil 3 - 0 Japan

There is one Italian Serie A player in Japan National team:  Inter defender Yuto Nagatomo.

Get ready guys, let's push Italy bandwagon!!!  Forza Italiaaa

I am just excited to see our Italian players making their entrance to the pitch.  Wow, love it!!!!!   Players now ready for the national anthem.  We have the "L'Inno di Mameli" and closeup for Mario Balotelli.   Closeup from Italian fans with banners and flags.  

Now there is the shaking hands from both Captains to exchange Scudetto.  Italy  Captain Gigi Buffon and Japan Captain.

So, here we are guys. Referee whistles the beginning of the match.  Let's roll the ball. Come on Italy!!!

Oops, guys, Japan are pressing and creating danger.  In the 6th minute there is the left footed assist from midfielder Kagawa while Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini not able to clear... the pass goes  towards Maeda attempting a headed shot saved by Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon.

Japan are playing without fear and Italy must react to control the game.

I am telling you guys, pressing from Japan is constant.  In the 16th minute another attempt to score from Kagawa with a left footed shot forcing Buffon to a super stretch to deviate and is a corner for Japan.

We need to see a better defense and not allowing much space to Japan.  

You got to be kidding!!!!!   In the 20th minute Referee giving a penalty to Japan.  Buffon protests but the referee not buying  the argument and instead he gets a yellow card.   Replay not showing a clear foul but Buffon clearing the ball not touching the player.   So, now, there it is Japan  with Keisuke Honda converting the penalty with a left footed shot.   This is not looking good.  Now, we need quick reaction and see Balotelli in action.   Come on Italiaaaaaaaa





The action showing Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon clearing danger, but Referee Diego Abal consider it a penalty.



Video, Honda converting the penalty



Ding, ding, ding, wake up Italy!!!!  Japan keep pressing and Italy giving the impression of being lost.  

Oh oh, problems for the Azzurri.  Italy forced to make the first substitution in the 30th minute.  It seems midfielder Alberto Aquilani cannot continue and is replaced by Sebastian Giovinco.

You got to bekidding!!!!!   In the 32nd minute, Japan scoring again and I am collapsing.   This is a nightmare!!!   Help, help, help!!!!!  Wake up Italy.      Here is the thing Chiellini failing to clear and Kagawa taking advantage turning to smack a left footed shot defeating goalkeeper Buffon.  Mamma mia!!!!  What is this?????  Wake up Italia.

Here is the video from Kagawa scoring... .. I have a headache!!!




Something must be done.  Prandelli need to rearrange the module and players waking up.  Japan are showing dominion up to the 32nd minute.     I do hope Italy react and now is when we need the magic from Balotelli. 

In the 36th minute, Referee giving a yellow card to Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi
For the moment, Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni showing he really knows how Italy play......

It seems now Italy reacting and gaining momentum !

Mamma mia...  Pirlo closer to the goal in the 39th minute but his free kick goes over the bar.

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH  now we are cooking!!!!!   JUMP!!!  Guys, Italy shortening the distance in the 41st minute from a corner kick by Andrea Pirlo finding Daniele De Rossi ready for the headed goal.....  Love it!!!!  That's it, come on Italy.  that's the way to react.... let's go guys!

No way!!!!  This is just  U N B E L I E V A B L E!!!!!  In the 45th minute Giaccherini closer to score and it hit the post!!!!!!! 

Let's see how it goes in the second half.    We have 15 minutes break.  grab your snacks.  I will have to get a quick sandwich.  I forgot to buy my Popcorn today which is my custom when I watch football!!

First half ending 51% ball possession Italy and 49% ball possession Japan.

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH  GOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.   In the 50th minute, it seems an own goal  with Ghiaccherini creating the chance but Uchida on his attempt to clear and anticipates Balotelli  commits the own goal. 

The good Lord answering my prayers and Italy returning with a firm determination!!!


Penalty for Italy in the 52nd minute!!!      Referee Diego Abal giving a yellow card to Hasebe after conceding the penalty while attempting to block the left footed shot from Giovinco.  A hand!!! 

 Mario Balotelli taking the penalty spot... and I am praying, closing my eyes... come on Balo!!!!   YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH  GOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLl  We did it!!!!!!   Balotelli converting the penalty with a right footed shot defeating Japan goaleeper Kawashima and just hope he won't remove his shirt to avoid an unnecessary yellow card!  Yep.   Balotelli not removing his shirt but embraced by his teammates.  And I am also embracing Balotelli and each of the Azzurri.  Let's keep pushing Italy bandwagon guys!!!!!

Click the video to watch Italy forward Mario Balotelli converting the penalty against Japan

Italy making a substitution in the 59th minute.  Defender Ignazio Abate replacing Christian Maggio.

 
Oh no!!!!!   Japan equalizing in the 69th minute!!!!  Mamma mia it looks as watching a martial art movie as Japanese forward Shiniji  Okazaki appears running fast to jump  for the headed goal while Buffon attempts to clear with one hand, yet not able to clear in the top corner.   We are even again....   Let's go Italy, come on...

What a game!!!  Let me tell you... what  a game!!!

 
FIFA Confederations Cup Standing Group A
after the game on June 16, 2013

Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Brazil	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3
Italy	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3
Mexico	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
Japan	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0

Here is the official lineup from ITALY by head coach Cesare Prandelli:

ITALY: Gianluigi Buffon, Christian Maggio, Giorgio Chiellini, Mattia De Sciglio, Alberto Aquilani, Mario Balotelli, Andrea Barzagli, Daniele De Rossi, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Pirlo, Emanuele Giaccherini.

Here is the official lineup from JAPAN by head coach Alberto Zaccheroni:

JAPAN: Eiji Kawashima, Keisuke Honda, Yuto Nagatomo, Atsuto Uchida, Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Okazaki, Shinji Kagawa, Yasuyuki Konno, Makoto Hasebe, Ryoichi Maeda, Maya Yoshida.

Photo figc.it Sabattini 

Click the video to watch the highlights of the game, ITALY - JAPAN, Wednesday 19 June 2013, FIFA Confederations Cup, Group A

2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Italy - Japan
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Arena Pernambuco,
Recife, Brazil,
19:00

Referee: Diego ABAL (ARG) 

Attendance:

Goals:

Official formations - lineups:

ITALY: Gianluigi Buffon, Christian Maggio, Giorgio Chiellini, Mattia De Sciglio, Alberto Aquilani, Mario Balotelli, Andrea Barzagli, Daniele De Rossi, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Pirlo, Emanuele Giaccherini.

JAPAN: Eiji Kawashima, Keisuke Honda, Yuto Nagatomo, Atsuto Uchida, Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Okazaki, Shinji Kagawa, Yasuyuki Konno, Makoto Hasebe, Ryoichi Maeda, Maya Yoshida.

Match Stats

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By Anna Italia
 

Official lineups for the Italy vs. Japan match on Wednesday 19 June 2013 in Group A of the Confederations Cup at Arena Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil:

Italy: Gianluigi Buffon, Christian Maggio, Giorgio Chiellini, Mattia De Sciglio, Alberto Aquilani, Mario Balotelli, Andrea Barzagli, Daniele De Rossi, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Pirlo, Emanuele Giaccherini.

Japan: Eiji Kawashima, Keisuke Honda, Yuto Nagatomo, Atsuto Uchida, Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Okazaki, Shinji Kagawa, Yasuyuki Konno, Makoto Hasebe, Ryoichi Maeda, Maya Yoshida.

See:  Result Italy - Japan, Wednesday 19 June 2013,

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         % Ball Possession BRAZIL and % Ball Possession MEXICO
                  Brazil 2 - 0 Mexico   
                                            9' Neymar
                                          93' Jo
                


 
Brazil defeating Mexico in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup thanks to the genius of Neymar.  Definitely, the "Man of the Match" is Neymar not only for the opening goal, but for being decisive and providing the assist for the second goal by Jo..

Results First Games:
Brazil 3 - 0 Japan,  Saturday 15 June 2013
Mexico 1 - 2 Italy,  Sunday 16 June 2013

Brazil scoring in the 4th minute, though, it was ruled out for offside.  Hulk with a long shot, but Neymar is offside.

It's party time in the 9th minute seeing the outburst from Brazil fans at the moment of the opening goal by Neymar.  A precious goal by Neymar with a left footed shot defeating Mexico goalkeeper Jesus Corona in the bottom left corner. 

Referee Howard Webb giving the first yellow card of the game is for Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado for bringing down Neymar in the 21st minute.

Four minutes extra time.  Brazil finalizing and practically sending  home Mexico in the 93rd minute!  A brilliant pass by Neymar, dribbling, passing with a delicate touch the ball towards Jo who was unmarked and with plenty of space to smack the goal! 
 

Italian Serie A players with Brazil National team:
Lazio midfielder Hernanes, 

No Serie A player with Mexico National team

 
FIFA Confederations Cup Standing Group A
after the game on June 16, 2013

Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Brazil	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3
Italy	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3
Mexico	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
Japan	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0

Here is the official lineup from BRAZIL by head coach Luis Felipe Scolari:

BRAZIL: Julio Cesar, Daniel Alves, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Marcelo, Luiz Gustavo, Paulinho, Oscar, Hulk, Neymar, Fred.

Here is the official lineup from MEXICO by head coach  Jose Manuel "Chepo" De La Torre:

MEXICO: Jose Corona, Francisco Rodriguez, Carlos Salcido, Gerardo Torrado, Giovani dos Santos, Javier "Chicharito" Henandez, Hector Moreno, Andres Guardado, Jorge Torres, Hiram Mier, Gerardo Flores

Click the video to watch the highlights of the game, BRAZIL vs MEXICO, Wednesday 19 June 2013, FIFA Confederations Cup, Group A

to be added

2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Brazil - Mexico
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Estadio Castelao
Fortaleza, Brazil,
16:00

Referee: Howard Webb (ENG)

Attendance:

Goals:

Official formations - lineups:

BRAZIL: Julio Cesar, Daniel Alves, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Marcelo, Luiz Gustavo, Paulinho, Oscar, Hulk, Neymar, Fred.

MEXICO: Jose Corona, Francisco Rodriguez, Carlos Salcido, Gerardo Torrado, Giovani dos Santos, Javier "Chicharito" Henandez, Hector Moreno, Andres Guardado, Jorge Torres, Hiram Mier, Gerardo Flores

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It's official.  Palermo official website announcing that former AC Milan midfielder is the new Coach.  Gattuso signing a one year contract wit the option to renew two years.  Gattuso "the roaring lion" will be presented on Friday 21 June 2013 at 12:30 at the Renzo Barbera press conference room.  The challenge now for Gattuso will be to bring Palermo back to Serie A.  Palermo were relegated to Serie B for the 2013 - 2014 Season.

President Maurizio Zamparini is certain that he chose the right person with the "grinta" to motivate the team.  Gattuso is part of the Italian National team winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

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Technical collaborator:  Paolo Beruatto
Athletic trainer:   Andrea Corrain, Marcello Iaia
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Gattuso will be a type of coach motivator for this Palermo in need of a comeback.  Certainly, Gattuso experience as a player and world class prestige are a bonus for the team.

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Italian Soccer Serie A, hosted by Anna Italia, wishes Gennaro Gattuso a successful season with Palermo.









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I am adding here the news feed from the Official  Site of the Lega Serie A.  You can bookmark this page as the news will be automatically updated.   Feed includes the latest news from the Italian Serie A teams including team news, coaches, management, and so on.

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