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RESULT Under 21 - AZERBAIJAN 0 - 2 ITALY Goals by a superb Giuseppe Rossi
By Anna Italia
What a great result!
Our AZZURRINI beat Azerbaijan with a doppietta from striker Giuseppe Rossi. (photo credit: Omega)
Italy dominated the match and Coach Casiraghi could have not asked for more from the youngsters. A brilliant Giuseppe Rossi and midfielder Sebastian Giovinco led the Azzurini to victory.
Not only Italy is seeing the "birth" of the future Azzurri in the National team, but the future look bright with the likes of striker Robert Acquafresca from Cagliari , Giuseppe Rossi from Villareal, and Sebastian Giovinco from Empoli.
Rossi opened the score in the 18th minute after an assist by midfielder Sebastian Giovinco.
In the 62nd minute, Referee Radovanovic granted a penalty to Italy after Azerbaijan goalkeeper Umarov commits a foul on Sebastian Giovinco inside the area. Giuseppe Rossi takes the penalty and he scored his second goal in the 63rd minute.
Acquafresca was terrific! He only needed a goal after trying so hard showing great technique! It reminded me of the upcoming match between CAGLIARI and AS ROMA! Hey, Acquafresca is just sending a message that he is ready not only for the Under 21 but also to fight for Cagliari's salvation against the giallorossi.
It was incredible, I love seeing ACQUAFRESCA in action! Too bad he had to leave the field for injury in the second half. Unfortunately, Azerbaijan goalkeeper Umarov blocked all attempts to score from Acquafresca.
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What a great result! Our AZZURRINI beat Azerbaijan with a doppietta from striker Giuseppe Rossi. (photo credit: Omega)
Italy dominated the match and Coach Casiraghi could have not asked for more from the youngsters. A brilliant Giuseppe Rossi and midfielder Sebastian Giovinco led the Azzurini to victory.
Not only Italy is seeing the "birth" of the future Azzurri in the National team, but the future look bright with the likes of striker Robert Acquafresca from Cagliari , Giuseppe Rossi from Villareal, and Sebastian Giovinco from Empoli.
Rossi opened the score in the 18th minute after an assist by midfielder Sebastian Giovinco.
In the 62nd minute, Referee Radovanovic granted a penalty to Italy after Azerbaijan goalkeeper Umarov commits a foul on Sebastian Giovinco inside the area. Giuseppe Rossi takes the penalty and he scored his second goal in the 63rd minute.
Acquafresca was terrific! He only needed a goal after trying so hard showing great technique! It reminded me of the upcoming match between CAGLIARI and AS ROMA! Hey, Acquafresca is just sending a message that he is ready not only for the Under 21 but also to fight for Cagliari's salvation against the giallorossi.
It was incredible, I love seeing ACQUAFRESCA in action! Too bad he had to leave the field for injury in the second half. Unfortunately, Azerbaijan goalkeeper Umarov blocked all attempts to score from Acquafresca.
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SCORERS: 18' Giuseppe Rossi, 63' Giuseppe Rossi
AZERBAIGIAN (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Umarov;
Defenders: Medvedev, Abishov, N. Mammadov, Amirguliyev;
Midfielders: Novruzov (14' s.t. Nadirov), Abdulayev; A. Mammadov (37' s.t. Hajiev), E. Mammadov, Dashemirov (32' s.t. Amiraslanov);
Forwards: Javadov.
SUBS: Gafarov, Soltanov, Guliyev, Narimanov
Coach: Lippert.
Goalkeeper: Umarov;
Defenders: Medvedev, Abishov, N. Mammadov, Amirguliyev;
Midfielders: Novruzov (14' s.t. Nadirov), Abdulayev; A. Mammadov (37' s.t. Hajiev), E. Mammadov, Dashemirov (32' s.t. Amiraslanov);
Forwards: Javadov.
SUBS: Gafarov, Soltanov, Guliyev, Narimanov
Coach: Lippert.
ITALIA (4-3-2-1)
Goalkeeper:b Consigli;
Defenders: Motta, Marzoratti, Bocchetti, De Ceglie;
Midfielders: Dessena (19' s.t. Morosini), Cigarini, Marchisio;
Midfielders: Giuseppe Rossi (24' s.t. Pisano), Sebastian Giovinco;
Forward: Robert Acquafresca (9' s.t. Osvaldo).
SUBS: Sirigu, De Silvestri, Capelli, Lanzafame.
Coach: Casiraghi.
Goalkeeper:b Consigli;
Defenders: Motta, Marzoratti, Bocchetti, De Ceglie;
Midfielders: Dessena (19' s.t. Morosini), Cigarini, Marchisio;
Midfielders: Giuseppe Rossi (24' s.t. Pisano), Sebastian Giovinco;
Forward: Robert Acquafresca (9' s.t. Osvaldo).
SUBS: Sirigu, De Silvestri, Capelli, Lanzafame.
Coach: Casiraghi.
Referee: Radovanovic (Montenegro).
Posted by Anna Italia at 3/25/2008 1:04 PM 
Categories: Cagliari, Empoli FC, General Soccer News, Italy Under 21 Team
Categories: Cagliari, Empoli FC, General Soccer News, Italy Under 21 Team
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