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PREVIEW 2010 World Cup Qualifier Europe Group 8 match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
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Covering the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers from an Italian Perspective
Italy - Rep. Ireland 
Buy your ticket for the 2010 World Cup Qualifying match Italy - Republic of Ireland Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Simply put, it's the match between 2 Italian coaches. Wow, guys, Italy Head Coach Marcello Lipppi winner of the 2006 World Cup with Italy against Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni coach of the Republic of Ireland.
Italy Head Coach Marcello Lippi Rep. of Ireland Coach Giovanni Trapattoni
I can't wait for this match guys... wow... I don't even want to imagine what will Trapattoni feel when listening to the Italian National team and knowing he has to beat Italy... his country. Sure, this is a job, and Trapattoni will do his best to make his team win.
Disadvantage for Italy the long list of injured players and latest injuries including Udinese forward Antonio Di Natale who is alreay out, FC Juventus Giorgio Chiellini barely recovering from his nose surgery and suffering a blow during the match against Montenegro, FC Juventus forward Vincenzo Iaquinta with some minor problems.
Advantage for Italy is the "young generation." Yep! You are reading right... Lippi would have no other choice than making a turnover at least in the offense. The magic moment of Sampdoria forward Giampaolo Pazzini scoring in the match against Montenegro and even during trainings!!!! Villareal forward Giuseppe Rossi ready to unleash his power to show he is growing up. Let's not forget that Lippi also can count on Udinese forward Simone Pepe too.
Lippi might choose AS Roma midfielder Matteo Brighi instead of Sampdoria midfielder Angelo Palombo. News is that Lippi might not use his 4-3-3 formatoin but going back to a 4-4-2...
Say no more, guys, here are the last Fixture and Result for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers:
March 28, 2009 Montenegro 0 - 2 Italy
March 28, 2009 Republic of Ireland 1 - 1 Bulgaria
Here is the 2010 World Cup Qualifier Standing for Europe Group 8.
From the 5 matches played Italy takes the lead having 13 points against the 11 points from Ireland. Italy winning 4, draw 1, goals in favor 8 and goal against 2, goal difference +6. The Republic of Ireland winning 3, draw 2, goals in favor 6, goals against 3, goal difference +3.
Italy with a draw remains as group leader. Yet, Italy must target for a convincing victory to grab the 3 points and consolidate their sole leadership in Group 8. It will be a closer step towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Last 5 matches Italy
Montenegro 0 - 2 Italy (WCQ) March 28, 2009
Brazil 2 - 0 Italy (Friendly) February 10, 2009
Greece 1- 1 Italy (Friendly) November 19, 2008
Italy 2 - 1 Montenegro (WCQ) October 15, 2008
Bulgaria 0 - 0 Italy (WCQ) October 11, 2008
Last 5 matches Republic of Ireland
Ireland 1 - 1 Bulgaria (WCQ) March 28, 2009
Ireland 2 - 1 Georgia (WCQ) February 22, 1009
Ireland 2 - 3 Poland (Friendly) November 19, 2008
Ireland 1 - 0 Cyprus (WCQ) October 15, 2009
Montenegro 0 - 0 Ireland (WCQ) September 10, 2008
Official Called Up list of Italy
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Palermo), Morgan De Sanctis (Galatasaray)
Defenders: Salvatore Bocchetti (Genoa), Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Andrea Dossena (Liverpool), Alessandro Gamberini (Fiorentina), Fabio Grosso (Olympique Lione), Marco Motta (AS Roma), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Matteo Brighi (AS Roma), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Pasquale Foggia (Lazio), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan)
Forwards: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Sampdoria), Fabio Quagliarella (Udinese), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal)
Official Called Up List from the Republic of Ireland
Goalkeepers: Shay Given (Manchester City), Dean Kiely (West Bromwich Albion), Kieren Westwood (Coventry City)
Defenders: Alex Bruce (Ipswich Town), Damien Delaney (Queens Park Rangers), Richard Dunne (Manchester City), Steve Finnan (Espanyol), Kevin Foley (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Stephen Kelly (Stoke City), Kevin Kilbane (Hull City), Paul McShane (Sunderland), Darren O'Dea (Celtic), John O'Shea (Manchester United)
Midfielders: Keith Andrews (Blackburn Rovers), Damien Duff (Newcastle), Darron Gibson (Manchester United), Stephen Hunt (Reading), Andy Keogh (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Aiden McGeady (Celtic), Liam Miller (Queens Park Rangers), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City)
Forwards: Kevin Doyle (Reading), Caleb Folan (Hull City), Noel Hunt (Reading), Robbie Keane (Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Long (Reading)
Related Stories:
- "Italian football is changing and is giving more space to younger footballers," Italy and Villareal forward Giuseppe Rossi on the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
- Second Day Training Italian National Team in Coverciano on Monday, March 30, 2009 for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND on Wednesday, April 1, 2009
- First Day Training Italian National Team in Coverciano on Sunday, March 29, 2009 for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND on Wednesday, April 1, 2009
- "Trapattoni is a point of reference for our generation and I am not calling anybody else," Italy Head Coach Marcello Lippi for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND on Wednesday, April 1, 2009
- RESULTS: 2010 World Cup Qualifiers Europe Group 8 MONTENEGRO 0 - 2 ITALY Goal by Andrea Pirlo and Giampaolo Pazzini "Italy gets the 3 points and brilliant debut by Pazzini!!!
- 23 Official Called Up Players by Italy Head Coach Marcello Lippi for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers maches MONTENEGRO - ITALY and ITALY - IRELAND
- Italian National Anthem "L'Inno di Mameli" Sung by the Italian National Soccer Team and Italian fans
- Click here for the Fixtures / Calendar Italian National Team Matches for World Cup Qualifiers and Friendly Matches
The History Of The World Cup (DVD)
LINEUPS
ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Wednesday April 1, 2009
San Nicola Stadium
Bari, Italy
Guys, based on the last performances from Trapattoni and Lippi, who do you think is the best prepared? How do you see the chances for Italy to win? Is it possible, why or why not?
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ItaliaCovering the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers from an Italian Perspective
Italy - Rep. Ireland
Buy your ticket for the 2010 World Cup Qualifying match Italy - Republic of Ireland Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Simply put, it's the match between 2 Italian coaches. Wow, guys, Italy Head Coach Marcello Lipppi winner of the 2006 World Cup with Italy against Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni coach of the Republic of Ireland.
Italy Head Coach Marcello Lippi Rep. of Ireland Coach Giovanni Trapattoni
I can't wait for this match guys... wow... I don't even want to imagine what will Trapattoni feel when listening to the Italian National team and knowing he has to beat Italy... his country. Sure, this is a job, and Trapattoni will do his best to make his team win.
Disadvantage for Italy the long list of injured players and latest injuries including Udinese forward Antonio Di Natale who is alreay out, FC Juventus Giorgio Chiellini barely recovering from his nose surgery and suffering a blow during the match against Montenegro, FC Juventus forward Vincenzo Iaquinta with some minor problems.
Advantage for Italy is the "young generation." Yep! You are reading right... Lippi would have no other choice than making a turnover at least in the offense. The magic moment of Sampdoria forward Giampaolo Pazzini scoring in the match against Montenegro and even during trainings!!!! Villareal forward Giuseppe Rossi ready to unleash his power to show he is growing up. Let's not forget that Lippi also can count on Udinese forward Simone Pepe too.
Lippi might choose AS Roma midfielder Matteo Brighi instead of Sampdoria midfielder Angelo Palombo. News is that Lippi might not use his 4-3-3 formatoin but going back to a 4-4-2...
Say no more, guys, here are the last Fixture and Result for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers:
March 28, 2009 Montenegro 0 - 2 Italy
March 28, 2009 Republic of Ireland 1 - 1 Bulgaria
Here is the 2010 World Cup Qualifier Standing for Europe Group 8.
| Europe Group 8 Teams | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | |
 |
Italy |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
 |
Republic of Ireland |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
 |
Bulgaria |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
 |
Cyprus |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
 |
Montenegro |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
 |
Georgia |
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
From the 5 matches played Italy takes the lead having 13 points against the 11 points from Ireland. Italy winning 4, draw 1, goals in favor 8 and goal against 2, goal difference +6. The Republic of Ireland winning 3, draw 2, goals in favor 6, goals against 3, goal difference +3.
Italy with a draw remains as group leader. Yet, Italy must target for a convincing victory to grab the 3 points and consolidate their sole leadership in Group 8. It will be a closer step towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Last 5 matches Italy
Montenegro 0 - 2 Italy (WCQ) March 28, 2009
Brazil 2 - 0 Italy (Friendly) February 10, 2009
Greece 1- 1 Italy (Friendly) November 19, 2008
Italy 2 - 1 Montenegro (WCQ) October 15, 2008
Bulgaria 0 - 0 Italy (WCQ) October 11, 2008
Last 5 matches Republic of Ireland
Ireland 1 - 1 Bulgaria (WCQ) March 28, 2009
Ireland 2 - 1 Georgia (WCQ) February 22, 1009
Ireland 2 - 3 Poland (Friendly) November 19, 2008
Ireland 1 - 0 Cyprus (WCQ) October 15, 2009
Montenegro 0 - 0 Ireland (WCQ) September 10, 2008
| Home | Away | Total | Total | Away | Home | |||
| Republic of Ireland |
Italy | |||||||
|
| 0 | 2 | 2 | Matches played | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | Wins | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | Losses | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | Goals for | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | Goals against | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edition | Venue | Date | Match | Stage | ||
| 1994 | New York/New Jersey | 18/06/1994 |
ITA |
0:1 (0:1) |
IRL |
Group matches |
| 1990 | Rome | 30/06/1990 |
ITA |
1:0 (1:0) |
IRL |
Quarter-finals |
Official Called Up list of Italy
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Palermo), Morgan De Sanctis (Galatasaray)
Defenders: Salvatore Bocchetti (Genoa), Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Andrea Dossena (Liverpool), Alessandro Gamberini (Fiorentina), Fabio Grosso (Olympique Lione), Marco Motta (AS Roma), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Matteo Brighi (AS Roma), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Pasquale Foggia (Lazio), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan)
Forwards: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Sampdoria), Fabio Quagliarella (Udinese), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal)
Official Called Up List from the Republic of Ireland
Goalkeepers: Shay Given (Manchester City), Dean Kiely (West Bromwich Albion), Kieren Westwood (Coventry City)
Defenders: Alex Bruce (Ipswich Town), Damien Delaney (Queens Park Rangers), Richard Dunne (Manchester City), Steve Finnan (Espanyol), Kevin Foley (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Stephen Kelly (Stoke City), Kevin Kilbane (Hull City), Paul McShane (Sunderland), Darren O'Dea (Celtic), John O'Shea (Manchester United)
Midfielders: Keith Andrews (Blackburn Rovers), Damien Duff (Newcastle), Darron Gibson (Manchester United), Stephen Hunt (Reading), Andy Keogh (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Aiden McGeady (Celtic), Liam Miller (Queens Park Rangers), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City)
Forwards: Kevin Doyle (Reading), Caleb Folan (Hull City), Noel Hunt (Reading), Robbie Keane (Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Long (Reading)
Related Stories:
- "Italian football is changing and is giving more space to younger footballers," Italy and Villareal forward Giuseppe Rossi on the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
- Second Day Training Italian National Team in Coverciano on Monday, March 30, 2009 for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND on Wednesday, April 1, 2009
- First Day Training Italian National Team in Coverciano on Sunday, March 29, 2009 for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND on Wednesday, April 1, 2009
- "Trapattoni is a point of reference for our generation and I am not calling anybody else," Italy Head Coach Marcello Lippi for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND on Wednesday, April 1, 2009
- RESULTS: 2010 World Cup Qualifiers Europe Group 8 MONTENEGRO 0 - 2 ITALY Goal by Andrea Pirlo and Giampaolo Pazzini "Italy gets the 3 points and brilliant debut by Pazzini!!!
- 23 Official Called Up Players by Italy Head Coach Marcello Lippi for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers maches MONTENEGRO - ITALY and ITALY - IRELAND
- Italian National Anthem "L'Inno di Mameli" Sung by the Italian National Soccer Team and Italian fans
- Click here for the Fixtures / Calendar Italian National Team Matches for World Cup Qualifiers and Friendly Matches
The History Of The World Cup (DVD)
LINEUPS
ITALY - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Wednesday April 1, 2009
San Nicola Stadium
Bari, Italy
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