RESULTS International Friendly ITALY 1 - 0 SWEDEN Goal by Giorgio Chiellini
By Anna
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Italy 1 - 0 Sweden 
28' Giorgio Chiellini
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Are you waving your Italian flags? I hope so because I am. It's a friendly match, the last of the 2009 season.
This is it for Italy to end this "trial and error" period and for Lippi to have his confirmed formation, the base.
Here is the official starting eleven formation for ITALY by coach Marcello Lippi:
ITALY (4-3-3): Federico Marchetti, Cristian Maggio, Nicola Legrottaglie, Giorgio Chiellini, Domenico Criscito, Riccardo Montolivo, Biondini, Candreva, Marchionni, Giampaolo Pazzini and Antonio Di Natale
It's practically a new formation and a great time for Marchetti to show his worth as possible second goalkeeper in case of Buffon injuring. Here are also Pazzini and Di Natale leading the attack with Marchionni. Maggio in a role of a defense. Di Natale being the Captain for the first time.
Great moment for Cagliari midfielder Biondini because he is playing in his hometown. Biondini was born in Logiano a province from Cessena.
Here is the official starting eleven formation for SWEDEN by coach:
SWEDEN: Isaksson, Mikael Lustig, Mellberg, Daniel Majstorovic, Mikael Dorsin, V. Elm, Svensson, Larsson, Elmander, Safari, and Hysen.
There is no Ibrahimovic with Sweden.
I am ready in front of the TV watching on RAI ITALIA. For the first time since the 2006 World Cup there are no players winning the cup in the starting line up.
Guys, the Azzurri are warming up right now. There it is Biondini, Montolivo, Pazzini, Maggio. warming up before the match.
wow, guys, there are both teams making their entrance from the tunnel.
The National anthems.. first that of Sweden... now it is the Italian anthem and the crowd applauding.. wow, I am ready singing.. FRATELLI D'ITALIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
wow, closeups from our Azzurri and I bless each one of them. wow. guys, Di Natale is the shortest one . wow, fans are waving the Italian flag and there is also a giant Italian flag. forza....
we are ready guys, let's keep the ball rolling..... there are Salvatore Bagni and Marco Civoli narrating the match on RAI....
wow, wow, wow.. guys, in the 3rd minute, first great save by Italy goalkeeper Federico Marchetti anticipating Sweden forward Hysen right footed shot and wow, this was a clear chance to open the score and it is corner... wow, guys, awesome, Marchetti again deviating. Bravo for Marchetti...
there is Olof Ollberg the ex Juventino too....
Oh my gosh, guys, in the 7th minute, there is Candreva with a direct free kick and Sweden goalkeeper Isaksson punches the ball away but on the rebound there is Antonio Di Natale trying a right footed shot but also deviated for a corner.. Taking the corner is Biondini and no luck guys because Isaksson stops the headed ball by Chiellini.
Oops, Majstorovic commits a foul on Pazzini.. though not getting a yellow card.
Awesome, the fans are chanting for the Azzurri and showing their support.
In the 14th minute, another chance for Italy with Di Natale after an assist by Biondini and Sweden goalkeeper anticipating and it is corner... wow, guys, it is not over yet and Sweden defense clearing but the duo Di Natale - Biondini continues creating danger. Come on Italiaaaaaa
Mamma miaaaaaaaaaa guys, in the 21st minute, a BIM BAM BOOM a cross from Christian Maggio from the right side to Antonio TOTO Di Natale with a right footed shot forcing Sweden goalkeeper to dive to make a save, the ball rebounce and there is Davide Biondini making a powerful shot and missing the targetttttt wow, it looks like it was inside but no.. wow, wow, wow... the goal might arrive in any moment.
Come on Italia!!!! Maggio coming fro the right side with a fast run and it is clear for a corner now... wow.. PAZZINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII and the ball arriving to the right spot where defender Giorgio Chiellini headed the ball blasting Sweden goalkeeper Isakssonnnnn and both players celebrating and I am jumping of joy tooo.. po po po po po In the 28th minute Italy taking the lead.
Italy 1 - 0 Sweden
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Chiellini blasting Sweden goalkeeper Isaksson with a headed goal
Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini celebrating his goal. Forza Chiellini.
Guys, finally in the 34th minute, Majstorovic gets a yellow card! He keeps making fouls on Pazzini...
In the 35th minute, Di Natale coming from the right side and precisely Majstorovic clears..... but the Azzurri not giving up guys and having ball possession.
Fans are chanting "NO ALLA TESSERA" which means that they are against the ID card for the fans .......
uuffaaa guys, just in the 45th minute and Chiellini almost scoring another goal! This time Sweden goalkeeper Isaksson saves and in the counterattack Elmander getting closer to equalize the score when super Chiellini making a fast run dives to clear the danger and the applause from the fans... wow, Chiellini is rocking big time!!!
Oh well, news from the Play off because Ireland is defeating France in the first half with one goal and Trapattoni fighting for a spot in the World Cup....
First half ends 52% ball possession for Italy and 48% ball possession for Sweden......
Second half starts with 3 substitutions for Italy.
Davide Biondini out, Galloppa in
Candreva out, Giuseppe Rossi in
Christian Maggio out, Cassani in.
Thumbs up for Palermo defender Mattia Cassani making his debut and it is the 42nd player tested by Lippi! Come on Cassani
Oops.... in the 53rd minute, Pazzini is bleeding....... nose bleeding and getting treatment outside the field....
Majsterovic challenging Marchetti and he saves in the center after a corner..
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In the 55th minute, another substitution.
Domenico Criscito out, Salvatore Bochetti in
In the 56th minute, Sweden makes a substitution
Dorsin out, Granqvist in
Fans keep encouraging the squad who are not disappointing at all. It seems Pazzini recovering because he keeps playing.
In the 59th minute Sweden making a substitution
Safari out, Djuric in
In the 60th minute, Di Natale and Pazzini in counterattack and is cleared... hey guys, I like the way this new "trial formation" is playing. They seem having good communication and a fluid strategy.
Alberto Gilardino is warming up..... wonder whether Pazzini will be out????
ooopspsss mamma miaaa in the 64th minute a clear chance for Italy after an assist by Marchionni to Di Natale who was all alone in front of the goalkeeper and guess what? what! HE WAS OFFSIDE...... oh well....
In the 65th minute, Italy making another substitution,
Riccardo Montolivo out, Angelo Palombo in
In the 69th minute Referee Skomina gives a yellow card to Larsson for protesting....
It is madness now... both teams fighting like having extra energy with all the changes because it is a give and take.. shoot and block.. I am loving this game...
Di Natale commanding the troop well as captain and making assists, crosses, he just need to score to make it a a good day for him.
Oops, wow, guys, in the 70th minute, Elmander getting closer to equalize the score.... though offside ...
In the 73rd minute, Sweden makes a double substitution
Lustig out, Wembloom in
Hysen out, Toivonen in
Last change for Italy in the 77th minute
Marchionni out, Mauro Camoranesi in
In the 79th minute, substitution for Sweden
Elmander out, Rosenberg in
In the 81st minute, free kick for Italy.... Galloppa with a left footed shop sending the ball over the bar..... .
In the 82nd minute, guys, a fast run by Giuseppe Rossi and on a one on one with Sweden goalkeeper who anticipates the ball and wow, it would have been a nice goal....
In the 88th minute, Referee Skomina gives a yellow card to Giorgio Chiellini.
In the 90th minute, now a yellow card for Daniele Galloppa.
Oh my gosh guys, in the very last minute a corner for Sweden when Marchetti deflected for corner in the 93rd minute. Guys, even Sweden goalkeeper running to be in the group and he heads the ball but no chance, match is over and referee Skomina whistles the end of the match.
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Italy vs Sweden Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Venue: Stadio Manuzzi, Cesena, Italy
Time 20:30 Italy time
11:30 a.m. USA Pacific time
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Referee: Damir Skomina (SLO)
Attendance:18,260
Scorers: 28' Giorgio Chiellini
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What do you think of the result? Are you surprised, disappointed? Which players were the top and the flop?
Posted by Anna Italia at 11/18/2009 1:16 PM 
Categories: International Friendly,Italian National Team,General Soccer News
Categories: International Friendly,Italian National Team,General Soccer News
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