By Anna Italia
Covering the 2010 World Cup South Africa from an Italian Perspective


            32% Ball Possession Zimbabwe and 68% Ball Possession Brazil
                   Zimbabwe 0 - 3 Brazil 
                                                                                   41' Michel Bastos
                                                                                  44' Robinho
                                                                                  56' Blumer Elano


Italian Soccer Serie A   congratulates all   8 Italian Serie A Players called up by Brazil Head Coach Dunga  for the  World Cup  as part of the 23-man  squad and this victory against Zimbabwe.  It is a friendly but the enthusiasm raised by the Brazil National football team in Zimbabwe that  government offices and schools declaring a half day holiday to allow the fans to see the game.  There is also ex AC Milan Kaka "our Musica and Magia"  and how I miss him guys.

  8 Italy Serie A players with BRAZIL.

 - Inter goalkeeper  Julio Cesar played 26 minutes, substituted by goalkeeper Gomes

-  Inter defender Maicon played the first 45 minutes, then substituted by Daniel Alves

-  Inter defender Lucio  played the first 45 minutes, then substituted by Luisao

-  AC Milan defender Thiago Silva  played all 90 minutes 

-  Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo played all 90 minutes 

-  AS Roma forward Julio Baptista played 45 minutes after substituting Kaka. .
 
- AS Roma goalkeeper Doni  among substitute.

 - AS Roma defender Juan, listed among substitutes


Alarm for  Brazil when goalkeeper Julio Cesar asking to be substituted in the 26th minute for feeling back pain.  The  shocking surprise for Brazil head coach Dunga as the least he expected was  facing  injuries during the friendly game.  Let's say that the wife of Julio Cesar through "twitter" sends the words to tranquilize everybody saying Julio Cesar was fine.

 
Brazil is in the 2010 World Cup Group G along North Korea, Ivory Coast and Portugal.

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Brazil - Ivory Coast    Brazil - Ivory Coast Tickets June 20, 2010 June 20, 2010 Johannesburg

Portugal - Brazil   Portugal - Brazil Tickets June 26, 2010 June 26, 2010 Durban

 

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This is the official starting lineup from Brazil ain the friendly game against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.  On top row you can see from left to right 5 of our Italian Serie A players:  AC Milan defender Thiago Silva, Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar, (after Gilberto Silva #8) we continue with our guys Inter defender Lucio, Inter defender Maicon and Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo.



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Brazil and Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar leaving the field in the 26th minute for a back injury and substituted by goalkeeper Gomes.





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Brazil celebrating a goal by Michel Bastos here with  Maicon after scoring against Zimbabwe during afriendly match in Harare June 2, 2010.



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Brazil and AC Milan defender Thiago  Silva fights for the ball against Knowledge Musona of Zimbabwe during a friendly soccer match in Harare June 2, 2010.



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Robiho celebrates his goal with his teammates in the bench.  Here  Robinho with AS Roma goalkeeper  Doni and teammates.






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Famous VUVUZELA making a loud noise with Zimbabwe fans who were  rooting for Brazil one of the popular teams.  The joy of the fans felt everywhere with Brazil, Brazil.


Click the video to watch the highlights of the International friendly, Zimbabwe  vs  Brazil, Wednesday, June 2, 2010.




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2010 FIFA World Cup Group G Tickets and Fixtures: Brazil, Cote D'Ivoire, Portugal, and Korea DPR

Match	Date	Venue			Results			FIFA World Cup 2010 Tickets
13	15 June	Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth		Côte d'Ivoire	-	Portugal		Ivory Coast - Portugal Tickets 15 June 2010
14	15 June	Johannesburg		Brazil	-	Korea DPR		Brazil - North Korea Tickets June 15, 2010
29	20 June	Johannesburg		Brazil	-	Côte d'Ivoire		Brazil - Ivory Coast Tickets June 20, 2010
30	21 June	Cape Town		Portugal	-	Korea DPR		Portugal - North Korea Tickets June 21, 2010
45	25 June	Durban		Portugal	-	Brazil		Portugal - Brazil Tickets June 26, 2010
46	25 June	Nelspruit		Korea DPR	-	Côte d'Ivoire		North Korea - Ivory Coast Tickets June 25, 2010

International Friendly Match towards the 2010World Cup Zimbabwe 0 - 3 Brazil Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Harare National Sports Stadium Zimbabwe Match Stats
Zimbabwe		Brazil
0	Goals		3
10(2)	Shots (on Goal)		16(7)
10	Fouls		11
4	Corner Kicks		6
2	Offsides		2
32%	Ball Possession		68%
0	Yellow Cards		0
0	Red Cards		0
4	Saves		2

International Friendly Match towards the 2010World Cup

Zimbabwe 0 - 3 Brazil
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Harare National Sports Stadium
Zimbabwe

Attendance: 30,000
 



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