Results ITALY 0 - 1 IVORY COAST Goal by Toure Tuesday August 10, 2010
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55' Kolo Toure
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It's the international debut of new Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli. The birth of the new Italy. Italy failed big time in the 2010 World Cup being eliminated in the first round with a poor performance. Challenge today is to start showing signs of a rebirth of quality Italian football.
Although it is a friendly game, it is important for the boost of the morale of the teams and fans. Moreover, it is the preparatory way towards the EURO 2012 Qualification. Italy will play the first EURO 2012 qualification match on September 7, 2010 against Faroe Islands
Current FIFA Ranking Standing. The next ranking will be released on August 11, 2010.
| 11th position |
982 | -6 | -202 |
| 96th position |
843 | 1 | -13 |
Here is the official starting formation from ITALY by head coach Cesare Prandelli:
Italy (4-2-3-1): Salvatore Sirigu;Motta, Leandro Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Molinaro; Angelo Palombo,Daniele De Rossi, Simone Pepe; Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli,Amauri.
Here is the official starting formation from IVORY COAST from head coach Gerard Gili:
Ivory Coast (4-4-2): Barry; Eboue, Kolo Toure, Bamba, Tiene; Kouassi, Zokora, Yaya Toure, Tiote; Kalou, Dindane.
Prandelli starts his "new Italy" with a 4-2-3-1 formation having Juventus forward Amauri as sole leader of the defense backed by Sampdoria forward Antonio Cassano and Inter Milan forward Mario Balotelli. In the debate of goalkeepers between Palermo goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu and Bologna goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano, Prandelli choosing Sirigu in the starting lineup.
Balotelli and Amauri making their debut with the Italian National team.
I am watching the match Italy vs Ivory Coast on RAI ITALIA and players are warming up... we are ready guys. Jump in Italy bandwagon to root for the Azzurri.

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New Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli making his debut after replacing former coach Marcello Lippi.
Wow, guys, I have goosebumps.. players are making their entrance to the pitch. We are rocking now.... the birth of the New Italy.... Forza.
Both teams standing ready for the national anthem....
First it is the national anthem from Ivory Coast.
Now, the Italian National team ready singing L'Inno di Mameli, close up from De Rosssi, Sirigu, Chiellini, Pepe, Molinaro, Cesare Prandelli, Motta, Palomo Amauri, Balotelli and Cassano. wow, guys from the faces of Balotelli and Cassano you can tell they are enjoying the moment!!!!

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Here is the official starting eleven group photo from Italy National Team against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Hey, guys, there it is our Italian Captain Daniele De Rossi super happy and exchanging scudetto with Ivory Coast captain... come on .....
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Cassano returning to the Italian National team after 2 years absence since his last time in the Euro 2008 match against Spain. I can't help it but celebrate for Cassano watching him all smiling embracing Amauri and Balotelli wishing them good luck. Just like saying, "Come on guys, now it is our turn to talk with our game."
It's show time!!!! Referee Atkinson whistles the beginning of the game.
Wow, guys, fans in the stadium rooting for Mario, Mario, Mario...
In the 3rd minute, first free kick is for Italy.... Balotelli shooting though missing the target over the bar....
Close up from Prandelli sending instructions to Amauri and Molinaro....
In the 5th minute, you can see a motivated Balotelli making his effort to find the way to the goal attempting a shot from the limit of the area... oh well, it goes over the bar... hey, he is trying... forzaaaa come on Balotelliiiiiii

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Simone Pepe and Angelo Palombo battling against Ivory Coast
I am happy watching the new Italy, come on.. pass the popcorn!!!!!!!
Italy are pressing and ..
wow. guys, Emmanuel Eboue in the 16th minute making a left footed shot forcing Italy goalkeeper Sirigu to dive and save. Bravo Sirigu!!!
Mamma miaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa guys... immediately in the 17th minute another attempt from Ivory Coast while Sirigu anticipates and luckily defender Giorgio Chiellini was there to clear danger.... match delay now with Palombo on the ground.... .. match continue....
Oh come on.. guys, Ivory Coast again finding space and a second direct shot directly to the hands of goalkeeper Sirigu.
Hello.... a foul on Balotelli from behind... free kick for Italy...... Daniele De Rossi taking ta right footed shot in the 21st minute....
In the 23rd mintue, Oh no.. guys another foul on Balotelli... free kick from about 30 meters and hits the wall... one more free kick... ... oops. blocked and there you go another foul.... 2 free kicks..

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Italy Captain Daniele De Rossi and forward Mario Balotelli
It's super raining guys.... players are all wet and the rain not looking to stop....
In the 26th minute, Ivory Coast pressing with Tiene from about 25 meters and goes over the bar.....
Guys, so far, Giorgio Chiellini is saving Italy....
In the 29th minute, Ivory Coast again finding space with Gervinho coming from the right inside the area.. though his right footed shot missing the target...

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wow, wow, wow.. a beautiful cross from Antonio Cassano with a right footed shot towards Amauri not arriving on time... and the ball is deviated for corner... Amauri not believing his luck and neither do I!
First yellow card is for Ivory Coast... in the 35th minute for Eboue for a foul on Antonio Cassano bringing him down....
In the 36th minute Simone Pepe giving it a shot but Ivory goalkeeper saves....
In the 40th minute an awesome chance for Italy with Cassano sending a cross to Angelo Palombo.. the two Sampdorians! Pass to Amauri trying a headed shot going over the bar.. Amauri cannot believe it and he regrets missing the chance to open the score...
In the 42nd minute across from Motta to Balotelli ...... oopsss a hand???
In the 44th minute, a clash between Molinaro and Doumbia with Molinaro on the ground.....
First half is over... just one minute added time.
Close up from AC Milan forward Marco Borriello warming up...

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Daniele De Rossi with a flying kick to get the ball while Ivory Coast Seydou Doumbia tries to head the ball.
In the 47th minute, so closeeeeeeeeeeeeee Cassano sending a pass to Motta delivering a right footed shot and missing not by much.... hitting the post!!!
Oh no.... in the 55th minute Ivory Coast takes the lead! A right footed cross from Demel to Kolo Toure with a headed goal defeating from close range Italy goalkeeper Sirigu.

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In the 57th minute Ivory Coast making a substitution
Demel out, Kafoumba in

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Ivory Coast's Tiote Chieck jumps for the ball against Italy midfielder Simone Pepe
In the 59th minute, Italy making a double substitution.
Amauri out, Fabio Quagliarella in
Balotelli out, Marco Borriello in
Balotelli leaves the field among applause and few booh... Hey, it was a good test from Balotelli.
It's time for the QUA QUA QUA QUAAAAAAAAAAGLIARELLAAAAAAAAAAAAa let's see what he can do.... forzaaa
In the 60th minute Ivory Coast with a substitution
Doumbia out, Sagbo in
Oh gosh, guys, we are still facing problems with the defense leaving too much space to Ivory Coast. I don't see improvement in the area,, except for Chiellini.
In the 64th minute, a good combo between Cassano and Fabio Quagliarella passing to Marco Borriello though not controlling well losing equilibrium.. here was a chance to equalize....
In the 70th minute, double substitutions for Italy
Antonio Cassano out, Giuseppe Rossi in
Motta out, Mattia Cassani in
In the 74th minute Italy with a substitution
Simone Pepe out, Claudio Marchisio in

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In the 75th minute another chance for Italy to equalize with Cassani to Quagliarella and this time Quagliarella missing a headed shot towards the side.... oh well.. the goal might come soon... keep rooting for Italia guysssss

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Italy and Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio
Hello, come on Italiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Guys, I am nervous. I know it is a friendly game, but hello, hello, hello hellooo we have new "young players" and a different coach, but seems there a lot of work to do....
In the 79th minute we see forward Giuseppe Rossi making an effort for scoring.. then goalkeeper anticipates Marco Borriello and the whole pizza pie is flat now....
In the 81st minute, Italy with another substitution
Angelo Palombo out, Riccardo Montolivo in
In the 83rd minute Referee giving a yellow card to Italy defender Leandro Bonucci for a foul on Kalou
Come on guys, 7 more minutes and we still not scoring!!!!!!!!
Oh gosh.. hello, come on.. last minutes and Italy awakening too late..... troppo tardiiiiiii
Three minutes added time....
This is it and the Prandelli Era starts with a defeat, not so dramatic. I will give high votes to Cassano, Giorgio Chiellini, Sirigu and De Rossi.

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Click the video to watch the highlights of the International friendly game ITALY vs IVORY COAST on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
This is the FINAL 2010 FIFA World Cup Group F Teams Standing Italy ending in the bottom last place... OUCH.
| 2010 FIFA World Cup group F Standing June 24, 2010 |
MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | PointsPts |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |

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Preparatory match for the EURO 2012 Qualification
Italy - Ivory Coast
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
London, United Kingdom
Referee: Atkinson (England)
Assistants:
Fourth Official:
Attendance: 11,177
Scorers: 55' Kolo Toure
Booked: Eboue, Leandro Bonucci
OFFICIAL FORMATIONS
ITALY (4-2-3-1): Salvatore Sirigu; Motta (70' Cassani), Leandro Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Molinaro; Daniele De Rossi, Palombo (81' Montolivo); Pepe (73' Marchisio), Antonio Cassano (70' Rossi), Mario Balotelli (59' Quagliarella); Amauri (59' Borriello).
Substitutes not used: (Viviano, Mirante, Astori, Lucchini, Antonini, Lazzari).
Coach: Cesare Prandelli
IVORY COAST (4-3-3): Yeboua; Demel (57' Kafoumba), Kolo Toure, Zokora, Tiene; Eboue, Yaya Toure, Tiote; Kalou (84' Fae), Doumbia (62' Sagbo), Gervinho (92' Kone).
Substitutes not used: (Zogbu, Angoua, Bamba).
Coach: Zahoui.
Match statistics
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