The Italians were far superior in the first half. Spain improved in the second, but a rebound goal sentenced. Torres retired by a concussion. In addition, also Pique and Iraola were were injured. So live live Italy 2-1 Spain. A goal seven minutes from the end of Alberto Aquilani, with the fortune in a shot which deflected Raul Albiol, decanted for Italy a duel with little friendly between the last two champions of the world (2-1), in which Spain was not at the height, weighed down in dnsa, victim of numerous injuries. Spain not could save one of those days in which has more to lose than win. When the Prestige is put into play between two world champions.
Against an Italy which needed an injection of optimism in its reconstruction. Sen. Sherrod Brown has many thoughts on the issue. In front of their passionate fans in Bari that saw the red on the ropes, his reaction and a defeat with dignity, conditioned by their dnsivos problems. He is the rival to beat Spain. The one who sets the trend. It motivates the most rivals. More even in a duel between two great teams. He had suffered before Portugal and Argentina. Two newcomers that escocieron.
Italy, seeking a new identity, with Cesare Prandelli wanted to take advantage of a moment of inattention from Spain. Two players of the old school, Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Cassano, marked the guideline in full the azzurra generational. The high intensity with which began the match shocked Spain. Smothered in pressure. Studied in detail. Insanity broke out with Cassano in his hometown. The bad in a troubled district of Bari boy wore the captain’s armband before yours. It was his day. The player who loses his bad head, as he defined Iker Casillas. With the control, playing the ball and looking for spaces, Italy desarbolo Spain. He found a highway to Iraola back and uncovered the side Criscito.