Pre-game: Slovakia vs Italy (24 Jun 2010)

Match Details
Slovakia-Italy, Group F, Johannesburg – JEP, Thursday 24 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why Italy would win?

Italy is not playing the way they did four years ago but good news for this team since they are playing against the lowest in their group Slovakia. Cannavaro is a step behind and Italy is not playing as a unit but a draw is all they need to advance to the next round as most likely Paraguay is going to win against New Zealand.

Why Slovakia would win?

As I said Italy is not playing well and when a team is in disarray, older and steps behind then you can have your chance. Slovakia can sneak in as long as they are patient. Italy can’t defend the way they did often making mistakes on defense and Slovakia needs to have the right timing to score a goal. If Slovakia wins they have a chance of advancing provided Paraguay wins.

Key Takeaway

This is a must win for both teams. Both these teams can still make it past the next round and the only thing they needs to worry about is to win this game.

Liveblogging for this game is found here — Liveblogging: Slovakia vs Italy (24 Jun 2010)

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