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28 September
2:1 (1:0)
  • Michelangelo ALBERTAZZI (39')
  • Silvano RAGGIO (78')
  • Juma CLARENCE (67')

Referee Peter O LEARY (NZL)

Summary

Azzurrini edge brave T&T

Azzurrini edge brave T&T

Italy boosted their hopes of a place in the last 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago in Cairo International Stadium. Michelangelo Arbertazzi and Silvano Raggio scored the vital goals as the valiant Soca Warriors succumbed to a defeat that leaves their Egypt 2009 ambtions hanging by a thread. The Italians were on top for the bulk of the first half and, with 16 minutes ...

Highlights

Line-up

ITA
TRI
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Francesco ROCCA (ITA)
(SRB) Zoran VRANES
Officials
  • Referee: Peter O LEARY (NZL)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Brent BEST (NZL)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Matthew TARO (SOL)
  • Fourth official: Alberto UNDIANO (ESP)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • A fan waits for the match to start
  • Mattia Mustacchio of Italy runs for the ball
  • Antonio Mazzotta of Italy in action
  • Glenroy Samuel of Trinidad and Tobago in action
  • Andrea Mazzarani of Italy in action
  • Michelangelo Albertazzi of Italy and Juma Clarence of Trinidad and Tobago challenge for the ball
  • Michelangelo Albertazzi of Italy and Jamaal Gay of Trinidad and Tobago challenge for the ball
  • Andrea Mazzarani of Italy is challenged by Khaleem Hyland of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Francesco Rocca the Italy coach

Quotes

"I'm not disappointed - I'm very proud of my team. The lads put in a good performance and we were unlucky to lose the match," Zoran Vranes, Trinidad and Tobago coach.

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STATISTICS
ItalyStatisticsTrinidad and Tobago
21Shots10
7Corner kicks4
3Yellow cards3
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
55%Possession (%)45%