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3 - 2
 
  Italy (FT)' Cameroon  
 
Match ID : 9661
Date : 01/02/2013 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Italy Stadium
Weather Forecast : Drizzle
Attendance : 78624
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
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Match reports

Welcome to the match between Italy and Cameroon

1'   Radcliff Lum tried to twist past Emilio Agius but Emilio Agius nicked the ball from the toes of Radcliff Lum .

2'   Vittorio Garfagnini went by the challenge of Rylan Van .
  Vittorio Garfagnini played it past Carol Wilcox .
  Vittorio Garfagnini jinked past Harlan Harman .
  Vittorio Garfagnini easily got past the challenge of Johnathan Green .
  Vittorio Garfagnini tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Harlan Harman .

3'   Perfectly timed block tackle by Rylan Van before Vittorio Garfagnini could pass the ball.

5'   Vittorio Garfagnini made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Rylan Van .

6'   Farran Jordan was pressed by Emilio Agius but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.
  You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Vintage strike from Farran Jordan !!! GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Italy 0 - 1 Cameroon

7'   Roberto Fausti skipped past the challenge of Rylan Van .
  Roberto Fausti hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Carol Wilcox didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Roberto Fausti put it clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

8'   Eusebio Marino sent in the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

9'   Eusebio Marino turned on the ball to leave Jay Waters standing.
  Eusebio Marino got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Braxton Witherspoon approached too late to tackle him.
  Warner Rowbottom made a stunning save !.

11'   Vittorio Garfagnini dribbled past Rylan Van .
  Vittorio Garfagnini hit a long ball forward to Augusto Fanucci, the ball was picked up by Augusto Fanucci before Carol Wilcox could cut it out.
  Augusto Fanucci tried to skip past Harlan Harman but Augusto Fanucci lost out to Harlan Harman .

12'   Farran Jordan made an attempt to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Olinto Aggio.

13'   Eusebio Marino hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Carol Wilcox blocked the shot.

14'   Vittorio Garfagnini stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Rylan Van .

15'   Eusebio Marino dribbled past Jay Waters .
  Eusebio Marino blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Braxton Witherspoon approached too late to clear the danger.
  Well held by Warner Rowbottom .

16'   Vittorio Garfagnini tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rylan Van .

17'   Eusebio Marino lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'   Roberto Fausti hit a long ball forward to Frido Zambrano, Frido Zambrano took it in his stride before Rylan Van could reach it.
  Frido Zambrano found a gap and hit it high and hard towards goal. Harlan Harman approached too late to clear the danger.
  However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Frido Zambrano ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

21'   Eusebio Marino ran up to take the corner.
  Taddeo Traverso out-jumped Johnathan Green , then headed the ball forward.
  Roberto Fausti dribbled past Harlan Harman .
  Roberto Fausti played a perfect pass for Eusebio Marino, Eusebio Marino picked up on the ball before Johnathan Green could reach it.
  Eusebio Marino dribbled past Harlan Harman .
  Eusebio Marino got past Johnathan Green .
  Eusebio Marino jinked past Harlan Harman .
  Eusebio Marino tried to get past Johnathan Green but it failed.

22'   Roberto Fausti tried to hit a long ball forward but Rylan Van found himself in the way of the ball.

23'   Roberto Fausti knocked a lovely ball for Vittorio Garfagnini, Vittorio Garfagnini picked up on the ball before Rylan Van could cut it out.
  Vittorio Garfagnini showed Carol Wilcox a clean set of heels.
  Vittorio Garfagnini struck from a narrow angle but Johnathan Green hoofed the ball clear.

25'   Vittorio Garfagnini received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Roberto Fausti, the ball was picked up by Vittorio Garfagnini before Rylan Van could cut it out.
  Vittorio Garfagnini made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Carol Wilcox .

26'   The freekick was taken by Eusebio Marino. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

27'   Eusebio Marino skipped easily past the challenge of Jay Waters .
  A low cross was delivered by Eusebio Marino, Braxton Witherspoon couldn't reach it.
  Frido Zambrano run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot but the shot cannoned off Harlan Harman .

28'   Eusebio Marino skipped easily past Jay Waters .
  Eusebio Marino put a low cross, Braxton Witherspoon couldn't cut it.
  Augusto Ganza moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Johnathan Green cleared the ball to safety.

29'   Olinto Aggio picked up Roberto Fausti's excellent ball, Rylan Van stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Olinto Aggio took the ball past Carol Wilcox .
  Olinto Aggio tried to use his skill to go past Rylan Van but his possession is lost through a tackle by Rylan Van .

30'   Olinto Aggio got past Radcliff Lum .
  Augusto Ganza received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Olinto Aggio, Augusto Ganza trapped the ball nicely before Farran Jordan could reach it.
  Johnathan Green block tackled Augusto Ganza before Augusto Ganza attempted to fire off a shot.

31'   Eusebio Marino tried to dart past Jay Waters but Jay Waters took the ball away from Eusebio Marino.

32'   Olinto Aggio tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Radcliff Lum .

33'   Eusebio Marino tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

35'   Olinto Aggio played a pinpoint pass to Emilio Agius, Emilio Agius latched onto the ball before Radcliff Lum could reach it.
  Emilio Agius moved the ball forward for Olinto Aggio, Olinto Aggio latched onto the ball before Farran Jordan could cut it out.
  Olinto Aggio laid it forward to Emilio Agius, Emilio Agius trapped the ball nicely before Johnathan Green could reach it.
  Emilio Agius made a pass to Augusto Fanucci, Augusto Fanucci took possession of the ball before Harlan Harman could intercept.
  Augusto Fanucci tried to dart past Johnathan Green but Augusto Fanucci lost the ball to Johnathan Green 's block tackle.

36'   Roberto Fausti showed Farran Jordan a clean set of heels.
  Roberto Fausti played the ball to Vittorio Garfagnini's feet, Vittorio Garfagnini latched onto the ball before Rylan Van could cut it out.
  Vittorio Garfagnini put a low cross in to the far post, Carol Wilcox failed to reach the ball.
  Frido Zambrano moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal, Johnathan Green failed to charge down the shot.
  Frido Zambrano sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

37'   Eusebio Marino darted past Jay Waters .
  From medium range, Eusebio Marino bent the ball towards goal. Braxton Witherspoon failed to charge down the shot.
  But it was horribly wide of the target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

38'   Eusebio Marino took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

39'   Roberto Fausti skipped easily past the challenge of Rylan Van .
  Swerving shot by Roberto Fausti from long range. Carol Wilcox approached too late to clear the danger.
  Warner Rowbottom got up to tip it over.

41'   Carol Wilcox attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Vittorio Garfagnini.

42'   Roberto Fausti kicked the ball through Rylan Van 'legs to Vittorio Garfagnini !!!
  Vittorio Garfagnini squared the ball from the wing, Carol Wilcox couldn't cut out the pass.
  Augusto Ganza ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Harlan Harman hoofed the ball clear.

43'   Braxton Witherspoon had a crack from the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

44'   Eusebio Marino made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Carol Wilcox .

45'   Poor corner kick delivered by Eusebio Marino that went straight to the opposition.

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The referee blew for the end of the half which Italy were unfortunate to go in behind.Italy maintained 68% of possession and 32% for Cameroon.
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46'   Eusebio Marino ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.
  Augusto Ganza jumped with Johnathan Green and won the ball, then headed it across the goal.
  But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

47'   Roberto Fausti span past Carol Wilcox .
  Roberto Fausti blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Rylan Van approached too late to clear the danger.
  Warner Rowbottom did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Roberto Fausti scored a great goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Italy 1 - 1 Cameroon

48'   Taddeo Traverso skipped easily past the challenge of Jay Waters .
  Taddeo Traverso took a medium-ranged shot but Braxton Witherspoon blocked the shot.

50' Tarso Spinelli was ready to come on for Augusto Fanucci.
  Eusebio Marino dribbled confidently past Jay Waters .
  Eusebio Marino attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Braxton Witherspoon approached too late to tackle him.
  But Eusebio Marino couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

51'   Taddeo Traverso skipped past the challenge of Jay Waters .
  Taddeo Traverso faked a pass then cut Braxton Witherspoon in a different direction.
  Taddeo Traverso lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck it. Johnathan Green failed to charge down the shot.
  Warner Rowbottom saved superbly and held the ball.

52'   Braxton Witherspoon fed the ball forward to Jay Waters , Jay Waters picked up on the ball before Taddeo Traverso could reach it.
  Jay Waters dribbled past Eusebio Marino.
  Jay Waters twisted past Taddeo Traverso.
  Jay Waters was free of the last defender.
  Jay Waters had only Lisandro Aldebrandi to beat but Lisandro Aldebrandi kicked the ball away from the goalmouth.

53'   Taddeo Traverso dribbled past Braxton Witherspoon .
  Taddeo Traverso blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Jay Waters approached too late to block it.
  Warner Rowbottom did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

55'   Eusebio Marino went by the challenge of Braxton Witherspoon .
  Eusebio Marino took the ball past Jay Waters .
  Eusebio Marino made a pass to Emilio Agius, Emilio Agius took possession of the ball before Harlan Harman could cut it out.
  Emilio Agius laid it forward past Johnathan Green to Eusebio Marino.
  Eusebio Marino tried to sprint past Harlan Harman but Harlan Harman didn't allow.

56'   Roberto Fausti had the pace to beat Rylan Van .
  Roberto Fausti tried to curl one in from long range. Carol Wilcox failed to block the shot.
  Warner Rowbottom tipped the ball over the bar.

57'   Roberto Fausti played the ball forward,Carol Wilcox failed to intercept the pass.
  Augusto Ganza dribbled past Harlan Harman .
  Augusto Ganza got free in the penalty area and struck it at goal. Johnathan Green approached too late to clear the danger.
  Good save by Warner Rowbottom who held the ball well.

58'   Eusebio Marino easily got past the challenge of Braxton Witherspoon .
  Eusebio Marino crossed the ball low , Jay Waters couldn't cut out the pass.
  Tarso Spinelli ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Harlan Harman failed to charge down the shot.
  Tarso Spinelli put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

59'   Olinto Aggio failed in his attempt to dribble past Radcliff Lum .

60' Vicenzo Fiscell on for Roberto Fausti.
Olinto Aggio left the pitch to be replaced by Davide Del Piero.
  Innocenzo Dainelli got past Jay Waters .
  Innocenzo Dainelli fired off a long shot but Braxton Witherspoon threw himself in front of the shot.

62'   Farran Jordan received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Radcliff Lum , Davide Del Piero couldn't cut it.
  Farran Jordan played a perfect pass for Don Rigby , Emilio Agius missed his interception.
  Don Rigby found a gap and had a go on goal. Innocenzo Dainelli approached too late to clear the danger.
  Lisandro Aldebrandi was stranded and helpless to save it ... Don Rigby finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Italy 1 - 2 Cameroon

63'   Davide Del Piero tried to play a long ball forward but Don Rigby made it first to the ball and intercepted.

64'   Eusebio Marino lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

66'   Vicenzo Fiscell went by the challenge of Carol Wilcox .
  Vicenzo Fiscell sent in a low cross, Rylan Van couldn't cut out the pass.
  Augusto Ganza hit the ball on the volley, Johnathan Green failed to charge down the shot.
  But Augusto Ganza blazed it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

67'   Eusebio Marino tried to pass the ball forward but Jay Waters intercepted but couldn't control.

69'   Taddeo Traverso hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Carol Wilcox didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Warner Rowbottom fisted the ball away.

70' changed their tactics.
  Eusebio Marino dribbled past Jay Waters .
  Eusebio Marino got past Braxton Witherspoon .
  Eusebio Marino moved the ball forward for Vicenzo Fiscell, the ball was picked up by Vicenzo Fiscell before Johnathan Green could intercept.
  Vicenzo Fiscell found himself with plenty of time and shot on the ball. Harlan Harman approached too late to block it.
  Good goalkeeping by Warner Rowbottom to block the shot with his body.

71'   Eusebio Marino tried to curl one in from long range. Jay Waters approached too late to clear the danger.
  But it was well wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

72'   Don Rigby tried to get past Vittorio Garfagnini but Vittorio Garfagnini blocked Don Rigby .

73'   Eusebio Marino passed it long to Augusto Ganza, Augusto Ganza took it in his stride before Jay Waters could cut it out.
  Shot by Augusto Ganza. Johnathan Green approached too late to block it.
  Warner Rowbottom failed to save the ball ... Augusto Ganza finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Italy 2 - 2 Cameroon

74'   Vittorio Garfagnini span past Carol Wilcox .
  Vittorio Garfagnini was pressed by Rylan Van but he evaded the challenge and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.
  But Vittorio Garfagnini put it wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

76'   Rylan Van ran up to take the corner.
  Radcliff Lum had the beating in the air of Innocenzo Dainelli, then headed the ball upfield.
  Don Rigby fed the ball forward to Braxton Witherspoon , Frido Zambrano failed to reach the ball.
  Braxton Witherspoon found himself in some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Innocenzo Dainelli failed to block the shot.
  But it was well wide from Braxton Witherspoon ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

77'   Vicenzo Fiscell easily got past the challenge of Rylan Van .
  Vicenzo Fiscell hit a long ball forward to Frido Zambrano, Frido Zambrano picked up on the ball before Carol Wilcox could cut it out.
  Frido Zambrano got free in the penalty area and fired off a shot. Johnathan Green approached too late to clear the danger.
  Warner Rowbottom was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... A goal was scored by Frido Zambrano !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Italy 3 - 2 Cameroon

78'   Eusebio Marino sprinted past Jay Waters .
  Eusebio Marino sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Braxton Witherspoon threw himself in front of the shot.

79'   Vicenzo Fiscell had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Rylan Van couldn't reach it.
  The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

80'   Eusebio Marino tried to play it past Jay Waters but Eusebio Marino lost out to Jay Waters .

81'   Tarso Spinelli got past Jay Waters with ease.
  Tarso Spinelli blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Braxton Witherspoon blocked the shot.

82'   Eusebio Marino dribbled confidently past Braxton Witherspoon .
  Eusebio Marino squared the ball, Jay Waters couldn't cut out the pass.
  Tarso Spinelli moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal, Johnathan Green approached too late to block it.
  But it was well wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

85'   Poor corner kick delivered by Carol Wilcox that went straight to the opposition.

86'   Rylan Van executed a block tackle on Vittorio Garfagnini before Vittorio Garfagnini could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

87'   Vittorio Garfagnini jinked past Don Rigby .
  Swerving shot by Vittorio Garfagnini from 20 yards but Rylan Van hoofed the ball clear.

88'   Carol Wilcox lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

89'   Eusebio Marino sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

90'   Vittorio Garfagnini tried to play it past Carol Wilcox but Vittorio Garfagnini lost the ball to Carol Wilcox .

91'   Emilio Agius looked certain to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Radcliff Lum 's pressure.


End Match Italy 3 - 2 Cameroon
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Standing
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   More Disciplined
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   Stick to Position
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Down Both Flanks
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   Yes
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   Normal
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Italy Cameroon     
Shots 26
5
Shots on target 12
3
Long shots 13
1
Possession 67%
33%
Corners 8
3
Offside 0
0

Goals      Italy Cameroon     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 1
1
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Italy   Cameroon     
Nothing
Philosophy
 
Nothing
Creative Freedom
Nothing
  
Closing Down
Nothing
    
Marking
Nothing
  
Roaming
Nothing
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Lisandro Aldebrandi 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DC Frido Zambrano 93 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
DC Innocenzo Dainelli 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5
DMR Taddeo Traverso 93 3 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 8
DMC Emilio Agius (C) 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 7
DML Vittorio Garfagnini 93 1 0 0 0 0 8 1 3 6 7
AMR Eusebio Marino 93 7 0 1 0 0 16 4 9 8 9
AMC Olinto Aggio 60 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 1 7
AML Roberto Fausti * 60 4 1 0 0 0 6 0 8 1 10
FC Augusto Ganza 93 4 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 9
FC Augusto Fanucci 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6
SUB Vicenzo Fiscell 33 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 8
SUB Tarso Spinelli 43 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7
SUB Davide Del Piero 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Warner Rowbottom 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DR Rylan Van 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
DC Johnathan Green 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DC Harlan Harman 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DL Jay Waters 93 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4
MR Carol Wilcox 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4
MC Farran Jordan 93 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 6
MC Radcliff Lum 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 6
ML Braxton Witherspoon 93 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
FC Johnathan Samuel 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
FC Don Rigby 93 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7
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