Italy – New Zealand

1. <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0618/marcellolippitrainingholdball20100618_275x155.jpg">

2. <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/798752/ce/uk/?cc=5739&ver=global">Italy coach Marcello Lippi is preparing to switch to a 4-4-2 formation in search of goals after launching a training ground tirade on his impotent strikers.</a>

3. Join us at 14.00 GMT to see if Italy can find their scoring touch against New Zealand.

4. New Zealand face a massive test here in Nelspruit. Up against the World Champions Italy, the All Whites will have to be at their absolute best to stand a chance of getting anything out of this one.

5. Despite the gulf in class between the teams, it was a suprisingly tight encounter when they last met, with Italy scraping a 4-3 victory.

6. The big news ahead of the game for Italy is the inclusion of Federico Marchetti as a replacement for the injured Gianluigi Buffon.

7. With Buffon being such a commanding presence in the Italian team, there may be a slim chance for New Zealand to exploit any uncertainty between defence and goalkeeper.

8. The teams are in the tunnel. Let's hope New Zealand can give a good account of themselves here.

9. ESPN Stats & Info: <i>Italy has lost only one of its last 21 meetings against non-European sides in the World Cup finals (2-1 vs South Korea in 2002).</i>

10. ESPN Stats & Info: <i>The Azzurri?s second choice keeper Federico Marchetti, who is replacing the injured Gianluigi Buffon, has kept four clean sheets in six caps so far.</i>

11. <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0620/italyfan20100620_275x155.jpg"> <br> An Italy fan shows her support.

12. <b>KICK OFF</b> New Zealand start the game.

13. Marchetti gets an early touch of the ball. Collect a long clearance, then allowing Paston to get an early touch, thumping his kick all the way through to his opposite number.

14. 1'

    Italy corner, New Zealand need to concentrate here.

15. 2'

    They deal with their first test well, clearing to Chris Killen who draws a foul. A chance to get the ball in the Italian box for the All Whites.

16. 3'

    Iaquinta heads clear and the danger passes.

17. 3'

    First offsde of the afternoon, given against Alberto Gilardino.

18. 4'

    Zambrotta is down holding his head after clashing with Rory Fallon's elbow. No malice in the challenge from Fallon.

19. 5'

    ESPN Stats & Info: <i>New Zealand has conceded an average of 3.25 goals per game in the World Cup finals and has scored only once in its last three matches.</i>

20. 6'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL!!!</b> Shane Smeltz scores for the All Whites!!! A free kick is swung in, the ball is flicked on and Cannavaro can only divert the ball for Smeltz to tap in!

21. 8'

    More than a hint of offside about the goal. What a shock that goal is!

22. 8'

    Italy almost hit back immediately! Montolivo sends in a free kick that somehow evades Cannavaro and Gilardino.

23. 9'

    Italy have responded well to going behind, another corner is sent in and causes panic in the New Zealand defence. They manage to scramble clear and their lead is still intact.

24. 11'

    Bertos does well down the right chasing onto a cross-field ball from Elliot, unfortunately he runs the ball out of play.

25. 13'

    Italy pressing but New Zealand are holding firm, that early goal has really boosted their confidence.

26. 13'

    Cannavaro goes down clutching his face, despite Rory Fallon's elbow being nowhere near it.

27. 13'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Rory Fallon</b> gets his name taken after a successful campaign by Gianluca Zambrotta.

28. 15'

    The Italian players look rattled and aggitated here, all credit to New Zealand.

29. 16'

    Italy's third corner.

30. 16'

    What a chance for Chiellini! Cannavaro knocks the ball into Chiellini's path, his awkward half-volley floats over.

31. 17'

    Stat Attack: <i>Shane Smeltz was the top scorer in the Australian A-League last term with 19 goals & scored the most for New Zealand in qualifying - eight.</i>

32. 18'

    New Zealand hammering the ball down field everytime it arrives in their box. Real no nonsense defending.

33. 19'

    Cannavaro is down again holding his chest. He seems to be determined to get New Zealand players in the book.

34. 21'

    Zambrotta bursts forward in typical fashion, his long range shot just over. Slightly better from the Azzuri.

35. 22'

    Chiellini the latest to go down after clashing with Fallon. The Italian centre backs are not covering themselves in glory here.

36. 23'

    ESPN Stats & Info: <i>Italy have not lost any of their last four WC matches in which they have allowed the first goal.</i>

37. 24'

    <img src="http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0620/soc_g_itlnz1_288.jpg"><br>Shane Smeltz celebrates his goal.

38. 24'

    Montolivo tries to pick out Iaquinta at the far post, Paston at full stretch gets a finger tip to it to protect New Zealand's lead.

39. 25'

    The ball is coming into the box from Italy, but New Zealand are dealing with it for the moment.

40. 26'

    So close Montolivo! A delighful drive from fully 30 yards. His low shot cannons off the post and out to safety. So close for Italy.

41. 27'

    <b>PENALTY ITALY!</b>

42. 27'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Tommy Smith</b> for pulling back De Rossi. I'm not convinced.

43. 28'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL FOR ITALY</b> Iaquinta slots home the penalty. New Zealand will be far from happy with the award of the spot kick.

44. 30'

    New Zealand have to be careful now, they'll need to stay strong until the break. Smith concedes a nervy corner.

45. 30'

    The corners come all the way out to Criscito, who's shot is well wide.

46. 32'

    This is a test for New Zealand now, Italy have got their tails up and will want to settle this one sooner rather than later.

47. 33'

    Neat link-up play between Zambrotta and Iaquinta. Tommy Smith manages to intercept before Zambrotta can get in the penalty area.

48. 35'

    New Zealand have managed to keep their focus here, they've weathered a bit of an Italian storm.

49. 36'

    ESPN Stats & Info: <i>Vincenzo Iaquinta's equalizer was the result of the first ever penalty kick surrendered by New Zealand at the World Cup.</i>

50. 37'

    The ball with Elliot as New Zealand try and keep possession. He'll be key in the centre of midfield when New Zealand have the ball.

51. 38'

    De Rossi goes down under the challenge of Killen. Free kick Italy.

52. 39'

    The free kick is cleared to Bertos who runs the ball out of play. From the throw, the ball is launched into the box, where Montolivo fouls and it's a free kick to New Zealand.

53. 41'

    Zambrotta comes forward again, he swings the ball to Pepe at the back post who's offside. New Zealand looking relatively comfortable at the moment.

54. 42'

    For all their possession, Italy are struggling to create any clear cut chances. New Zealand can't wait for the half time whistle.

55. 43'

    There's some needle in this one. The early exchanges between Fallon and Cannavaro seem to have got everybody wound up!

56. 45'

    A thunderous drive from De Rossi! Paston does well to palm away for a corner. Gilardino gets his head on the corner but can only find the side netting.

57. 45'

    <b>ONE MINUTE ADDED TIME</b>

58. 45'

    <b>HALF TIME</b> What a 45 minutes! New Zealand get to the break on level terms.

59. 45'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0620/vincenzoiaquintacelebrates_275x155.jpg"><br>Vincenzo Iaquinta celebrates scoring a penalty.

60. 45'

    Can New Zealand hold out for 45 more minutes to claim a monumental point?

61. 45'

    For Italy, they need to score in the second half to avoid a humiliating draw.

62. 45'

    ESPN Stats & Info: <i>Italy had 17 touches in the opponent's box during the 1st half, while New Zealand had only two.</i>

63. 45'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Camoranesi and Di Natale on for Gilardino and Pepe</b>

64. 45'

    <b>KICK OFF</b> Italy start the second half.

65. 45'

    Really positive play from Killen. He takes on two Italian players before Chiellini is forced to concede a throw.

66. 47'

    New Zealand applying a small amount of pressure at the start of the second half. They'll look to avoid conceding another early in the half.

67. 48'

    Montolivo's ball in is floating towards Iaquinta, until Ryan Nelsen heads clear. Moments later, Di Natale volleys straight at Paston from a tight angle.

68. 49'

    Free kick Italy, De Rossi's delivery is headed away by Chris Killen.

69. 50'

    Italy force the corner after Zambrotta launches another forray down the right. Smeltz heads clear and New Zealand survive.

70. 51'

    ESPN Stats & Info: <i>Alberto Gilardino had that fewest touches of any Italian player in the first half and attempted no shots.</i>

71. 53'

    Di Natale almost in behind for Italy. His excellent take is blocked by Reid.

72. 54'

    New Zealand's first spell of possession for a long time. They'll need to keep the ball to relieve this constant Italy pressure.

73. 55'

    Winston Reid is down for New Zealand, he's slowly getting to his feet and should be fine.

74. 56'

    Free kick in a dangerous area for Italy. Lochhead barges Camoranesi off the ball.

75. 57'

    Smith heads the ball away confidently and Italy start again from the back.

76. 58'

    You would have expected an Italian onslaught in this second half, but New Zealand are playing excellently, and even looking to attack.

77. 58'

    Criscito is the latest player to go down in an attempt to get Rory Fallon sent off. It's not impressive at all.

78. 59'

    Incredible through ball from De Rossi, from the halfway line he slides in Iaquinta who can only fire wide.

79. 60'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Gianpaolo Pazzini on for Marchisio</b>

80. 60'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Chris Wood on for Rory Fallon</b>

81. 62'

    Wisely Fallon is withdrawn with the booking to his name, can Chris Wood write his name in World Cup history?

82. 63'

    Great effort from Vicelich! A throw in arrives to him on the half volley and he smashes it just wide. New Zealand are under half an hour away from a draw.

83. 64'

    Corner to Italy and it's woeful from Montolivo. Out for a throw on the opposite side of the pitch.

84. 65'

    Free kick from deep by Camoranesi, Paston gets a good punch on the ball. Di Natale whips it in and Chiellini's effort is deflected wide for a corner.

85. 66'

    The corner is well defended by the resolute New Zealand defence. They've been excellent.

86. 66'

    <img src="http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0620/soc_g_italy11_288.jpg"><br>Riccardo Montolivo rues a missed chance.

87. 67'

    New Zealand starting to drop deeper now, inviting the Italians onto them. Could be a dangerous tactic.

88. 68'

    Leo Bertos tugs down Montolivo, another dangerous free kick for Italy.

89. 68'

    Poor delivery, hit low straight at Vicelich. Italy work a corner but again Bertos gets on the end of it.

90. 69'

    Save by Paston! Montolivo drifted into the space between New Zealand's defence and midfield. He hits a sweet strike which Paston gets a solid right hand to.

91. 70'

    Twenty minutes to go. New Zealand are getting closer...

92. 72'

    Winston Reid is down in the Italian box. Italy play on and nearly take the lead. The ball breaks to Di Natale who fires across goal, but his cross hits the brick wall that is Ryan Nelsen.

93. 73'

    Smeltz controls a ball up field and wins a throw. He's battled hard for his team today.

94. 74'

    ESPN Stats & Info: <i>Italy have conceded two goals from the only two shots on target against them at this World Cup.</i>

95. 75'

    Camoranesi puts the ball in the box but Reid clears again. Only 15 minutes to go, Italy free kick 30 yards from goal.

96. 76'

    Italy try a clever free kick and only succeed in confusing themselves. The eventual ball in is easily gathered by Paston.

97. 77'

    Nearly for Italy! The ball is dinked over to Iaquinta, as he looks to pull the trigger Tommy Smith appears and clears for a corner. Excellent.

98. 79'

    From the corner Chiellini's header is deflected for yet another corner. The latest attempt falls to Camoranesi who drags a low shot wide.

99. 80'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Christie on for Vicelich</b>

100. 80'

     New Zealand only 10 minutes away.

101. 81'

     New Zealand concede another corner, Chiellini heads off target yet again.

102. 82'

     Wood nearly wins it for New Zealand! Excellent control, he turns Cannavaro and fires a shot inches wide. Almost a dream come true for Wood!

103. 84'

     The corners keep coming for Italy, Di Natale over the latest one.

104. 85'

     New Zealand have defended set pieces excellently. Their defence have been heroic. So have their midfield....and their strikers.

105. 86'

     <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Ryan Nelsen</b> booked for time wasting.

106. 87'

     Camoranesi fires in from 30 yards, Paston watches it all the way and turns it around the post for a corner.

107. 88'

     The corner is again wasted by Italy, Iaquinta tamely heading wide.

108. 90'

     Ryan Nelsen is at it again! Zambrotta has his volleyed blocked. Can they hang on?

109. 90'

     <b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>

110. 91'

     Criscito swings in a wayward ball, New Zealand are so so close.

111. 92'

     <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Barron on for Killen</b>

112. 92'

     Wood brings the ball down, he over hits his through ball to Bertos. They won't care, the balls in Italy's half.

113. 93'

     Wood has battled well since he came on. He earns a free kick and that should be enough...

114. 94'

     <b>FULL TIME</b> New Zealand draw with the World Champions!

115. 94'

     The biggest result in New Zealand's football history. They were immense.

116. 94'

     Italy struggled to create anything against one of the lowest ranked teams at the tournament. Can they recover from this?

117. 94'

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118. 94'

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