Italy - USA 0-1 Italy defeated, never happened in history!

@alberello (4752)
Italy
February 29, 2012 6:14pm CST
It seems quite impossible, but it happened too! The Italian national football team, for the first time in history was 1-0 defeat by the United States. The thing that pisses me off about all this is that I'd bet on us, on an almost foregone conclusion, but it all went the wrong way! In the field the first time Italy has not played very well but the ball was good to go ahead, blatantly wrong. In the second half a defensive distraction allows the United States to score a goal game. After a continuous siege of our (Italy) played a stifling pressing the opponent's half but the ball does not want to get in the goal. I was at the stadium, I was really disappointed, I hope that Mr. Prandelli best training. These errors can not be repeated for the next European Championships.
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9 responses
• China
1 Mar 12
for USA,we always talk about the NBA, but actually, they are not weak in the soccer, sometimes they can make a miracle, any top team should not look down opun them
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
1 Mar 12
now USA football is not weak anymore with the achievement from London Donovan, Tim Howard, Clint Dempsey, Bocanegra, it make USA football get respect from another team
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
3 Mar 12
yes redva now the USA football development is rapidly than our country football situation why?? because they never involve politic to be leader of football association
• Indonesia
3 Mar 12
I agree with adhyz, USA is now not only about NBA, but also count on soccer, especially after the coming of Beckam and LA Galaxy become so popular in the world. They are also have great player such as Howard and Dempsey. I think they are one of great team in America now...
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
1 Mar 12
yes thats was right i dont know why Prandelli tactics.. how come?? and it was not good debut for Borini
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
3 Mar 12
thats right bad debut for borini i think borini can show his talent.. do you know the reason, why Prandelli did not call up Balotelli??
• Indonesia
3 Mar 12
must understand that Parandelli bring many debuters player such as Borini and Govinco. I think the coach want try his second strategy if only Cassano and his main striker is not getting recovery on time. This is surprising result but I always believe Italy. They never give up and their mentality is very strong
• Indonesia
5 Mar 12
I also disappointed why Parandelli didn't call up Balotelli, actually he's one of Italian striker by now. He even can play very well in EPL. Parandelli's reason is about bad temper of Balotelli. He didn't believe that Balotelli can hold his anger in such as important competition. He think that Balotelli can be trouble maker. In one of interview he said : "I don't want to bring player that will leave his friends fight with 10 players in field". But after this result, I wish he gives Balotelli the chance to prove. What do you think about Balotelli?? Can he hold his bad temper if he brought in Euro or will he disappoint Parandelli?
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
3 Mar 12
I think it is a combination of two things. The US team has significantly improved over the last few years. This is because most of their top players ply their trade in the European Leagues. Clint Dempsey who scored the winner against Italy is one of the top goal scorers in EPL. On the other hand, I think the Italian team is one that is rebuilding. After the aged squad that turned up at South Africa, this squad is now getting rebuilt. The combination of these two facts led to this poor result for Italy. Cheers! Ram
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
5 Mar 12
I think Ballotelli can make a difference to any game. But whether any manager can manage him or not is a completely different story. I think Mancini has done a good job of him so far, but even he is on the edge with the latest curfew that Ballotelli broke!! Cheers! Ram
• Indonesia
5 Mar 12
I totally agree with Ram's statement. Those two combination is the factor that we can't deny about this poor result for Italy. They have new coach and starting eleven contain many "new" player.That's why I understand why Parandelli also not worry about the result. Let's just hope that they have enough preparation until Euro is coming so they can do their best. Balotelli is not involved in this game, do you think he can make a difference if Parandelli give him the chance, Ram?
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
1 Mar 12
Well it did, I believe it was 1950 world cup, USA then is really a nobody in soccer stage, while Italy was the soccer powerhouse. Italy was expected to steamroll over the USA but the soccer god have other ideas. One of the greatest upset in world cup.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
1 Mar 12
so Klinsman make history for USA but the job of Klinsman was helped too by many good player of USA
• Indonesia
3 Mar 12
this is so surprising result and as big fans of Italy I'm so shock, but as Parandelli said, Italy is not worried. this is only friendly match and Parandelli doesn't bring their best team.He bring many debuters and this is like a right match to see Italian new player.I never doubt Italy mentality, even when they get hard problem such as Calciopoli the show the world that they still have honour by winning The World Cup.must be remember, USA has develop and they have one step better team now.In Euro, I'm sure Italy is still superior team
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
3 Mar 12
really?? the time of euro cup is below 100 days i think prandelli must be quickly for getting the right player in the right position do you belive is it right when Prandelli call up again Totti??
• Indonesia
5 Mar 12
of course, Italy is very historical football team. People may skip them, but when people skip them, they prove how great they are. Now Parandelli's job is to prepare their best team and make right selection. In difficult situation, Totti is brilliant player and also legend. It's a good news if Totti open his heart for Italy and Parandelli will call him to the national team. but I'm not sure since Parandelli type is the coach who love to maximize the young player -we can read him when he is still coach of Fiorentina. I hope that before preparation, Cassano, Aquilani and other important player is getting better from injuried and can help Italy. I also hope Parandelli give chance for Balotelli. Pazzini, Montolivo, Motta, Pirlo, Govinco, Borini, cs also need extra preparation. If bring the complete team, I'm sure Italy is ready
@ivonanko (71)
• Bulgaria
16 Mar 12
Italy is a great team, perhaps greatest European team but everything has a first time. Normally in a friendly match the motivation of Italy to be less than of a World Cup match and its normal the motivation of USA to be high because of strong rival.
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
1 Mar 12
USA soccer has come a long way since they first hosted the 1994 World Cup. Those not yet a powerhouse in the international scene, losing to them is no longer a shock or humiliating result. On the other hand, Italy soccer is in the wane. The key players that won the 2006 World Cup has now retired and then young players does not seem to be much talented.
@mohkanari (1957)
• India
1 Mar 12
I think players of Italy team are busy in various tournaments in various club teams. It may affect the performance of them as a team. Besides USA is in front line of FIFA ranking and on their day, capable to overcome any nation's team in football.
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1 Mar 12
It was not the first time that Italy lost to USA. If I am not wrong, it was in a World Cup finals that Italy was knocked out by USA with a similar 1-0 margin. Actually the result last night should not be so surprising as USA nowadays is quite a strong team, having reached the second rounds of previous World Cups. But it was a BIG shock when it happened last time. USA at that time was a nobody in world football and Italy was one of the top teams.