[U21] 義大利主場２－１擊敗西班牙賽況與訪談
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U21: Super Azzurrini conquer Spain
Tuesday 10 October, 2006
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Stunning goals from Giorgio Chiellini and Riccardo Montolivo sealed
Italy's 2-1 win in Spain to reach the Euro Under-21 Championships.
Italy knew they had to score at least a goal in Palencia to qualify
for the tournament after Friday's 0-0 draw.
Casiraghi made just one change, introducing Graziano Pelle
for Nicola Pozzi, while the Spaniards fielded the same line-up
that played in Modena.
Gianluca Curci had to make a difficult save in the opening 90 seconds,
palming away a Kepa header, then the Spanish striker nodded
another effort off target.
Italy were under pressure early on, but Alessandro Rosina went on
a marauding run down the right before his shot was charged down.
It was the Azzurrini who broke through in truly spectacular circumstances.
Giorgio Chiellini gathered a bouncing ball from 20 metres and
took advantage of the momentum, striking an incredible half-volley
with the outside of his left foot so that it swung over the goalkeeper,
dipping into the far top corner.
Spain's confidence was hit hard and Italy doubled their lead
with another excellent strike. Raffaele Palladino dribbled
between two players down the left flank and chipped his cross
for a splendid Riccardo Montolivo right-foot volley under the bar.
It was a familiar finish to Marco Van Basten's in the
1988 European Championships.
After the break Curci blocked a Gavilan angled drive,
then the same player found space on the counter-attack,
but slashed his shot under pressure from Montolivo.
The home side got back into the running with substitute Roberto Soldado,
who got in front of his marker to nod in Gavilan's cross.
It was the first goal Italy had conceded in 435 minutes of football.
Rosina almost put the result beyond doubt soon after,
taking advantage of a defensive mix-up on Chiellini's cross,
but the shot was charged down from point-blank range.
Simone Padoin of Vicenza replaced Palladino to strengthen the midfield.
Soldado had penalty appeals rejected for his contact with Chiellini,
while at the other end Padoin nodded Rosina's cross inches
past the upright.
Andrea Lazzari came on for Rosina in the closing stages
and Potenza performed a crucial tackle on Gavilan.
Cagliari's Francesco Pisano was the final substitute in
this prestigious 2-1 away victory, but there was a scuffle
in stoppages as temperatures rose in Palencia,
leading to Javier Flano Melli's dismissal.
The European Under-21 Championships will be played in Holland
from June 10 to 23, 2007.
Spain 1-2 Italy (1-2 on agg)
Scorers: Chiellini 25 (I), Montolivo 33 (I), Soldado 59 (S)
Spain U21:
Moya;
Flano Melli, Pique, Albiol, Garrido;
Zapater, Garcia (De La Red 46);
Ariz Mendi (Jurado 54), Silva, Gavilan;
Kepa (Soldado 46)
Italy U21:
Curci;
Potenza, Mantovani, Andreolli, Chiellini;
Nocerino, Aquilani (Pisano 89);
Rosina (Lazzari 78), Montolivo, Palladino (Padoin 67);
Pelle
Ref: Zauner (Aus)
Sent off: Flano Melli 94 (S)
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Casiraghi celebrates Euro victory
Tuesday 10 October, 2006
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Pierluigi Casiraghi and his lads are celebrating booking
the Azzurrini's ticket to the European Under-21 Championships.
“It was a tough game, as we expected, but we were ready for it
and came away with a thoroughly deserved win and qualification,”
said the Coach after their 2-1 victory in Spain.
“They did really well to stay calm under pressure in the second half.
This qualification is very satisfying, as in four games we absolutely had
to win every one and it was very tense.”
This play-off was considered almost an anticipated Final,
as Italy and Spain have a strong pedigree at Under-21 level.
“It's a great shame these two sides can't both be in the Finals,
as the seeding system needs to be addressed. With England-Germany as well,
it's not fair to keep the best sides out and let B-level teams in.”
Giorgio Chiellini opened the scoring with a delightful half-volley
from 25 metres that dipped mercilessly into the top corner.
“The ball was bouncing too beautifully, I couldn't resist it!”
smiled the Juventus full-back with the sweet left foot.
“I scored a similar goal at Fiorentina, so if you don't try,
you won't hit the back of the net. We had two great goals tonight
to top off an excellent performance from the whole team.
“We proved this is a wonderful side and we tried to give our all
for Coach Casiraghi. We'll now try to go all the way in Holland.”
The other goal came from Riccardo Montolivo and was equally spectacular
– if not more so – a perfectly timed volley under the bar.
“The Press said we were done for and I couldn't understand why,
as we proved today that we are a talented side and deserved this win.
The Spanish bench was very tense at the end and there were some
very tough tackles flying in,” explained the Fiorentina midfielder.
“My aim is to continue improving myself and working on the weaknesses
in my game. We'll take on every match with the right level of humility,
but at the same time are aware of our quality and what we can achieve.”
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