Italy
20.06.2014 16:00
0 - 1
Finished
Costa Rica

Italy vs Costa Rica

Italy vs Costa Rica Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 1
44'
Ruiz B. (Diaz J.)
2nd Half
0 - 0
Cassano A. Motta T.
46'
Insigne L. Candreva A.
57'
68'
Cubero J. Tejeda Y.
Cerci A. Marchisio C.
69'
Balotelli M.
69'
71'
Cubero J.
74'
Urena M. Campbell J.
81'
Brenes R. Ruiz B.
4-1-4-1
Formations
4-1-4-1
1
Buffon
4
Darmian
15
Barzagli
3
Chiellini
7
Abate
16
De Rossi
6
Candreva
21
Pirlo
5
Motta
8
Marchisio
9
Balotelli
9
Campbell
10
Ruiz
5
Borges
17
Tejeda
7
Bolanos
3
Gonzalez
16
Gamboa
6
Duarte
4
Umana
15
Diaz
1
Navas
10
Cassano
11
Cerci
22
Insigne
2
De Sciglio
12
Sirigu
14
Brenes
21
Urena
22
Cubero
2
Acosta
8
Myrie

Starting Lineups:

1
Gianluigi Buffon (C) (G)
3
Giorgio Chiellini
4
Matteo Darmian
5
Thiago Motta
6
Antonio Candreva
7
Ignazio Abate
8
Claudio Marchisio
9
Mario Balotelli
15
Andrea Barzagli
16
Daniele De Rossi
21
Andrea Pirlo
1
Keylor Navas (G)
3
Geancarlo Gonzalez
4
Michael Umana
5
Celso Borges
6
Oscar Duarte
7
Christian Bolanos
9
Joel Campbell
10
Bryan Ruiz (C)
15
Junior Diaz
16
Cristian Gamboa
17
Yeltsin Tejeda

Substitutes

2
Mattia De Sciglio
10
Antonio Cassano
11
Alessio Cerci
12
Salvatore Sirigu (G)
13
Mattia Perin (G)
14
Alberto Aquilani
17
Ciro Immobile
18
Marco Parolo
19
Leonardo Bonucci
20
Gabriel Paletta
22
Lorenzo Insigne
23
Marco Verratti
2
Jhonny Acosta
8
Dave Myrie
11
Michael Barrantes
12
Waylon Francis
13
Esteban Granados
14
Randall Brenes
18
Patrick Pemberton (G)
19
Roy Miller
20
Diego Calvo
21
Marcos Urena
22
Jose Miguel Cubero Loria
23
Daniel Cambronero (G)

Coaches:

Cesare Prandelli
Jorge Luis Pinto

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

58
Ball Possession
42
8
Corner Kicks
10
20
Fouls
48
54
Free Kicks
42
20
Goal Attempts
20
10
Goalkeeper Saves
12
22
Offsides
6
8
Shots off Goal
8
12
Shots on Goal
12
18
Throw-ins
36
2
Yellow Cards
2
53.00
Ball Possession
47.00
1.00
Corner Kicks
4.00
4.00
Fouls
10.00
10.00
Free Kicks
10.00
5.00
Goal Attempts
6.00
3.00
Goalkeeper Saves
3.00
5.00
Offsides
0.00
2.00
Shots off Goal
2.00
3.00
Shots on Goal
4.00
4.00
Throw-ins
11.00
63.00
Ball Possession
37.00
3.00
Corner Kicks
1.00
6.00
Fouls
14.00
17.00
Free Kicks
11.00
5.00
Goal Attempts
4.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
3.00
6.00
Offsides
3.00
2.00
Shots off Goal
2.00
3.00
Shots on Goal
2.00
5.00
Throw-ins
7.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
1.00
58.00
Ball Possession
42.00
4.00
Corner Kicks
5.00
10.00
Fouls
24.00
27.00
Free Kicks
21.00
10.00
Goal Attempts
10.00
5.00
Goalkeeper Saves
6.00
11.00
Offsides
3.00
4.00
Shots off Goal
4.00
6.00
Shots on Goal
6.00
9.00
Throw-ins
18.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
1.00

Online Stream (Italy - Costa Rica Text Broadcast)

90+4' We were witnesses to a rather ordinary game without many stirring moments. There is definitely room for improvement in future games. There wasn't any evident superiority by either side today. It was obvious that the hosts tried to outplay their opponents with some passing football, while the visitors focused on counter-attacking play.
90+4' The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+2' An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Randall Brenes (Costa Rica), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Italy.
90+1' The ball is out of play. Costa Rica will take a throw-in.
90' Fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
90' Antonio Cassano (Italy) comes close to scoring! He gets the ball inside the box from the resulting corner but his effort goes narrowly wide of the left post. This should be a big warning for the defence. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Costa Rica.
90' Alessio Cerci (Italy) is about to take a corner kick.
89' A lofted cross from Alessio Cerci (Italy) was unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly gets the ball out of the penalty area. The ball goes behind for a corner. Italy will have an opportunity to endanger the opposition's goal.
88' Enrique Osses blows his whistle and it's Marcos Urena (Costa Rica) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
87' Alessio Cerci (Italy) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside. The current number of offsides is 11:3.
84' Marcos Urena (Costa Rica) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked. It's a throw-in for Costa Rica.
83' The players claim that Randall Brenes (Costa Rica) handled the ball and it seems they are right.
82' A precise low pass is received by Lorenzo Insigne (Italy), who makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box, but his poorly placed shot sails well over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Costa Rica will have a goal kick.
81' We are about to witness a substitution. Randall Brenes (Costa Rica) is replacing Bryan Ruiz.
79' Ignazio Abate (Italy) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it. The ball is out of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Costa Rica.
78' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) commits a foul after unfairly pressing his opponent during an attacking move.
76' Alessio Cerci (Italy) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts a long ball.
74' The manager has decided to make a substitution and Joel Campbell walks off the pitch to be replaced by Marcos Urena (Costa Rica).
74' Alessio Cerci (Italy) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
73' Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
71' Booking. Jose Miguel Cubero Loria (Costa Rica) receives a caution from the referee.
71' Geancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Enrique Osses blows his whistle for a foul.
69' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Claudio Marchisio trots off the pitch and is replaced by Alessio Cerci (Italy).
69' Today's referee Enrique Osses rightly decides to book Mario Balotelli (Italy) for his harsh tackle.
68' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Yeltsin Tejeda leaves the pitch and Jose Miguel Cubero Loria (Costa Rica) comes on.
67' Lorenzo Insigne (Italy) is flagged offside and it's not the first time today.
65' Great teamplay by Costa Rica as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
63' Mario Balotelli (Italy) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Enrique Osses blows his whistle for an infringement.
61' Rough tackle by Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
60' Ignazio Abate (Italy) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Enrique Osses blows for a foul.
60' Flag goes up against Lorenzo Insigne (Italy) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
59' Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) is caught offside!
58' Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) with a through ball which couldn't reach Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) as one of the defending players reacts brilliantly to intercept the effort. If the pass had been produced a little bit earlier, Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) could have got into a promising position.
57' It could have been a good chance to score! Antonio Cassano (Italy) fails to release Mario Balotelli (Italy) with a through ball as the defence is alert to make a clearance.
57' Substitution. Totally exhausted Antonio Candreva (Italy) is leaving the pitch, and Lorenzo Insigne (Italy) will replace him.
56' The flag is raised and Mario Balotelli (Italy) is offside again, not for the first time today.
55' The linesman signals a throw-in for Costa Rica.
54' Celso Borges (Costa Rica) gets a shot from distance but fails to generate enough power to beat the goalkeeper.
53' Keylor Navas reacts well to deny a long-range free kick from Andrea Pirlo (Italy) towards the left side of the goal.
52' Michael Umana (Costa Rica) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Enrique Osses saw the whole situation.
52' Andrea Pirlo (Italy) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
51' Keylor Navas makes a brilliant save! Matteo Darmian (Italy) easily weaves through the defence and unleashes a shot from just outside of the box. His effort goes straight under the crossbar but is saved by the keeper! Italy have been awarded a corner kick.
50' Geancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica) is quickest inside the box and jumps to connect with the resulting set piece. He produces a fine header, but it flies just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Italy will have a goal kick.
50' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) will take the corner.
50' Yeltsin Tejeda (Costa Rica) with a long ball to Junior Diaz (Costa Rica), but the defence is well organised and manages to get it clear. The ball went out of play. Costa Rica will have a chance to score from a corner.
48' Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) is flagged for offside.
47' A dangerous looking corner kick from Andrea Pirlo (Italy) is cleared to safety by the defence.
47' Decent spell from Italy here and they're keeping the pressure on, until one of the defending players comes in. Italy earn a corner.
46' Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) was too forceful with his tackle and Enrique Osses interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
46' The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Thiago Motta comes off for Antonio Cassano (Italy).
46' Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+3' The players are likely to put the fans to sleep with this performance rather than receiving any vociferous support. Let's hope we are about to see an improvement in the second half. We are witnessing quite a balanced game with both teams struggling to prevail. The home side have dominated the possession and midfield so far. The visitors have spent most of their time defending and waiting for the right moment to launch counter-attacks.
45+3' The end of the first half.
45+3' The free kick is taken by Andrea Pirlo (Italy), but ball is cleared.
45+2' Yeltsin Tejeda (Costa Rica) trips an opposition player and Enrique Osses signals a foul. Italy are awarded a free kick.
45' There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
44' Junior Diaz displays his great technique and produces a beautiful lofted cross deep into the box. Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) gets onto the scoresheet by superbly heading it in off the inside of the right post – 0:1.
43' Mario Balotelli (Italy) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
42' Oscar Duarte (Costa Rica) jumps for a cross in the goal area and produces a fine header which goes just a few inches over the bar! What a huge opportunity! The ball goes out of play and Italy will have a goal kick.
42' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) takes the corner, but the goalkeeper jumps and gathers the ball.
41' Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) receives a sweet cross inside the box from Junior Diaz (Costa Rica), but one of the defending players rushed bravely to intercept the move. Now Costa Rica with a corner.
41' Italy enjoying a spell of pressure at the moment, but one of the defenders gets it clear.
39' Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) gets into a good shooting position. He wins some space for himself and drills a long-range daisy-cutter towards the middle of the goal. His good effort is, however, superbly saved by Gianluigi Buffon!
38' The linesman raises his flag. Mario Balotelli (Italy) is adjudged offside.
37' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) hammers the ball goalwards from about 20 metres. The shot is directed to the bottom right corner but is thwarted by a save from Gianluigi Buffon.
36' Antonio Candreva (Italy) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
35' Junior Diaz (Costa Rica) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Free kick. Italy will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
34' Matteo Darmian (Italy) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
33' Mario Balotelli (Italy) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and drills a nice strike from a promising distance towards the middle of the goal. Keylor Navas has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save.
32' The foul by Cristian Gamboa (Costa Rica) was seen by Enrique Osses who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
31' Keylor Navas doesn't have to worry about this one. Andrea Pirlo plays a pass into the feet of Mario Balotelli (Italy), who is unable to find the target as his effort from inside the box goes well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Costa Rica will have a goal kick.
29' Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.
28' Thiago Motta (Italy) unleashes a decent effort from just outside the box which goes narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Costa Rica will have a goal kick.
27' Italy restart play with a quick free kick.
26' Yeltsin Tejeda (Costa Rica) commits a rough challenge and Enrique Osses blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Italy.
25' The linesman raises his flag for offside before Mario Balotelli (Italy) heads on.
24' Mario Balotelli (Italy) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger. Mario Balotelli (Italy) is feeling wronged. The referee didn't allow him to continue towards the goal due to his previous challenge, when he committed a foul.
22' Daniele De Rossi (Italy) picks out Antonio Candreva (Italy) with a fine lofted pass, but the latter wasn't able to create some space to get into shooting range. The main referee and his assistant both signal a throw-in for Italy.
20' Oscar Duarte (Costa Rica) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
20' The corner by Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) lacks accuracy as it's hit with too much power.
19' Cristian Gamboa (Costa Rica) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it would have to be more precise to threaten the opponent. Costa Rica get a corner.
18' Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) aims a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails, and the situation doesn't bear fruit.
17' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) whips in a cross from the corner, but Gianluigi Buffon is well positioned and punches the ball away.
16' The Italy players are exchanging some short passes, and they control the game at the moment, but one of the defending players steps in and intercepts the effort. The ball is out-of-play. Costa Rica have been awarded a corner kick.
14' Ignazio Abate (Italy) is adjudged offside.
13' Handball! A player from Costa Rica handled the ball. A free kick is awarded to Italy.
12' Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.
11' Andrea Pirlo (Italy) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Enrique Osses blows his whistle for a foul.
9' Andrea Pirlo (Italy) will deliver the corner kick. Enrique Osses blows his whistle as Mario Balotelli (Italy) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.
9' Italy keep the ball for several passes as they look for a gap to take advantage of, the opposition defends well and clears the danger.
7' Celso Borges (Costa Rica) meets a cross inside the box, but he is unable to produce an accurate header and it goes just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Italy.
7' Corner kick. Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) is ready to send the ball into the box.
6' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. The ball is out of bounds. Costa Rica win a corner kick.
6' Enrique Osses couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Oscar Duarte (Costa Rica) and blew his whistle.
5' Enrique Osses has a clear sight and sees a foul from Ignazio Abate (Italy).
4' Antonio Candreva (Italy) passes the ball onto Mario Balotelli (Italy), but one of the defenders dispossesses him.
3' The ball is out of play. Costa Rica will have a throw-in.
2' Christian Bolanos (Costa Rica) fires a powerful shot which is blocked.
1' Claudio Marchisio (Italy) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.
1' The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
The referee of today's match will be Enrique Osses.
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20.06.2014

Italy 0 - 1 Costa Rica (Ruiz B.)