Italy, good start: at maracanà pirlo and balotelli give italy the win

Italy starts off on the right foot. In the first match of the confederations Cup the Azzurri beat Mexico 2-1 with goals by Andrea Pirlo and Mario Balotelli. "I would not be surprised if he slept wearing the National team pajamas”: this is what Cesare Prandelli said in the introduction of the book written by Andrea Pirlo and the Juventus player was one of the protagonists of the win by Italy. Pirlo recorded his one-hundredth presence on the National team, with only Fabio Cannavaro, Buffon, Maldini and Zoff better than him. Italy had played another 11 times against Mexico per 6 wins, 4 draws and only one loss three years ago before the South African World Cup. The Azzurri started off with a 4-3-2-1 modulo with Giaccherini and Marchisio behind Balotelli. A four-man defense with Abate and De Sciglio as wings, Barzagli and Chiellini in the middle; midfield De Rossi, Pirlo and Montolivo. Italy immediately took advantage of the pace and almost scored on a couple of occasions with Balotelli, the best on 7’ when the forward took a shot from the box on Corona after a run down the touch by Montolivo. The Azzurri seemed inspired and productive above all on the left with De Sciglio who does not seem to have any problems with his start at the Maracanà stadium. Mexico tries against Buffon on 11’ with Guardado who hit the crossbar. Italy wanted a penalty kick on 17’ for a foul by Guardado on Pirlo on 17’. Italy then went ahead on 27’ with Pirlo who celebrated his one-hundred presences on the National team and his thirteenth goal: Balotelli was fouled on at 30 meters off, Pirlo shot the free kick and scored with a fantastic shot that will remain in the history of the Maracanà stadium. Corona tried to save but the ball went into

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