Italy vs. Russia: Score, Highlights, Twitter Reaction and Analysis

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Published: June 1, 2012

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Facing a match-fixing scandal that could threaten the team’s involvement in Euro 2012, the Italian national team took on Russia in a friendly in Switzerland.

The Azurri fell flat in their performance, failing to put together any truly threatening chances.

The game was fast-paced and both teams had their chances, but the Russians did better with theirs. A brilliant combination of passes led to a rocket shot in the 60th from Alexander Kerzhakov that ended up in the left corner of the net.

The Italians did no service to themselves in the 75th minute, as sloppy play at the back led to a loss of possession deep in their own half, and Roman Shirokov made them pay. Shirokov punished poor defending again in the 87th minute to put a bow on the victory. 

The Italian side did nothing to lift their country’s spirits amidst a massive scandal, and it may be a rough summer for fans of the Azurri.

 

Tweets of the Night

Goal.com in India was appalled at the defending on the second goal of the match, and I'm sure all of Italy was as well.

And Russia Make it 2-0 In 75'. Its Shirokov. What was Maggio doing? #Italy 0-2 #Russia

— Goal.com India (@Goal_India) June 1, 2012 Andrew Simpson, a journalist for the Guardian, was shocked at the result, as was the rest of the football world.

#Italy lose 3-0 against #Russia. THAT wasn't in the script.

— Andrew Simpson (@simmo_on_sport) June 1, 2012 Pavel Gognidze, a writer for UEFA.com in Russia, was very pleased with the first half. I imagine he was jumping for joy in the second half.

Thrilling first half between #ITA and #RUS, plenty of chances both ways, very healthy tempo. This is #EURO level of football no doubt.

— Pavel Gognidze (@UEFAcomPavelG) June 1, 2012 Richard van P, another UEFA.com reporter, was quick to see how the common folk could benefit fro...
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