Football Focus Highlight

Italy only drew when come to the Dublin to face Republic of Ireland. But the outcome of the game on Saturday, October 10, 2009, was able to take them escape to South Africa.

In the match at Croke Park Stadium, holding the host Italy 2-2. Italy coming from behind twice by the Irish.

The first was when goalkeeper Buffon uprooted Glenn Whelan in minutes 8. Goal is then repaid by Mauro Camoranesi in the 26th minute. 1-1 score held until halftime.

At 87 minutes, goalkeeper Buffon again broken down. This time by Sean St Ledger. Fortunately, in the injury time, Alberto Gilardino could save Azzurri from defeat.

With this result Italy have 21 points from nine games. Ireland who have one game remaining it was impossible to catch because it only got 17 points.

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