[WC2010] Game 11 - Italy vs. Paraguay


Who will win game 11?  

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  1. 1. Italy, Paraguay or Draw?

  2. 2. How many goals will Italy score?

  3. 3. How many goals will Paraguay score?



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Why is Buffon off?

Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, consider amongst the best at his position in the world, has been substituted at halftime by Marcello Lippi.

Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti has come on.

There is no official word as to why Buffon has left the match, though ESPN?s coverage speculated that injury was the reason.

Bad exit from Marchetti and goal :rolleyes:

the word is he hurt his back in locker room.... :huh:

Back Injury

Italy's fortunes took another hit when it lost perhaps its most valuable player, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, after the first half. The 32-year-old Buffon was removed due to a back injury, replaced by inexperienced backup Federico Marchetti.

"He had a back problem. I hope he returns for the next game, but that will be up to the doctors," Lippi said.

Buffon said not to worry, he will be ready. He said the problem was with his sciatic nerve and that he "hopes to recover in two days."

ESPN

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