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09:23
But now it’s going on on both sides with a full cast.
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09:23
The pictures on TV show: Salvai had gotten the cleat from Florencia Bonsegundo on the center line without their intention.
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09:21
Ouch! Mariana Larroquette was hit on the head in the aerial duel against Elena Linari and remains on the grass. Cecilia Salvai was also injured independently, so the game was interrupted for the time being.
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09:18
Substitution for Italy: Giada Greggi
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09:18
Substitution for Italy with Arianna Caruso
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09:16
Because nothing works in the penalty area, Giulia Dragoni takes heart from the second row. The youngest player on the field, however, falls into reserve at the end and finally hits the ball a good meter over the crossbar.
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09:15
The shortcoming of both teams at the moment is that ball losses accumulate before the last third and very little goes out of the game. The score is the logical consequence of it.
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09:14
Finally, the free-kick comes from 20 meters from the left touchline in Argentina’s sixteen. But nobody in the Azzura really knows how to start with it, because three header extensions later the game device sails well past the second post.
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09:13
Just before an Italy free-kick from the touchline, there is some uproar from Melissa Borjas, who then gives everyone involved a final warning.
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09:09
And it’s not without danger! Keeper Francesca Durante had to stretch to fist that treacherous spinning ball off the line. The Italian defenders are finally able to clear the rebound.
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09:09
Lisa Boattin makes light physical contact against Romina Núñez, who runs to the baseline on the right wing – Argentina’s midfield engine accepts the gift and takes the free-kick from a good cross position.
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09:05
Both teams go into the second half unchanged. Go on!
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09:05
Kick-off 2nd half
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08:53
Mid-term conclusion:
It’s goalless between Italy and Argentina in the catacombs. After the Albiceleste made an exclamation mark right at the beginning of the game, the Squadra Azzura came into play better and scored two goals, which, however, thanks to Argentina’s efficient offside trap, didn’t count. The outsiders from South America have defended very passionately against Italians who are aggressive, especially in midfield, and they also use one or the other opportunity to get forward. It’s about to continue with halftime two!
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08:50
End of 1st half
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08:48
The sharp corner kick cross is easily cleared by the Italian defense. There’s almost an opportunity to counterattack, but Daiana Falfán has her foot in between and ends the situation.
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08:47
Another corner for Argentina! Florencia Bonsegundo tries from inside the box, but Cecilia Salvai intervenes with her foot and clears the goal from the left of the goal.
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08:46
Official stoppage time (minutes): 4
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08:44
Italy is happy about the 1-0 again – at least for a short time! Chiara Beccari sends striker Valentina Giacinti up the right flank. Giacinti runs a few meters and pulls away from the onrushing Vanina Correa. Similar to a few minutes ago, the leather is untenable for Correa in the net, but the flag bounces back up fairly quickly and it continues without review and without a hit. The tactics of the Argentines with an offside trap seem to be working!
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08:42
Just over five minutes until half-time. Argentina has defended properly and with a lot of commitment against the slightly stronger Italians and wants to save the 0-0 lead in the dressing room.
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08:38
Incidentally, Lisa Boattin is now back on the field and Italy is complete.
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08:37
“Little Messi” takes center stage! Giulia Dragoni with a fine, picture-perfect pass for Valentina Giacinti, who, however, is a little overwhelmed with this ball in the sixteen and cannot process it decisively. Vanina Correa has the leather safely in her arms.
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08:35
Let’s continue – first ten for the Italy.
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08:34
Now the game is paused. Lisa Boattin has apparently taken another hit and the medical department is on the field for treatment.
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08:33
It’s getting rougher here. Romina Núñez with a bump in midfield against Lisa Boattin, who is then allowed to listen to something that we unfortunately cannot understand from the Argentine in the service of CD UAI Urquiza.
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08:32
Corner for Italy! Valentina Giacinti mills her way through the crowd after a very high cross, but finds her master in 40-year-old Vanina Correa, who confidently punches the ball out of the danger zone before Giacinti can convert with a header.
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08:27
Banini tries it from 25 meters centrally with a dropkick – into the wall.
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08:26
Yellow card for Arianna Caruso (Italy)
Caruso can only stop Mariana Larroquette with unfair means. Free kick for the Albiceleste!
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08:26
Estefanía Banini cleverly wins space in the left half-space against Lucia Di Guglielmo and tries a cross to Florencia Bonsegundo, who is then a little too slow in the box and the ball flies out of the goal.
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08:23
More and more Italy is now taking control of this game. Since Larroquette’s chance at the start of the game, underdogs Argentina have not had a dangerous shot on target.
20
08:22
Again Arianna Caruso has freed herself in Italy’s offensive and runs towards the goal after a through pass from the center circle. In vain, because Eliana Stábile runs out in time and lets Italy’s striker fall into the offside trap.
18
08:19
A free-kick for Argentina opens up space for the Albiceleste as they move forward. Daiana Falfán sees Romina Núñez break free in the slot in the penalty area, but her chipball comes just a tad too high and the chance is lost.
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08:18
Now that the first quarter of an hour is up, let’s take a quick look at the stats. Italy has almost 65 percent possession of the ball.
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08:17
The ball wriggles in the mesh! After a wide cross from the left field, Arianna Caruso pulls from the edge of the penalty area with her right slipper and hits the ball into the net for Vanina Correa on the bottom right. However, the flag goes up only a few fractions of a second later, as a teammate was offside by a meter from the cross.
12.
08:12
Yellow card for Mariana Larroquette (Argentina)
Larroquette gets an early warning after a tackle on Bonansea in the forward move. A wrong decision, because in the replay you can clearly see that she touched the ball first.
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08:11
This time Italy tries it from the right side! Valentina Giacinti pulls in against two defenders in the box and tries from a tight angle. Goalkeeper Vanina Correa can hold her shot without any problems.
8th.
08:10
The attention of the Italian media at this tournament is undoubtedly Giulia Dragoni. At just 16, she is the first foreign player to join FC Barcelona’s academy and has made a name for herself with strong performances beforehand, comparisons to Lionel Messi are not uncommon.
6.
08:08
The Squadra Azzura remains the game-determining team: The Blues are allowed to take a corner three times, but the Albiceleste manage to provide relief for the time being.
4.
08:07
Lisa Boattin’s crosses in the South Americans’ sixteen become dangerous as Argentina’s defense fail to clear. First, Giulia Dragoni’s shot lands in the defensive bar, then Sophia Braun clears a corner that doesn’t bring anything.
2.
08:05
“We will give our lives on the pitch for our colours,” said Argentina coach Germán Portanova ahead of the game. He knows how important football is in his home country and finally wants to lead the women’s national team to success on the pitch.
1.
08:03
The first fine finish goes to the Argentinians! Mariana Larroquette side-kicks a cross from the right at the penalty spot and smashes the ball just wide to the right of Francesca Durante’s post.
1.
08:01
Referee Melissa Borjas releases the game. The ball rolls!
1.
08:00
game start
07:55
The teams have entered the pitch in Auckland and are gathering for the national anthems. It will start soon!
07:52
This game will be officiated by Melissa Borjas from Honduras, who officiated three games at the tournament in France four years ago.
07:50
Germán Portanova, coach of the Albiceleste, initially leaves his goal-getter Yamila Rodríguez out. Playmaker Dalila Ippólito also has to sit on the sidelines for the time being. Romina Núñez and Daiana Falfán get confidence for the starting lineup.
07:47
Let’s take a look at the starting formations. Most recently, Italy were held by Morocco in a goalless draw, which is not enough. Five changes in the starting eleven are the consequence. Lucia Di Guglielmo, Cecilia Salvai, Valentina Giacinti and Barbara Bonansea are allowed to start today. However, Giulia Dragoni, who is only 16 years old, is likely to be the center of attention.
07:44
The balance sheet for the Italians looks better. At the last World Cup, Squadra Azzura made it to the Quarterfinals and went undefeated in four friendlies before the tournament. Can Milena Bertolini’s team forget the preliminary round at the European Championship?
07:30
While the men’s squad clinched their third title in history last year in Qatar, the Argentinian women’s national team has so far had limited success: the Albiceleste have not managed to get past the preliminary round in three attempts. In general, the South Americans are still waiting for a win at a World Cup.
07:24
It is the first meeting between the two teams. Most recently, both selections were able to regain self-confidence in the last test match before the World Cup. Argentina even beat Peru 4-0.
06:44
After Sweden beat South Africa yesterday, Group G sees Italy and Argentina meet today. We warmly welcome you to our live ticker and will be there for you from 8:00 a.m.!