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Pagelle: Azzurri ratings
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Italy reached the Germany 2006 Final thanks to a performance that
will go down in World Cup history. We rate the Azzurri lions.
Gigi Buffon: 7.5
Crucially kept the score at 0-0 in extra-time when
he denied Podolski with a fine stop. Always ready when needed,
Buffon's reputation continues to grow.
Gianluca Zambrotta: 7
A constant menace on the right for Germany, Zambrotta offered
his usual mix of defensive and offensive qualities.
Almost snapped the bar with a thunderous shot in extra-time.
Fabio Cannavaro: 7.5
What a stopper! Another all action display from the captain
who was again the star at the back for the Azzurri.
He even started the move for Italy's killer second.
Marco Materazzi: 6.5
Returned to the side after suspension and after a nervy start,
which saw some typical Matrix fouls, he grew into a rock at the back.
Fabio Grosso: 7.5
A decent performance was transformed into a stunning one
when he sensationally curled Italy into the World Cup Final.
He's grown as the tournament has gone on.
Andrea Pirlo: 7.5
Italy's rhythm dictator in the middle of the pitch.
He saw plenty of the ball and made sure he made use of it.
His blind assist for Grosso was class personified.
Gennaro Gattuso: 8
Fantastico! Although on a yellow card going into the game,
the Milan man basically nullified the German midfield threat
on his own with tackles and positioning of the highest quality.
Simone Perrotta: 7
His runs from deep were a constant threat and he should have
perhaps given Italy the lead. His versatility has been key
and he deserves his place in the side.
Mauro Camoranesi: 6
Perhaps Italy's most disappointing player on the night
even if he did get himself into good positions at times.
Seemed to lose his nerve before being replaced.
Francesco Totti: 7
Impressed for the first 75 minutes with some sublime passes
from deep positions, before he visibly tired.
Undoubtedly had greater impact for Italy than Ballack did for Germany.
Luca Toni: 6
A match of great sacrifice from the Fiorentina man even if
he struggled to make the contribution he was hoping for.
Only had one real chance but was denied by Metzelder.
Alberto Gilardino: 7
Took no time to get into the game with some clever lay-offs.
Almost became the hero of the night when his individual effort
in extra-time saw him strike the post.
Vincenzo Iaquinta: 6.5
Thrown on in extra-time to give Italy more power and pace on the right.
He may have his critics, but arguably did a job for the Azzurri.
Alex Del Piero: 7
Came on in the second period of extra-time to seal the game with
a superb goal after basically running the entire length of the field.
We've waited some time for such a night.
Marcello Lippi: 7
Made some courageous attacking substitutions
when his predecessors would have gone defensive with the option
of a penalty shoot-out. He wanted a united team, he's got one.
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