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Originally Posted by Thunderball
Group B and C both saw legit teams go home because of the draw... but man, talk about intense games... I thought Italy was gonna choke, but man oh man, when Mario Balotelli wants to play, there sure aren't many better strikers.
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He has been good all tournament for Italy, just nervous with his finishing until that goal.
The Italians have looked much better when he is on the pitch. Need a big strong striker like him to hold up the ball in order to play the Italians style. When it is just Di Natale/Cassano/Giovinco on the pitch they have issues holding up the ball and keeping possession.
No coincidence that the tieing goals the last two games came after Balotelli was take off the field.