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Fred, Oscar, Mario Balotelli and Daniele De Rossi all scored in an excellent match, played to a 2-2 draw.

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    It’s high time Italy finally beat Brazil

    Marco Luzzani

    A bolt of lightning hit the plane carrying the Italian players on their way to Geneva on Wednesday. Fortunately for all on board there were no injuries, although players and staff were understandably shaken up. Come game time, Cesare Prandelli’s side will be hoping lightning doesn’t strike twice. The Azzurri haven’t beaten the Selecao since Paolo Rossi netted a hat trick in a 3-2 victory en route to winning the 1982 World Cup.

    Lucas Moura, Paulinho and Ramires are all out injured, but Kaka is back in the squad in place of Ronaldinho. The Real Madrid man has to be content with a place on the bench, although Scolari has promised he will feature at some point.

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