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FORTALEZA- Weakened by injury and chastened by the memory of a crushing loss to the same opponents 12 months ago, Italy have vowed to use their imagination when they meet Spain in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final. The match at Fortaleza’s Estadio Castelao is a repeat of last year’s Euro 2012 final, when Spain cruised to a 4-0 win to claim an unprecedented third consecutive major international title. Having swept through the group phase at the Confederations Cup with three consecutive wins, the world and European champions were the favourites to advance to the final even before Italy’s injury problems struck. Right-back Ignazio Abate and key striker Mario Balotelli have both been ruled out of the tournament, although midfielders Riccardo Montolivo and Andrea Pirlo are both expected to feature against Spain.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:31:27 +0000

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