ITALY KEPT THEIR bid for FIFA World Cup qualification on track with a 0-0 draw in the Czech Republic, despite Mario Balotelli’s dismissal.
Michal Bilek’s team dominated large parts of tonight’s encounter in Prague, but wasted numerous chances to take the lead against an Italian defence which presented several opportunities. And even Balotelli’s late sending off – which came courtesy of two yellow cards in quick succession – could not change that, with Petr Jiracek coming closest by striking the post in the game’s dying embers.
Mario Balotelli freaked out and punched a wall after he was sent off tonight
ITALY KEPT THEIR bid for FIFA World Cup qualification on track with a 0-0 draw in the Czech Republic, despite Mario Balotelli’s dismissal.
Michal Bilek’s team dominated large parts of tonight’s encounter in Prague, but wasted numerous chances to take the lead against an Italian defence which presented several opportunities. And even Balotelli’s late sending off – which came courtesy of two yellow cards in quick succession – could not change that, with Petr Jiracek coming closest by striking the post in the game’s dying embers.
But his reaction was dramatic:
And the actual sending off incident was soft:
Keane edge enough to earn 3 points on night to remember for skipper
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