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Trials with Mexico, Italy Forced to Give Up 2-1

Brussels - The status of Italy as one of the favorites in the World Cup in 2010 began to question. Because, when facing Mexico in a trial match yesterday morning GMT (4 / 6), GLI-nicknamed Azzurri Italian team was forced to give up 1-2 (0-0).

Italian goalkeeper had even collapse when the fight which took place at the King Baudouin, Brussels, the new walk 17 minutes. The opening goal called El Tri-Mexico-dilesakkan Carlos Vela. Mexico scored the second goal in the 84th minute through Alberto Medina. Meanwhile, the new Italy could reduce the lag by young defender Leonardo Bonucci (89). Then what excuse for the defeat in Italy the first trial?

"This is our first test match. Opponent we are a good team. The physical condition of their players (Mexico) is also okay. While we have not. But, at the World Cup later, we're ready," said Marcello Lippi, coach of Italy, as reported AFP.

Lippi reasoned, the players were exhausted. Because, they just go down the mountain to Belgium after ten days of practice in the highlands of the Alps. "I do not think the alarm has been sounded. This is only a problem on a physical level players," Lippi explained.

Lippi's okay to be blamed as the culprit fatigue factor his team's defeat. However, it should be noted, Mexico is actually less impressive record also excel in their test series. Javier Aguirre and his army defeated by England 1-3 and lost again by the Netherlands 1-2. Lippi also lowered the best squad. In early games he's played a 4-2-3-1 scheme, then a 4-3-3, then 4-4-2, and return to the 4-2-3-1. Only, Lippi strategy implementation is not going well in the field. Because, Fabio Cannavaro et al looks tired.

"It shows the fact that we were exhausted because of physical training in the last few days. It is true when Lippi was very angry at the break the first half, but we've been working hard and now very tired," said Bonucci.

On the other hand, the victory over Italy could raise the confidence of Mexico. "Beating Italy provides tremendous satisfaction. But we must remain humble, and this is only test matches," explained Aguirre.

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