Match Report
Slovakia defeated Italy 3-2 in the World Cup, Group stage. Before the match, Slovakia were 2nd in the World Cup table with Italy in 4th. Their only previous encounter (since 2010) was won by Slovakia. Slovakia had scored 4 goals this season (1.3 per game), Italy had 4 (1.3 per game). Slovakia's goals came from Róbert Vittek (73'), Kamil Kopúnek (89'), Róbert Vittek (25'); Italy scored through Antonio Di Natale (81'), Fabio Quagliarella (90'). Match stats: possession 47%-53%, shots 13-16, on target 4-6, corners 6-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Slovakia: Róbert Vittek (73'), Kamil Kopúnek (89'), Róbert Vittek (25') · Italy: Antonio Di Natale (81'), Fabio Quagliarella (90')
Key stats
Possession: Slovakia 47% · Italy 53% · Total shots: 13-16 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 6-3