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#3 Italy\'s right flank key to their success
Before the start of the match, no one could have predicted that Prandelli would be favoring Torino left-back Matteo Darmian ahead of the experienced Ignazio Abate. And with a 4-1-2-1-2 formation it was quite predictable that Antonio Cassano's experience would be utilized to partner Mario Balotelli in attack.
But Prandelli preferred Antonio Candreva and fielded him just behind Mario although the Lazio winger constantly drifted to the right flanks to provide the width in attack. Darmian pushed forward quite often and supported Candreva in attack.
The first goal came from a beautifully worked corner from the right. And the second goal was created from the right flank as well after Candreva put in a well timed cross in the far post for Balotelli to finish it off. Candreva and Darmian were a constant threat throughout the game much of Italy's supplies came from that direction.
The plan worked out well for the coach and it remains to be seen whether he opts to go for the same duo in the remaining fixtures.
