This page offers all the statistics of the match and the pre-match of
Italy 2-0 Ireland - June 18, 2012 / Euro 2012
. All the information you will find here have been collected manually from the most official sources. However, if you found any mistake or any missing information, please contact us.
ITA
0
35' - Goal
Antonio Cassano35
HT
ITA
57' - Substitution
Giorgio Chielliniis substituted by Leonardo Bonucci57
62' - Substitution
Antonio Cassanois substituted by Alessandro Diamanti6265
65' - Substitution
Aiden McGeadyis substituted by Shane Long
65' - Substitution
Aiden McGeadyis substituted by Shane Long
74' - Substitution
Antonio Di Nataleis substituted by Mario Balotelli7476
76' - Substitution
Kevin Doyleis substituted by Jonathan Walters
76' - Substitution
Kevin Doyleis substituted by Jonathan Walters86
86' - Substitution
Robbie Keaneis substituted by Simon Cox
86' - Substitution
Robbie Keaneis substituted by Simon Cox89
89' - Red card
Keith Andrews
89' - Red card
Keith Andrews 90' - Goal
Mario Balotelli90
FT
IRE
IRE
Team line-ups
Italy
First 11 |
Age | Match num | Note | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G |
Gianluigi Buffon | 34 | 117 | 6.8You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 3 | D |
Giorgio Chiellini | 57 | 27 | 53 | 5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 15 | D |
Andrea Barzagli | 31 | 30 | 5.3You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 7 | D |
Ignazio Abate | 25 | 3 | 5.8You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 6 | D |
Federico Balzaretti | 30 | 9 | 5.3You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 5 | M |
Thiago Motta | 29 | 11 | 5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 16 | M |
Daniele De Rossi | 28 | 75 | 7You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 8 | M |
Claudio Marchisio | 26 | 23 | 5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 21 | M |
Andrea Pirlo | 33 | 86 | 7.3You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 10 | F |
Antonio Cassano | 3562 | 29 | 32 | 7You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 11 | F |
Antonio Di Natale | 74 | 34 | 40 | 5.5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
Average age
29.6 years
Average number of matches played for the team
44
Ireland
First 11 |
Age | Match num | Note | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G |
Shay Given | 36 | 125 | 6You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 4 | D |
John O'Shea | 31 | 78 | 4.5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 2 | D |
Sean St Ledger | 27 | 30 | 5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 5 | D |
Richard Dunne | 32 | 75 | 4.5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 3 | D |
Stephen Ward | 26 | 15 | 5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 11 | M |
Damien Duff | 33 | 100 | 6.5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 6 | M |
Glenn Whelan | 28 | 42 | 4.5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | ||
| 8 | M |
Keith Andrews | 89 | 31 | 32 | 5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 7 | M |
Aiden McGeady | 65 | 26 | 52 | 6You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 9 | F |
Kevin Doyle | 76 | 28 | 50 | 4You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 10 | F |
Robbie Keane | 86 | 31 | 120 | 3.5You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
Average age
29.9 years
Average number of matches played for the team
65
Substitutes |
Age | Match num | Note | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | D |
Leonardo Bonucci | 57 | 25 | 17 | You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 22 | M |
Alessandro Diamanti | 62 | 29 | 2 | You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 9 | F |
Mario Balotelli | 9074 | 21 | 11 | You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
Substitutes |
Age | Match num | Note | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | M |
Jonathan Walters | 76 | 28 | 10 | You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 17 | F |
Shane Long | 65 | 25 | 27 | You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
| 20 | F |
Simon Cox | 86 | 25 | 15 | You have to sign in to cast your vote for this player | |
Changes in the starting players regarding the previous match
Andrea Barzagli
IN
Leonardo Bonucci
OUT
Antonio Di Natale
IN
Mario Balotelli
OUT
Ignazio Abate
IN
Christian Maggio
OUT
Federico Balzaretti
IN
Emanuele Giaccherini
OUT
Changes in the starting players regarding the previous match
Kevin Doyle
IN
Simon Cox
OUT
Manager
Age
Match num
54
23
Success rate in this team:
52 %
Success rate since the beginning of his career:
43 %
Prandelli vs Ireland
1 victory
0 draw
1 loss
Latest figure on June 18, 2012
Prandelli vs Trapattoni
1 victory
1 draw
3 losses
Latest figure on June 18, 2012
Manager
Age
Match num
73
48
Success rate in this team:
42 %
Success rate since the beginning of his career:
52 %
Trapattoni vs Italy
1 victory
2 draws
1 loss
Latest figure on June 18, 2012
Trapattoni vs Prandelli
3 victories
1 draw
1 loss
Latest figure on June 18, 2012
Referee
Cuneyt Cakir
3 victories |
1 draw |
1 loss |
Italy5 matches | General total | Ireland5 matches | 0 victory |
1 draw |
4 losses |
1 victory |
0 draw |
0 loss |
Italy1 match | Season total | Ireland1 match | 0 victory |
0 draw |
1 loss |
| Latest figure on November 20, 2018 | Latest figure on June 07, 2019 | |||||||
LIVE
| 90+4' |  | End of game. | |
| 90+4' | Cross repelled by defense by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 90+4' |  | Corner. | |
| 90+3' | Cross at the second post by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 90+3' | | Corner. | |
| 90+3' | Cross captured by the goalkeeper by Damien Duff. | ||
| 90+2' | Foul on Damien Duff conceded by Ignazio Abate. | ||
| 90+1' | Cross at the first post by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 90+1' | | Corner. | |
| 90' |  | ||
| 90' | | Corner. | |
| 89' |  | Red card!Keith Andrews has been booked for a second time. He's EXPELLED!. | |
| 88' |  | Mario Balotelli makes a weak shot , easily saved by the goalkeeper. | |
| 86' |  | Jonathan Walters is caught offside. | |
| 86' |  | Robbie Keane is substituted by Simon Cox. | |
| 85' |  | Leonardo Bonucci envoie le ballon directement dans les tribunes. | |
| 84' |  | Yellow card!Sean St Ledger is shown a YELLOW CARD. | |
| 83' | Foul on Mario Balotelli conceded by Richard Dunne. | ||
| 83' | Foul on Alessandro Diamanti conceded by Glenn Whelan. | ||
| 82' | Completely missed cross by Robbie Keane. | ||
| 81' | | Robbie Keane is caught offside. | |
| 81' | Jump with the help of opponent on Federico Balzaretti conceded by Jonathan Walters. | ||
| 80' | | Robbie Keane is caught offside. | |
| 80' | Cross deflected by Stephen Ward. | ||
| 79' | | Jonathan Walters oblige le gardien à s'employer. | |
| 77' | Foul on Jonathan Walters conceded by Alessandro Diamanti. | ||
| 76' | | Kevin Doyle is substituted by Jonathan Walters. | |
| 76' | | Thiago Motta is caught offside. | |
| 75' | | Richard Dunne misses the target. | |
| 75' | Cross deflected by Damien Duff. | ||
| 75' | Cross at the second post by Damien Duff. | ||
| 74' | | Antonio Di Natale is substituted by Mario Balotelli. | |
| 74' | | Corner. | |
| 73' | | Yellow card!Gianluigi Buffon has been booked for a foolish move. | |
| 73' | ELBOWING on Daniele De Rossi conceded by Glenn Whelan. | ||
| 73' | Cross at the second post by Damien Duff. | ||
| 72' | Foul on Damien Duff conceded by Thiago Motta. | ||
| 71' | | Yellow card!Daniele De Rossi is shown a YELLOW CARD. | |
| 71' | Foul on Kevin Doyle conceded by Daniele De Rossi. | ||
| 70' | Foul on Daniele De Rossi conceded by Shane Long. | ||
| 70' | Foul on Robbie Keane conceded by Ignazio Abate. | ||
| 70' | Cross repelled by defense by Ignazio Abate. | ||
| 69' | | Andrea Pirlo misses the target. | |
| 68' | Foul on Alessandro Diamanti conceded by John O'Shea. | ||
| 67' | Foul on Andrea Pirlo conceded by Shane Long. | ||
| 67' | | Richard Dunne is caught offside. | |
| 67' | Cross repelled by defense by Damien Duff. | ||
| 66' | | Corner. | |
| 66' | | Alessandro Diamanti shoots but the goalkeeper makes the save. | |
| 65' | | Aiden McGeady is substituted by Shane Long. | |
| 64' | | Corner. | |
| 63' | | Antonio Di Natale est pris au piège du hors-jeu. | |
| 62' | | Antonio Cassano is substituted by Alessandro Diamanti. | |
| 62' | Cross at the second post by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 61' | Holding on Federico Balzaretti conceded by Richard Dunne. | ||
| 60' | | Keith Andrews shoots but the goalkeeper makes the save. | |
| 58' | | Claudio Marchisio shoots with too much angle. | |
| 57' | Foul on Antonio Cassano conceded by Sean St Ledger. | ||
| 57' | Foul on Daniele De Rossi conceded by Damien Duff. | ||
| 57' | | Giorgio Chiellini is substituted by Leonardo Bonucci. | |
| 55' | | Antonio Di Natale oblige le gardien à s'employer. | |
| 54' | | Richard Dunne misses the target. | |
| 53' | Cross at the second post by Damien Duff. | ||
| 53' | | Corner. | |
| 53' | Cross at the second post by Glenn Whelan. | ||
| 52' | Foul on Damien Duff conceded by Claudio Marchisio. | ||
| 51' | | Daniele De Rossi misses the target. | |
| 50' | | Kevin Doyle misses the target. | |
| 49' | | Federico Balzaretti envoie le ballon directement dans les tribunes. | |
| 49' | Perfect cross by Federico Balzaretti. | ||
| 48' | Cross repelled by defense by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 48' | Cross repelled by defense by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 48' | Perfect cross by Federico Balzaretti. | ||
| 45' | | Second half. | |
| 45+1' | | Half time. | |
| 44' | Foul on Kevin Doyle conceded by Giorgio Chiellini. | ||
| 44' | Cross repelled by defense by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 44' | | Corner. | |
| 41' | | Robbie Keane is caught offside. | |
| 40' | Cross repelled by defense by Antonio Di Natale. | ||
| 40' | Cross at the second post by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 39' | | Yellow card!John O'Shea is shown a YELLOW CARD. | |
| 38' | ELBOWING on Federico Balzaretti conceded by John O'Shea. | ||
| 37' | | Yellow card!Keith Andrews is shown a YELLOW CARD. | |
| 37' | Foul on Andrea Pirlo conceded by Keith Andrews. | ||
| 35' | | ||
| 35' | | Corner. | |
| 35' | | Antonio Cassano oblige le gardien à s'employer. | |
| 33' | Cross at the first post by Ignazio Abate. | ||
| 31' | | Federico Balzaretti is caught offside. | |
| 31' | | Antonio Di Natale shoots but the goalkeeper makes the save. | |
| 31' | Perfect cross by Federico Balzaretti. | ||
| 29' | | Yellow card!Federico Balzaretti is shown a YELLOW CARD. | |
| 28' | Foul on Sean St Ledger conceded by Federico Balzaretti. | ||
| 28' | Cross at the first post by Antonio Cassano. | ||
| 27' | Jump with the help of opponent on Thiago Motta conceded by Sean St Ledger. | ||
| 27' | Cross at the second post by Damien Duff. | ||
| 26' | Foul on Damien Duff conceded by Andrea Barzagli. | ||
| 26' | Foul on Robbie Keane conceded by Andrea Barzagli. | ||
| 25' | Cross repelled by defense by Kevin Doyle. | ||
| 24' | Cross way too high by Damien Duff. | ||
| 24' | | Corner. | |
| 22' | Cross at the second post by Aiden McGeady. | ||
| 21' | Jump with the help of opponent on Andrea Barzagli conceded by Kevin Doyle. | ||
| 19' | Foul on Andrea Barzagli conceded by Kevin Doyle. | ||
| 19' | Cross at the second post by Damien Duff. | ||
| 18' | Jeu dangereux on Kevin Doyle conceded by Giorgio Chiellini. | ||
| 18' | | Federico Balzaretti envoie le ballon directement dans les tribunes. | |
| 17' | | Corner. | |
| 15' | Cross repelled by defense by Antonio Cassano. | ||
| 12' | | Aiden McGeady is caught offside. | |
| 12' | Foul on Federico Balzaretti conceded by Robbie Keane. | ||
| 11' | Cross at the first post by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 11' | | Corner. | |
| 11' | Cross repelled by defense by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 11' | | Corner. | |
| 11' | Cross repelled by defense by Antonio Cassano. | ||
| 10' | Foul on Keith Andrews conceded by Antonio Di Natale. | ||
| 10' | Foul on Andrea Pirlo conceded by Keith Andrews. | ||
| 9' | Cross repelled by defense by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 9' | | Corner. | |
| 9' | Cross repelled by defense by Federico Balzaretti. | ||
| 8' | Cross at the second post by Andrea Pirlo. | ||
| 7' | | Corner. | |
| 5' | Foul on Andrea Pirlo conceded by Keith Andrews. | ||
| 4' | Cross repelled by defense by Damien Duff. | ||
| 1' | | Daniele De Rossi misses the target. | |
| 1' | Cross at the second post by Antonio Di Natale. | ||
| 0' | | First half. |
Videos
June 20, 2012
Key figures
Ireland keeps its 5 matches with at least one goal conceded in Euro running (since 15/06/1988). It's a record streak. The first of history
It's the first time Antonio Cassano scores a goal in his professional career with Italy since the 11/10/2011 (with Italy vs Northern Ireland )
End of streak for Italy after 3 consecutive matches without a win surterrainneutre in Euro (since 22/06/2008). It's an equilized record streak. The last time the club reached this figure, it was on the 18/06/2004
General ranking
| 1 | Spain | 7 pts | 3 rd | |
| +1 | 2 | Italy | 5 pts | 3 rd |
| -1 | 3 | Croatia | 4 pts | 3 rd |
| 4 | Ireland | 0 pt | 3 rd |
General ranking
| 1 | Spain | 7 pts | 3 rd | |
| +1 | 2 | Italy | 5 pts | 3 rd |
| -1 | 3 | Croatia | 4 pts | 3 rd |
| 4 | Ireland | 0 pt | 3 rd |
Pre-match
Current form
| Neutral ground | LIvory Coast 1-0 Italy10/08/2010 | DItaly 1-1 Romania17/11/2010 | LItaly 0-2 Ireland07/06/2011 | LItaly 0-3 Russia01/06/2012 | DSpain 1-1 Italy10/06/2012 | DItaly 1-1 Croatia14/06/2012 |
| Overall | VPoland 0-2 Italy11/11/2011 | LItaly 0-1 Uruguay15/11/2011 | LItaly 0-1 United States29/02/2012 | LItaly 0-3 Russia01/06/2012 | DSpain 1-1 Italy10/06/2012 | DItaly 1-1 Croatia14/06/2012 |
Current form
| Neutral ground | VGeorgia 1-2 Ireland06/09/2008 | DIreland 1-1 Nigeria29/05/2009 | LBrazil 2-0 Ireland02/03/2010 | VItaly 0-2 Ireland07/06/2011 | LIreland 1-3 Croatia10/06/2012 | LSpain 4-0 Ireland14/06/2012 |
| Overall | DIreland 1-1 Estonia15/11/2011 | DIreland 1-1 Czech Republic29/02/2012 | VIreland 1-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina26/05/2012 | DHungary 0-0 Ireland04/06/2012 | LIreland 1-3 Croatia10/06/2012 | LSpain 4-0 Ireland14/06/2012 |
Running streaks
| Neutral ground | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing streak | 2 | 2 |
| Unbeaten streak | 2 | 2 |
| Winless streak | 13 | 5 |
| Scoring streak | 2 | 2 |
| Conceding streak | 10 | 5 |
Running streaks
| Neutral ground | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Loosing streak | 2 | 2 |
| Winless streak | 2 | 3 |
| Drawless streak | 4 | 2 |
| Goalless streak | 1 | 1 |
| Conceding streak | 2 | 2 |
Statistical comparison of the season
Rankings
|
3 |
General ranking (Competition total) |
4 |
Ranking evolution during the season
Results
|
2 |
Number of games (Competition total) |
2 |
|
0 |
Victories (Competition total) |
0 |
|
2 |
Draws (Competition total) |
0 |
|
0 |
Losses (Competition total) |
2 |
Goals
|
2 |
Goals scored (Competition total) |
1 |
|
2 |
Goals conceded (Competition total) |
7 |
|
1 |
Goals scored per match average (Competition total) |
0.5 |
|
1 |
Conceced goals per match average (Competition total) |
3.5 |
Betting aid
|
0 |
Number of matches with more than 2,5 goals (Competition total) |
2 |
|
0 |
Clean sheets (Competition total) |
0 |
|
0 |
Matches without scoring (Competition total) |
1 |
|
2 |
The 2 teams score (Competition total) |
1 |
Bookings
|
6 |
Yellow cards (Competition total) |
4 |
|
0 |
Red cards (Competition total) |
0 |
Key players
| Antonio Di Natale | 1 goal | Team's best scorer (Competition total) | 1 goal | Sean St Ledger |  |
| Antonio Di Natale | 1 goal | Team's best scorer (Home / Away) | 1 goal | Sean St Ledger | |
 | Andrea Pirlo | 1 assist | Player with most assists (Competition total) | 1 assist | Aiden McGeady | |
| Andrea Pirlo | 1 assist | Player with most assists (Home / Away) | 1 assist | Aiden McGeady | |
| Andrea Pirlo | 1 goal, 1 assist during the last 2 matches | The fittest player | 1 goal during the last 2 matches | Sean St Ledger | |
Historical head to head
Home
4 matches
3 v
1 d
0 l
8 gf
1 ga
Away
4 matches
3 v
1 d
0 l
8 gf
5 ga
Neutral ground
3 matches
1 v
0 d
2 l
2 gf
3 ga
Total
11 matches
7 v
2 d
2 l
18 gf
9 ga
Historical head to head
Home
4 matches
0 v
1 d
3 l
5 gf
8 ga
Away
4 matches
0 v
1 d
3 l
1 gf
8 ga
Neutral ground
3 matches
2 v
0 d
1 l
3 gf
2 ga
Total
11 matches
2 v
2 d
7 l
9 gf
18 ga
Largest victory
| Overall | 3 - 0 |
December 08, 1970 |
| Neutral ground | 2 - 0 |
June 04, 1992 |
Largest victory
| Overall | 2 - 0 |
June 07, 2011 |
| Neutral ground | 2 - 0 |
June 07, 2011 |
Latest head to head
June 07, 2011 - Rencontres amicales 2011
October 10, 2009 - Eliminatoires Coupe du Monde - Zone Europe 2010
April 01, 2009 - Eliminatoires Coupe du Monde - Zone Europe 2010
August 17, 2005 - Rencontres amicales 2005
June 18, 1994 - Coupe du Monde 1994
Best historical scorers against Ireland
 |
Alberto Gilardino | 2 goals | 2005 - 2009 |
 |
Roberto Boninsegna | 2 goals | 1970 - 1971 |
 |
Pierino Prati | 2 goals | 1970 - 1971 |
 |
Alessandro Costacurta | 1 goal | 1992 - 1992 |
 |
Alessandro Altobelli | 1 goal | 1985 - 1985 |
 |
Adolfo Baloncieri | 1 goal | 1926 - 1926 |
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Best historical scorers against Italy
 |
Glenn Whelan | 1 goal | 2009 - 2009 |
|
Keith Andrews | 1 goal | 2011 - 2011 |
 |
Gary Waddock | 1 goal | 1985 - 1985 |
 |
Ray Houghton | 1 goal | 1994 - 1994 |
|
Sean St Ledger | 1 goal | 2009 - 2009 |
|
Simon Cox | 1 goal | 2011 - 2011 |
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Players with most games played vs Ireland
|
Andrea Pirlo | 4 matches | 2005 - 2011 |
 |
Vincenzo Iaquinta | 3 matches | 2005 - 2009 |
 |
Angelo Palombo | 3 matches | 2009 - 2011 |
|
Giorgio Chiellini | 3 matches | 2009 - 2011 |
 |
Franco Baresi | 3 matches | 1990 - 1994 |
 |
Fabio Grosso | 3 matches | 2005 - 2009 |
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Players with most games played vs Italy
 |
Pat Bonner | 4 matches | 1985 - 1994 |
 |
Paul McGrath | 4 matches | 1985 - 1994 |
 |
John Aldridge | 3 matches | 1990 - 1994 |
 |
Richard Dunne | 3 matches | 2005 - 2009 |
 |
Stephen Hunt | 3 matches | 2009 - 2011 |
 |
Steve Staunton | 3 matches | 1990 - 1994 |
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Competition info
Post-match general ranking
| pts | m | v | d | l | GF | GA | diff | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|  | Spain | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 |
+12
|  | Italy | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
-13
|  | Croatia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 |
4
|  | Ireland | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | -8 |
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