goal scoring

Following a year in which Manchester City dramatically won the league by beating Queens Park Rangers on the last day of the season (with goals from Edin Dzeko in the 92nd minute and Sergio Aguero in the 94th) after trailing 2-1 for virtually the entire second half, the club have their sights set on repeating their Premier League feat. But while the early results of the season have been mostly positive, with City sitting in third position in the table through eight …

Both the Azzurri and Croatia came into this game unchanged and in full confidence after their recent performances against Spain and the Republic of Ireland. Italy’s first half performance was comfortable - with the midfield trio of Pirlo, Marchisio and Thiago Motta running the show and the front line of Balotelli - Cassano were provided with constant ammunition. It was Andrea Pirlo who broke the deadlock with a trademark placed free kick from 25 yards out. Incredibly, Pirlo became the …