Italy-South Africa is the Azzurri’s third match at the Women’s World Cup: where to watch it on TV, streaming, schedule and prediction
Everything in one night. Or rather, in Italy, everything in one morning. The blow against Sweden – unexpected, especially after the first half an hour of play – forces Italy to beat South Africa to be sure of going through to the round of 16. Of course, in the end, a draw might well be enough if the Swedes do not lose to Argentina. And honestly, that leaves us all a little more relaxed.
But back to the Azzurri, who had to swallow a disappointment that was also historic, unfortunately: yes, never before had a national football team lost 5-0 at a World Cup. A wake-up call. A difficult ending to digest. That is why Bertolini’s work these days is so important. Working more on the head than on the tactical side. There is a need to smile again.
Italy has no choice, in short. But in all this it has the qualities to be able to beat the team that won the last Africa Cup of Nations. Technically the Azzurri are superior and they could also change something under the tactical aspect. Well, to be more precise, under the aspect of the interpretation of the match. Against Sweden there was initially no physically strong forward, that is why Giacinti (favourite) plays a jersey with Girelli in the role of central striker. Behind Lenzini insides Di Guglielmo, but the latter remains the favourite with Bartoli who could also be deployed on this occasion, where experience and cold blood are needed. Finally Greggi appears slightly favoured over Dragoni.
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The Prediction
In or out match. And the Swedish wounds may still be open. But Italy has no other choice, they must win to think only about their own game. The technical qualities are far greater than South Africa who, even from a physical aspect, do not instil the justified fear that Sweden do, as we have seen.
The probable formations of Italy-South Africa
- ITALIA (4-3-3): Durante; Di Guglielmo, Linari, Salvai, Boattin; Greggi, Giugliano, Caruso; Cantore, Giacinti, Bonansea.
- SOUTHFRICA (4-4-2): Swart; Ramalepe, Mbane, Gamede, Dhlamini; Cesane, Jane, Motlhalo, Magaia; Seoposenwe, Kgatlana.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0