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Camoranesi ends goal drought Wednesday 11 October, 2006
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Mauro Camoranesi is celebrating his first Italy goal in two years and reveals why they stuttered in the first half.
“It was about time I scored, as I hadn’t in about two years! I always try to get into the area, but more often than not either miss or the ball doesn’t reach me.”
The Juventus midfielder last netted at international level in the 3-1 friendly victory away to Holland on November 12, 2005, but broke that drought in Georgia just seconds after the home side had Kankava sent off.
“The red card and the goal within two minutes was a heavy blow for Georgia. I believe it made their heads drop and we made the most of the situation.”
Roberto Donadoni fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation in this 3-1 victory, but Camoranesi reveals there were problems in the first half.
“We had difficulties on the flanks in the early stages, as Simone Perrotta is used to cutting in and I don’t so much, so we clattered into each other. We discussed it at half-time and moved much better,” explained the Argentine-born midfielder.
“In the second half Massimo Oddo, Perrotta and I were more in tune and you could see the difference.”
The Azzurri are World Cup holders, but were insulted in the Italian media after Donadoni picked up just one draw and two defeats.
“Criticism will always be poured on to the Azzurri, it’s just something you have to accept. We are aware of our strength, especially after these two wins, and must focus on the task at hand.”
Camoranesi was given a starting spot, but Juventus teammate Alessandro Del Piero was surprisingly left in the stands.
“I know that Del Piero had a tendon problem, so perhaps the media should ask for more information before making assumptions.”
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