Italy 4-3- Japan: Italy survives Japanesse scare with Giovincco's help
Juventus superstar, Giovincco scored in the stoppage time to send Japan out and thereby qualifying in the process with Brazil in the Group A.
Honda gave Japan the early lead with a penalty kick before Kagawa doubled the lead to 2-0.
De Rossi pulled one goal back for Italy with a header befor the half time break.
Uchidi equalizes the game to 2-2 at the start of 2nd half with an own goal.
Mario Balotelli put Italy at the front as he scored with a penalty to make it 3-2.
Japan striker Okazaki scored to make it 3-3 before Sabastian Giovincco scored the much needed match winner goal to take the final score to 4-3.
GROUP A TABLE:
BRA 2GP 6PTS 5GS
ITA 2GP 6PTS 2GS
MEX 2GP 0PT -3GS
JAP 2GP 0PT -4GS
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