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Slovakia 3-2 Italy

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  • Italian stallions

    Italy fans enjoy the atmosphere before the game with Slovakia.

    In a hole

    A Slovakian fan cheers for his side in some rather unusual team gear.

    Huddle up

    The Slovakian team huddles prior to their match, as they looked to upset the world champions.

    Finding Fed

    Italy's goalkeeper Federico Marchetti, deputising for the injured Gianluigi Buffon, dives to make a save.

  • Vittek victory

    Robert Vittek scores his first goal as Slovakia put Italy to the sword.

    Saviour Skrtel

    Martin Skrtel's clearance off the line kept Slovakia's hopes alive. But was it over the line?

    Vittek victory II

    Vittek slots his second goal home to put Slovakia 2-0 up against the champions.

    Di Natale delight

    Antonio Di Natale slots the ball home to put his side back in the game at 2-1.

  • Kop that!

    Kamil Kopunek hit back almost immediately to restore Slovakia's two-goal advantage on the break.

    Mucha outta luck

    Slovakia's keeper Jan Mucha watches as Fabio Quagliarella's late shot finds the back of the net to make it 3-2.

    Slovenia forever

    Slovenia celebrate the greatest result in their history as they sealed progress to the next round.

    Tears of a captain

    Fabio Cannavaro bows out of the World Cup for the last time and he showed his agony on the pitch.