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Germany World Cup

20. Italy

Their ability to keep the ball away from the opposition and park the bus got them only so far. Narrow losses to Costa Rica and Uruguay saw them not qualify for the round of 16. Their lack of producing dangerous offensive attacks was the reason for this. They were almost dead last in producing attacks.

Goals Scored: 2 (26th)

Goals Conceded: 3 (2nd)

Completed Passes: 85% (1st)

Attacks: 100 (28th)

Shot on goal per total shots: 52% (23rd)

Possession: 55% (7th)

Completed Clearances: 73% (30th)

Saves: 12 (15th)

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Alec Kleyer
Alec Kleyer is a second year student at Macaulay Honors College. He's played, watched, analyzed soccer/futbol most of his life. Visit his blog at knlsoccer.com for soccer news outside of the World Cup!