Balotelli Red Card, Italia Detained Czech Republic

Italy failed to reap the full points against the Czech Republic in the 2014 World Cup qualifying match, Friday, June 7, 2013 (Saturday morning GMT). Gli Azzurri could only draw 0-0 in a match that took place in the Generali Arena, Prague such.

Rely on the duo Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli up front, Italy is so difficult to find the net Republic. In contrast, the Czechs also had launched a malicious attack.

Italy attempts to score the harder after Mario Balotelli received a second yellow card 72 minutes. AC Milan striker is breaking Gebre Selassie. Four minutes earlier, he had received a card after breaking Michal Kadlec.

0-0 score lasted until the end of the fight. This result does not change the position of the team made by Cesare Prandelli on top of Group B. They collected 14 points from 6 games. However, Gli Azzurri prone position shifted Bulgaria, which is only 4 points adrift.

Sturdy Belgium at the Top

Meanwhile, Belgium could take advantage of the defeat competitors really, Croatia from Scotland. This team was made by Marc Wilmots subvert Serbia 2-1 at the Stade Roi Baudouin.

Two goals in the match Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne scored by 13 minutes and Marouane Fellaini 60 minutes. Serbia reply goals scored by Aleksandar Kolarov free kick 88 minutes.

This result makes Belgium more firmly on top of Group A with 19 points from 7 matches. They are 3 points ahead of Croatia, who finished second.

Lineup

Czech Republic: Cech; Gebre Selassie, Sivok, Kadlec, Limbersky (Suchy 20); Darida (V Kadlec 75), Hubschman; Jiracek (Kolar 86), Rosicky, Plasil; Kozak

Italy: Buffon; Abate, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Marchisio, Pirlo (Aquilani 77), De Rossi; Montolivo; El Shaarawy (Giovinco 46), Balotelli