15/06/2014 Match of the Day

wear England played Italy. Extended highlights of the game coming up for

you. They will also show you the other group in the

you. They will also show you the Costa Rica and Uruguay. We also have

two groups games from Group C. The commentary team for England's first

game is Phil Neville left Guy Mowbray.

This is the first England team selected with the inclusion of

sterling showing you how they want to play it. He will play in the

number ten ball back and Daniel Sturridge. Welbeck on the right and

Rooney on the left. Italy do not have the goalkeeper who sprained his

ankle in training yesterday. It starts here for England. We do not

know how many games people play and how far they will go.

Goodness me that was close. The net rippled rather than bulged. We are

defending on the edge of our box. The cross comes Barzagli but only to

give England a throw in. That was a good try from Henderson.

Sirigu had to save it. England on the front foot from

Italy are lurking dangers. -- Italy are looking dangers. Here is Pirlo.

There are appeals for handball. The Italian players are around the

referee. They think they should get a penalty for handball.

That was a good try but it was always going wide by Welbeck. Italy

were caught out by being too casual. It was careless and he will be

disappointed that he did not hit the target from the.

The neutrals are slightly in favour of Italy. Good position from Italy.

It must have that and swerved. Joe Hart managed to deal with that, just

about. That was just too high for Daniel

Sturridge. It will be a corner. It was so nearly an England goal. He

drags his marker out. It is down the side channels were England look

dangers. Italy are not comfortable defending in the wide areas.

He played a short ball to Candreva and Leighton Baines was the to block

it. That was a lovely dummy and through

the crowd into the net. What a goal by Marchisio. It has been coming. It

was Pirlo again. Visitor centre forward still had a lot to do. He

found a way through. The man from Juventus. He gives Italy the lead

Manaus in. Wonderful vision from Pirlo. It went through his legs. And

also through the legs of an England defender. Joe Hart had no chance.

England have to close them down quicker. Wide eyed Italian joy. It

is the first major tournament golf ball Marchisio. He has scored four

goals for Italy. He does like a shot and he likes them even more when

they fly in like that. We were talking a short time ago

about the 360 degrees vision of Pirlo. He knew exactly where

Marchisio was. Good ball from learning and good

finish from Sturridge! England level instantly. Italy were caught on the

counter. Spelling, ruining, Sturridge. England 1-1 Italy.

Wonderful cross from Wayne Rooney. That is what he is in the team to

do. Brilliant finish by Sturridge. He has scored in three of his last

four England appearances no. There is concern in the aftermath of the

goal because as the England players got up to celebrate the was an

almighty collision and I think that England physio Gary Lewin has

injured himself very badly. We are told it is at Alnwick spectate

broken ankle. -- we are told it is an expected broken ankle.

Balotelli saw him coming and he tried to chip in. Brilliant attempt

and fantastic defending from Phil Jagielka.

Of the post! I fought for a split second that it was going to sneak

in. Sirigu beats it clear. Positive

start for England. He likes to party it. It is important that England

follow in those chances. -- parry. He sold the dummy too Leighton

Baines and Balotelli is going to get there. Balotelli with the goal.

Something just told us he would play a big part tonight. England 1-2

Italy. It was down the right-hand side again. I think that Gary

Cahill, when the ball went over his head, was expected -- was expecting

Glen Johnson to be covering. Just as he would've wanted cross, perfection

from Candreva. Rooney tried to power away from De

Rossi. It is difficult to cut it back. Every time he picks up the

ball in midfield he has been asked to drive at the Italian defence. We

see that as a weakness. Gerard is it again. Was brought

down? Goalkick. He was not appealing for it. There was definitely contact

the. Should he have been appealing for it?

Rooney is onside but he pulled it wide. Great chance for Wayne Rooney.

It was a pass from Leighton Baines, the keeper went to one side and

Rooney put it through the legs. Darmian rotted down beautifully.

was a double block. England are now on the charge.

Ross Barkley is a young player and it is no fear in his game. There's

still lots of time left on the clock. We can keep working the ball

side to side. England have got great width on the pitch now. They can

stretch the Italian backline. Glen Johnson was met strongly and

unfairly by Chiellini. It is a free kick. If you can what -- if you can

work the ball side to side and you are patient, you can look to get

those little slight passes through. This is the side of the pitch that

Leighton Baines likes. It cleared the wall but it could not

beat Sirigu. The referee put the imaginary line down the and the

Italians were at least one yard ahead of it when we took a free

kick. Ross Parker looked at him in a way

that said, that was mine! That was his weaker foot. I'm afraid

there's not long left. Oh! Joe Hart was stranded, beaten

and helpless. The crossbar came to his rescue.

That is it. Italy are off to a winning start. Mario Balotelli is

the matchwinner and the hero. A rueful look on Roy Hodgson's face.

Pirlo looks tired and has been terrific again. England worked. They

attacked and gave it a go and I am sure they will continue to do that.

errors in this defending and it starts from upfront here. Welbeck

movement -- Welbeck's movement when he comes out here... He can't be

allowed to pass that. Jagielka has got to call things back and say,

DeLay. Stop them crossing the ball. That was a great header. Rooney

still hasn't scored and he had chances. He might not get a better

chance than this. You can't criticise his work because he gives

-- gives everything he has. When we got into the final third, we didn't

have enough quality to trouble them. That was the big chance. He will not

sleep looking at this. He has the whole goal to aim for. We thought he

had to go across the goalkeeper to the other side. In defence of

Wayne, he is our top goal-scorer. Number nine or number ten, but he

plays on the left. But you've got to school when you get those chances. I

agree but you want to get the best out of him. He was uncomfortable on

the left, albeit he was uncomfortable on the left, albeit

he's set. But Sturridge played up front and scored. His second best

position is number ten, behind. But our best player was Stirling who

played a number ten role and caused problems all night. The question is,

if you're not going to play him in his favourite positions are you

better not playing him at all? When you look at his strength there, he

is in the best position that you can be, not his one. I've missed goals

like that. You did, but people have to understand that he had to school.

He didn't but that's not why you have to kill him. Daniel Sturridge

in the second half became a real threat. And sterling. Welbeck and

Berkeley when he came on. These guys have great potential and we are

seeing them realise that on the world 's biggest stage. They create

chances against a very good and very experienced Italian team. Experience

was the thing that told. They the positive out of it is that it was

down to one opportunity. England was knocking on the door, a great cross

and Balotelli scored. I don't think they were outplayed. At times, OK,

they kept the ball well but you can't argue the fact that England

just lacked the odd touch. England have got to learn quickly to somehow

find a way. That's the problem. Don't forget to of their best

players in Italy's side, Buffon was out tonight and a big player for

them, we had all our players fit tonight. We have a way to go. Yes,

definitely some positives but also things to work on. We are all

unanimous as to who was the star man? Raheem Sterling. He is the

defender's nightmare. He is not only quick but skilful. When he receives

the ball, he wants to attack and go in the danger areas. He wants to put

people in going himself. These are the first couple of minutes of the

game. He has a shot ball. He was like that all evening.

Here, he gets the ball and identifies who he is up against.

Here, I'll take it past you and put it in the danger area. Where are

you? I'm afraid we have to have someone in there with a killer

instinct. If you look at the lack of movement of one or two of our

forwards, there's no need for Rooney to go out and try and help him, he

should be in the six yard box. Welbeck tries to get in but lacked

that little bit of killer instinct that we needed. This is what I

love. You see Pirlo is around you and what a ball there. He was pretty

quiet. That was in the first half. He is having to work so hard to

cover defensively. You have to give him credit for that ball which was

on a plate for Sturridge. It just bounces in front of him. We've

highlighted Sturridge before the game for his hunger and desire and

he showed all of that there. You know for a fact, he'll say to the

manager, do not let Raheem Sterling turn and run at you because if you

do he will cause you problems and he was a massive plus for us. But as we

have said, it is easy to identify but you have to go out and do it.

It's difficult. Your take on our performance?

problems. I also bought that Daniel Sturridge did well. Danny Welbeck

did well but he did not last the game. I have not seen England play

that attacking for a long time and create so many chances. People did

not think Roy Hodgson was capable of that, did they? What you'd do risk

when you play courageous, attacking football is losing. When you play

against good opposition which is what Italy well grew into the game

as they are good players got more of the ball, they cost us a few

problems. Overall, I thought we matched them in terms of chances.

Roy will not be too disappointed even know the result went against

his. Stephen Jenner said after the game that Italy have came on from

two years ago. England have also come on from that team that lost to

England -- lost to Italy on penalties. It was much more

attacking and the other players out there expressing themselves, trying

to beat people, which is the story of the World Cup so far. Italy did

show quality. Some of the players are similar from two years ago. I

think that Balotelli has matured, he was holding the ball up well. More

importantly, England have developed and we were in that game for long

periods. We were still creating chances at the end. Next up for

England is Uruguay and they started their World Cup campaign against

Costa Rica. Luis Suarez Was only fit enough to be on the bench.

The waiting almost over and participation about to be replaced

by reality. -- anticipation. The pressure and the potential glory of

the World Cup. Letters have a check on the teams.

Costa Rica have messed up. Vanni. What a chance. -- Cavani. He had

more time than he appreciated. He fancied it on the volley. He

snatched at it and his reaction says it all.

That is killers. -- that is care less. Uruguay have a free kick. He

was already appealing for the free kick is the challenge was being

made. Was that a Uruguayan hand in the? It is a penalty to you require.

Look at the reaction of the Costa Rican players. The referee was in no

doubt whatsoever. Lugano Was grabbed hold of the. There was no doubt

about it. Cavani Scores and the pockets of blue around the stadium

rejoice. The Costa Rican defence is preached from the spot. The

goalkeeper was close to getting to it. Right Cavani in the corner

from. Uruguay 1-0 Costa Rica. Good strike! That was the first shot in

anger from Costa Rica. The goalkeeper leapt to his left but he

was not required in the end. Campbell underlying his potential. I

doubt that Uruguay will stand off so much the next time he tries to run

at the penalty area. That was saved by the goalkeeper. That was the

closest the closest that Costa Rica have came.

by the goalkeeper. That was the closest the closest that Costa It

will come out as far as Campbell. What a goal by Costa Rica. Joyous

scenes and will come out as far as Campbell.

that corner of the stadium. He did brilliantly to get it across.

Uruguay at sixes and sevens and what an emphatic finish that was by

Campbell. He cannot get a game at Arsenal, loaned out to Olympiad

costs and they are more than happy with. -- Olympiakos. He has won

quick and it is up yellow card. That he has won a free kick. 2-1 Costa

Rica. What a story is unfolding here now. His first ever international

goal. He nearly levelled from that situation at the start of the second

half. This time he does not make a mistake. It is a perfect finish. He

is a Costa Rican hero now. Look at the reaction of the Colombian

coach, Pinto. That was a nervous glance behind him

from the goalkeeper as it sailed over his head. Campbell is surely

the Man of the Match. I do not believe this. I do not believe this.

He has only been off the bench for 90 seconds and Urena scores his

first international goal for two years. What a delightful finish. He

got his angle perfect. Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica. One of the biggest

shocks in World Cup recent history, surely?

Maxi Pereira that is wailed from. It is all going to kick off now.

Players from both teams getting involved. Maxi Pereira Should not be

doing that. He is far too experienced. Maxi Pereira It is a

red card for. His World Cup finals could be over already. What a

miserable the form of the semifinalists from four years ago.

It is the no hopers in the group of death who have won their first

game. Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica. Not many people predicted Costa Rica

would do that to say that the fort would give England trouble. It has

been a great World Cup. This is as big a shock as the Holland result.

We thought they would be the whipping boys of the group. Uruguay

started well. They got a penalty. When Campbell equalised with a great

finish, the Arsenal player, they grew in confidence and they played

with zest. The drag Uruguay all over the place. They deservedly won the

game. Uruguay did not look the side that they are. Can they be that bad

again, Uruguay? Let us hope that they can. I think not. I think they

will defend better against England. You need to beat somebody if you

want to qualify. The manager took two of the Uruguayan defender is

off. There's a lot of positives for England. We have to be careful that

Costa Rica did not become a banana skin. I cannot see Costa Rica plane

to that level again. Letters can look at Group D after everybody has

played again. -- after everybody has played a

it England to get through group the table base a team from Group C. We

will show you Japan versus Ivory Coast later poppy will show you

Japan versus Ivory Coast later operable shoyu

Colombia have lost three of four opening matches through the years.

The South Americans are the only one out of the two countries to have

reached the knockout stages and that was almost a quarter of a century

ago. That was a lovely bit of skill and

it has crept in. What a start for Colombia. Unbelievable. He lists the

roof of the stadium. We have only been playing for five minutes. That

is a great start for Colombia. It took a touch of the defender which

could have taken it away from his goalkeeper. Can Gray strike back

straightaway? It is just wide. Greece if had intentions of parking

the boss, they will have to start the engine and move it forward. --

bus. He did not have his shoulders open.

He did not see Rodrigue is coming in behind. That was a chance.

This is decent play by Greece that was a scene from the goalkeeper.

Much better, it really was. Decisive run getting forward. They can see

what he was trying to do, bend it into the top corner.

Are we going to see more from Colombia in the second half?

Are we going to see more from That was a good run, picking the ball up,

that was a decent strike. free kick taken quickly and the

referee is happy. And Teofilo Gutierrez makes it too.

99% of the crowd here absolutely loved that.

It actually wasn't a great ball from Rodriguez. Great movement of the

near post and Gutierrez was right on the spot. A simple finish for him.

It felt so nicely full him. That was so close to bringing

back into the game. That sums up Gekas and what a day he has had.

Colombia face the Ivory Coast in their match.

Samaras tried to place it but couldn't find the bottom corner. He

tried to bend it in the far corner to the goalkeeper's right. Unlucky.

Greece, as they have done in all but one of their World Cup matches, are

going to lose this one. Cuadrado is always eager to burst forward.

Rodriguez completes the job. Three goals and three points. An

impressive start for Colombia. A really good incisive run from

Cuadrado. Rodriguez is nicknamed the new kid and he has just scored on

the biggest stage of all. Seconds remaining. Greece are well beaten in

this opening game. Colombia are but ending the match nicely with an

early goal and a very late one from Rodriguez. Gutierrez also on target

just before the hour mark. A comfortable win and the final score

is Colombia three, Greece zero. Now for the other teams, the Ivory

Coast against Japan. Thanks, Simon. The Ivory Coast

progress for the first time as their so-called golden generation get the

chance to shine on the world stage. Wilfried Bony is in attack and yah

yah Tory is passed fit to Japan get their first corner of the

game and Honda will deliver. Left footed and there was almost a touch

flying in there. Japan are in front. Honda of a C

Milan who got two goals four years ago and he gets the first of the

tournament for them in Brazil. That was desperate defending then.

The right back was denied. A lack of coherent in the Ivory Coast's back

line. -- coherent defence. Gervinho was all alone. Slowly, the

Ivory Coast are getting into this area more often.

That was a real chance for Bony. But the referee's whistle went. What a

sight. It looks like Bony was the one offside.

A change of boots at half-time for Wilfried Bony.

That was a good chance. It came off his arm in the end.

That was a dangerous tackle, but in the end he had to get it absolutely

right. Did he get a touch? There was a huge appeal from the Ivory Coast.

More bite and determination now for the Ivory Coast and I am sure

Drogba's presence has lifted his mates. Wilfried Bony to equalise for

the Ivory Coast. The Swansea City striker with his ninth international

goal to bring it back to all square. What a delivery from Aurier. Bony

attacked it and got there first. Once he got his head to this there

was only one outcome. No chance for Kawashima in the Japan goal.

And they've scored again! Gervinho, two goals in 90 seconds have turned

this goal around. Another outstanding cross. No one near

Gervinho. And this time Kawashima had a chance to save it but he

couldn't keep it out. . Drogba was filed so a free kick to

the Ivory Coast. -- Drogba was fouled.

That was a different -- decent save from Kawashima.

It is a winning start for the Ivory Coast in Group C. Sabri Lamouchi's

team having scored. But Ivory Coast is the winner and they begin their

World Cup with three points. That leaves Group C looking like this.

There were all the highlights of day three. If it is too late for you to

stay up, don't worry as we have it all covered for you. More reaction

on England's opening-day defeat with Mark Chapman on BBC1 at 12:15pm. And

we have France against Honduras and then Argentina take on Bosnia. But

from us here, goodbye.