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Berni: “Excited to come back home”
APPIANO GENTILE – One of the new faces at Inter (although, to be honest, he’s not completely new) is Tommaso Berni. Interviewed by Nagaja Beccalossi for Inter Channel, the Nerazzurri keeper spoke of his return to Inter after his time in the youth academy.
“I’m very happy to come back home. That’s what I call it, home, since it was my first experience away from Florence and my family. It was certainly an exciting experience. I’m really happy.”
Did you ever think you would come back?
“It might have been a dream I had filed away somewhere. Then it came true, so I’m really very happy.”
What kind of Tommaso Berni will we see here? It what ways do you feel more sure of yourself?
“It’s been a long time since my days in the youth academy. I’ve gained a lot of experience, outside of Italy as well. I’ve definitely grown a lot as a player and a person and I’ve returned here with the utmost determination. Those are two things that have always characterised me. I’m ready to help out the team.”
And how would you describe the team?
“They’re all great guys. I know there are many great players here that are now taking part in the World Cup. I can’t wait to see them all again and start training with them.”
Have you made any friends yet? Encountered any old team-mates?
“Yes, I’ve been lucky enough to encounter 3 or 4 old team-mates. I was really glad to see them again and we’re all ready to give our all for the upcoming season.”
Right now it’s all about preparation, but you must be aware that in Pinzolo you won’t have a second to catch your breath. Did they explain that to you?
“Yes, so they told me [smiling]. But seriously, I can’t wait to start.”
World Cup Result: Argentina 1 – 0 Belgium, Goal by Gonzalo Higuain, Saturday 5 July 2014, Quarterfinals
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51% Ball Possession ARGENTINA and 49% Ball Possession BELGIUM
Argentina 1 – 0 Belgium 
8′ Gonzalo Higuain
Argentina passing to the World Cup Semifinal after defeating Belgium with the goal by our Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain on Saturday 5 July 2014. Argentina will play the Semifinal on Wednesday 9 July against the winner of the match Netherlands vs Costa Rica. It’s a great achievement for Argentina waiting 24 year to be back in a Semifinal World Cup since 1990.
Argentina opening the score in the 8th minute with Napoli forward Gonzalo “El Pipita” Higuain defeating Belgium goalkeeper with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. It’s a historical goal because that goal puts Argentina in the Semifinal and you bet Napoli fans are celebrating too!
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Argentina players Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi congratulating Gonzalo Higuain after the goal.
Argentina with the first forced substitution in the 33rd minute replacing midfielder Angel Di Maria with midfielder Enzo Perez.
In the 26th minute, Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne with a right footed shot challenging Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero saving the bottom left corner.
First half ends 54% ball possession Argentina and 46% ball possession Belgium
There are 8 Italian Serie A players called up for Argentina and Belgium national teams playing the World Cup Quarterfinals on Saturday 5 July 2014 at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil at 13:00 local time.
Argentina: 7 Italian Serie A players with Argentina National Football team:
- Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar, did not play, listed among the subs
- Napoli defender Federico Fernandez, did not play, listed among the subs
- Inter defender Hugo Campagnaro, did not play, listed among the subs
- Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia, played all 90 minutes and got a yellow card in the 75th minute.
- Inter Milan midfielder Ricardo Alvarez,
- Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain, playing 81st minute and replaced by Fernando Gago
- Inter Milan forward Rodrigo Palacio, playing 19 minutes after replacing forward Ezequiel Lavezzi in the 71st minute.
Note: Catania relegated to Serie B for the 2014 – 2015 Season.
Belgium: 1 Italian Serie A player with Belgium National Football team:
- Napoli forward Dries Mertens, played 30 minutes after replacing midfielder Kevin Mirallas in the 60th minute.
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Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain and midfielder Angel Di Maria celebrating after Higuain’s goal
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Photo AFA – Selección Argentina Facebook
It’s time for Belgium to make a substitution in the 60th minute and it is Napoli forward Dries Mertens to replace midfielder Kevin Mirallas.
In the 71st minute Argentina replacing forward Ezequiel Lavezzi bringing now Inter forward Rodrigo Palacio.
Referee Rizzoli giving a yellow card to Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia in the 75th minute after a foul on Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen.
Argentina replacing forward Gonzalo Higuain in the 88th minute with midfielder Fernando Gago.
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Argentina and Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain in action
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Argentina official starting lineup against Belgium
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Argentina fans displaying a supporting message for Brazilian forward Neymar to recover after injury during the game against Colombia breaking a vertebra.
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Argentina fans supporting the team before the match
2014 FIFA World Cup
Quarterfinals
Argentina 1 – 0 Belgium
Saturday 5 July 2014
Estadio Nacional
Brasilia, Brazil
13:00 Local Time
Referee: Nicola RIZZOLI (ITA)
Assistant Referee 1: Renato FAVERANI (ITA)
Assistant Referee 2: Andrea STEFANI (ITA)
Fourth official: Benjamin WILLIAMS (AUS)
Goals: 8′ Gonzalo Higuain (A)
Official formations – lineups:
Argentina: Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis, Ezequiel Garay, Jose Basanta; Lucas Biglia, Javier Mascherano, Angel Di Maria; Ezequiel Lavezzi, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi.
Belgium: Thibaut Courtois; Toby Alderweireld, Daniel Van Buyten, Vincent Kompany, Jan Vertonghen; Axel Witsel, Marouane Fellaini, Kevin De Bruyne; Kevin Mirallas, Divock Origi, Eden Hazard.
Mazzarri: “Greetings to all the fans”
APPIANO GENTILE – Walter Mazzarri was charged up, yet relaxed and smiling as he spoke to Inter Channel in an exclusive interview for Radio Appiano with Roberto Scarpini.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to say hello to all our fans. I’m feeling charged up and happy to begin a new year, and a good one we hope. My holidays? I managed to take in a bit of sun, but it was a summer in which I’ve had to do many other things,” he stated.
Have you been following the World Cup?
“I felt I needed a break from football. I tried to isolate myself a bit in order to come back more motivated, so I completely pulled the plug. Although I have to admit I’ve seen a few World Cup games.”
Are you hungry to begin such an important season?
“Certainly, and the club was very clear about this. There has been a lot of harmony in our discussions this summer. It’s given me even more motivation compared to how the previous season ended.”
And, in fact, the contract renewal came along, as did more positive responses from the fans that showed their approval in polls taken. The season ticket campaign is named “Insieme” [Together], so it seems that this Inter side is looking to restart together with the fans in order to achieve their big objectives.
“This is something I really like. It gives me even more strength and motivation. It’s important to have the fans’ trust. All of the right pieces are in place to be able to start the season with a lot of optimism.”
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