Striker Mario Balotelli, reminding countries that will perform at the 2014 World Cup to be careful with the Italian national team. Gli Azzurri secured their escape to Brazil after defeating the Czech Republic 2-1, Wednesday, September 15, 2013.Italy actually still leaves two games left in Group B UEFA zone. However, with a collection of 20 points from eight matches, Italy may not evicted again from the top.Italy's victory over the Czech Republic could not be separated from the role of Balotelli. Super Mario contributed one goal from the penalty spot."I think we will be one of the favorites (at the World Cup)," said Balotelli told Gazzetta dello Sport. "There will be one or two teams above us. However, they should be afraid, and not vice versa," said the AC Milan striker.According Balotelli, the Italian national team is now getting stronger and more compact. "We were also able to get out of difficult situations," he explained.Balotelli pivotal role played against the Czech Republic also expressed by teammate Giorgio Chiellini. According Chiellini, it was worried the former Manchester City player is going to fail to perform his duties as a penalty executioner. Because, before Balotelli had squandered opportunities created.In this match, Italy fell behind 0-1 in the first round. However, the hosts equalized through Chiellini scored in the 51st minute. Balotelli eventually sealed victory after conquering Italy goalkeeper Petr Cech in the 54th minute."It is strange to see him (Balotelli) several times failed, so we started to worry it was a game curse," Chiellini said. "However, Mario is a decisive player and he proved it when your opponent Republic," he continued.
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