World Cup 2010 Fanview: 'Yes, I am French but support Italy - they will beat Paraguay 2-0'

Supporters descend on Cape Town's Green Point stadium

Italy Fans (Goal.com)
By Amar Singh & Ashraf Stakala in Cape Town

The media may have written off Italy's chances, but the Azzurri's loyal supporters came out in force in Cape Town today to cheer on the World Cup champions as they begin their defence against Paraguay.

Despite the wet and cold weather, thousands of Italy fans descended on the Green Point stadium this afternoon, whilst Parguay's supporters soon joined them.
Goal.com caught up with the fans to get their predictions for tonight's match.


Walter Zullo, 20, Michael Zullo, 25 & Antonio Mesica, 25 from Italy

"Forza Italia! We will win 2-0. Pazzini and Di Natale will score."

A Palmarozza, 25, Roberto Daguanno, 24, Stefano Daguanno, 24, Claudio Daguanno, 41, Ivan Scodeggio, 37 and Stefano Mestriner, 44, all from Johannesburg, South Africa



"2-1 to Italy! Pazzini and Di Natale!"

Kirsty Berry, 27, Rodney Wallace, 32, both from Wellington, New Zealand and Adam Koch, 20, Olivia Koch, 22, Mario Sorbini, 52 and Grant Press, 39, all from Cape Town


"We all agree that Italy will win 2-0. Di Natale and Iaquinta will score the goals!"


Raul del Puerto, 20, Robert Cajes, 25, Cra Saavedra, 22, Fernando Coscia, 22, and Raul Torres, 26, from Asuncion, Paraguay


"2-0 to Paraguay! Barrios and Santa Cruz!"

Bruno Duarte, 23, and Hugo Campercioli, 23, from Asuncion, Paraguay

"Paraguay will do it - 1-0. Barrios will score."


Fabiana Vera, 16, and Martha Vera, 44, Mozambique

"2-0 to Paraguay, Roque Santa Cruz and Lucas Barrios to score."


Virginie Newman, 35, Paris, France


"Yes I am French but support Italy. It is because my boyfriend is Italian. The Azzurri will win 2-0, Gilardino and Di Natale to score."

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