Football: Win Over Slovenia Solidifies Italy's Lead in Group C

Ljubljana, 25 March - A 73rd minute goal from Thiago Motta gave Italy a 1:0 (0:0) win over Slovenia in the top-of-the table clash in Euro 2012 qualifying in Ljubljana on Friday.

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Pictured: Zlatko Dedic Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Pictured: Zlatko Dedic
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Italy win 1:0 over Slovenia to open a six-point lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group C.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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