Updated: June 24, 2010 at 1:26 PM
World Cup Champion Italy eliminated (10 images)
Italy v Slovakia was an amazing 90 minutes game that ended in tears for the Italians. 34th world ranked Slovakia humiliated World Cup Holders Italy, winning 3-2 to qualify along with Paraguay who won the group after a 0-0 draw with New Zealand in their match played simultaneously for the knockout phase of the tournament.
Robert Vittek of Slovakia celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. UPI/Chris Brunskill
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(L) Fabio Cannavaro of Italy looks dejected during the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. (R) An Italy fan looks on prior to the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. UPI/Chris Brunskill
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(L) Fabio Cannavaro of Italy looks dejected during the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. (R) An Italy fan looks on prior to the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. UPI/Chris Brunskill
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(L) Fabio Cannavaro of Italy looks dejected during the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. (R) An Italy fan looks on prior to the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. UPI/Chris Brunskill
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Martin Skrtel and Robert Vittek of Slovakia celebrate after the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. UPI/Chris Brunskill
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Martin Skrtel of Slovakia and Vincenzo Iaquinta of Italy go after the ball during the Group F match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 24, 2010. UPI/Chris Brunskill
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