A goalkeeping howler spared Italys blushes Leo Komarov Kids Jersey in their opening group stage game against Paraguay, ensuring they claimed a fortunate point on a rainy night in Cape Town.Spirits were running low in the Italian camp after a number of sluggish displays in freindlies leading up to the game. But the attitude of itll be alright on the night soon went out of the window, as Italy were on the back foot for the majority of the first half.A casual and cagey first half was brought to life though, as Wigandefender Antoln Alcaraz rose to attack a great delivery from a free-kick on 39 Dennis Seidenberg Kids Jersey minutes, givingunderdogs Paraguay a shock lead going into the break.Things went from bad to worse for Italy, as star man Buffon was forced off with a nerve problem in his lower back. Having felt it during the pre-match warm-up and resolved to battle on, he was forced Alan Quine Men Jersey to admit defeat. Lippi hopes he will be fit for the New Zealand game on Sunday but last night Buffon was cla sed as a doubt.That Italy recovered parity in the second half owed everything to the unfortunate Justo Villar. The Paraguay goalkeeper was all at sea when Simone Pepe curled over Jaroslav Halak Kids Jersey an inswinging corner, failing to connect with his wildflap at the balland Daniele De Ro sipouncedwith a close-range volley. Italy failed to up the tempo for the remainder of the game and almost went behind again when Enrique Vera went close. Howeverthey did finish strongly, with Montolivo threatening to score the winner from distance. Overall, both managers seemed content with a point from their opening game, more so for Paraguay, who will feel theyhave a realistic chance Dustin Tokarski Men Jersey of winning the group. But for Italy, a distinct lack of pace and urgencyrevealed their downfall and concerns grow as to whether thesquad has what it takes to progre s, espciallyin the absence ofkey players.