Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, striker Vincenzo Iaquinta and winger Mauro Camoranesi could complete the Juve contingent.

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Fabio Grosso and Mauro Camoranesi scored their penalties for Italy who won a shoot out to beat France in the final of the 2006 World Cup.

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Brazil forward Robinho then tested keeper Buffon with a low drive from 20-yards while at the other end Mauro Camoranesi struck a half-volley just over the bar.

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The Italians levelled on 23 minutes through Mauro Camoranesi's header.

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Injuries have played a large role in Juve's troubles, with captain Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Vincenzo Iaquinta, David Trezeguet and Mauro Camoranesi all missing chunks of the season.

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Italy ended the first half in the ascendency but Lippi - knowing a win was of paramount importance - was still proactive at the break, bringing on Antonio di Natale and Mauro Camoranesi for Alberto Gilardino and Simone Pepe.

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Just after the hour mark saw the best chance to date with Toni making a nuisance of himself in the Spanish penalty area, the ball falling free to substitute Mauro Camoranesi whose shot was blocked by the legs of Casillas.

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