The Italians simply wouldn't let the Irish breathe, and the pressure led to Cassano's open strike, the corner kick, and the decisive goal.

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The Blackpool keeper saved a long-range strike from Gutierrez and a free-kick from Ryan Taylor shortly after the restart.

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Brown was again called into action as he grabbed Dale Watkins' long-range strike and was relieved to see a free-kick from the same striker go past the post.

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Papiss Cisse had given Newcastle a second minute lead before Leighton Baines' stunning free-kick and Victor Anichebe's strike won it for Everton.

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Ji-Sung scored with an effort from point-blank range after being the quickest to react after Friedel parried a Ronaldo free-kick and Solskjaer added the finishing touch to the win with his late strike.

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His strike partner Edison Cavani also missed two good opportunities and captain Diego Lugano fluffed a header from a Forlan free-kick early in the second half.

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