World champions Italy, traditional slow starters, began the defence of their World Cup title early Tuesday by coming from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against Paraguay in Group F World Cup opening.

北京时间15日凌晨，南非世界杯F组展开首轮争夺，卫冕冠军意大利习惯性慢热，在1球落后的情况下艰难扳平，最终1比1与巴拉圭握手言和。

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One of the oldest competitions in the world is the F. A. Cup in the England.

世界上最古老的比赛之一是英国的足球协会杯赛。

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Since going out of the F. A. Cup to Reading, Liverpool have won 11 and drawn one of the last 12 home games.

在足总杯输给雷丁之后，利物浦在12个主场比赛中取得11胜1平的成绩。

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The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Fdration Internationale de Football Association.

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Paraguay secured their place in the second round of the World Cup after an uneventful draw against New Zealand ensured they finished top of Group F.

BBC: Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand

Should they only manage a draw, then New Zealand - 2000-1 to win the World Cup before the tournament started - could deny them with victory over Paraguay in their final Group F match.

BBC: Italy 1-1 New Zealand