San Marino make sweeping changes
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
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San Marino coach Giampaolo Mazza has eight new faces in his squad for Saturday's Group D visit to the Czech Republic after last month's record loss to Germany.
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San Marino coach Giampaolo Mazza has made seven changes to his squad for Saturday's visit to the Czech Republic in UEFA EURO 2008™ Group D.
Record defeat
Mazza has opted for a fresh approach after his side opened their campaign with a 13-0 home defeat by Germany, a record for UEFA European Championship qualifying. Goalkeeper Federico Valentini and midfielder Matteo Bugli are called up for the first time while defenders Matteo Andreini and Federico Crescentini, midfield duo Paolo Mariotti and Michele Moretti, and forward Nicola Ciacci are also included after missing the Germany game.
San Marino squad
Goalkeepers: Aldo Junior Simoncini (San Marino Calcio), Federico Valentini (Sporting Novafeltria).
Defenders: Nicola Albani (Saludecio Calcio), Matteo Andreini (SP Tre Fiori), Simone Bacciocchi (Sporting Novafeltria), Federico Crescentini (SP Tre Fiori), Alessandro Della Valle (Marignano Calcio), Carlo Valentini (Sporting Novafeltria).
Midfielders: Matteo Bugli (Secchiano Calcio), Michele Marani (S.S. Pennarossa), Paolo Mariotti (Lunano Calcio), Mattia Masi (Vigor Poggibonsi), Michele Moretti (Sammaurese Calcio), Marco Domeniconi (Misano Calcio), Damiano Vannucci (AC Libertas).
Forwards: Nicola Ciacci (Lunano Calcio), Marco De Luigi (Saludecio Calcio), Andy Selva (Sassuolo Calcio).
