Slovakia 3-2 Italy – Goals & Highlights Video

Holders Italy were sent crashing out of the World Cup after an incredible 3-2 defeat to Slovakia at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

Robert Vittek scored either side of the break to give the debutants a 2-0 lead only for Antonio Di Natale to pull a goal back nine minutes from time.

Kamil Kopunek had looked to put the game beyond doubt with a Slovakian third in the final minute only for Fabio Quagliarella to respond almost immediately.

And with the final whistle having gone in Polokwane after a goalless draw between Paraguay and New Zealand, Italy would have reached the last 16 with an equaliser only for Simone Pepe to miss a golden chance deep into injury-time.