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Italy hit back to beat Japan 4-3

(AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) On a hot and humid tropical evening, Italy sweated out a 4-3 victory over Japan.

And by their own account, the Azzurri were fortunate to come out on top.

Italy rallied from a two-goal deficit Wednesday to overcome a passionate Japan squad coached by one of their countryman and reach the Confederations Cup semifinals.

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