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Italy escape with narrow Estonia victory

Italy survived a scare as they came back from a goal down to escape from Tallinn with a 2-1 victory over Estonia in Euro 2012 qualifying Group C on Friday.

Italy's Antonio Cassano(R) celebrates after scoring against Estonia during their Euro 2012 Group C qualifying football match in Tallinn. Italy won 2-1.

Sergei Zenjov had given Estonia a shock first half lead but second half strikes from Antonio Cassano and Leonardo Bonucci, thanks to some poor marking at corners, allowed coach Cesare Prandelli to begin his competitive reign at the Italy helm with a win.

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