Italy's Mario Balotelli (2nd L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico at the Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janeiro June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Satiro Sodre
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Andrea Pirlo celebrated his 100th international appearance in style by scoring from a 30-metre free kick as Italy began their Confederations Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Mexico on Sunday.
Mario Balotelli won the game for Italy with a 78th minute goal after Pirlo's majestic effort had put them ahead and Javier Hernandez levelled for Mexico with a penalty.
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