<p>Buffon, Italy's first choice ’keeper, was replaced at half time after aggravating a back twinge he felt earlier during the warm-up in the rain where temperatures averaged about 8 degrees celcius. <br /><br />"He had a bit of a problem in his back. He had a back ache during the warm-up -- already it started to manifest itself," Lippi said after the match. "The doctors will have to say (if he'll be back for the next game)." <br /><br />The Juventus goalkeeper, rated one of the best in the world, was replaced by Frederico Marchetti at half time with Paraguay leading 1-0 thanks to a headed goal by Antolin Alcaraz. <br />Buffon, it was announced later, would be out of action for an indefinite period. “He has a bad sciatic problem. We cannot say when he will be able to play again,” said an Italian Football Federation statement.<br /><br />Lippi's side laboured, with key creative midfielder Andrea Pirlo absent through injury and only expected to return for the third group game. Despite a shot-shy performance and lack of penetration, the coach was pleased with his team's display. <br /><br />"I'm very satisfied with our performance. I'm very statisfied with the approach to the world cup ... our opponent was described as being a very fierce opponent, so I'm very happy," he said. <br /><br />He said Italy had created the most opportunities in the game while denying Paraguay any clear cut chances in the second half. "The only thing I regret is normally matches of this type we win," he said.</p>
<p>Buffon, Italy's first choice ’keeper, was replaced at half time after aggravating a back twinge he felt earlier during the warm-up in the rain where temperatures averaged about 8 degrees celcius. <br /><br />"He had a bit of a problem in his back. He had a back ache during the warm-up -- already it started to manifest itself," Lippi said after the match. "The doctors will have to say (if he'll be back for the next game)." <br /><br />The Juventus goalkeeper, rated one of the best in the world, was replaced by Frederico Marchetti at half time with Paraguay leading 1-0 thanks to a headed goal by Antolin Alcaraz. <br />Buffon, it was announced later, would be out of action for an indefinite period. “He has a bad sciatic problem. We cannot say when he will be able to play again,” said an Italian Football Federation statement.<br /><br />Lippi's side laboured, with key creative midfielder Andrea Pirlo absent through injury and only expected to return for the third group game. Despite a shot-shy performance and lack of penetration, the coach was pleased with his team's display. <br /><br />"I'm very satisfied with our performance. I'm very statisfied with the approach to the world cup ... our opponent was described as being a very fierce opponent, so I'm very happy," he said. <br /><br />He said Italy had created the most opportunities in the game while denying Paraguay any clear cut chances in the second half. "The only thing I regret is normally matches of this type we win," he said.</p>
