<p>Italy striker Mario Balotelli dedicated his goal, which secured a 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup Group D opener, to his wife and friends.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The AC Milan star said though the game was tough and they suffered because of the extreme weather conditions, he was very happy to grab the win, reports EFE.<br /><br />The clash Saturday was a repeat of the 2012 European Championship quarterfinal and the Italians prevailed yet again.<br /><br />The win pushed Italy to book second place currently in the group on goal difference from Costa Rica, who are on top, while England and Uruguay don't have any points.</p>
<p>Italy striker Mario Balotelli dedicated his goal, which secured a 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup Group D opener, to his wife and friends.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The AC Milan star said though the game was tough and they suffered because of the extreme weather conditions, he was very happy to grab the win, reports EFE.<br /><br />The clash Saturday was a repeat of the 2012 European Championship quarterfinal and the Italians prevailed yet again.<br /><br />The win pushed Italy to book second place currently in the group on goal difference from Costa Rica, who are on top, while England and Uruguay don't have any points.</p>