 In Italy's next group match with Japan, Balotelli scored a penalty to make it 3–2 after being 2–0 down in the first half.This was also his tenth goal for Italy, making him the second-youngest player after Giuseppe Meazza to achieve this tally.Italy went on to win the match 4–3, which allowed them to participate in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup for the first time in their history.