Italy Has Highest Successful Pass Percentage Since 1966
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:40 pm
Italy completed 92.3 percent of their passes in their 2-1 win over England on Saturday, which is the highest ever recorded in a World Cup match since 1966.
Andrea Pirlo completed 108 of his 113 passes, while Daniele de Rossi completed 99 of his 105.
Italy favored short, surgical passes throughout the match. and controlled possession.