Italy lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in Cesare Prandelli's first game in charge of the European giants. Arsenal defender Kolo Toure headed in the only goal of the game ten minutes after the break. "We knew it was hard to put a team together in two days (of training)," Prandelli told Rai television. “We've got to work calmly, with enthusiasm and desire. "We have to continue to believe we are a great soccer nation. (Antonio) Cassano did well, (Mario) Balotelli did some interesting things." In another international friendly, Brazil new coach Mano Menezes enjoyed a winning debut as the new-look Selecao beat USA 2-0 in New Jersey. First-half goals by youngsters Neymar and Alexandre Pato sealed the victory for the South Americans.