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23/01/2055, Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy, Live on National TV
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Italy Vs Finland

Italy play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Messa (GK) , V Maffeo (CB) , V Fiori (CB) , A Fanti (RB) , F Ossi (LB) , G Pagliuzzi (CDM) , T Argan (CAM) , D De Palo (RM) , A Acerbi (LM) , P Chiellini (ST) , G Sateriale (ST) And the subs are: V La Torre (CB) , C Matri (CB) , E Giovanni (CM) , M Maurizio (CM) , T Crocco (ST)

Finland play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Paasio (GK) , A Pollari (CB) , A Laukkunen (CB) , T Huusko (RB) , T Pesola (LB) , A Virolainen (CDM) , N Hurskainen (CAM) , E Ihalainen (RM) , T Ijas (LM) , J Neuvonen (ST) , E Polvinen (ST) And the subs are: P Mayra (CB) , K Kunnas (CB) , S Ahti (CM) , P Siurulainen (CM) , V Sipinen (ST)

Welcome to Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy where Italy will face Finland.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 73000.

1' - Italy kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - Nyyrikki Hurskainen hits the ball long to Aato Laukkunen.  Aato Laukkunen sees a run from Edvard Ihalainen.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Edvard Ihalainen is able to control the ball.  Edvard Ihalainen attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Edvard Ihalainen for Finland!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

9' - Italy kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Valerio Maffeo finds Vicenzo Fiori with a short pass.  Vicenzo Fiori plays the ball to Valerio Maffeo.  Valerio Maffeo plays a short pass to Vicenzo Fiori.  Vicenzo Fiori finds Gianmarco Pagliuzzi with a short pass.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi passes a long ball to Valerio Maffeo.  Valerio Maffeo slides the ball to Gianfranco Sateriale.  Gianfranco Sateriale plays a short pass to Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi spots a run from Primo Chiellini.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

23' - Edvard Ihalainen finds Aato Laukkunen with a long ball.  Aato Laukkunen passes to Edvard Ihalainen.  Fabrizio Ossi successfully tackles Edvard Ihalainen and gains possession for his team.  Antero Virolainen tackles Fabrizio Ossi and gains possession for his team.  Finland attempt a quick counter attack.  Antero Virolainen brings the ball forward, outpacing Vicenzo Fiori.  

23' - Antero Virolainen crosses the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

24' - Janne Neuvonen whips in a cross, but opposing player Tito Argan takes possession.  

27' - Tito Argan hits the ball long to Alessio Fanti.  Alessio Fanti plays the ball to Damiano De Palo.  Damiano De Palo curls in a cross, but Arhippa Pollari intercepts and takes possession.  

29' - Arhippa Pollari spots a run from Nyyrikki Hurskainen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Nyyrikki Hurskainen is able to take the ball.  Nyyrikki Hurskainen hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Nyyrikki Hurskainen for Finland!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

29' - Italy kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Tito Argan plays a short pass to Vicenzo Fiori.  Vicenzo Fiori plays a long ball to Valerio Maffeo.  Valerio Maffeo spots a run from Gianfranco Sateriale.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Gianfranco Sateriale is able to control the ball.  Gianfranco Sateriale tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Gianfranco Sateriale for Italy!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

40' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - Teijo Huusko passes to Nyyrikki Hurskainen.  Nyyrikki Hurskainen plays the ball to Edvard Ihalainen.  Edvard Ihalainen sees Taito Ijas making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Damiano De Palo chips a long ball to Fabrizio Ossi.  Fabrizio Ossi spots a run from Gianfranco Sateriale.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gianfranco Sateriale is able to control the ball.  Gianfranco Sateriale tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Gianfranco Sateriale scores!  That's a nice goal from the Italy player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

45' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Finland kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

53' - Gianmarco Pagliuzzi attempts to outskill Teijo Huusko.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Gianmarco Pagliuzzi runs with the ball!  

54' - Gianmarco Pagliuzzi sees a run from Tito Argan.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Tito Argan is able to take the ball.  Tito Argan tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Tito Argan for Italy!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

54' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - Primo Chiellini slides the ball to Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi crosses the ball, finding Tito Argan.  Tito Argan heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but Benjamin Paasio performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

65' - Benjamin Paasio finds Arhippa Pollari with a long pass.  Arhippa Pollari sees a run from Elo Polvinen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Elo Polvinen is able to control the ball.  Elo Polvinen tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

67' - Damiano Messa hits the ball long to Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi brings the ball forward, outpacing Antero Virolainen.  

68' - Gianmarco Pagliuzzi curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Tito Argan.  Tito Argan heads the ball hoping to beat the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Tito Argan for Italy!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

69' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antero Virolainen is going to be taken off.  Perttu Mayra is brought on from the bench.  

72' - Taito Ijas runs with the ball, beating Damiano De Palo.  

72' - Taito Ijas sees Janne Neuvonen making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Janne Neuvonen is caught offside!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Janne Neuvonen is going to be taken off.  Viljo Sipinen joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Valerio Maffeo chips a long ball to Alessio Fanti.  Perttu Mayra tackles Alessio Fanti and takes possession.  Perttu Mayra sees a run from Edvard Ihalainen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Primo Chiellini is going to be taken off.  Tino Crocco is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Taito Ijas is going to be taken off.  Santeri Ahti is brought on from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Vicenzo Fiori will come off.  Valentino La Torre is brought on from the bench.  

82' - With a turn of pace, Gianmarco Pagliuzzi beats Nyyrikki Hurskainen.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Damiano De Palo is going to be taken off.  Enzo Giovanni is brought on from the bench.  

86' - Gianmarco Pagliuzzi plays a long pass to Valentino La Torre.  Teijo Huusko tackles Valentino La Torre and the ball goes loose.  Tito Argan tackles Tauno Pesola and takes the ball.  Tito Argan spots a run from Tino Crocco.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Tino Crocco is caught offside!  

89' - Edvard Ihalainen finds Nyyrikki Hurskainen with a short pass.  Alessio Fanti successfully tackles Nyyrikki Hurskainen and takes the ball.  Italy try to launch a quick counter attack.  Alessio Fanti slides the ball to Tino Crocco.  Tino Crocco curls in a cross, and manages to find Enzo Giovanni.  Enzo Giovanni gets his head to the ball attempting to beat Benjamin Paasio...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Italy 4 - 2 Finland.