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Germany 4 – 1  Italy
24′ Tony Kroos                      83′ Stephan El Shaarawy
45′ Mario Götze
59′ Jonas Hector
74′ Mesut Özil  (pen)

FIFA World Ranking
Germany, 4th place with 1355 points
Italy, 14th position with 999 points

Italy National team in deep trouble on their way to prepare for the EURO 2016.   Italy failing big time to show a convincing performance demonstrating a big problem in the defense. It seems also that Italy Head Coach Antonio Conte must really work hard with the forwards.   Simply put, my friends, Italy was a disappointment in Munich.   Italy failing the challenge to defeat Germany who are 10 points above in the FIFA World Cup Ranking with 1355 points in the 4th position while Italy are down in the 14th position with 999 points.

Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon facing  his teammate Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira playing for Germany.

Oh my gosh, what a headache!   Germany opening the score in the 24th minute.  It’s midfielder Toni Kroos to score defeating goalkeeper Buffon with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner despite his mega stretch.

OH NOOOOOOO… what’s happening to Italy’s defense??  Hello, are you kidding me…  Far from Italy reacting, it is Germany to increase the score in the 45th minute.   This time the goal is by forward Mario Götze defeating goalkeeper Buffon with a  headed shot in the bottom right corner.  The assist is by Thomas Müller.   I’m just devastated, come on Italy, wake up!!!!!

I had it!  Hello, come on Italy!   Wake up defense!   Germany blasting another goal in the 59th minute.  It’s midfielder Jonas Hector  to defeat Buffon with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner.  I am just fainting.  I don’t see Italy ready for the EURO 2016 if continuing to show this type of game.   In any case, the assist is by forward Julian Draxler.

I just cannot believe what I am seeing!   Is this Italy?  We are falling in Munich!!!!    In the 74th minute, Germany just slapping Italy with another goal.  Mesut Özil converts a penalty with a left footed shot defeating goalkeeper Buffon in the top left corner.   The penalty was conceded by Buffon on his attempt to block midfielder Sebastian Rudy.  It’s just chaos for the nazionale!   Wonder now what will be the excuses…..

The honor goal for Italy, at least for not returning empty-handed, arriving in the 83rd minute.  It’s forward Stephan El Shaarawy to score defeating Germany goalkeeper Ter Stegen with a right footed shot in the top right corner.   The assist is by Stefano Okaka.

Here is GERMANY official starting lineup by coach Löw:

GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Mustafi, Rüdiger, Hummels, Hector; Kroos, Rudy; Özil, Draxler, Götze; Müller.

Here is ITALY official starting lineup by coach Antonio Conte:

ITALY (3-4-3): Buffon; Darmian, Bonucci, Acerbi; Florenzi, Motta, Montolivo, Giaccherini; Bernardeschi, Zaza, Insigne.

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Photos of the match Germany vs Italy courtesy by  facebook.com/FIGC

Italy official starting lineup against Germany

International Friendly Game

Germany 4 – 1 Italy
Tuesday 29 March 2016
Allianz Arena
Munich, Germany

20:45

Goals: 24′ Tony Kroos, 45′ Mario Götze, 59′ Jonas Hector, 74′ Mesut Özil, 83′ Stephan El Shaaray (I)

Official lineups – formations:

GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Mustafi, Rüdiger, Hummels, Hector; Kroos, Rudy; Özil, Draxler, Götze; Müller.

Subs: Neuer, Trapp, Can, Ginter, Tah, Khedira, Kramer, Volland, Schweinsteiger, Schürrle, Bellarabi, Kruse, Reus, Podolski, Gómez.

Coach: Löw.

ITALY (3-4-3): Buffon; Darmian, Bonucci, Acerbi; Florenzi, Motta, Montolivo, Giaccherini; Bernardeschi, Zaza, Insigne.

Subs: Perin, Sirigu, Astori, Ranocchia, De Silvestri, Antonelli, Parolo, Jorginho, Soriano, Candreva, El Shaarawy, Éder, Pellè.

Coach: Antonio Conte.