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40% Ball Possession ITALY and 60% Ball Possession ENGLAND
Italy 1 – 1 England
29′ Graziano Pellé     79′ Andros Townsend

 

 

Italy managing only a draw with England.   Not a very enthusiastic result as the objective was to win the match.   Simply put,  Italy need to see their forwards deliver more goals.   Italy Head Coach Antonio Conte having a special game against England as the match is played at the Juventus Stadium.  Conte returning to Turin where he lived great moment with his ex team Juventus not only as player, but also as coach.

 

Italy opening the score in the 29th minute!!!   It is Graziano Pelle to defeat England goalkeeper with a headed shot.  The assist is by defender Giorgio Chiellini.   It’s a goal with an “English” touch as Pellé plays in the Premier League teams Southampton.  Way to go Pellé, forza!

 

 

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NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!    England equalizing the score in the 79th minute.   Forward Andros Townsend defeating Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon with a  right footed shot in  the top left corner.  The assist is by Ryan Mason.   What a luck!   Come on Italiaaaaaaaaa

 

 

STATS Italy  – England

Italy Games won:	8
Games drawn:	6
Games lost:	11

 

STATS – DETAILS:

• There are 25 precedents between Italy – England:  Italy 10 wins, 7 draws, England 8 wins.
• Italy are undefeated in the last 4 home games against England seeing 3 wins and 1 draw.
• The last time England defeated the Italian National team in Italy as back in May 1961.

 

Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by Head Coach Antonio Conte:

ITALY (3-5-2): Buffon; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Soriano, Valdifiori, Parolo, Darmian; Pellè, Éder.

Here is ENGLAND official starting lineup by coach Hodgson:

ENGLAND (4-3-1-2): Hart; Clyne, Smalling, Jagielka, Gibbs; Jones; Henderson, Delph; Rooney; Walcott, Kane

 

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Stats.  Here are the last 3 games.

24 Jun 2012	England v Italy	L	0-0 (2-4)	UEFA European Championship
15 Aug 2012	England v Italy	W	2-1	International
14 Jun 2014	England v Italy	L	1-2	FIFA World Cup

 

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Photos of the match Italy vs England courtesy of Photo:  facebook.com/FIGC

 

Italy Captain and goalkeeper Gigi Buffon… Just love him!!!!  Grazie Capitanooooo

 

Italy defender Andrea Ranocchia tackling England forward Wayne Rooney

 

 

England forward Wayne Rooney challenged by Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini

 

The joy of Italy forward Graziano Pelle celebrating his goal against England.   Surely, you bet I am also celebrating!!!   ITALIAAAAAAAAA

 

Italy players congratulating Graziano Pelle after his goal against England

 

 

 

 

Italy midfielder Matteo Darmian  tackled by England defender Kyle Walker

 

 

Italy defender Luca Antonelli  attempting to stop England forward Andros Townsend

 

 

FIFA International Friendly

Italy 1 – 1 England
Tuesday 31 March 2015
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy

20:45

Referee: Felix Brych (GER)
Assistants: Mark BORSCH and Stefan LUPP (GER)
Fourth official: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni (ITA)

Goals: 29′ Graziano Pelle (I)     79′ Andros Townsend (E)

Official formations – lineups:

ITALY (3-5-2): Buffon; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Soriano, Valdifiori, Parolo, Darmian; Pellè, Éder.

Subs: Marchetti, Sirigu, Abate, Barzagli, Moretti, Antonelli, Candreva, Cerci, Santon, Verratti, Gabbiadini, Immobile, Vázquez, Zaza.

Coach: Antonio Conte.

 

ENGLAND (4-3-1-2): Hart; Clyne, Smalling, Jagielka, Gibbs; Jones; Henderson, Delph; Rooney; Walcott, Kane.

Subs: Butland, Green, Cahill, Walker, Mason, Barkley, Carrick, Townsend.

Coach: Hodgson.

Match Stats

Italy	Match Stats	England
1	Goals	1
10 (3)	Shots (on goal)	10 (5)
19	Fouls	7
8	Corner kicks	5
3	Offsides	0
40%	Ball Possession	60%
1	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
8	Saves	4