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Italy 2 – 2 Romania
55′ Claudio Marchisio (pen) 8′ Bogdan Stancu
66′ Manolo Gabbiadini 88′ Florin Andone
FIFA World Ranking
Romania, 14th place with 1,039 points
Italy, 13th position with 1, 040 points
There is only 1 point difference between Italy and Romania according to the latest FIFA World Ranking. The match ending with a 2-2 draw. Not a good result for Italy who were looking to win the home game.
Game starting with a 1 minute silence with Italy and Romania teams wearing black armbands as a mark of respect for the victims of the Paris terror attacks in France and the nightclub fire in Bucharest.
What a blow! Romania opening the score in the 8th minute with midfielder Bogdan Stancu defeating Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner.
Stancu celebrating his goal against Italy
Italy equaling in the 55th minute. Referee giving a penalty to Italy conceded by Romania defender Dragos Grigore after a foul on Italy forward Citadin Eder. It is midfielder Claudio Marchisio to convert the penalty defeating Romania goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu with a right footed shot in the top right corner.
Marchisio celebrating after converting the penalty against Romania
Italy taking the lead in the 66th minute! An assist by Marchisio to forward Manolo Gabbiadini defeating goalkeeper with a headed shot in the bottom right corner.
Photo: facebook.com/FIGC
Cold shower! Romania equalizing in the 88th minute with forward Florin Andone!!!!!! Oh well, match ending with a 2-2 draw.
Here is ITALY official starting lineup by coach Antonio Conte:
ITALY (4-4-2): Buffon; Darmian, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Marchisio, Soriano, El Shaarawy; Pellé, Èder.
Here is ROMANIA official starting lineup by coach Iordănescu:
ROMANIA (4-2-3-1): Tătărușanu; Săpunaru, Chiricheș, Grigore, Rat; Hoban, Pintilii; Torje, Budescu, Stancu; Keșerü.
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Photos of the game Italy vs Romania courtesy of facebook.com/FIGC
Italy’s midfielder Alessandro Florenzi and forward Stephan El Shaarawy holding a French flag before the friendly football match between Italy and Romania to express solidarity with France following attacks in Paris on November 13 that left at least 129 people. (Photo credit GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)
Italy official starting lineup against Romania with Captain Gianluigi Buffon
Italy Head Coach Antonio Conte thanking the fans
Italy national anthem “L’Inno di Mameli”
Italy 2- 2 Romania
Tuesday 17 November 2015
Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, Bologna, Italy
20:45
Goals: 8′ Bogdan Stancu (R), 55′ Claudio Marchisio (pen) (I), 66′ Manolo Gabbiadini (I), 88′ Florin Andone (R)
Official lineups – formations:
ITALY (4-4-2): Buffon; Darmian, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Marchisio, Soriano, El Shaarawy; Pellé, Èder.
Subs: Perin, Sirigu, Padelli, Acerbi, Antonelli, Astori, Bonaventura, Candreva, Cerci,De Sciglio, De Silvestri, Gabbiadini, Giaccherini, Montolivo, Okaka, Parolo, Zaza.
Coach.: Conte
ROMANIA (4-2-3-1): Tătărușanu; Săpunaru, Chiricheș, Grigore, Rat; Hoban, Pintilii; Torje, Budescu, Stancu; Keșerü.
Subs: Pantilimon, Lung, Achim, Andone, Filip, Găman, Ivan, Matel, Maxim, Moti, Popa, Prepelita, Sanmartean.
Coach: Iordănescu