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Italy 2 – 0 Finland
27′ Antonio Candreva (pen)
71′ Daniele de Rossi
Italy finished their last friendly preparation with a victory defeating Finland ahead of the Euro 2016. Italy Head Coach Antonio Conte had the chance to observe the condition of his players and have a better idea on his lineup for the debut in the Euro 2016. Excellent performance by Antonio Candreva scoring a goal and providing the assist for the second goal of the match.
Italy opening the score in the 27th minute after Referee giving a penalty to Italy conceded by Finland midfielder Perparim Hetemaj following a foul on Antonio Candreva. It’s Candreva himself to take the penalty spot defeating goalkeeper with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner.
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A moment of joy Antonio Candrea celebrating
Second goal of the match in the 71st minute. It’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi to delight the fans defeating goalkeeper with a headed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Antonio Candreva, way to go.
Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi
Here is ITALY official starting lineup by coach Antonio Conte:
ITALY (3-5-2): Sirigu; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Candreva, Parolo, Thiago Motta, Giaccherini, El Shaarawy; Zaza, Immobile.
Here is FINLAND official starting lineup by coach Backe:
FINLAND (3-5-2): Hradecky; Toivio, Arajuuri, Halsti; Arkivuo, Ring, Sparv, Hetemaj, Uronen; Pohjanpalo, Eremenko.
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Photos of the match Italy vs Finland courtesy by facebook.com/NazionaleCalcio
Italy National Team official starting lineup against Finland
Italy forward Ciro Immobile
International Friendly Game
Italy 2 – 0 Finland
Monday 6 June 016
Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium
Verona, Italy
20:45
Referee: Bas Nijhuis (Netherlands)
Goals: 27′ Antonio Candreva (I) (pen), 71′ Daniele De Rossi (I)
Official lineups – formations:
ITALY (3-5-2): Sirigu; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Candreva, Parolo, Thiago Motta, Giaccherini, El Shaarawy; Zaza, Immobile.
Subs: Buffon, Marchetti, Ogbonna, Darmian, De Sciglio, De Rossi, Florenzi, Sturaro, Bernardeschi, Éder, Insigne, Pellè.
Coach: Conte.
FINLAND (3-5-2): Hradecky; Toivio, Arajuuri, Halsti; Arkivuo, Ring, Sparv, Hetemaj, Uronen; Pohjanpalo, Eremenko.
Subs: Maenpaa, Joronen, Jalasto, Ojala, Moren, Vayrynen, Pukki, Saksela, Lam, Kauko, Lord, Raitala.
Coach: Backe