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18/09/2055, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Italy

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: R Loots (GK) , E Van Niekerk (CB) , N Nqakula (CB) , L Molekane (RB) , T Breytenbach (LB) , T Khumalo (CDM) , D Lutonga (CAM) , T Chikunga (RM) , L Van Vollenhoven (LM) , J Van Zyl (ST) , T Nzimande (ST) And the subs are: L Mahlangu (CB) , M Malundu (CB) , E Van den Berg (CM) , I Engelbrecht (CM) , J Kajimba (ST)

Italy play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Messa (GK) , V Fiori (CB) , V Maffeo (CB) , A Fanti (RB) , F Ossi (LB) , G Pagliuzzi (CDM) , P Chiellini (CAM) , D De Palo (RM) , A Acerbi (LM) , G Sateriale (ST) , T Crocco (ST) And the subs are: V La Torre (CB) , C Matri (CB) , T Argan (CM) , M Maurizio (CM) , L Rosa (ST)
Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Italy.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 80000.

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

3' - Tone Breytenbach plays the ball to Nwa Nqakula.  Nwa Nqakula passes the ball to Thuso Khumalo.  Thuso Khumalo sees a run from Dylan Lutonga.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

7' - Tino Crocco chips a long ball to Vicenzo Fiori.  Vicenzo Fiori passes the ball to Damiano De Palo.  Thuso Khumalo tackles Damiano De Palo and takes possession.  Thuso Khumalo spots a run from Thabo Nzimande.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Thabo Nzimande is able to take the ball.  Thabo Nzimande tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Damiano Messa!  

9' - Damiano Messa finds Gianmarco Pagliuzzi with a long ball.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi runs with the ball, beating Thuso Khumalo.  

13' - Elewijt Van Niekerk plays a short pass to Nwa Nqakula.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi successfully tackles Nwa Nqakula and takes possession.  Italy try to launch a quick counter attack.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi spots a run from Primo Chiellini.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Primo Chiellini has strayed offside!  

15' - Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven plays a long ball to Dylan Lutonga.  Dylan Lutonga tries to beat Vicenzo Fiori using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Dylan Lutonga runs with the ball!  

16' - Dylan Lutonga whips in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

19' - Valerio Maffeo sees Primo Chiellini making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Primo Chiellini runs on to the ball.  Primo Chiellini attempts the cutback and finds Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi tries to place the ball past the keeper...and Gianmarco Pagliuzzi scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Italy player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

19' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven plays a short pass to Nwa Nqakula.  Nwa Nqakula finds Tone Breytenbach with a short pass.  Tone Breytenbach crosses the ball, finding Dylan Lutonga.  Dylan Lutonga jumps up to head the ball attempting to beat Damiano Messa...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dylan Lutonga for South Africa!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

36' - Vicenzo Fiori passes to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini passes to Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi brings the ball forward, outpacing Tone Breytenbach.  

38' - Nwa Nqakula sees a run from Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven has strayed offside!  

42' - Alberto Acerbi tackles Thuso Khumalo and takes the ball.  Italy launch a counter attack.  Alberto Acerbi sees Primo Chiellini making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Primo Chiellini has strayed offside!  

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

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

52' - Fabrizio Ossi slides the ball to Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi plays the ball to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini passes to Damiano De Palo.  Damiano De Palo finds Primo Chiellini with a short pass.  Primo Chiellini spots a run from Gianfranco Sateriale.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Gianfranco Sateriale is able to take the ball.  Gianfranco Sateriale looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Robert Loots!  Lehlohonolo Molekane is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Elewijt Van Niekerk is going to be taken off.  Luvolwethu Mahlangu joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Fabrizio Ossi sees Gianfranco Sateriale making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gianfranco Sateriale is caught offside!  

56' - Primo Chiellini spots a run from Tino Crocco.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Tino Crocco takes the ball.  Tino Crocco shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Thabo Nzimande will come off.  Jonathan Kajimba is going to be brought on.  

60' - Jonathan Kajimba tackles Valerio Maffeo and takes possession.  With a turn of pace, Jonathan Kajimba beats Primo Chiellini.  

61' - Jonathan Kajimba sees a run from Tokelo Chikunga.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman signals for offside!  

64' - Tino Crocco finds Alessio Fanti with a long pass.  Alessio Fanti sees a run from Alberto Acerbi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Alberto Acerbi runs on to the ball.  Alberto Acerbi looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Robert Loots!  Nwa Nqakula is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

68' - Fabrizio Ossi plays a long pass to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Gianfranco Sateriale is first to the loose ball...Gianfranco Sateriale hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Gianfranco Sateriale for Italy!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

69' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Thuso Khumalo slides the ball to Nwa Nqakula.  Nwa Nqakula passes the ball to Luvolwethu Mahlangu.  Luvolwethu Mahlangu sees a run from Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

74' - Tino Crocco hits the ball long to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini attempts to use his skills to beat Thuso Khumalo, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

75' - Primo Chiellini sees Gianfranco Sateriale making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gianfranco Sateriale is able to take the ball.  Gianfranco Sateriale hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but Robert Loots manages to stop the shot!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Valerio Maffeo is going to be taken off.  Valentino La Torre is brought on from the bench.  

77' - Robert Loots passes to Lehlohonolo Molekane.  Alberto Acerbi successfully tackles Lehlohonolo Molekane and gains possession for his team.  Italy attempt a quick counter attack.  Alberto Acerbi attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nwa Nqakula will come off.  Mark Malundu joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Luvolwethu Mahlangu sees a run from Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven is caught offside!  

81' - Tino Crocco sees a run from Gianfranco Sateriale.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gianfranco Sateriale is caught offside!  

84' - Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven passes a long ball to Dylan Lutonga.  Dylan Lutonga curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Thuso Khumalo.  Thuso Khumalo flicks a header attempting to beat the keeper...but the ball flies over the bar!

85' - Damiano Messa sees a run from Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gianmarco Pagliuzzi is able to take the ball.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Gianmarco Pagliuzzi scores!  That's a nice goal from the Italy player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

86' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

90' - Thuso Khumalo finds Mark Malundu with a short pass.  Mark Malundu plays a short pass to Luvolwethu Mahlangu.  Luvolwethu Mahlangu plays a long pass to Dylan Lutonga.  Vicenzo Fiori dispossesses Dylan Lutonga and takes the ball.  Vicenzo Fiori passes the ball to Alessio Fanti.  With a turn of pace, Alessio Fanti beats Thuso Khumalo.  

91' - Alessio Fanti sees a run from Primo Chiellini.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Primo Chiellini is able to control the ball.  Primo Chiellini tries to cutback, the ball falling to Gianmarco Pagliuzzi.  Gianmarco Pagliuzzi looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Gianmarco Pagliuzzi scores!  That's a good goal from the Italy player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!



The match has ended South Africa 1 - 4 Italy.