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18/01/2059, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia, Live on National TV
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Zambia Vs Italy

Zambia play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: V Chibiya (GK) , S Hamaundu (CB) , A Muzandu (CB) , P Simutelo (CB) , M Bwanga (RB) , R Tana (LB) , O Nkhono (CDM) , S Lubilo (CAM) , U Kasambala (RM) , O Mwauluka (LM) , K Sitwala (ST) And the subs are: L Namuka (GK) , I Maluma (CB) , S Siankombwe (CM) , D Chisesa (CM) , G Mwala (ST)

Italy play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: D Messa (GK) , V La Torre (CB) , T Giovanni (CB) , G Di Francesco (RB) , F Ossi (LB) , M Maurizio (CM) , G Rangone (CM) , P Chiellini (CAM) , D De Palo (RW) , V Zappa (LW) , L Spataro (ST) And the subs are: C Berlato (CB) , C Audisio (CB) , G Pagliuzzi (CM) , A Acerbi (CM) , G Sateriale (ST)

Welcome to National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia where Zambia will face Italy.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 60000.

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

4' - Razi Tana passes the ball to Afram Muzandu.  Afram Muzandu finds Shaun Lubilo with a short pass.  Shaun Lubilo spots a run from Ontibile Nkhono.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ontibile Nkhono is able to control the ball.  Ontibile Nkhono tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Giuseppe Rangone is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

8' - Primo Chiellini plays the ball to Giuseppe Rangone.  Giuseppe Rangone spots a run from Vito Zappa.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Vito Zappa has strayed offside!  

12' - Primo Chiellini takes the ball past Shaun Lubilo with a turn of pace.  

13' - With a turn of pace, Primo Chiellini beats Uzondu Kasambala.  

14' - Primo Chiellini sees Luca Spataro making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Luca Spataro runs on to the ball.  Luca Spataro hits a shot...and Luca Spataro scores!  That's a fine goal from the Italy player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

15' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

27' - Razi Tana finds Phil Simutelo with a long ball.  Phil Simutelo passes the ball to Uzondu Kasambala.  Uzondu Kasambala attempts to use his skills to beat Primo Chiellini, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

28' - Uzondu Kasambala sees a run from Obiajulu Mwauluka.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Obiajulu Mwauluka is able to control the ball.  Obiajulu Mwauluka tries to cutback, but Mauro Maurizio manages to get to the ball first!  

34' - Mauro Maurizio plays a short pass to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini plays the ball to Valentino La Torre.  Mashawn Bwanga tackles Valentino La Torre and takes possession.  Mashawn Bwanga hits the ball long to Shevon Hamaundu.  Shevon Hamaundu passes the ball to Razi Tana.  Razi Tana whips in a cross, but Valentino La Torre intercepts and takes possession.  

36' - Valentino La Torre finds Fabrizio Ossi with a long pass.  Fabrizio Ossi spots a run from Damiano De Palo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Damiano De Palo takes the ball.  Damiano De Palo attempts a shot towards goal...but Verlyn Chibiya performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

38' - Shevon Hamaundu brings the ball forward, outpacing Vito Zappa.  

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

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

48' - Tino Giovanni slides the ball to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini plays a short pass to Fabrizio Ossi.  Fabrizio Ossi takes the ball past Kabonesa Sitwala with a turn of pace.  

49' - Fabrizio Ossi sees a run from Giuseppe Rangone.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Giuseppe Rangone is able to take the ball.  Giuseppe Rangone looks to place the ball past the keeper...and Giuseppe Rangone scores!  That's a fine goal from the Italy player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

49' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Shevon Hamaundu is going to be taken off.  Ian Maluma is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ontibile Nkhono is going to be taken off.  Shevon Siankombwe joins the game from the bench.  

58' - Fabrizio Ossi spots a run from Luca Spataro.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Luca Spataro is able to control the ball.  Luca Spataro fires a shot towards goal...and Luca Spataro scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Italy player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kabonesa Sitwala is going to be taken off.  Gethin Mwala is brought on from the bench.  

59' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Valentino La Torre is going to be taken off.  Carlo Berlato joins the game from the bench.  

70' - Tino Giovanni finds Carlo Berlato with a long ball.  Carlo Berlato passes a long ball to Primo Chiellini.  Razi Tana successfully tackles Primo Chiellini and takes the ball.  Razi Tana sees a run from Obiajulu Mwauluka.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Obiajulu Mwauluka is able to take the ball.  Obiajulu Mwauluka attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

72' - Uzondu Kasambala spots a run from Shaun Lubilo.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Shaun Lubilo is able to take the ball.  Shaun Lubilo attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Damiano Messa gets down to stop the shot!  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tino Giovanni will come off.  Colombo Audisio joins the game from the bench.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mauro Maurizio will come off.  Alberto Acerbi is going to be brought on.  

75' - Damiano Messa sees a run from Primo Chiellini.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Primo Chiellini has strayed offside!  

77' - Obiajulu Mwauluka chips a long ball to Shaun Lubilo.  Shaun Lubilo whips in a cross, but opposing player Colombo Audisio takes possession.  

79' - Colombo Audisio finds Giuseppe Rangone with a long ball.  Giuseppe Rangone takes the ball past Shaun Lubilo with a turn of pace.  

80' - Giuseppe Rangone spots a run from Damiano De Palo.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Damiano De Palo runs on to the ball.  Damiano De Palo tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Damiano De Palo scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Italy player!  The ball went in off the upright!

80' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - Razi Tana plays a short pass to Shevon Siankombwe.  Shevon Siankombwe passes to Mashawn Bwanga.  Mashawn Bwanga sees a run from Gethin Mwala.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

86' - Damiano De Palo finds Giuseppe Rangone with a long ball.  Giuseppe Rangone passes to Primo Chiellini.  Primo Chiellini passes to Damiano De Palo.  Damiano De Palo sees a run from Luca Spataro.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Zambia 0 - 4 Italy.