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24/11/2032, Wembley Stadium, London, England, Live on National TV
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England Vs Italy

England play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Bringhurst (GK) , P Mattsen (CB) , L Madigan (CB) , E Healy (RB) , P Meaney (LB) , M Abba (CDM) , C Howey (CAM) , D Gartley (RM) , K Dower (LM) , Y Srour (ST) , A McGowan (ST) And the subs are: M Seward (CB) , P Burton (CB) , I Toshack (CM) , N Steven (CM) , M Umaru (ST)

Italy play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Abella (GK) , A Santon (CB) , T Masotti (CB) , C Serbandini (RB) , M Pagliuzzi (LB) , F Curto (CDM) , B Piglionica (CAM) , N Marconi (RM) , A Herrera (LM) , N Ezzo (ST) , A Lippi (ST) And the subs are: F Cappucci (CB) , G De Rossi (CB) , L Falomi (CM) , G Allevi (CM) , A Giorgetti (ST)

Welcome to Wembley Stadium in London, England where England will face Italy.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 90000.

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

4' - Nico Marconi attempts to outskill Paul Mattsen and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

5' - Nico Marconi curves the ball into the box, but Mason Abba intercepts and takes possession.  

6' - Mason Abba sees a run from Dave Gartley.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

8' - Antonio Lippi hits the ball long to Francesco Curto.  Francesco Curto tries to beat Paul Mattsen using his ball skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

9' - Francesco Curto sees Bernardo Piglionica making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Bernardo Piglionica is able to control the ball.  Bernardo Piglionica shoots...but its wide!

14' - Antonio Lippi uses his pace to beat Paul Mattsen.  

15' - Antonio Lippi sees Nero Ezzo making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Nero Ezzo is caught offside!  

20' - Mason Abba plays a long pass to Elliot Healy.  Elliot Healy passes to Keith Dower.  Keith Dower plays a short pass to Mason Abba.  Mason Abba attempts a shot from distance towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  England.  Yasin Srour gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but opposing player Francesco Curto takes possession.  

23' - Francesco Curto brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Keith Dower, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Keith Dower the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Italy.  

34' - Tino Masotti plays the ball to Francesco Curto.  Francesco Curto plays the ball to Bernardo Piglionica.  Bernardo Piglionica finds Alessandro Santon with a long pass.  Alessandro Santon whips in a cross, but opposing player Mason Abba takes possession.  

35' - Mason Abba sees Keith Dower making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - Yasin Srour sees Keith Dower making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Keith Dower takes the ball.  Keith Dower attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Arturo Abella stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Claudio Serbandini manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

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

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

49' - Keith Dower finds Andy McGowan with a short pass.  Andy McGowan sees Dave Gartley making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Dave Gartley is caught offside!  

54' - Antonio Lippi hits the ball long to Claudio Serbandini.  Claudio Serbandini slides the ball to Antonio Lippi.  Antonio Lippi passes a long ball to Nico Marconi.  Nico Marconi crosses the ball and finds Bernardo Piglionica.  Bernardo Piglionica gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat Davie Bringhurst...but the shot is saved by Davie Bringhurst!  

59' - Dave Gartley attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot hits the upright!  Andy McGowan gets to the ball first...Andy McGowan looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Andy McGowan for England!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

62' - Alessandro Santon passes to Bernardo Piglionica.  Bernardo Piglionica finds Tino Masotti with a short pass.  Tino Masotti sees a run from Francesco Curto.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Francesco Curto runs on to the ball.  Francesco Curto tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

65' - Davie Bringhurst plays a long pass to Yasin Srour.  Yasin Srour attempts to beat Alessandro Santon using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

69' - With a turn of pace, Alessandro Santon beats Keith Dower.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charlie Howey is going to be taken off.  Noah Steven joins the game from the bench.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alessandro Santon is going to be taken off.  Francesco Cappucci joins the game from the bench.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antonio Lippi is going to be taken off.  Alessio Giorgetti joins the game from the bench.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Leeroy Madigan will come off.  Paul Burton is brought on from the bench.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tino Masotti is going to be taken off.  Giorgio De Rossi joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul Mattsen is going to be taken off.  Mark Seward joins the game from the bench.  

80' - Bernardo Piglionica sees Nero Ezzo making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

83' - Mason Abba chips a long ball to Paul Meaney.  Paul Meaney attempts to outskill Francesco Cappucci, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

84' - Paul Meaney spots a run from Keith Dower.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Keith Dower takes the ball.  Keith Dower reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, the ball falling to Noah Steven.  Noah Steven takes a shot...but the shot is saved by Arturo Abella!  

90' - Arturo Abella plays the ball to Alessio Giorgetti.  Alessio Giorgetti finds Francesco Curto with a short pass.  Francesco Curto takes a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!



The match has ended England 1 - 0 Italy.