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28/02/2035, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Italy

South Africa play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Klerk (GK) , J Van Heerden (CB) , E Motupa (CB) , S Goosen (CB) , Q Mxoyana (RB) , M Van den Heever (LB) , P Modjeka (CDM) , T Hanekom (CAM) , K Govender (RM) , L Makwetla (LM) , B Mathoho (ST) And the subs are: R Nyatama (CB) , S Mokotjo (CB) , B Heyns (CM) , T Modjeka (CM) , V Van Vollenhoven (ST)

Italy play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: S Amadeo (GK) , A Santon (CB) , F Cappucci (CB) , T Masotti (CB) , G Allevi (CM) , E Delogu (CM) , C Serbandini (CDM) , N Marconi (RM) , A Herrera (LM) , N Ezzo (ST) , B Piglionica (ST) And the subs are: D Bova (GK) , F Curto (CB) , N Rallo (CM) , L Falomi (CM) , A Lippi (ST)
Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Italy.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 65102.

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

7' - Francesco Cappucci spots a run from Enzo Delogu.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Enzo Delogu has strayed offside!  

12' - Bernardo Piglionica successfully tackles James Van Heerden and gains possession for his team.  Italy attempt a quick counter attack.  Bernardo Piglionica runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by James Van Heerden.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books James Van Heerden.  That will be a freekick for Italy.  

13' - Nero Ezzo places the ball to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Paul Modjeka.  

16' - Sammy Goosen uses his pace to beat Claudio Serbandini.  

17' - Sammy Goosen spots a run from Tshepo Hanekom.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Tshepo Hanekom has strayed offside!  

20' - Nero Ezzo plays a short pass to Silvano Amadeo.  Silvano Amadeo spots a run from Gianfranco Allevi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gianfranco Allevi takes the ball.  Gianfranco Allevi reaches the byline and tries a cutback and finds Nero Ezzo.  Nero Ezzo attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Nero Ezzo scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Italy player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

24' - Sammy Goosen slides the ball to James Van Heerden.  James Van Heerden finds Mark Van den Heever with a short pass.  Mark Van den Heever finds Paul Modjeka with a long pass.  Paul Modjeka plays the ball to Lebogang Makwetla.  Lebogang Makwetla brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Claudio Serbandini, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for South Africa.  

25' - Lebogang Makwetla stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Claudio Serbandini intercepts the ball.  

26' - Claudio Serbandini spots a run from Nico Marconi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

30' - Francesco Cappucci plays a long ball to Enzo Delogu.  Enzo Delogu attempts to outskill Kwau Govender and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

32' - Enzo Delogu sees Bernardo Piglionica making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bernardo Piglionica is able to control the ball.  Bernardo Piglionica attempts the cutback, the ball falling to Gianfranco Allevi.  Gianfranco Allevi attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Davie Klerk stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Paul Modjeka is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

34' - Claudio Serbandini successfully tackles Lebogang Makwetla and takes possession.  Claudio Serbandini slides the ball to Francesco Cappucci.  Francesco Cappucci spots a run from Gianfranco Allevi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gianfranco Allevi takes the ball.  Gianfranco Allevi reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Bernardo Piglionica.  Bernardo Piglionica shoots...and its in! It's a fine goal from Bernardo Piglionica for Italy!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

37' - Sammy Goosen passes the ball to Mark Van den Heever.  Mark Van den Heever plays a short pass to Edward Motupa.  Edward Motupa spots a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Bongi Mathoho has strayed offside!  

43' - Nero Ezzo plays a long ball to Enzo Delogu.  Enzo Delogu finds Tino Masotti with a long ball.  Tino Masotti finds Gianfranco Allevi with a short pass.  Gianfranco Allevi passes to Nico Marconi.  Nico Marconi crosses the ball into the box, finding Nero Ezzo.  Nero Ezzo powers a header towards goal...but the shot is parried by Davie Klerk!  Paul Modjeka is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

45' - Tshepo Hanekom tackles Alessandro Santon and the ball goes loose.  Bongi Mathoho sees Lebogang Makwetla making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

49' - Claudio Serbandini slides the ball to Gianfranco Allevi.  Gianfranco Allevi passes to Tino Masotti.  Tino Masotti plays a short pass to Gianfranco Allevi.  Gianfranco Allevi speeds past Tshepo Hanekom.  

50' - Gianfranco Allevi sees a run from Bernardo Piglionica.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bernardo Piglionica is able to take the ball.  Bernardo Piglionica tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Bernardo Piglionica for Italy!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

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

56' - Bongi Mathoho tackles Alessandro Santon and takes possession.  South Africa try to launch a quick counter attack.  Bongi Mathoho looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

59' - Silvano Amadeo finds Gianfranco Allevi with a long ball.  Gianfranco Allevi attempts to outskill James Van Heerden and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

60' - Gianfranco Allevi sees a run from Bernardo Piglionica.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Bernardo Piglionica is able to take the ball.  Bernardo Piglionica reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Nero Ezzo.  Nero Ezzo looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Nero Ezzo for Italy!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

63' - Mark Van den Heever finds Sammy Goosen with a short pass.  Sammy Goosen passes to James Van Heerden.  James Van Heerden sees a run from Paul Modjeka.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - Claudio Serbandini tackles Paul Modjeka and takes possession.  Claudio Serbandini attempts to use his skills to beat James Van Heerden, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

70' - Claudio Serbandini tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Davie Klerk performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

71' - With a turn of pace, Davie Klerk beats Nico Marconi.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tshepo Hanekom is going to be taken off.  Tshepo Modjeka is going to be brought on.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Van den Heever is going to be taken off.  Reneilwe Nyatama joins the game from the bench.  

74' - Edward Motupa sees Tshepo Modjeka making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Tshepo Modjeka has strayed offside!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bongi Mathoho is going to be taken off.  Vince Van Vollenhoven joins the game from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tino Masotti is going to be taken off.  Francesco Curto joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Augusto Herrera will come off.  Lorenzo Falomi is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Enzo Delogu is going to be taken off.  Nero Rallo is brought on from the bench.  

81' - Quashawn Mxoyana sees Vince Van Vollenhoven making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

89' - Gianfranco Allevi successfully tackles Edward Motupa and the ball goes loose.  Lebogang Makwetla sees Vince Van Vollenhoven making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

91' - Lorenzo Falomi passes a long ball to Claudio Serbandini.  Claudio Serbandini sees Nero Rallo making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Nero Rallo is able to control the ball.  Nero Rallo reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Nero Ezzo.  Nero Ezzo takes a shot towards goal...but Davie Klerk performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

92' - Davie Klerk attempts to use his skills to beat Nico Marconi.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Davie Klerk runs with the ball!  



The match has ended South Africa 0 - 4 Italy.