How do our boys look so far?
Crisetig, and Italy to be honest, is not comfortable in this 2 man midfield.
Bardi's defense is keeping him out of danger so far.
Biraghi grew in the match as he withstood their left winger's early pressure.
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There's a clear lack of communication between Italy's midfield and back line.
Bellotti is working hard.
ITALY GOOAAAL!!
Berardi freekick, header by Trotta.
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Germany 0-1 Italy
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This Bellotti vs Ginter battle is interesting.
Our boys grew with the match but Germany has the better organization.
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Many fouls by Lorenzo tbh.
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He's exposed.
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Great save by Bardi!
Final minute freekick handled well by our boy.
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HT
0-1
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Recap:
Germany had better and clearer chances.
There's a clear system for Germany's play, ball transition and retrieval.
Germany were missing the final touch.
Italy's midfield needs a stronger presence to help Lorenzo move the ball on one hand and help cover the defense on the other.
Italy's defense really needs to lay off the long balls when sending the ball forward.
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Sorry Germany didn't score in the first half, corrected.
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Hofman In, Volland Out
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Romagnoli on, but I'm not sure for whom.
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For Rugani.
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Sturaro
He nicked the ball away from their CB but ended up with a Guarin shot... while he was one on one with their keeper.
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1-1
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Disaster at the back.
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When Germany started to get frustrated then got back in the game.
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Zappacosta tackled their winger in the box but lost the ball due to his own touch, Geis's long shot from outside the box was deflected by Romagnoli but Bardi had a great reaction to save it but they followed his clearance and netted the equalizer.