1'

The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Italy with the kick-off.

1'

Can Nigeria capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Italy's half?

1' In the minute 1, Nigeria pushes forward through Salim Fago Lawal, whose finish on goal is saved.

3'

Italy awarded a free kick in their own half.

4'

Can Italy get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

5'

In the minute 5, Italy are coming forward and Tommaso Baldanzi gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

5' Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

8'

Piero Maza Gomez has awarded Italy a corner.

8'

In the minute 8, Italy's Simone Pafundi misses with an attempt on goal.

8' Piero Maza Gomez awards Nigeria a goal kick.

9'

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

9' In the minute 9, Daniel Daga of Nigeria gets in a strike, but is off target.

9'

Italy have a goal kick.

11'

Throw-in for Italy in their own half.

12'

In the minute 12, Piero Maza Gomez signals a Nigeria throw-in in Italy's half.

13' Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

13' Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

15' In the minute 15, Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

15' Nigeria attack but Salim Fago Lawal's header doesn't find the target.

15'

Goal kick for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

16' In the minute 16, Victor Ehuwa Eletu for Nigeria drives towards goal at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. But the finish is unsuccessful.

17'

Can Italy get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

17'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Nigeria throw-in in Italy's half.

17'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Nigeria throw-in in Italy's half.

18' In the minute 18, Nigeria have a dangerous throw-in.

19'

Italy's Giuseppe Ambrosino gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Nigeria defender.

19'

Italy's Giuseppe Ambrosino gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Nigeria defender.

19'

Italy's Cesare Casadei gets in a shot on goal at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. But the effort is unsuccessful.

19'

Italy's Cesare Casadei gets in a shot on goal at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. But the effort is unsuccessful.

19'

In the minute 19, Corner awarded to Italy.

20'

Nigeria needs to be cautious. Italy have an attacking throw-in.

20'

Nigeria needs to be cautious. Italy have an attacking throw-in.

21'

Throw-in for Italy close to the penalty box.

21'

Throw-in for Italy close to the penalty box.

21'

In the minute 21, Italy's Cesare Casadei goes close with a header against the bar.

21'

In the minute 21, Italy's Cesare Casadei goes close with a header against the bar.

21'

Matteo Prati (Italy) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

21'

Matteo Prati (Italy) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

22'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a throw-in for Italy, close to Nigeria's area.

22'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a throw-in for Italy, close to Nigeria's area.

22' In the minute 22, Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

22'

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

22'

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

23'

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Italy's half?

23'

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Italy's half?

23'

In the minute 23, Goal kick for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

23'

In the minute 23, Goal kick for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

24'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

24'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

25'

Italy awarded a throw-in in their own half.

25'

Italy awarded a throw-in in their own half.

26' In the minute 26, Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

27' Nigeria are pushing forward but Daniel Bameyi's finish is wide of the goal.

27'

Ball goes out of play for a Italy goal kick.

27'

Ball goes out of play for a Italy goal kick.

28' In the minute 28, In Mendoza Nigeria attack through Sunday Jude. The finish is off target, however.

28'

Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

28'

Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

29' Throw-in for Nigeria at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

31' In the minute 31, Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

31' Nigeria surge into the attack at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas but Solomon Agbalaka’s header is off-target.

31'

Italy have a goal kick.

31'

Italy have a goal kick.

31' In the minute 31, Nigeria's Salim Fago Lawal is on target but unsuccessful.

32' Corner awarded to Nigeria.

32'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Nigeria throw-in in Italy's half.

33'

In the minute 33, Italy awarded a free kick in their own half.

33'

Italy's Simone Pafundi breaks free at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. But the strike goes wide of the post.

33' Nigeria have a goal kick.

34'

In the minute 34, Throw-in Italy.

34'

In the minute 34, Throw-in Italy.

34'

In the minute 34, Throw-in Italy.

34'

Italy to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

34'

Italy to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

34'

Italy to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

35' Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

39' In the minute 39, Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

39' Throw-in for Nigeria at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

40'

Goal kick for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

40'

Goal kick for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

40'

Goal kick for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

40' In the minute 40, Corner awarded to Nigeria.

41' Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

41'

Throw-in for Italy in their own half.

41'

Throw-in for Italy in their own half.

41'

Throw-in for Italy in their own half.

41'

In the minute 41, Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

41'

In the minute 41, Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

41'

In the minute 41, Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

42'

Free kick Italy.

42'

Free kick Italy.

42'

Free kick Italy.

42' Benjamin Fredrick (Nigeria) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

43'

In the minute 43, Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

43'

In the minute 43, Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

43'

In the minute 43, Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

44'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

44'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

44'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

44'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Italy throw-in in Nigeria's half.

44'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Italy throw-in in Nigeria's half.

44'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Italy throw-in in Nigeria's half.

45' In the minute 45, Throw-in Nigeria.

45' + 1 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 2

Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

45' + 2

Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

45' + 2

Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Tommaso Baldanzi of Italy smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Tommaso Baldanzi of Italy smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Tommaso Baldanzi of Italy smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

45' + 4

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

45' + 4

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

45' + 4

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

45' + 4

Corner awarded to Italy.

45' + 4

Corner awarded to Italy.

45' + 4

Corner awarded to Italy.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Can Italy capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nigeria's half?

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Can Italy capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nigeria's half?

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Can Italy capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nigeria's half?

45' + 5

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy.

45' + 5

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy.

45' + 5

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy.

45' The first-half has ended.

46' In the minute 46, Nigeria kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!

46' Umeh Emmanuel is on a sub for Ibrahim Beji Muhammad for Nigeria.

46' Nigeria make their second substitution with Nnadi Tocukvu replacing Samson Lawal.

46'

In the minute 46, Important block from the Nigeria defence as Giuseppe Ambrosino fires in a strike for Italy.

46'

In the minute 46, Important block from the Nigeria defence as Giuseppe Ambrosino fires in a strike for Italy.

46' Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

47'

Ball goes out of play for a Italy goal kick.

47'

Ball goes out of play for a Italy goal kick.

49' In the minute 49, Corner awarded to Nigeria.

49'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

49'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

49'

Piero Maza Gomez waits before resuming play because Sebastiano Desplanches for Italy is still down.

49'

Piero Maza Gomez waits before resuming play because Sebastiano Desplanches for Italy is still down.

50' In the minute 50, Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Solomon Agbalaka for Nigeria who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

51'

Italy make their first substitution with Riccardo Turricchia replacing Samuel Giovane.

51'

Italy make their first substitution with Riccardo Turricchia replacing Samuel Giovane.

52' Nigeria’s Solomon Agbalaka is on his feet again at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

52'

In the minute 52, Italy's Sebastiano Desplanches looks ok and returns to the pitch.

52'

In the minute 52, Italy's Sebastiano Desplanches looks ok and returns to the pitch.

52' Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

53'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

53'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

54' In the minute 54, In Mendoza Nigeria drive forward through Abel Ogwuche. His shot is on target but it's saved.

55' Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

55' Sunday Jude (Nigeria) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

58'

In the minute 58, Corner awarded to Italy.

58'

In the minute 58, Corner awarded to Italy.

58'

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

58'

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

58'

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

59'

Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

59'

Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

59'

Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

59'

In the minute 59, Francesco Pio Esposito is on a sub for Giacomo Faticanti for Italy.

59'

In the minute 59, Francesco Pio Esposito is on a sub for Giacomo Faticanti for Italy.

59'

In the minute 59, Francesco Pio Esposito is on a sub for Giacomo Faticanti for Italy.

59'

Luca Lipani is on a sub for Giuseppe Ambrosino for Italy.

59'

Luca Lipani is on a sub for Giuseppe Ambrosino for Italy.

60' Carmine Nunziata is making the team's fourth substitution at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas with Daniele Montevago replacing Simone Pafundi.

60' In the minute 60, Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

61'

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Italy's half?

61'

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Italy's half?

61' Nigeria move into a 0-1 lead through a Salim Fago Lawal header.

61' In the minute 61, Umeh Emmanuel instrumental with a fine assist.

63' Rilwanu Sarki is replacing Salim Fago Lawal for Nigeria at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

63' Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

64' In the minute 64, Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Nigeria.

65' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Victor Ehuwa Eletu.

67'

Can Italy get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

67'

Can Italy get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

67'

Can Italy get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

67' In the minute 67, Victor Ehuwa Eletu (Nigeria) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Joshua John.

68'

Corner awarded to Italy.

68'

Corner awarded to Italy.

68'

Corner awarded to Italy.

68' Free kick Nigeria.

69'

In the minute 69, Throw-in for Italy in their own half.

70'

Italy have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

70'

Italy surge into the attack at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas but Gabriele Guarino’s header is off-target.

70' In the minute 70, Goal kick for Nigeria at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

71'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Italy throw-in in Nigeria's half.

72'

Italy to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

72'

In the minute 72, Italy push forward at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas and Tommaso Baldanzi gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Nigeria defence.

72' Nigeria pushes forward through Solomon Agbalaka, whose finish on goal is saved.

73' Nigeria have a goal kick.

73'

In the minute 73, Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

73'

Italy awarded a free kick in their own half.

73'

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Italy's half?

74'

In the minute 74, Nigeria needs to be cautious. Italy have an attacking throw-in.

74' Throw-in for Nigeria at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

75' Throw-in Nigeria.

75' In the minute 75, Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

76' Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

77'

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Nigeria throw-in in Italy's half.

77'

In the minute 77, Italy have a dangerous throw-in.

79'

Throw-in Italy.

80'

Free kick Italy.

80'

In the minute 80, Italy are coming forward and Tommaso Baldanzi gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

80' Goal kick for Nigeria at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

83'

Luca Lipani (Italy) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

83'

In the minute 83, Corner awarded to Italy.

84' Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.

85'

Important block from the Nigeria defence as Daniele Montevago fires in a strike for Italy.

85'

In the minute 85, Corner awarded to Italy.

85'

Italy's Daniele Montevago gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Nigeria defender.

87'

Carmine Nunziata (Italy) is making a fifth substitution, with Niccolo Pisilli replacing Matteo Prati.

88' In the minute 88, Throw-in for Nigeria close to the penalty box.

89'

Piero Maza Gomez awards Italy a goal kick.

89'

Throw-in for Italy at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

90'

Italy to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

90'

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Italy territory.

90' + 1

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Italy's half?

90' + 1 8 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.

90' + 1

Piero Maza Gomez signals a throw-in for Nigeria, close to Italy's area.

90' + 2

Ball safe as Italy is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90' + 2

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Italy throw-in in Nigeria's half.

90' + 4 Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Piero Maza Gomez.

90' + 4

Italy have a dangerous throw-in.

90' + 4

Italy push forward at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas and Daniele Montevago gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Nigeria defence.

90' + 5 That's a fine assist from Chijoke Aniagboso.

90' + 6

Italy to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

90' + 6

Piero Maza Gomez signals a Italy throw-in in Nigeria's half.

90' + 6

Francesco Pio Esposito (Italy) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

90' + 6 Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

90' + 7

Can Italy get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

90' + 7

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy in their own half.

90' + 7

Italy awarded a throw-in in their own half.

90' + 8

Piero Maza Gomez signals a free kick to Italy.

90' The match is over. Final score 0-2.

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