A young Italy side came from behind
to beat the Netherlands 2-1 in a friendly in Amsterdam on
Tuesday.
Coach Gian Piero Ventura gave five players their Azzurri
debuts and AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma took over from
Gianluigi Buffon to become the youngest goalkeeper to start for
the national team at the age of 18 and 31 days.
The hosts took the lead early on when Alessio Romagnoli
deflected the goal into his own net after the ball ricocheted
around the area.
But Eder hit back almost immediately, thrashing the ball home
from outside the box.
Defender Leonardo Bonucci touched in a loose ball from close
range after a corner in the 32nd minute to clinch the win.
"Italy are famous for being bland and not showing heart in
friendlies but today we showed heart and soul," said Ventura.
"We only had two days to prepare and the boys were
fantastic".
Italy beat Albania 2-0 in Palermo on Friday to stay level
with Spain at the top of European World Cup qualifying Group G
with 13 points from five games.
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