Bowling: Italy beats US to world crown

(ANSA) - Rome, December 4 - Italy beat odds-on favourites the USA to their first ten-pin bowling world crown on Tuesday.
    The all-professional US team were seen as dead certs to snag their unmpteenth world championship in Hong Kong.
    But Italy, who had beat Canada 2-1 in the semi-finals, beat the American hot-shots 2-0.
    The Azzurri were led by coach Massimo Brandolini. "World champions!", exulted Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) chief Giovanni Malagò.
    "Proud of the historic world success obtained by the Italian #bowling team against the United States in Hong Kong.
    "Compliments to the federation led by Stefano Rossi and the fantastic team of coach Brandolini. Thank you, boys."