Welcome to the match between Italy and Bahrain

1'

Maurilio Nebiolo tried to twist past Kardal Antoun but it failed.

2'

Alfio Rusticano shielded the ball from Najib Atiyeh and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Alfio Rusticano's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should have scored.

3'

Fedro Blas whipped in the corner.

Maurilio Nebiolo jumped with Umher Ghannam and won the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Santino Bronca made a good pass to Nereo Carboni, Samien Gaber couldn't cut it.

Nereo Carboni made space for himself and had a go on goal. Umher Ghannam failed to block the shot.

But Nereo Carboni put it well wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

5'

Nereo Carboni whipped in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Nereo Carboni.

6'

Bertoldo Colucci played a perfect pass for Nereo Carboni, Nereo Carboni took it in his stride before Kardal Antoun could cut it out.

Whilst still some way from goal, Nereo Carboni tried to lob the keeper but Najib Atiyeh blocked the shot.

7'

Sandro Vastola knocked a lovely ball for Alfio Rusticano, Alfio Rusticano trapped the ball nicely before Najib Atiyeh could intercept.

Alfio Rusticano tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Kardal Antoun.

8'

Lamberto Cacia hit a lovely long ball forward to Bertoldo Colucci, Samien Gaber missed his interception.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Bertoldo Colucci but Umher Ghannam cleared the ball.

10'

Adelmo Paternoster tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Kardal Antoun.

12'

Bertoldo Colucci tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kardal Antoun.

13'

Alfio Rusticano played a pinpoint pass to Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci took possession of the ball before Kardal Antoun could cut it out.

Bertoldo Colucci hit the ball from medium range but Najib Atiyeh cleared the ball.

14'

Alfio Rusticano tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kardal Antoun.

15'

Alfio Rusticano had a crack at goal from the freekick. Fahd Hakimi tipped the ball round the post.

16'

Sandro Vastola tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Karif Attia intercepted but couldn't control.

17'

Alfio Rusticano hit the ball forward to Bertoldo Colucci, the ball was picked up by Bertoldo Colucci before Kardal Antoun could reach it.

Vicious shot by Bertoldo Colucci for the top corner from distance. Najib Atiyeh approached too late to tackle him.

But Bertoldo Colucci put it wide ... He held his head in his hands.

18'

Karif Attia tried to dart past Lamberto Cacia but Lamberto Cacia blocked Karif Attia in a good, clean tackle.

19'

Alfio Rusticano made a good pass to Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci took possession of the ball before Najib Atiyeh could intercept.

Bertoldo Colucci made a pass to Sandro Vastola, Kardal Antoun couldn't cut it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Sandro Vastola but Samien Gaber hoofed the ball clear.

20'

Alfio Rusticano tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Kardal Antoun came close and blocked it.

21'

Alfio Rusticano tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Kardal Antoun.

22'

Mirko Calboni passed along the floor for Sandro Vastola to pick it up, Sandro Vastola took possession of the ball before Kardal Antoun could cut it out.

Sandro Vastola hit the ball forward to Maurilio Nebiolo, Maurilio Nebiolo latched onto the ball before Najib Atiyeh could cut it out.

Maurilio Nebiolo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Samien Gaber had no problem in intercepting the ball.

23'

Santino Bronca tried to use his skill to go past Kardal Antoun but Santino Bronca lost the ball to Kardal Antoun.

24'

Yazid Bishara tried his luck from the freekick. But Yazid Bishara didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

25'

Alfio Rusticano played it past Kardal Antoun.

Alfio Rusticano sprinted to escape from Najib Atiyeh.

Alfio Rusticano found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Samien Gaber failed to charge down the shot.

Fahd Hakimi was caught in no man's land ... Alfio Rusticano found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Italy 1 - 0 Bahrain

26'

The corner was taken by Fedro Blas towards the edge of the area.

Adelmo Paternoster had the beating in the air of Samien Gaber, then cushioned a headed pass.

Sandro Vastola played a great ball for Alfio Rusticano, Umher Ghannam missed his interception.

Alfio Rusticano struck it at goal! but Samien Gaber managed to block the shot.

27'

Alfio Rusticano took the ball past Kardal Antoun.

Alfio Rusticano took the ball confidently past Najib Atiyeh.

Alfio Rusticano turned with the ball past Kardal Antoun.

Alfio Rusticano tried to lob the ball at goal but Samien Gaber cleared the ball from danger.

28'

A long ball was delivered by Lamberto Cacia, Bertoldo Colucci latched onto the ball before Kadar Daher could intercept.

Bertoldo Colucci moved the ball forward for Maurilio Nebiolo, Maurilio Nebiolo trapped the ball nicely before Umher Ghannam could reach it.

Maurilio Nebiolo tried to score but he was closed down well by Samien Gaber.

30'

changed their tactics.

Mirko Calboni made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Tamir Awad.

31'

Sandro Vastola fed the ball forward to Lamberto Cacia, the ball was picked up by Lamberto Cacia before Kadar Daher could intercept.

Lamberto Cacia made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Karif Attia.

32'

Ramadan Asfour fed the ball forward to Tamir Awad, Fedro Blas couldn't reach it.

Tamir Awad tried to whip in a float cross but Mirko Calboni did well to spot and intercept the cross.

33'

Pass by Sandro Vastola to Lamberto Cacia, Kaul Maalouf missed his interception.

Lamberto Cacia tried to cross into the box but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Kadar Daher.

34'

Karif Attia tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Adelmo Paternoster.

35'

Fedro Blas jinked past Tamir Awad.

Fedro Blas got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Ramadan Asfour approached too late to tackle him.

But Fedro Blas struck the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

36'

Fedro Blas knocked a lovely ball for Mirko Calboni, Tamir Awad stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mirko Calboni crossed the halfway line with the ball , Ramadan Asfour couldn't cut it.

Maurilio Nebiolo moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal but Umher Ghannam charged down the shot.

38'

Nereo Carboni went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

39'

Mirko Calboni played it past Tamir Awad.

Mirko Calboni hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Ramadan Asfour wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Fahd Hakimi made a stunning save !.

40'

Sandro Vastola tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Karif Attia got to the ball first.

41'

Maurilio Nebiolo tried to get onto the pass but Kadar Daher intercepted the pass.

42'

Alfio Rusticano took the ball past Kardal Antoun.

Alfio Rusticano passed the ball to Maurilio Nebiolo, Najib Atiyeh failed to intercept the pass.

Maurilio Nebiolo knocked a lovely ball for Sandro Vastola, Sandro Vastola trapped the ball nicely before Samien Gaber could reach it.

Sandro Vastola played a great ball for Fedro Blas, Fedro Blas picked up on the ball before Umher Ghannam could cut it out.

Fedro Blas laid it forward to Santino Bronca, Santino Bronca picked up on the ball before Samien Gaber could cut it out.

Santino Bronca played a wonderful ball for Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci latched onto the ball before Umher Ghannam could intercept.

Santino Bronca received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Bertoldo Colucci, Samien Gaber stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Santino Bronca played a wonderful ball for Sandro Vastola, the ball was picked up by Sandro Vastola before Umher Ghannam could reach it.

Sandro Vastola hit the ball forward to Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci trapped the ball nicely before Samien Gaber could cut it out.

Bertoldo Colucci made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Umher Ghannam.

43'

Adelmo Paternoster made a pass to Alfio Rusticano, Kardal Antoun stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alfio Rusticano hit a crashing drive past Najib Atiyeh from a distance.

Fahd Hakimi used his fists to clear the ball.

44'

Sandro Vastola turned on the ball to leave Karif Attia standing.

Sandro Vastola sent the ball over from the wing, Kadar Daher failed to reach the ball.

Adelmo Paternoster beat Umher Ghannam to the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Santino Bronca knocked a lovely ball for Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci trapped the ball nicely before Samien Gaber could reach it.

Shot by Bertoldo Colucci but the shot cannoned off Umher Ghannam.

45'

Sandro Vastola played a great ball for Lamberto Cacia, Kadar Daher couldn't reach it.

Lamberto Cacia tried to send in a low cross but Karif Attia cut out the cross.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Bahrain were unfortunate to go in behind.Italy had 70% possession in the match, while Bahrain had 30%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Alfio Rusticano laid it forward to Bertoldo Colucci, the ball was picked up by Bertoldo Colucci before Umher Ghannam could cut it out.

Kardal Antoun blocked Bertoldo Colucci in a good, clean tackle before Bertoldo Colucci tried to get onto the pass.

48'

Bertoldo Colucci showed Kardal Antoun a clean set of heels.

Bertoldo Colucci had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Najib Atiyeh managed to block the shot.

50'

Santino Bronca took the corner.

Umher Ghannam got above Nereo Carboni to win the ball and headed the ball clear.

51'

Mirko Calboni directed the ball to Fedro Blas, Fedro Blas took it in his stride before Tamir Awad could intercept.

Fedro Blas showed Ramadan Asfour a clean set of heels.

Fedro Blas played a great ball for Santino Bronca, Santino Bronca trapped the ball nicely before Samien Gaber could intercept.

Santino Bronca laid it forward to Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci picked up on the ball before Umher Ghannam could reach it.

Bertoldo Colucci made a good pass to Sandro Vastola, Sandro Vastola took possession of the ball before Samien Gaber could intercept.

Maurilio Nebiolo received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sandro Vastola, Maurilio Nebiolo trapped the ball nicely before Umher Ghannam could cut it out.

Good play by Maurilio Nebiolo in making himself some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Samien Gaber failed to charge down the shot.

Fahd Hakimi was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

52'

Fedro Blas was outpaced by Ramadan Asfour.

Ramadan Asfour tried to play it past Mirko Calboni but Mirko Calboni block tackled Ramadan Asfour.

53'

Adelmo Paternoster sent in the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

54'

Alfio Rusticano jinked confidently past Kardal Antoun.

Alfio Rusticano made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Najib Atiyeh.

55'

Kardal Antoun tried to skip past Adelmo Paternoster but his possession is lost through a tackle by Adelmo Paternoster.

57'

Alfio Rusticano struck a long range piledriver!. Kardal Antoun wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

58'

Mirko Calboni tried to skip past the challenge of Tamir Awad but Tamir Awad cleanly tackled the ball.

60'

Nereo Carboni struck the freekick. But it hit the wall.

61'

Bertoldo Colucci directed the ball nicely to Alfio Rusticano, Alfio Rusticano took possession of the ball before Kardal Antoun could intercept.

Alfio Rusticano played a lovely ball for Fedro Blas, Fedro Blas took it in his stride before Najib Atiyeh could reach it.

Fedro Blas got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Umher Ghannam failed to charge down the shot.

Fedro Blas struck it just over the bar ... He should have scored.

62'

Mirko Calboni fed the ball forward to Lamberto Cacia, Ramadan Asfour failed to reach the ball.

Lamberto Cacia made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball struck Tamir Awad.

63'

Sandro Vastola knocked a lovely ball for Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci took it in his stride before Karif Attia could reach it.

Bertoldo Colucci delivered the ball to Sandro Vastola, Kadar Daher couldn't reach it.

Sandro Vastola had the strength to hold off Karif Attia.

Pass by Sandro Vastola to Mirko Calboni, Umher Ghannam couldn't cut it.

Alfio Rusticano picked up Mirko Calboni's superb pass, Samien Gaber tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alfio Rusticano shot with a bicycle kick but Umher Ghannam made the clearance.

64'

Alfio Rusticano made good use of the scissors dribble. As Najib Atiyeh lost his balance, Alfio Rusticano dribbled past Najib Atiyeh.

Alfio Rusticano delivered the ball to Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci took it in his stride before Kardal Antoun could reach it.

Bertoldo Colucci tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Najib Atiyeh.

69'

Santino Bronca tried his luck with a long range chip but Kardal Antoun threw himself in front of the shot.

72'

Sandro Vastola received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lamberto Cacia, Sandro Vastola took it in his stride before Kadar Daher could intercept.

Sandro Vastola tried to curl one in from medium range. Karif Attia wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Sandro Vastola effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

73'

Sandro Vastola passed the ball perfectly to Lamberto Cacia, Kadar Daher stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pass by Lamberto Cacia to Sandro Vastola, the ball was picked up by Sandro Vastola before Karif Attia could reach it.

Sandro Vastola tried to deliver a low cross but Kadar Daher intercepted the cross.

75'

Karif Attia attempted to feed the high ball but Lamberto Cacia intercepted but couldn't control.

77'

Kardal Antoun tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

78'

Kadar Daher tried to jink past Sandro Vastola but Sandro Vastola won the ball from Kadar Daher.

80'

Mirko Calboni lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

81'

Sandro Vastola received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Alfio Rusticano, Sandro Vastola trapped the ball nicely before Kadar Daher could intercept.

Sandro Vastola swung in a float cross, Karif Attia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bertoldo Colucci got above Umher Ghannam to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Maurilio Nebiolo tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Samien Gaber.

82'

Mirko Calboni played a great ball for Sandro Vastola, Kadar Daher failed to reach the ball.

A float cross was delivered by Sandro Vastola, Karif Attia couldn't cut it.

Adelmo Paternoster beat Umher Ghannam to the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Lamberto Cacia tried to lob the ball at goal but Samien Gaber made the clearance.

84'

Lamberto Cacia swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

85'

Alfio Rusticano took the ball confidently past Ramadan Asfour.

Kardal Antoun could not stop Alfio Rusticano going past him.

From a tight angle, Alfio Rusticano still managed to get a shot in but Umher Ghannam removed the danger.

86'

Lamberto Cacia stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Umher Ghannam.

87'

Santino Bronca played the ball to Mirko Calboni's feet, Mirko Calboni took it in his stride before Najib Atiyeh could reach it.

Mirko Calboni curled the ball in at goal from distance. Kardal Antoun approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

88'

Santino Bronca jinked confidently past Kardal Antoun.

Santino Bronca tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Najib Atiyeh failed to block the shot.

Fahd Hakimi saved and deflected the ball clear.

89'

Alfio Rusticano fed the ball forward to Santino Bronca, Najib Atiyeh couldn't reach it.

Santino Bronca skipped easily past Kardal Antoun.

Santino Bronca directed the ball nicely to Bertoldo Colucci, Bertoldo Colucci latched onto the ball before Najib Atiyeh could cut it out.

Bertoldo Colucci tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Umher Ghannam got to the ball first.

91'

Fedro Blas tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tamir Awad.

92'

Alfio Rusticano tried to dribble past Najib Atiyeh but Alfio Rusticano lost out to Najib Atiyeh.

End Match Italy 1 - 0 Bahrain