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Goals and Highlights: Austria 2-0 Italy in Friendly Match
Goals and Highlights
It's all over!
Austria defeats Italy by two goals to zero, with goals from Xaver Schlager and captain David Alaba. The Italian team did not look sharp in attack, missing key opportunities to score a goal, the closest was a shot by Raspadori that goalkeeper Lindner saved.
87'
We are 5 minutes from the end of the match, waiting for the referee's decision on how much time to add in the second half. The closest Italy came to scoring was another corner kick, but in a prefabricated play and the ball flew over.
80'
We reached the 80th minute of the match, Austria looked a little better in attack, but the pace of the match was slowing down with ten minutes to go, and Italy had little to do.
71'
It was a close call!
Italy had a chance, but a good save by goalkeeper Lindner prevented Raspadori's goal.
67'
We reached the 67th minute, Austria regained possession of the ball, but lost it early in the midfield, and the Italians managed to get the ball, the most dangerous occasion was an attack by the locals, but without success by the Italian defense that prevented the third, as well as David Alaba who prevented Italy's counterattack.
58'
As we approached the 56th minute, the Italians took possession of the ball again, looking for long distance shots, but the closest they came to scoring a goal were corner kicks that were missed by the visitors.
50'
Austria came closer to scoring the third goal of the night than Italy did to scoring the first, the Italians managed a corner kick, the first attempt being very close, deflected by Schlager and the second attempt unsuccessful.
48'
Changes in the Italy eleven, Nicolo Zaniolo, Matteo Pessina, Giorgio Scalvini and Federico Chiesa entered the match, as Mancini looked for new alternatives in attack.
45'
We reached the 45th minute with a victory for Austria, Italy's performance dropped after the second goal, David Alaba widened the lead for the home team. We go to the break with this momentary victory, the Italians with few chances of danger, only a free kick that did not work.
37'
A great goal!
Real Madrid captain, but now with his national team, David Alaba scores the second goal of the night from a free kick.
34'
Ball for Austria
Very dangerous the Austrian team, but with some fouls stopping their attack, Italy stands firm on the defensive in this 33rd minute almost reaching the 40th minute.
25'
As we approach the 25th minute of the match, the game has become very slow, with the Italians keeping possession of the ball and looking to attack down the flanks.
16'
It was a close call!
A second almost came, but Italy held firm at the back to prevent another goal, Chukwubuike Adamu close to getting on the scoreboard for the first time.
15'
Danger for Austria!
Italy get a free kick in their favor, but in a great planned move it ends unsuccessfully.
6'
GOOOOOOOOL!
The first goal of the night arrives, Austria goes up on the scoreboard with a good assist from Arnautovic, scoring the goal by Xaver Schlager.
4'
Barella had a chance with a great individual play, but the Austrian defense prevented the Italian from shooting, and the home team started to counterattack, but without success.
0'
The ball is rolling at the Stadium Ernst Happel.
Austria's roster
Heinzi, Maxi, Xaver, Poschi, Nici, David, Sabi, Lieni, Baumi y Junior.
Italy's roster
Donnarumma, Gatti, Bonucci, Acerbi, Di Lorenzo, Barella, Verrati, Dimarco, Politano, Raspadori and Grifo.
Did you know?
In the last international friendly held in France, these two teams played to a two-goal draw in 2008. The Italian team had some great players: Buffon, Zambrotta, Pirlo, De Rossi and Del Piero.
Already warming up
Both teams are already doing stretching exercises, prior to the start of the game at the Ernst Happel Stadium.
Very elegant
The Italian national team will be in its white uniform, with Bonucci the captain wearing the armband tonight.
They have already arrived
The two teams are already at the stadium, just minutes away from warming up, after which the action will begin at the Ernst Happel Stadium.
The Stadium
The Ernst Happel Stadium is located in Austria with the capacity to host more than 50 thousand fans, it was opened on July 11, 1931 with more than 91 years, being the home of the local national team, but apart from that it has already had 4 finals of European competitions. But an important fact of the forum is that it was named Ernst Happel Stadium after the former player Ernst Happel.
Minutes away from kick-off
We are just minutes away from the start of the Austria vs. Italy game at the Ernst Happel Stadium, which is an international friendly. In a few moments we will share with you the line-ups of the teams, with many surprises on both sides.
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What time is Austria vs Italy match for the in International Friendly Match?
What time is Austria vs Italy match for the in International Friendly Match?
This is the start time of the game Austria vs Italy of November 20 2022 in several countries:
Argentina: 16:45 in Rai Italia Sud America
Bolivia: 15:45 horas
Brasil: 17:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America, Estádio TNT Sports, GUIGO
Chile: 16:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America
Colombia: 14:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America
Ecuador: 14:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America
España: 19:45 horas
Estados Unidos: 14:45 in Rai Italia Nord America, TUDN USA, ESPN + an TUDN App.
México: 13:45 horas in Rai Italia Nord America
Paraguay: 16:45 horas
Perú: 14:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America
Uruguay: 16:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America
Venezuela: 15:45 horas in Rai Italia Sud America
Watch out for this player from Italy
Continuing with the line of midfielders, Sandro Tonali one of the young promises of Italian soccer, in 13 games with Milan has scored 1 goal and 2 assists. On the side of European competitions, in the Champions League he has been in 6 games and giving 3 assists.
He has played a total of 1,547 minutes in both tournaments. He has been one of the players with the most yellow cards for his club, accumulating 4 cards.
Watch out for this player from Austria
Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, 28 years old, this season in the Bundesliga has had little participation with his club with 14 games, only scoring 1 goal and 1 assist. In the Champions League he was in 6 games, in the external competitions of his league only 3 games and totaling 1,008 minutes in all tournaments.
Italy's final line-up
A.Meret, L. Bonucci, G. Scalvini, A. Bastoni, S. Tonali, M. Verratti, G. Di Lorenzo, F. Dimarco, N. Zaniolo, G. Raspadori and V. Grifo.
Austria's latest roster
A. Schlager, S. Posch, G. Trauner, M. Wober, P. Mwene, X. Schlager, F. Grillitsch, A. Prass, F. Kainz, M. Sabitzer and M. Gregoritsch.
History
These two teams have met 4 times in World Cups, where all the victories have been for the Italians.
1934 World Cup, Italy won 1-0.
1978 World Cup, Italy won 1-0.
1990 World Cup, Italy won 1-0.
World Cup 1998, Italy won 2-1.
But the most important victory of Austria against Italy was on July 3, 1912, winning by 5 goals to 1, this in the Olympic Games. The most recent clash was in the Round of 16 of the European Championship, with the Italians winning by two goals to one.
Important match
The Austrian national team comes from a victory in its last match against Andorra, where Marko Arnautovic scored the winning goal. With 6 shots on goal, being a team that dominated possession of the ball with 81%. But the Austrians, when they play against important teams, compete in a surprising way, defeating Croatia and tying France.
After the end of this year, Azerbaijan will be their next opponent in the first game of the Eurocup qualifiers, their most important match will be against Belgium until matchday 3.
No World Cup but shining
The Italian national team comes into this match with a victory over Albania, with a double by Vincenzo Grifo and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. With 13 shots and 5 on goal. Having more ball possession with 66%.
But in this next match that the Italians will have, it will be a duel of memory of the round of 16 of the European Championship. With goals by Federico Chiesa at 95' and Matteo Pessina at 105' Italy won against Austria.
After this closing of the soccer year, Italy will continue its Euro qualification process against England until March 23rd of next year.
Roberto Mancini, Italy's coach, said a few days ago: "It will be important these two friendlies, now that we are here to test some young players and therefore evaluate the players".
For one of the captains of this Italian group, he considers that these friendlies serve to help the young players and project them: "They will be friendlies that count a lot for the approach, the attitude, the young players have to understand what it means to wear the shirt of Italy".
In this call-up the names of Donnaruma, Verratti, Tonali, Di Lorenzo, Emerson, Chiesa, Politano and Zaniolo stand out.
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