Welcome to the match between Italy and Iceland

1'

Poor corner kick delivered by Alfio Rusticano that went straight to the opposition.

2'

Santino Bronca attempted to lift the ball forward but Baldur Daníelsson did well to spot and intercept the pass.

3'

Alfio Rusticano had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but the shot was charged down by Ásgautur Leifsson .

4'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Lúðvík Heimirsson .

Bettino Gamberini attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Ásgautur Leifsson .

5'

Alfio Rusticano played a pinpoint pass to Bettino Gamberini, Bettino Gamberini took possession of the ball before Ásgautur Leifsson could intercept.

Bettino Gamberini hit a long ball upfield,Baldur Daníelsson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Valeriano Esposito jumped with Ásvaldur Thorirsson and won the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Edmondo Marchini directed the ball nicely to Alfio Rusticano, Njörður Hilmarsson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alfio Rusticano fed the ball forward to Mirko Calboni, Mirko Calboni took it in his stride before Ásvaldur Thorirsson could reach it.

Mirko Calboni found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Njörður Hilmarsson couldn't reach it.

Þormóður Vigfusson was too slow in reaction ... Mirko Calboni scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Italy 1 - 0 Iceland

6'

Bettino Gamberini tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ásgautur Leifsson .

7'

Alfio Rusticano lifted the ball ahead of Valeriano Esposito, Valeriano Esposito brought the ball down well before Ásgautur Leifsson could reach it.

Valeriano Esposito sprinted to escape from Ásvaldur Thorirsson .

Valeriano Esposito made space for himself and attempted a thunderous drive. Njörður Hilmarsson approached too late to block it.

Þormóður Vigfusson failed to save ... Valeriano Esposito found the net !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Italy 2 - 0 Iceland

8'

Alfio Rusticano skipped easily past the challenge of Ásgautur Leifsson .

Whilst still some way from goal, Alfio Rusticano tried to lob the keeper. Baldur Daníelsson failed to charge down the shot.

Þormóður Vigfusson failed to save the ball ... Alfio Rusticano scored a goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Italy 3 - 0 Iceland

9'

Alfio Rusticano played a long ball looking for the head of Orazio Dessena, Orazio Dessena brought the ball down well before Hróar FinnbogadÙttir could reach it.

Orazio Dessena found a gap and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Ásvaldur Thorirsson couldn't reach it.

Orazio Dessena put it clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

11'

Alfio Rusticano shot past Hálfdan Daníelsson from 30 yards.

But Alfio Rusticano scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

12'

Alfio Rusticano skipped easily past the challenge of Ásgautur Leifsson .

Alfio Rusticano tried to get onto the pass but The ball ricocheted off Baldur Daníelsson .

13'

Alfio Rusticano tried to play a long ball but Ásgautur Leifsson got in the way of the ball.

14'

A long ball was hit up field by Alfio Rusticano,Ásgautur Leifsson couldn't reach it.

Orazio Dessena jumped with Njörður Hilmarsson and won the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Þormóður Vigfusson got back in time to make the save.

15'

Alfio Rusticano tried to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Ásgautur Leifsson .

16'

Alfio Rusticano had shrugged off the challenge of Hálfdan Daníelsson and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

Saved in style by Þormóður Vigfusson !.

17'

Alfio Rusticano's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

18'

Alfio Rusticano lobbed it over the halfway line,Ásgautur Leifsson failed to reach the ball.

Valeriano Esposito got ahead of Njörður Hilmarsson to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Þormóður Vigfusson wan't fast enough to make the save ... Valeriano Esposito found the net !!! ... The fans chanted Valeriano Esposito's name !

Italy 4 - 0 Iceland

19'

Santino Bronca dribbled past Baldur Daníelsson .

Santino Bronca fed the ball forward to Orazio Dessena, Orazio Dessena latched onto the ball before Ásgautur Leifsson could cut it out.

Orazio Dessena fired off a shot but Njörður Hilmarsson hoofed the ball clear.

20'

Edmondo Marchini was outpaced by Úlfhrafn Flosadottir .

A low cross was delivered by Úlfhrafn Flosadottir , Silverio Nervetti couldn't reach it.

Leifur Steinsson approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Amleto Gaspari approached too late to clear the danger.

Tizio Montaldo saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

21'

Alfio Rusticano hit a speculative long-range shot past Ásgautur Leifsson .

Alfio Rusticano was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

22'

Alfio Rusticano played it confidently past Ásgautur Leifsson .

Alfio Rusticano was pressed by Baldur Daníelsson but he evaded the challenge and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Saved in style by Þormóður Vigfusson !.

23'

Alfio Rusticano lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

24'

Santino Bronca tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ásgautur Leifsson .

25'

Bettino Gamberini tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Baldur Daníelsson .

26'

Silverio Nervetti lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Ásgautur Leifsson failed to reach the ball.

Valeriano Esposito won the ball in the air from Njörður Hilmarsson , then made an attacking header.

Þormóður Vigfusson wan't fast enough to make the save ... Valeriano Esposito capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Italy 5 - 0 Iceland

29'

Bettino Gamberini block tackled Baldur Daníelsson before Baldur Daníelsson could pass the ball.

30'

Daniele Edusei came on as a sub for Mirko Calboni.

changed their tactics.

32'

Baldur Daníelsson tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Silverio Nervetti.

34'

Daniele Edusei stepped away from Símon Heimirsson and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Daniele Edusei sent it far too high ... It was a poor miss from Daniele Edusei. He looked like he was short of match practice.

35'

Lúðvík Heimirsson was outpaced by Daniele Edusei.

Daniele Edusei tried to get onto the pass but Símon Heimirsson made it first to the ball and intercepted.

40'

Alfio Rusticano floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Valeriano Esposito headed it to the goal but Ásvaldur Thorirsson headed the ball clear.

42'

Daniele Edusei passed along the floor for Remo Bianchi to pick it up, Remo Bianchi latched onto the ball before Lúðvík Heimirsson could reach it.

Remo Bianchi tried to cross the ball low but it was intercepted by Símon Heimirsson .

45'

Orazio Dessena had a go from the freekick. But Orazio Dessena put it wide.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Italy took the lead.Italy maintained 71% of possession and 29% for Iceland. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Alfio Rusticano passed along the floor for Bettino Gamberini to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Bettino Gamberini before Baldur Daníelsson could cut it out.

Bettino Gamberini directed the ball nicely to Orazio Dessena, Orazio Dessena took possession of the ball before Ásgautur Leifsson could reach it.

Good play by Orazio Dessena in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Ásvaldur Thorirsson failed to block the shot.

Þormóður Vigfusson did well to parry it.

54'

Daniele Edusei laid it forward to Remo Bianchi, Remo Bianchi took it in his stride before Símon Heimirsson could reach it.

Remo Bianchi took the ball confidently past Lúðvík Heimirsson .

Remo Bianchi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Njörður Hilmarsson cut it out.

56'

Amleto Gaspari played a great ball for Daniele Edusei, Daniele Edusei latched onto the ball before Símon Heimirsson could intercept.

Daniele Edusei skipped past the challenge of Lúðvík Heimirsson .

Daniele Edusei struck a medium range piledriver but Símon Heimirsson got himself between the ball and goal.

58'

Remo Bianchi blasted a banana shot from long range but Símon Heimirsson charged down the shot.

60'

Fedro Blas came on for Daniele Edusei.

Giacomo Sergi came on to replace Valeriano Esposito.

tried a tactical change.

61'

Lúðvík Heimirsson tried to dribble past Remo Bianchi but Remo Bianchi won the ball from Lúðvík Heimirsson .

62'

Bettino Gamberini chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Santino Bronca, Santino Bronca brought the ball under control superbly before Hróar FinnbogadÙttir could reach it.

Santino Bronca directed the ball nicely to Alfio Rusticano, Alfio Rusticano latched onto the ball before Ásvaldur Thorirsson could intercept.

Alfio Rusticano tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Njörður Hilmarsson intercepted but couldn't control.

63'

Baldur Daníelsson tried to dribble past Bettino Gamberini but Bettino Gamberini took the ball away from Baldur Daníelsson .

64'

Edmondo Marchini took the ball past Hróar FinnbogadÙttir .

Edmondo Marchini attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Úlfhrafn Flosadottir removed the danger.

68'

Úlfhrafn Flosadottir tried to jink past Edmondo Marchini but it failed.

71'

Lúðvík Heimirsson attempted to feed the high ball but Silverio Nervetti intercepted but couldn't control.

72'

Bettino Gamberini directed the ball nicely to Alfio Rusticano, the ball was picked up by Alfio Rusticano before Ásgautur Leifsson could cut it out.

Alfio Rusticano tried his luck from 30 yards but Baldur Daníelsson made the clearance.

74'

Alfio Rusticano played a high ball looking for Orazio Dessena to run onto it, Orazio Dessena brought the ball under control superbly before Baldur Daníelsson could cut it out.

Orazio Dessena got free in the penalty area and hit a fierce shot. Ásvaldur Thorirsson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went in the back of the net ... Orazio Dessena scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Italy 6 - 0 Iceland

76'

Baldur Daníelsson hit it high and hard past Silverio Nervetti towards goal from 40 yards.

But Baldur Daníelsson didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

77'

Fedro Blas tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Lúðvík Heimirsson .

82'

Alfio Rusticano hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Ásgautur Leifsson scrambled the ball away.

83'

Alfio Rusticano lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

86'

Bettino Gamberini lifted the ball forward for Giacomo Sergi, Giacomo Sergi controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ásgautur Leifsson could intercept.

Giacomo Sergi drove the ball at goal but Ásvaldur Thorirsson cleared the ball from danger.

90'

Fedro Blas tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Símon Heimirsson .

End Match Italy 6 - 0 Iceland