Ten-man Italy see off Ukraine

Villarreal striker Rossi, who have flattered to deceive for Italy in the past, shone throughout the game and fired his side into the lead on the 28th minute when he scored from close range following a scramble after a swift counter-attack.

Though Italy lost substitute Davide Astori to a 75th minute red card and the Ukrainians pressed hard, the visitors wrapped up victory with Alessandro Matri's first international goal in the 80th minute after the defence was caught stretched.

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