In a game which marked Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon earning his 167th cap - equalling the European record - the hosts dominated the encounter but Germany also had their share of chances. Italy's biggest chance came eight minutes from the end with Andrea Belotti hitting the post with a low shot. "We have now played six games in a row without conceding a goal so that is also a very positive thing." "The result is acceptable seeing as we played well and gave little to the world champions," Giampiero Ventura, Italy's coach, told reporters. Germany put the ball in the net on the hour but Kevin Volland was ruled offside.

Source: bd News24 November 16, 2016 02:53 UTC