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120+4'

This match has finally come to an end following extra-time.
120+2'

A cross into the box from Giuseppe Ambrosino (Italy) is cleared.
120+1'

Cesare Casadei (Italy) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.
120'

3 additional min. will be played.
120'

Referee Manfredas Lukjancukas has finally had enough of Carmine Nunziata and brandishes a yellow card at him!
120'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Michael Kayode (Italy) was quite harsh and Manfredas Lukjancukas didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
117'

Goal! Nathaniel Brown finds Merlin Rohl (Germany) with a clever pass. He steps inside his man on the edge of the box and whips a tremendous shot into the bottom left corner. Fantasy football! 3:2.
114'

Substitution. Eric Martel is replaced by Paul Wanner (Germany).
114'

It’s the correct decision – NO PENALTY for Germany! VAR comes to the rescue of referee Manfredas Lukjancukas and both teams have no complaints.
113'

Wait! The referee makes the VAR signal and he's going to review that incident in the box from earlier. This could be a penalty for Germany! Let's see what he decides.
108'

Nelson Weiper (Germany) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
107'

He should have scored! Merlin Rohl (Germany) gathered a short pass deep inside the box but took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to make the block.
106'

The referee blows for the start of the second period of extra-time.
105+2'

That's the end of the first period of extra-time.
105'

There will be a minimum of 1 min. of added time.
104'

The corner from Rocco Reitz (Germany) is hurriedly cleared.
103'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear. Germany will take a corner kick.
103'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the top right corner, but Sebastiano Desplanches was alert and the score remains the same. Germany force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
102'

Carmine Nunziata decides to make a substitution. Lorenzo Pirola will be replaced by Riccardo Turicchia (Italy).
102'

That's the end of the game for Giovanni Fabbian, who is replaced by Jacopo Fazzini (Italy).
100'

Substitution. Nnamdi Collins will be replaced by Elias Baum (Germany).
99'

Ansgar Knauff (Germany) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Sebastiano Desplanches, who smothers the ball.
98'

A neat pass finds Nathaniel Brown (Germany) in space. He needs no second invitation to shoot and hits a piledriver from distance towards the middle of the goal, but Sebastiano Desplanches denies him with a good save.
97'

Nelson Weiper (Germany) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
96'

Ansgar Knauff (Germany) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
94'

Merlin Rohl (Germany) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation. Italy have a free kick.
94'

Cesare Casadei (Italy) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Manfredas Lukjancukas saw the whole situation. Germany get a free kick.
93'

Eric Martel (Germany) times his run well and connects with a cross on the edge of the six-yard box, but can't keep the ball down and it flies high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Italy.
92'

Ansgar Knauff (Germany) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
91'

The referee signals a substitution. Michael Kayode is brought on as a substitute for Matteo Prati (Italy).
91'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Max Rosenfelder trots off the pitch and is replaced by Tim Oermann (Germany).
91'

The first period of extra-time has just begun.
90+7'

The end of the second half.
90+6'

Giuseppe Ambrosino (Italy) shoots from the free kick just outside the box, hitting the top right corner. Football supporters are always pleased to see such a fabulous goal.
90+5'

Eric Martel (Germany) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Manfredas Lukjancukas blows for a foul. Italy win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
90+4'

Cesare Casadei (Italy) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.
90+3'

This is a yellow card! Nathaniel Brown (Germany) is not happy with the decision, but from our point of view it was clear.
90+2'

Nick Woltemade (Germany) sends a cross into the box, but Sebastiano Desplanches comes off his line to gather the ball.
90

The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
90'

Matteo Prati (Italy) picks up a yellow card.
90'

Mattia Zanotti (Italy) is visibly disappointed that he has weakened his team after receiving a second yellow card from the referee!
90'

Mattia Zanotti (Italy) picks up a yellow card for an infringement.
90'

Matteo Prati (Italy) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
89'

Manfredas Lukjancukas blows his whistle for a foul after Nathaniel Brown (Germany) hacks down one of his opponents. Italy will take a free kick.
88'

Carmine Nunziata has decided to make a change. Giuseppe Ambrosino (Italy) replaces Matteo Ruggeri.
88'

Substitution. Niccolo Pisilli (Italy) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Cher Ndour walks off.
87'

GOAL! Nick Woltemade meets a cross inside the box and heads the ball across the goal, where Nelson Weiper (Germany) lurks and pokes it into the back of the net. 2:1.
85'

Nick Woltemade (Germany) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
84'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems. The ball goes out of play and Italy will have a goal kick.
81'

An infringement by Wilfried Gnonto (Italy) results in a yellow card and as it's the second time today, he also sees a red and is dismissed by Manfredas Lukjancukas.
80'

The foul by Nick Woltemade (Germany) was seen by Manfredas Lukjancukas who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
78'

The attendance for today's match is 6503.
74'

The game is interrupted now, Max Rosenfelder (Germany) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
74'

A player from Italy commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
73'

Wilfried Gnonto (Italy) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
73'

Total attempts – 12:9. The current number of shots on goal is 3:3.
71'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Luca Koleosho will be replaced by Cesare Casadei (Italy).
68'

Nick Woltemade (Germany) rises high to meet the corner from Rocco Reitz and plants a low header into the middle of the goal, leaving Sebastiano Desplanches beaten. The score is 1:1.
68'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
67'

Merlin Rohl (Germany) rises highest from the corner to head at goal, but his effort towards the underside of the crossbar is brilliantly kept out by the goalkeeper.
67'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
65'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
63'

Wilfried Gnonto (Italy) is literally asking for a yellow card with his behaviour. The referee agrees and books him.
62'

That will be all from Paul Nebel who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Merlin Rohl (Germany).
62'

Antonio Di Salvo has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Ansgar Knauff (Germany) replacing Brajan Gruda.
62'

Today's match ends for Nicolo Tresoldi who will be replaced by Nelson Weiper (Germany).
62'

Nick Woltemade (Germany) flashes a header well wide of the left post following a lofted pass into the centre of the box.
58'

Luca Koleosho (Italy) broke through the opposition's defence and from the edge of the 18-yard box unleashed a powerful low effort, going in off the right post. The goalkeeper was rooted to the spot! He surely didn't expect that. A piece of footballing magic!
56'

Noah Atubolu pulls off a great save to deny Wilfried Gnonto (Italy), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot to the left side of the goal.
55'

Manfredas Lukjancukas blows his whistle as Giovanni Fabbian (Italy) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.
52'

Luca Koleosho (Italy) makes a run beyond the last defender, but he's offside.
51'

Mattia Zanotti (Italy) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross. The ball goes out of play and Germany will have a goal kick.
49'

Cher Ndour (Italy) plays a one-two with Giovanni Fabbian, but the move breaks down.
49'

Luca Koleosho (Italy) smashes a shot at goal from the edge of the area that drifts harmlessly past the right post.
48'

Eric Martel (Germany) brings his opponent down. Manfredas Lukjancukas has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+2'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45

1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Matteo Ruggeri (Italy) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
45'

Matteo Prati (Italy) was close to scoring after he unleashed a powerful shot which went a whisker wide of the left post.
42'

Cher Ndour (Italy) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Giovanni Fabbian, but he can't get on the end of the pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Germany.
41'

Paul Nebel (Germany) takes the free kick from the edge of the box and fires the ball goalwards. The goalkeeper can stay calm as the shot sails high over the bar.
40'

Poor challenge! Cher Ndour (Italy) is penalised for tripping and Manfredas Lukjancukas blows his whistle. Germany are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
40'

Brajan Gruda (Germany) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
36'

Brajan Gruda sends over a penetrating corner which finds the head of Eric Martel (Germany), but his effort from close range is disappointing and goes high over the bar.
36'

Brajan Gruda (Germany) prepares to take a corner kick.
36'

Paul Nebel (Germany) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the bottom left corner, but Sebastiano Desplanches shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
35'

What a goal-scoring opportunity! Matteo Prati (Italy) finds some space inside the box and gets in a strike, but the shot is brilliantly blocked by one of the defending players sliding in.
34'

A nice individual effort by Wilfried Gnonto (Italy) comes to nothing as his shot is blocked on the edge of the box by a defender.
34'

What a miskick by Nathaniel Brown (Germany). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands.
32'

Nicolo Tresoldi (Germany) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
31'

Matteo Prati (Italy) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Noah Atubolu intercepts the ball. What a chance! The ball rebounds out to Wilfried Gnonto (Italy) and his strike from the edge of the box goes narrowly wide of the right post.
29'

Paul Nebel (Germany) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
28'

Luca Koleosho (Italy) is given a fully deserved yellow card. Luca Koleosho (Italy) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
23'

Matteo Ruggeri (Italy) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
23'

3:2 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The shots on goal statistics – 0:1.
22'

Luca Koleosho (Italy) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety.
21'

A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Matteo Ruggeri (Italy) but poses no threat.
17'

Nick Woltemade (Germany) serves up a nice cross, but Sebastiano Desplanches punches the ball away.
16'

Lorenzo Pirola (Italy) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Manfredas Lukjancukas had an easy-decision to make.
13'

Nick Woltemade (Germany) amazingly found his way through the defence, but lacked a precise finish as his effort from close range went slightly wide of the left post.
12'

Rocco Reitz (Germany) plays a through ball inside the box, but it's too strong and Sebastiano Desplanches comes off his line to intercept.
11'

Giovanni Fabbian (Italy) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
10'

Giovanni Fabbian (Italy) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
9'

Paul Nebel nearly gets in a one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a defence-splitting pass from Nick Woltemade (Germany), but one of the defenders makes a clearance to snuff out the chance.
6'

Luca Koleosho (Italy) receives a low pass just outside the box and drills a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. Noah Atubolu pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
6'

Giovanni Fabbian (Italy) is penalised for holding. Manfredas Lukjancukas signals a set piece.
4'

Nicolo Tresoldi (Germany) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
1'

The defender did brilliantly to block the long-range effort from Eric Martel (Germany).
1'

Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are on the pitch and Germany will have the kick-off.

Manfredas Lukjancukas will officiate today.

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