Italia 0 - 0 Pakistan (393567362)

Fairly good weather for football had drawn a crowd of 27090 to Crissolo (CN). Kai Bang was the appointed referee with assistance provided by João Brás and José Constante. Italia decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. The following players had been chosen: Pesando - Tridondani, Zampagna, Ciancarini - Baroncini, Falconeri, Ruzzi, Corocher, Almonte - Poletti, Bassani.

Pakistan had chosen a strategic 5-5-0 formation. Starters: Durrani - Muhammad, Khan, Soomro, Umar, Sulaiman - Kamil, Muhammad, Malik, Javed, Nayyar -.

Pakistan used their skill at pressing to cut off the attack angles of their opponents all over the field. 1 minutes into the game, Pakistan wanted to bring some new energy to their game. A. Muhammad gave A. Navroz a quick hug as he left the field. As the 1 minute mark approached, the Italia coach decided it was time for a substitution. A. Pesando reluctantly made way for M. Tavolaro on the pitch. The pressing tactics used by Pakistan were successful as the ball remained close to the half way line at all times. After 17 minutes Pakistan tried to exploit their counterattacking skills, unfortunately, A. Javed's shot sailed wide after his break down the right. 21 minutes in, Pakistan's R. Nayyar received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. A loud groan was heard from the fans of Italia, as M. Baroncini left the pitch in too much pain to finish the match. V. Ventrone took his place on the field. 28 minutes into the game, Pakistan seemed a little tentative in their play as their organization fell to solid. Halftime score was 0 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to Italia, who controlled the ball 64 percent of the time.

The coach gave his players an extra tactical briefing during the break, and after that Pakistan had solid organisation. J. Soomro would have preferred to play on, but his coach decided otherwise. A. Godharvi entered the game for Pakistan as the match clock showed 46 minutes. 46 minutes into the match, the Italia manager wanted to try a new tactic, and the players loyally obliged. 82 minutes into the game, Pakistan had difficulty finding their positions and their organisation dropped to solid. The referee showed Pakistan's A. Umar the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. 88 minutes into the match, the referee signalled for a Italia substitution. G. Metta came on for M. Falconeri. After 89 minutes, the Pakistan coach wanted to see a new face on the pitch, waving A. Umar off the field. K. Niaz took his place. Italia had most of the ball, with 65 percent of possession.

M. Tavolaro performed admirably for Italia. L. Tridondani on the other hand, had a terrible day. The most dominating Pakistan player was without a doubt A. Godharvi. However, H. Muhammad made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 0 - 0.