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Morrison · 03-06-2005, 08:38 PM

Claudio Gentile’s Azzurrini suffered a surprise defeat against their Norwegian counterparts.

European U21 Championship qualifier - 3/6/05 (20.00)
Norway 1 - 0 Italy
Riise 78 (N)
Drammen

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Claudio Gentile’s Azzurrini suffered a surprise defeat against their Norwegian counterparts.

The Azzurrini went to Norway hoping to protect their 100 per cent record in qualifying Group 5 for the European Under-21 Championship.

Fiorentina hitman Giampaolo Pazzini partnered Cagliari’s Rolando Bianchi upfront and it was the Sardinians’ striker who went closest early on.

In an insipid first half, Sampdoria midfielder Biagio Pagano also had a good scoring opportunity snuffed out by the Scandinavians, while Norway couldn’t quite finalise their team moves with good finishing.

There was only one real save from Gianluca Curci and it prevented Strand from opening the scoring.

Pazzini was booked during the first half and will therefore be suspended for September's next qualifier against Scotland.

However, just as it seemed set for a goalless draw, the deadlock was broken with 12 minutes remaining. Riise popped up with the winner for Norway that dooms Gentile’s Italy to their first defeat in this qualifying campaign.

It was a defensive error that allowed the midfielder time to turn and beat Roma goalkeeper Curci inside the area.

In tonight's other qualifier, Slovenia won 2-1 in Belarus, but Norway remain in second place.

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Norway U21: Jarstein; Skionsberg, Onstad, Gabrielsen, Bertelsen; Riise, Sokolowski, Grindheim, Moen; Strand, Holm

Italy U21: Curci; Motta, Mantovani, Piccolo, Potenza; Rosina (Pepe 65), Donadel, Montolivo, Pagano; Bianchi, Pazzini

Ref: Van der Velde (Bel)

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Morrison TS Member Favourite Team: Juventus Morrison is Offline Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,342 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 207 Country:	Norway stun Azzurrini Claudio Gentile’s Azzurrini suffered a surprise defeat against their Norwegian counterparts. European U21 Championship qualifier - 3/6/05 (20.00) Norway 1 - 0 Italy Riise 78 (N) Drammen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Claudio Gentile’s Azzurrini suffered a surprise defeat against their Norwegian counterparts. The Azzurrini went to Norway hoping to protect their 100 per cent record in qualifying Group 5 for the European Under-21 Championship. Fiorentina hitman Giampaolo Pazzini partnered Cagliari’s Rolando Bianchi upfront and it was the Sardinians’ striker who went closest early on. In an insipid first half, Sampdoria midfielder Biagio Pagano also had a good scoring opportunity snuffed out by the Scandinavians, while Norway couldn’t quite finalise their team moves with good finishing. There was only one real save from Gianluca Curci and it prevented Strand from opening the scoring. Pazzini was booked during the first half and will therefore be suspended for September's next qualifier against Scotland. However, just as it seemed set for a goalless draw, the deadlock was broken with 12 minutes remaining. Riise popped up with the winner for Norway that dooms Gentile’s Italy to their first defeat in this qualifying campaign. It was a defensive error that allowed the midfielder time to turn and beat Roma goalkeeper Curci inside the area. In tonight's other qualifier, Slovenia won 2-1 in Belarus, but Norway remain in second place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norway U21: Jarstein; Skionsberg, Onstad, Gabrielsen, Bertelsen; Riise, Sokolowski, Grindheim, Moen; Strand, Holm Italy U21: Curci; Motta, Mantovani, Piccolo, Potenza; Rosina (Pepe 65), Donadel, Montolivo, Pagano; Bianchi, Pazzini Ref: Van der Velde (Bel)