Thursday, October 6, 2016

Spain dominates but held 1-1 in Italy in World Cup qualifier (The Associated Press)

Italy coach Giampiero Ventura sings the national anthem prior to a World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match between Italy and Spain, at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Spain appeared to have started its new era better than Italy but the Azzurri maintained their unbeaten home record in World Cup qualifiers with a 1-1 draw in Turin on Thursday. Spain lost to Italy in the round of 16 at the European Championship, and was set for a measure of revenge when Vitolo scored in the 55th minute following a rare mistake from veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.


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