Overview
- Luany settled the match in the 68th minute, finishing at the back post from a Dudinha cross.
- Italy followed last week’s 1-1 draw with Japan with another compact, competitive showing despite the defeat.
- Defender Soffia exited in tears with a muscle injury and was replaced by Bergamaschi in the first half.
- Soncin adjusted his XI from the Japan match, starting Durante in goal and later introducing Girelli and Bonansea in search of an equalizer.
- The Parma friendly forms part of Italy’s build-up, with two matches in the United States slated for late November and early December.