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European Championship | Qualifiers
Oct 10, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
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Reaction
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Andrea Pirlo: 'Italy is different compared to the past'
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo claims that the Azzurri are now a different proposition to previous times after beating Azerbaijan 2-1 in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.Oct 11, 14:27
Giorgio Chiellini pleased with important winner
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini admits that his side's finishing left a lot to be desired in their narrow Euro 2016 qualifying win over Azerbaijan.Oct 11, 05:00
The Match
Match Report
Giorgio Chiellini is the only name on the scoresheet as Italy narrowly beat Azerbaijan 2-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifier, thanks to a late header from the Juventus star.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Euro 2016 qualifier between Italy and Azerbaijan at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.
HT Report
Giorgio Chiellini's header on the stroke of half time gives Italy a 1-0 lead at the break of their Euro 2016 Group H qualifier against Azerbaijan this evening.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday night's Euro 2016 qualifier between Italy and Azerbaijan in Palermo.
Build-up
Graziano Pelle: 'Delay in international breakthrough is my fault'
Southampton striker Graziano Pelle insists that no one is to blame for his failure to secure a spot in the Italy squad earlier.Oct 8, 01:25
Andrea Pirlo called up by Italy
Andrea Pirlo is called up to the Italy squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Malta, with Giacomo Bonaventura ruled out through injury.Oct 6, 18:41
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