Italy defeated by Great Britain at the Brunico Master

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The Brunico Masters started with a defeat, with Italy losing 4 to 2 against Great Britain. The Azzurri go under twice, and draw twice. Italy will be back on the pitch tomorrow at 3.40 pm against Colombia.

After an initial phase of study, Italy can count on the first power play but the Azzurri are unable to exploit it. Italy creates little while Great Britain touches the net on several occasions but Stella is well attentive. Four minutes from the end Bona ends up in the penalty bench. 11 seconds pass and the British find the opening goal with Niemitali. The Azzurri try to react but the first fraction ends on 1 to 0 for Great Britain.

16 seconds pass from the start of the second half and Niamatali doubles up. The Azzurri try to react but it is still Great Britain that becomes dangerous and calls Stella into question on several occasions. In the third minute it is Italy who touch the net, but the shot is printed on the post. A few moments go by and he sits down on the penalty bench. The blues take advantage of the power play shortening with Max Oberrauch. At 6:26 the second power play of the period for the Azzurri. Italy came close to the net on several occasions and Great Britain was level again. The Azzurri look for a draw but the British goalie saves his team.

At 10:58 Italy equalized through Enrico Dorigatti. The teams face off and first Great Britain and then Italy go close to the opening goal. With 5:06 to go, the Azzurri can count on another power play. However, Great Britain is keeping a good watch. With 2:28 to go the British take the lead through Scott Glover. At 1:48 the British can count on a superiority. In the last minute, the Azzurri removed the goalkeeper but suffered Niamatali's goal into an empty net.