s [Music] the [Music] and [Applause] National anom of Italy [Music] [Music] go [Music] the [Music] [Music] [Applause] oh welcome everyone tuning in today we are coming to you live from Karina in the northeast of Croatia for the under 19's friendly match between Germany and Italy it's an incredibly exciting German side which features many of the players that won not only the European championships at under 17 level but also the World Cup 2023 in Indonesia which was an incredible achievement big cuse for celebration and optimism about the future of German Football it's a hot and sunny day here in Eastern Europe we close to the Hungarian border we got two top teams say in this friendly which is part of the buildup to the major prize on offer at the under 19s level that being the European championships which will be held in Romania next year well that qualifying begins in November Germany drawn with Hungary Cyprus and andur andur will be hosting those matches played between the 12th and 18th of November and the group winners and Runners up as well as the best third place team will progress to the final Elite qualifying round consisting of 28 teams in seven groups and the winners of those groups will join the group Romania in the finals to decide who be crowned the champions of Europe 2025 and big hopes for this young German side under the stewardship of Hano balich spent last year guiding the under 18s which saw him in charge of six matches and now he's taking over the under 19s so this the first game of the new season and the push towards the under 19s European championships in 2025 Italy await a Stern test they were ranked second overall at this level means they were put into the same pot as Germany pot a in the draw for the 2025 European championships and Italy have already played a game here in Croatia drawing 22 with England who will be Germany's next opponents as well that's going to be on Tuesday the [Music] 10th so the lineups for Germany well couple of injuries to ketan and Noah davish means they were late calls up call UPS for Julius scel and ellias [Music] DEA and we have Max Schmidt in goal Al aluga kabar maximan Dal Finn yel who caps the sign today Eric D Silva morera they make up the back four plenty of experience in that back four as well including numerous players who won both the the euros and the World Cup tussle on the edge of the penalty area there referee Philip drasic does not award a free kick to Italy an early chance here for Italy it's early goal as [Applause] well and it's the captain Leonardo Menino well the defensive Midfield from chz scoring within the first two minutes of the game and an early setb for Germany there caught cold at the start of this game just a little bit hesitant and it opened up for the captain and not the not the start that this young German side wanted well no pushovers Italy and there are no easy games at this level as Germany know they have failed to qualify for the under 19s Euros since back in 2017 was their last appearance but today's a friendly today's about the side getting to know each other starting to take on the instructions from Hano balich Finn yel captaining the side on the ball today ahead of him winners osawe B daai and Bal y yalun up make up the Midfield and we have also the vastly experienced Paris Bruna now of [Music] Bru he'll be on the left wing max meret it's playing Center forward and NOA yata also in the starting 11 today [Music] free Kick this time goes Germany's way and it's a whole new starting 11 for Italy for the from the side that faced England in the last game rato Arin of Roma in goal filipo real Nicolo Fortini Federico Nardin Adam bone make up the back four alagio Le Leonardo mencino who just scored and Emanuel Salah in the Midfield Marco Romano Jeff echor and Daniel caprini make up the starting 11 for Italy wano balich and Co did watch the game where Italy faced England and they mentioned that it was an intense pressing game that Italy have and certainly that is the case in the opening five minutes here when the signal goes you can see how they closed down there Kabab on the ball good turn from him nice play from alera Kaba collected by Max D of wburg Kaba looking for the forward runs of Paris Bruner and Co that one just runs out of touch throw in for [Music] Italy mid G winners mid G winners manman nine winners mid G man man still with Germany on this near side now possession given back to Italy across the face of goal this is this is his criteria on both [Music] sides a really intense start to the game two top quality sides course big rivals on every level of International [Music] Football Menino there one back for Germany ni it's opening up here trying to trick his way through the back line there was nanata four quick into the tackle Italian player goes down this will be a free kick Italy's way Daniel caprini of fantina starting his first game at this level and his teammate Marco Romano just gesturing for the medical team to come on looks like it's a bit of an awkward F awkward fall for Daniel caprini [Music] well the Euros are held every year at this level say next one will be in Romania Germany have won the Under 19s three times 1981 2008 and 2014 was the last time Spain are the current holders of the Euro title they've won it in an incredible nine times or 12 if you count the precessing tournament stretching back to 1948 Spain certainly a country which is really excelling both on senior level and on Youth Level as are Germany as mentioned Paris Bruno meret some of the forwards involved in both that double victory at under 17's level clever ball to the back post and it was the defender Federico ntin sneaking in there but the touch slightly heavy going out for a goal [Music] kick ma Schmidt off Bayern Munich on the ball plenty of experience for him at International level International Youth Level over 22 [Music] appearances space now down the right hand side good Silva morera do really well alongside nuha yata and Germany have forced a corner here so can they get themselves level quick reply would be great from a German perspective and it is morera with the outswinger plenty of height plenty of physicality in the penalty area for Germany and the header from Maxim Dal just over the bar there it is a big strong physical side that Germany's under 19s have was part of their success in these International competitions and that's certainly a style of play and an advantage that bich wants to really Force home do favor an intense attacking pressing style of football they're coming up against the side today who are very technical very composed very good on and off the ball okay okay okay Italy senior mens with a good result against France last night in the Nations League coming out 31 Victors Max all the ways the ball back Harris Bruner there just unable to bring it under his control what a victory it was in the Euros Christian vuk was in charge that day when they beat France in a thrilling final 54 and penalties that was in Hungary so just we're on the border to Hungary here so just over the Border was where that tournament was held Paris Bruner was joint scorer four goals alongside a now quite famous lamin yamal who you may have heard of Paris Bruner was named the play of the tournament as well the ex BVB player of course choosing to move on now playing his football with cirle buer it was a tough road to the final and to lift that trophy having to beat France port and Scotland in the group phase before victories over Switzerland and Poland saw them progress to the final against France and now a new era begins at the under 19's level little bit dangerous there ho It Up by Dal and sent long by m Schmidt good big pressure Adam bone from AC Milan Germany with just a bit of a chance to breathe and build up from the back ball into the Midfield is immediately close down more pressure on the ball there winner awe being pressured every time he receives the ball foot race here and this might break Germany way well the goalkeeper is in big big danger here huge danger as NOA yata nipped in after Paris Bruna had put the pressure on round the goalkeeper and rato Marin quickly off his line brings down nayat outside of the box looks like he's just received a yellow card very lenient from the referee this is only a friendly of course or is it in fact a straight red in any other circumstances you have to say it would have to be a straight red card denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity Maxim Dal comes across to receive some instruction well huge turning point in this game and now Germany with a free kick in a very promising position Ben d of wburg involved here it does look as if Daniel caprini will be sacrificed for the replacement goalkeeper so ronato Marin receiving a straight red for bringing down yata on outside of his penalty area and onto the field comes Tomaso Martinelli to replace ronato Marin and Italy down to 10 men after a quarter of an hour play Advantage Germany mugera kabar six goals to his name as well and now Germany with options on this free kick one the left or the right foot looks like kabal's lining up to take this one it's Germany and it's hit the bar and cleared and into the net looks like the flag was raised on the followup an immediate congrat rations for a top save from Martinelli Ben die with a fantastic free kick but Martinelli the equal to it and Italy keep hold of their slender lead let's take a look at that one again lovely bit of power what a save that one is tipping it onto the bar meret was there with a followup but the flag was raised wow non-stop action in the first 20 minutes of this under 19's friendly between Italy and Germany allow but you he the C from the other right it's Germany starting rather sluggishly but growing into the game and now with the numerical advantage and this will be tough for Italy having to play the remainder of the game with just 10 men cabar [Music] now back to D by Max out to cabar once more good touch from Bruner who goes down moera cabar does fantastically down the left hand side ball into the center comes to daai and mad is the guilty party giving away a free kick there now alera kabar is down holding his thigh there did fantastically well on the wing under big pressure as we see a replay of the foul so the substitute goalkeeper will he be involved in more heroics today oh hey could be a busy man this afternoon you tell us a hugely competitive game even though it is a friendly kabar there again Bruner now down the left hand side being supported by kabar loses possession Italy have it brona gets it back again tries to go around the outside of the right back wins a free kick in a good position score some really key goals on the way to those victories both in the euros and the World Cup and also dispatched the winning penalty as well against par against France I should say in the final JY now continuing to put on the pressure good ball in towards the back post goalkeeper there gets a good hand to it tips it out for another corner looks like Mora will take this one as well morrera in a hurry to take it Germany trailing of course thanks to that second minute goal by the captain of Italy b d chips the ball over looking for more good Max me mad gets it back again and now Italy on the far side with filipo Rial when is a swe wins the ball back nicely just the eyes for the ball well Time Tackle and Germany now will force Italy back into their own half morera plays the ball forwards towards yata yata wins a throw in or noata of ARB leig just his fifth International appearance one goal to his name and a massive impact on this game as well winning the free kick which led to the red card high lofted pass this should be collected by Martinelli and is Martinelli gives it to Bone but bone under big pressure from Bruna a lot of strength and experience down this left hand side for Germany of course Bruna and kabar know each other very well from not just the Germany youth setup from the under 16s onwards but also from their time at BVB together barusa Dortmund who of course made it to the Champions League final last year where they narrowly lost out to Real Madrid morera gets things underway again it's a little short and intercepted and here come Italy strong defending there fin yel shoulder toosh shoulder alio C CE now down on the ground sry correction it's Jeff akator player from Genoa looking to stretch his legs hits it into space but can't make his way round finel as we see the first drinks break after the 25th minute Mark say warm temperatures today here in Eastern Europe On the Border to Hungary we're in Croatia where this kind of mini tournament is being held 29 degre as this heat wave continues in Europe as we see a replay of the goal again well taken opportunity simple throw in it's eator who gets the first touch sets up the captain Leonardo menich Ino and it's a crisp left footed finish but now the tables have turned not in terms of the score but in terms of the numerical Advantage definitely be in Germany's interest to keep this game at a higher Tempo try and wear down the Italians so here come Germany again pull forwards towards Max meret good turn from him looking for support B to keep the ball referee Awards a free kick quickly taken Italy looking for a route out of defense and it comes in the form of ramano Nicolo forini of UV also making his first start for the under 19s today yel again battling with eor and again yel gets the better of the player from Genoa it's nice from the captain of Germany today also one of those players who won both the World Cup and the Euros little slip from o but nothing comes of [Music] it winners of cross to Maxim Dal Italy with everyone in their own half now nice from Parris Bruner gets past the first Defender but not the second ceis is brought down by Paris Bruner well looks like this will just be a ticking off for Paris Bruner here only just take a look at that one again hey it's only a simple foul not more CE just stepping across the ball to protect it so 30 minutes gone it's Italy still up and if there's one side that knows how to defend it's Italy isn't it absolutely classic Italian defending renowned over the years some top Defenders like Maldini and Co the list goes on and on they are the absolute masters of the one-nil Victory and that's something that Germany will be doing their best to avoid and they won't want to get hit on the Counterattack either be wary of giving any more spaces or any more opportunities to this very lethal Italian side Jeff echor does really well wins a corner interesting to see how many players that Italy will commit forward on these kind of set pieces indeed Center back does come up Federico nard is there plenty of height in this Italian side as well ball comes in towards the near post it's up not fully away succession of headers drops to the Italian left back he takes a swing at it but misses it and then gives the foul away as well filipo Rial of Roma he for the under 20s just taking his eye off the ball and The crucial moment and he could have got the volley [Music] off and certainly Germany do not want to concede another one from a set piece clever flick from Bruner onto kabar good Almo Elmo with the quick throw in gives it to benada lofted pass across to yata morera now back to yata should be a Germany throw in Yin Kaya now in support on that Far Side trying to link up with yata here he is again gives it to asawe into maximilan M who tries to set up yalen sorry yal Chaya W frustration building up on the bench for Germany they have to keep cool continue to try and Link their passes together force this Italian side back and then take their opportunities when they come which might be few and far between drop ball in Germany's favor winners a sway to take it possession with Germany now mger Kabab out to Maria yata battling doing well gets to the by line was he fouled goes out for a goal kick in the endis well the Gad aurini the Little Blues as they know the Italian side coached by Alberto bolini comes with absolutely vast experience he's been in the game and coaching at Youth Level since the early 90s say the 58-year-old massively experienced given away that slightly dangerously eator on the ball for Italy being closed down now in a foot race with morera does really well to get down on that Far Side take a bit of pressure off the Little Blues links up well as well and the flag is raised I believe well Italy still showing they have the quality even when they're reduced to 10 men aor and ceis there putting some pressure on the German defensive line so albertto Albert Alberto balini has been coaching the under 19s 20s and 21s since 2019 sticking with the same group of players as they progress into the higher age categories and he has also won the Euro under 19 that was back in 2023 and he then took the team on to win the under 20s as well at in the elite League that was back in March of this year and Italy have been the winners of the elite league for three years in a row now and that kind of success can only bode well for the Italian senior team as well and as I mentioned Italy ranked second in Europe at this level just behind Portugal who who won the automatic spot into the final round of qualifying for the Euros bit of space here for Leal Chaya twisting turning losing the ball however well read by Menino Menino again bit of space for him in the center of the park CE let the ball and gets it back again Cay strong running with the ball was he brought down well Al Jo ceis of helis Verona has looked like a very good player couple of times now he's got on the ball making his way around the Defenders winning his fifth cap for the under 19s one goal to his name Emanuel a Salah on the ball number 14 it's clev from Italy Sissi making the run to the flank and sisi goes into the penalty area delivers and it's across the face of goal and cleared Max Schmidt getting the ball off the line really nice move from Italy there one for the one from the training ground perhaps very cleverly [Music] done mcera cabar with the challenge that led to the free kick it's up but not away from Germany really nice touch from Salah well Italy looking very strong you really wouldn't tell that they're down to 10 men in the last five minutes or so upping the tempo and intensity it's impressive stuff from Italy what can Germany do to answer it well they have to do a bit of Defending as we approach the end of the first half again Emanuel Salah on the ball with CE they try a similar thing to the last free kick yes they do but this time Salah puts the ball deep towards the back of the penalty area Italy still have it it's a slip and this will be go Germany's way referee gives a free kick indeed well five minutes remaining in this first half the opener from Leonardo mencino really exploiting the space around the penalty area to open up the scoring Germany have replied goalkeeper ronat Marin sent off after yata took the ball around him resulting free kick was then immediately Saved By The Substitute goalkeeper Tomaso Martinelli apart from that Germany haven't threatened too much and then Italy almost doubling the lead with a nicely worked free kick routine alanu Bona with the throw in into seen a lot of the ball so far isn't Jeff echor that wins the corner for Italy as Italy continue to pressure Germany they're in no hurry to take the corner trundles over out swinger to be delivered by alajo s in it comes it's met by yata good defensive header there Italy retained possession however it's nice from them shot comes in and it's just past the foot of the post Marco Romano with the snapshot his Line's lit up there just a bit of space for him he can hit them at the other end Paris Bruner's going to lose out to the goalkeeper Martinelli ala cabar can Germany force one final chance well foul throw disappointment there just a little bit sloppy from Al mugera kabar punished by the referee Philip dragich one back nicely there given away by Bruner good spin from the Italian wins a free kick and again Italy in no hurry to take the free kick really top play from aajo CIS here he is again with another Spin and Germany have it can they hit them on the counter Maria up to yata Italy a little bit stretched now Yin Kaya also there in the penalty area ball doesn't come to him however it's hooked away this will be recycled and Germany want to carve open an opportunity get themselves leveled before the half time whistle space for alera kabar here joke it's CL ball inside and slightly over hit and the move breaks down for Germany can see what Ben Sada was trying to do there well they substitute goalkeeper toaso Martinelli outstanding save to keep his side in the lead was it full stretch tipping it onto the bar in one of the rare moments that Germany did threaten the Italian goal in this first half down the outside come Italy all the way down to Martinelli Alin Kaya trying to close down the space itally get through the Press CE asking who's there who's supporting them not easy with you only have 10 men it's up and over from Italy comes Maxim Dal well Germany found it pretty heavy going so far trying to get through well defending well yeah good defending from Italy as you would expect kabar hoists one into the penalty area no really there for Germany no foul given and instead it's ceis alagio sis looking for the Run of his teammates and there goes the halim whistle well Germany trailing by one goal against what looks to be a very strong Italian side they got the opener within 2 minutes throwing towards Jeff eator who's able to Chas it down and lay it off for Leonardo Menino the captain from chisena and he rifled it away into the the bottom round right hand corner beating M Schmidt to put Italy into the lead things changed of course around the 20 minute markers it was nayat put through went round the goalkeeper ronato mtin only to be brought down Marlin saw red on came Martinelli saving the free kick tipping it onto the bar and as it stands Italy one goal to the good Germany will have to come out in the second half and try and break down this stubborn defense and carve up some opportunities for themselves and we'll see you back here for more under 19's friendly football in about 15 minutes welcome back to under 19's friendly football it is currently Germany nil Italy 1 in this friendly in Croatia coming to you from kotarba in the northeast of Croatia next to the Hungarian border it is a hot day and we've got some excellent football being played from both sides Italy and no pushovers to say they are ranked second at this level behind Portugal and so it's proving to be a very impressive display from them they are reduced to 10 players if you missed the first half goalkeeper ronato minin was sent off after bringing down nuha yata after he was clear through and goal and the following free kick was very well saved from the substitute goalkeeper Tomaso Martinelli who started against England in the 2-2 draw last time out and I must say it is a totally new starting 11 for Italy so fresh legs but there's also a lot of experience on the bench for Italy and what of Germany well they've played well they've looked strong down the left hand side Bruna and cabar linking up nicely Max mad's had a quiet game so far up front see no real shots on target against a very solid Italian defense and Italy also quite strangely against expectations grew in the game after the 30th minute Mark they started to really well looked like it was 11 against 11 at some points and had a couple of chances themselves even to double the lead so what will the second half bring us well hopefully plenty more goal mouth action particularly for this young German side the German side that has numerous winners plenty of players here from front to back all featured in those wins in the European championships and also in the World Cup as well so these are players that have been there and done it on the world's biggest stages and they're going to have to find a way back into this game good ball into the center again the Italian Center back steps up gets their first ball out to Maria now Maria with a chance to cut inside that's nicely done and he's [Music] tripped Eric D Silva Mora the most capped player in the German international youth International playing his football for Nottingham Forest in England 38 appearances already for Germany from the youth under 16s 17s 18s and now 19s five goals during that period as well and here he is in a dead ball situation can Germany now bring things level at the start of this second half Center back's forwards as well for Germany it's lobbed in he win the header through cabar but nothing comes of it that's another foul there badada brought down and a free kick right on the edge of the penalty area for Germany as they continue to turn the screw it's a Bright Start to the second half from Germany heavy clumsy Challenge from Adam Bona of AC Milan this one definitely within shooting range although the angle is slightly tight you'd prefer it to be more Central definitely worth having a go kabar with the left foot orai with the right dite saw his free kick saved in the first half here he is again D and he makes it 1-1 with a beautifully taken free Kick the goalkeeper Tomaso Martinelli rooted to the spot and he sees that one whistle past him and into the back of the goal and Germany are level well they started brightly in the second half and they get their rewards straight away has a look it's up and over the wall and back down again before the goalkeeper can react and benai of Wolfsburg gets his fifth goal at youth International level well this time it's Italy who are caught cold quite a mirror of the first half where Germany fell behind and this time it's Italy who is slow out of the blocks well every pre kick being contested see what it means everything being hotly contested I say these games do serve as build up to the qualifying that will happen in November for Germany come on and this time the free kick goes Italy's [Music] way down ity get things underway again long ball forwards is now and there for Italy this should roll out no indeed it's one back nicely and kept in real danger now bit of a confused clearance there both players going for the ball they get away with it initially I thought that ball was long but wasn't to be closed down by meret nicely touch nice touch there for maxim d kills it dead into D nice quick passing from him it's better from Germany in the start of the second half they're moving the ball quicker that's what they need to do keep the pressure [Music] [Applause] high hey sh for hand ball and they get it Emmanuel Salah there well this is the start of they say the new Under 19s year and two tough tests against Italy and England as well England also know strangers to success at the Youth Level ball sent in get a good delivery can't direct the header though angle was against them and it's into the gloves of Martinelli kabar into D that one jumps up off the turf recycled and one back however back to alera Kabab BR adman player plays it into the penalty area looking for the run for meret that's the kind of area that maximilan merad likes to operate in in the penalty area he's very clinical in front of goal but being well Marshal by the center backs of forini and Nardin today for Italy Eric D Silva Mora again with the corner this will be an ins swinger gives the signal and then it goes towards the the near post is flicked on by meret drops to Paris Bruner but he can't bring it under control hooked back in and the volley comes in blocked again and the finally the shot once more still not clear it's up and this time away from the goal well the team met up in Frankfurt back on September the 3rd before coming down here and I say they're going to head to Andor in November for the first round of qualifiers for the Euros they're going to face Cypress and Hungary and then in October there will be a little mini tournament as we see substitutions coming on number eight for Italy Matia manini comes on replacing Adam bone also looks as if number 23 Menino Menino is coming off as well the captain and goal scorer on comes filipo pagui and also number 11 Diego CIA so three changes in the 55th minute for Italy and under 19s Leonardo mencino looked very good defensive midfielder took his opportunity really well at the start of the game Paris Pruno now tricky and Good Feet from him tries to make his way past the Defenders battling for it complains he doesn't get a corner 50/50 challenge there referee gives it in the way of Italy you see the Italian defenses very often doubling up on the flanks not really wanting to leave their Defenders and their right backs and left backs isolated against the quality of Brun eor stabs it forward and it's collected instead by Germany's Central defensive partnership there's Mora battling for it a lot of physical strengths in the German side one of their advantages you would say down across to cabar T now to Felch Italy camped in their own half space for kabar this is better from Germany much better making Italy work trying to close down those spaces but that pass is little loose and runs out so Germany also involved in a little mini competition between October the 9th and 15th that's a four Nation tournament that's going to take place in Romania and uh the opponents will be Spain Romania and Norway so more Top Class opponents there for the young German side under 19s come well not an easy task for either coach really bringing together players as it is for balich players from 12 different clubs they all need to come together they all play in slightly different systems different teams different styles some more attacking some more defensive POS session base but they've all got to learn to play together but they're looking for this intense style this use their physicality try and control the game and of course Germany will be back involved in a game on Tuesday the 10th where they face England here in Croatia ball into the center danger here the shot comes in and it's well held by Max Schmidt in goal for Germany just opened up nicely there for the substitute Diego CA kabar coming forwards looking for the outlet nothing there nothing doing comes back in the form of CE and Germany will build up from the back also the under 21s were involved in action just earlier on back on Wednesday and they comprehensively beat Israel 5-1 that was a game played also in Hungary Nicolo traldi opened the scoring in the fifth minute as Germany come forwards here this is opening up nicely for Germany Bal yal Chaya goes down and it's a hand ball as the move breaks down K unfortunate that nicely done by echor skips around that player Jeff eor brought down and Finn yel goes into the book for bringing down Jeff eator and there's a yellow card shown to the bench as well for the protests from the German bench so say Germany 5-1 winners against Israel and the under 21s in the Euro 21 qualifier traldi with a brace also Karen adamy back in the side the brusser Dortmund man had a Year's absence when he was also training with the senior side and of course involved in brucia dortmund's push to the Champions League final Andy really A Cut Above with also two goals also could have had a hat-- trick smashing an effort against the crossbar from distance and then Ana Canal rounding off a really solid performance from the under 21s sees them solidly in control in group D Four Points up of Poland last time I checked and yes indeed it is still Four Points Germany winning their game in hand although Poland will face Bulgaria soon and here come Germany again also see Robert ramshack on for Germany Robert ramshack another one of those players heavily involved in the under 17 Squad recently also hit a hattick seven goals to his name in 30 appearances from the RB leig man good tussle for it in Midfield Italy do well CE CE brought down free kick Italy hey hey it's a foul hey hey hey clear serious tactical foul it's a clear serious tactical foul throwing quickly taken no chance to play the headed away Italy now breaking on the counter it's a bad decision against us Sia gives the ball to manini still asking some questions flicked on it was clever from mechor but not on the same page as say gets the thumbs up however from his teammate Maxi Char spin from Bruna but loses out Germany will have to get back here they're slightly out of shape and they give another foul away in a promising position for Italy well Italy just having another hot spell here in a hot day in Croatia Matia manini The Substitute over the ball alongside filipo pagui Matia minini it's manini from distance that's not too far away goalkeeper Max Schmidt looks like he had it covered in any case as we see another break for a drink players look like they're coming over as we're now 20 minutes into this second half on comes number nine another Matti here this time Mattia mosone as well as number seven sedo finy replacing Alano Sissi who had a really great game for the Italians so wholesale changes for Italy 66th minute Germany with the ball scores tied 1-1 Italy reduced to 10 men it's a little bit short and there's a slip as well it's a little bit Scrappy from Germany have to tighten things up a little bit here it's a foul right under the nose of the referee by belal yal chinka on the substitute SEO fi also on the pitch is filipo RI Germany Come Away With It long ball forwards towards Max meret ramshack is there and ramshack is brought down and it's going to be a yellow card for the Italian Defender look to have also have picked up a cut on his knee there it is number 14 Emanuel Salah goes into the book it's jumping in into the player rather than vertically for the ball yellow card for the Italian Charles Herman also on now for Germany deep high ball from him good ball as well really dangerous Maxim D was there couldn't really flick it on but it really did drop in a promising position there for Germany don't go outside don't go outside so now we do in fact have that drinks break so the ti the scores tied at 1-1 and we do in fact have Germany in action as well the senior side today going to face Hungary in the Nations League a new era begins as we will be without the likes of Manuel Neer ilai gundan Thomas Müller Tony Cross all departing the international stage after many years of great Duty for the German senior side and of course julan nagles man looking to get back on track they were narrowly eliminated from the European championships of course to the eventual winners Spain as it ended in the quarterfinals for the home nation Spain going off on to lift the trophy at England's EXP defense although everyone can surely agree that Spain were the better side overall in the tournament playing a really attacking brand of football along with Germany as well who also one of the more exciting sides yua Kimi has been given the captain's arm band The Versatile 29y old right back back so an interesting game against Hungary later for the senior side about 20 minutes remaining here in Croatia 1-1 the scores Italy with 10 players it hasn't failed that way at some points in the game it's a real EB and flow to the game where Germany try and force ity back and they are thankfully level through a really well taken free kick by benai here come Italy real space real danger here up trying to cut the ball back to his teammate still has it flicked in and there's the next goal for Italy and Against All Odds you have to say ity back in the lead well the space just seemed to open up down the right flank for Italy and now Italy back in the lead with about 1550 minutes to go let's take a look at that one again flicked into Diego The Substitute Matia mosone doing really well for Italy to L on a plate and a Point Blank Range Moscone and Diego CA combining and Germany Trail well just as saying there's been a real EB and flow to the game Italy having another one of those moments they sit back they defend deep they are quick into the tackle they press and then they quickly transition and when they do get on the ball they make it pay as well Moscone once again for Italy referee Philip drasic been busy this afternoon mad flicks it on it's helped on again headed on by Charles Herman but free kick uh sorry throw in goes to Italy [Music] well Germany get the ball words there Matia Moscone not allowing the captain of Germany to play the ball into the freay comes Thailand bullet number 13 slotting into the defense for Germany plays the long ball forwards there bullet D back to D again Italy with everyone in their own half but you have to admire the work work rate of Italy here come Germany however trying to break through that Midfield area muscled off the ball here come Italy again lots of fresh legs on the field for them Diego Sea brought down 15 minutes remaining and Italy looking strong but Germany will have to try and finish the stronger of the sides in this final 15 yellow card shown to Bal yal Kaya that for arguing with the referee it seems Emanuel Salah with the free kick for Italy in no hurry to take this that's good play again from Italy and the cross is over hit number 16 filipo [Music] Pago Here Comes Bullard D plays the long ball collected by Paris Bruner looking to link up with maximilan henig on that far side [Music] so both Wing backs being replac for Germany and it now looks like Bal yalin Kaya Will Make Way for El Mala number 19 for Germany off comes the captain fin yel replaced by Olan ogbo media and also julus scel called up late to the squad on comes gotal so both teams making use of the substitutes bench wholesale changes for both sides and just 12 minutes remaining now for Germany to get themselves level again when it all started brightly in the second half he thought Germany were going to kick on it's nicely done by D Herman trying to turn it around the corner slotting into defense in that s Center back position for Germany Italy have it again CA spreads the ball nicely to his teammate FY now FY Good Feet from him shouts for the penalty Maxim Dal was in there SE do finny going through the gears and there is a coming together but you have to say that he was not in control of the ball he knocked it on by some distance and now Maxim Dal in some discomfort seems to be holding his wrist is he seems to be in a lot of discomfort there medical team coming over definitely awkward Landing for maxim D the wburg player will receive some treatment here well Germany caught cold at the start of the game with the Italian captain in Menino making it 1- nil rat Madden then sent off in the 17th minute as Germany looked like they were going to force home the numerical Advantage goalkeeper Martinelli immediately called into action from the resulting free kick forcing a good save onto the bar Italy then grew as the first half came to its conclusion around the 35th minute they had a little well which was a little bit unexpected Germany came out in the second half brightly got themselves level through Ben sadada smartly taken free kick and a lot of substitutions before then Diego Sia made it 2-1 Italy a little over 9 minutes remaining for Germany to try and get themselves level with Italy it's been a really well competed game what can they do here ball through well read by the center back again and the free kick goes Italy's way really smart quick feet from sidu finny for Italy [Music] comes to Germany now coming again D with a turn Ma and hel hen gets it under way again Germany have to try and up the tempo now through bullet he'll give and go gets it back again and a good tackle from the Italian Diego CA and then turning defense into attack nicely cut out by Maxim Dal had to get there but it's given back to finny already seen what he can do seems like a good dribbler shifts it onto the left foot and the shot is rather tame and it's held by Max Schmid here come Germany on the transition now henig Julius got shal holds on to the ball Herman good overlap from bullet will it go out for a corner no it won't but the free k uh the throw in for Germany bullet tosses the ball back in again Italy So Good In The Tackle really snapping into those tack tackles closing down the space but here's merad what can he do had a quiet afternoon no clearcut opportunities for Maximillian meret we know he's a player that can pop up with a goal over 12 goals for Maximillian meret in his time in a German shirt in just 29 appearances 30th today as the clock continues to tick down well whatever the result Germany will be back in action on the 10th and they're going to face an England side that Drew 22 with this Italian side so can you expect it to be an equally combative and serious test judging by that [Music] result Italy so good at closing on the spaces in and around the penalty area Germany finding it difficult to break the lines bullet now with space on the right hand side it to Herman Charles Herman battling being pulled back and Germany have another free kick in a dangerous position as we approach the 90th minute just four minutes remaining of regular time Italians surrounding the referee complaining about that well bit of pushing and shoving going on you can see what it means to these young players referee Philip dragich has to keep a control of this game of course there is a new UEFA directive being introduced yeah well there's a yellow card there shown to I think Matia Moscone for his complaints just the captains really allow to speak to the referees directly and Lodge their protests and now Germany can they get themselves level through another free kick Charles Herman on the ball replacement goalkeeper Tomaso Martinelli already been beaten once by this kind of range and of course Bai is there fancies it I'm sure and Germany will be hoping he can replicate what he did in the beginning of the second half hamon this time over the wall but it Clips the wall and it goes out for a W did its job Italy hold on as the clock ticks down her will take it with that left foot of his Germany with plenty of players to aim for in the center it's towards the back post and ogba mudia was there holds his head as was Maxim d as well both center backs and unable to get it On Target marelli now for Italy well if Germany are going to bring this level they're leaving it late hit forwards goes Germany's way can have to string the passes together in towards meret meret was being held ball goes out for throw in fedo Nardin the center back looks like we'll see another substitution Emanuel Salah com coming off on comes Lorenzo richio well it almost broke Germany's way the layoff for M but again the Defenders there and a push from Moscone kicks the ball away well will that be a second yellow I think he was just booked for descent and now he's kicked the ball away it's a yellow card W looks like he wasn't the player he was in amongst those players who are protesting but Moscone just on the one yellow card into the 90th minute good turn Herman gives it to merad merad across the face of goal and it's a corner knocked out of play by Matia manini wearing the captain's armband in replace of Leonardo Menino who was replaced in this second half Herman referee just sorting things out in the six-yard area manini involved in a bit of a tussle trying to protect the goalkeeper perhaps referee not happy hman with the ball in it's towards the near post and thump Clear goes all the way back to the goalkeeper Schmidt takes a horrible bounce in the center of the area and it goes out of play anywhere we do for Italy right now well the turf just cutting up a little bit how much stoppage time will the referee allow there were quite a few free kicks yellow cards few stoppages with injuries as well bullet retakes it throws it back in D now looking for players forwards into the box it goes they stick it into the mixer fired back in and it goes for another Corner Germany with the last roll of the dice It's the Last Chance Saloon now maximilan henig gets the ball rolling well here we go can they force their way back in julus Scot shal with the delivery and it hits the first man again gets a second chance at it need a good delivery now got to beat that first player higher this time and it's into the goalies hands disappointment for Germany well held by Tomaso Martinelli holds on to it like it's a precious Jewel 8 9 10 do this is the it's okay and it's underway again finny looked pretty decent when he came on gets his team a throw up that one's got snow on it battle in the Midfield Germany just moments until the end of the game well it has been a Stern test and it's plent PL of Lessons Learned here for this young German side you have a feeling there testing themselves against some of the best at under 19 Herman Herman with the shoulder charge and decision goes Italy's way bit of desperation there in the forwards lunging tackle why do so into the fifth minute of stoppage [Music] time it's been a very entertaining game high quality from both sides minut Germany will have hoped to have created more in front of goal since Italy were reduced to 10 players but it wasn't to be the work rate and the ability for Italy to close down the spaces and cut out the passes means they come out on top the final score Italy 2 Germany one in this under 19s friendly all in the buildup to the Euros qualifying which will happen later on in the year and a very tough T very tough Taste of what's to come as well where Germany will face England in the next game that being on Tuesday the 10th a little summary of the game Leonardo Menino got things rolling in the second minute eator chesting it down giving it to the captain in the penalty area he fired it away on his left foot for the opener and then Italy reduced to 10 men in the 17th minute Marin rato Marin being sent off after tripping up NOA yata meant that Germany really had the advantage but they were not able to press it home and they had to wait until the second half to draw level Ben sardai with a lovely taken free kick getting it up and over the wall and it was in the back of the net before substitute goalkeeper Tomaso Mart Martinelli could reply or could move for that one but then on the Counterattack in the 72nd minute Diego Sea linking up also with Matia Moscone in one of Italy's rare attacks but they did play well Italy had the intensity they had some serious defending and they were able then to hit on the counter and it means that Germany suffer defeat here in this friendly but plenty to build on and plenty of lessons learned it's been a great game here and I hope you've enjoyed it and we'll see you back here on Tuesday the 10th where Germany will take on England here in Croatia and I'll leave you with the highlights of the game that's all for me today have a fantastic rest of the weekend