Italy 1 - 0 Australia

Dramatic match with Italy pulling an Italian job and stealing the match from Australia in the dying seconds with a penalty. The match started off promisingly with chances from both sides though the first half ended scoreless. Australia took control of possession after the Italian sending off but they failed to take advantage of their extra man. The Italians showing why they are the best defenders in the world by defending resolutely though Australia never really threatened despite having greater possession of the ball, and Italy made Australia pay for trying to drag the game into extra time. There was definitely contact made, though it was more of Grosso making contact with Neill than the opposite, but Australia will feel hard done by.