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The match starts at a frenetic pace in Italy but there are few clear chances for both sides in the opening 20 minutes

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Northern Ireland boss Sammy McIlroy uses the friendly to blood his young squad, while Italy rest their key players

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Andrew Smith reaches for the heavens after he sees his header, Northern Ireland's first real chance, rebound off the crossbar

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But Italy begin to dominate the game as the first half progresses and Northen Ireland work hard to try and dent the defence

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Tommy Doherty, one of the Sammy McIlroy's new men, fails to upset Italy's goalkeeper Toldo as home side win 2-0