What a win for the Colts today. It wasn't only the goals. The way the Colts took Italy apart and didn't allow them a single clear-cut chance at goal is a testament to the progress this group has made. Today marks a special day for Indian football. India 2-0 Italy
Italy have looked below par today as they have clearly struggled to create chances. Once again here, the Azzurri's corner is expertly dealt with by India's defenders.
A poor clearance by the Italy goalkeeper allows Aniket a free shot on goal but the number 11 shoots high. Disappointing from the forward as he has now let two, three gilt edges chances pass.
Italy have struggled to get out of their own half in the 2nd half but one slide rule pass is enough to break past India's lines. However, the cross at the end of it is well defended.
Italy have started on the front foot in the second half but India haven't sat back. They have been pretty direct throughout the match and that looks set to continue.
The goal came in the 31st minute as Abhijit's cross took a deflection before creeping in. With that strike, the Indian Colts took a first half lead for the first time on their ongoing European tour.
That's the halftime whistle at the Stadio Citta di Arezzo where the Indian Colts lead their Italian counterparts 1-0. India have dominated proceedings from the off and the one-goal lead is the least they deserve for their 1st half efforts. Italy have gone missing in the entire game so far.
India have looked a different unit today with their proactive pressing and constant attacking. Once again, they thwart an Italy attack with a touchline press.