Italy 5-2 Spain

World Champions Spain crashed to a humiliating defeat at the hands of Italy despite plaing the better football for much of the game.
Italy however did have most of the early chances, with Max playing Simone in on the left three different occasions but, each time, Antoine was alert and snuffed out the threat.
Max then lost the ball in midfield to Alessio and his quick pass set up Francesco S for the opening goal. Francesco then turned creator, setting up Kei for a rare goal and a two-goal lead.
But Italy reacted quickly: Max set up Simone for a goal and then Simone returned the compliment and the score was suddenly 2-2. Half-time.
Upon the restart, Kei tied himself up in knots and Max nipped in to score. Spain never really recovered. Despite some great work by Antopine in goal, Simone added two more goals - the second a beauty which he conjured up out of nowhere - and Spain find themselves needing a win next Friday.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Antoine 6, Simone 6, Francesco S 2, Ale P 2, Jiaqi 1, Marco 1, Alexis 1, Max 1, Kei 1