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Italy vs. Finland: Score, Reaction from 2016 International Friendly

Italy handled Finland in their international friendly on Monday, winning 2-0 in their final match ahead of the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.

Antonio Candreva gave the hosts a deserved lead from the penalty spot during the first half, and Italy could have scored more goals, as the Azzurri wasted several chances and Finland barely crossed midfield.

Daniele De Rossi added a second goal in an uneventful second half. Italy's next match will be their first Euro 2016 contest against Belgium on Monday, June 13.

As shared by the team's official Twitter account, Italy rested a handful of key starters, including Gianluigi Buffon and De Rossi:

As expected, the Azzurri took control of the ball from the opening and went to work on breaking down a Finnish defence that struggled to contain Belgium's attack in the second half of their last friendly.