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

Italy cruised to a 1-0 win over Scotland in an international friendly on Sunday in Malta in the first of two friendlies the Azzurri will play ahead of the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.

Graziano Pelle gave the Italians a deserved lead in the second half after his team dominated the first 45 minutes but failed to convert their chances. Once Pelle had opened the score, the match petered out, and Italy easily held on for the win.

The Azzurri will meet Finland in one final friendly before starting their Euro 2016 campaign against Belgium.

As shared by the team's official Twitter account, Italy lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Emanuele Giaccherini receiving a surprise start in midfield:

This is how the team will set up on the pitch!