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May 31, 2017 5:37:35 PM

Italy boss Giampiero Ventura name nine debutants but it mattered little as Gianluca Lapadula hit a hat-trick in an 8-0 win over San Marino.

AC Milan forward Gianluca Lapadula netted a hat-trick as an experimental Italy side ran out 8-0 winners over minnows San Marino in Empoli.

Juventus' presence in Saturday's Champions League final deprived Azzurri boss Giampiero Ventura of a number of his leading stars but the XI he sent out ensured those in attendance at the Stadio Carlo Castellani would be regularly checking their teamsheets.

Lapadula was one of nine debutants in the starting line-up, captained by Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi on his maiden appearance.