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On a late Thursday evening, friendly national team matches were played. In Switzerland, at the Karuzo city stadium, the European vice champions Italians met the hosts of the 2014 World Cup, the Brazilians. The match ended in a draw. The first half was more successful for the South American footballers. In the 33rd minute, Fred put the Brazilians ahead, and at the end of the half, Oscar scored after a precise pass from Neymar. In the second half, the Italians did not give up, and in the 54th minute, Daniele De Rossi's goal narrowed the gap. Shortly after, the controversial "Milan" attacker Mario Balotelli equalized with an excellent shot from about twenty meters, beating Julio Cesar, and the score became 2-2. Both teams had opportunities to score in the remaining time, but with the final whistle of the referee, a honorable draw was declared. Italy 2 - 2 Brazil 33‘ [0 - 1] Fred 42‘ [0 - 2] Oscar 54‘ [1 - 2] D.De Rossi 57‘ [2 - 2] M.Balotelli
