The Azzurrini followed their strong first game at the U19 Euros with a passable 1-1 draw against Austria.

Italy were starting out confidently after beating tournament hosts Germany by 1-0 in the opening match.

Goalkeeper Alex Meret had been the star of the first game, but he was unable to block Xaver Schlager's angled shot from the edge of the box at the 21'.

Manuel Locatelli righted the boat a mere three minutes later, converting a free kick that gave the Azzurri their 1-1 equaliser.

The Azzurrini followed their strong first game at the U19 Euros with a passable 1-1 draw against Austria.

Italy were starting out confidently after beating tournament hosts Germany by 1-0 in the opening match.

Goalkeeper Alex Meret had been the star of the first game, but he was unable to block Xaver Schlager's angled shot from the edge of the box at the 21'.

Manuel Locatelli righted the boat a mere three minutes later, converting a free kick that gave the Azzurri their 1-1 equaliser.

The rest of the match proved at times scrappy, with both sides picking up yellow cards, but neither were able to break the deadlock.

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