Italy grabs Confeds Cup bronze

Italy claimed third place at the Confederations Cup with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Uruguay after a 2-2 draw in an entertaining third-fourth place play-off at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.

Davide Astori slotted home Italy’s opener after an unfortunate deflection off the goalkeeper, before Edinson Cavani’s fine finish restored parity, Goal.com reports.

Two brilliant free-kicks, from Alessandro Diamanti and Cavani late in the second half added to the score, before an entertaining match was settled on penalties after a competitive extra-time period.

In the shootout, Diego Forlan saw his effort saved by Gianluigi Buffon, and further misses from Walter Gargano and Martin Caceres handed Cesare Prandelli’s men the bronze medal.