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International Friendlies

Nov 15, 2013 at 7.45pm UK

Italy
1-1
Germany

Abate (28')

FT(HT: 1-1)

Hummels (8')

Italy, Germany share the spoils

By Shane Callaghan, Reporter | 15 November 2013

Ignazio Abate cancels out a Mats Hummels header as Italy extend their 18-year unbeaten record against Germany with a 1-1 draw at San Siro.

Italy have preserved their 18-year undefeated streak against Germany following the 1-1 draw with Joachim Low's men at San Siro.

The Azzurri, who are unbeaten against their German counterparts since 1995, saw that record threatened as early as the eighth minute when Mats Hummels headed the visitors into the lead.

The Borussia Dortmund defender rose highest from a corner to head past goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon via the post.

Germany's defender Mats Hummels celebrates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup friendly football match Italy vs Germany on November 15, 2013 © Getty Images

Die Mannschaaft enjoyed the lead for some 20 minutes, before Cesare Prandelli's men hit back in style.

Ignazio Abate exchanged a neat one-two with Thiago Motta on the edge of the area, before unleashing a left-footed drive past Manuel Neuer to restore parity and register his first international goal in the process.

Ignazio Abate of Italy celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team's first goal during the International Friendly match between Italy and Germany at San Siro Stadium on November 15, 2013 © Getty Images