Afellay came on as a substitute in Holland’s 0-0 draw

Italy and Netherlands played out a dull goalless draw in an international friendly in Pescara on Saturday. Ibrahim Afellay came on as a substitute fifteen minutes from time. Orlando Engelaar, a second PSV player in Bert van Marwijk’s squad, was a substitute not used. The two teams made many mistakes in a poor display.

Van Persie tears ankle ligaments
In the 81ste minute, Italy striker Giampaolo Pazzini had a goal ruled out for handball. He turned in a cross with an outstretched arm and the Swiss referee Claudio Circhetta only gave a free kick after Dutch players asked him to consult his assistant. Van Persie was stretchered off after twelve minutes after he had damaged his ankle in a challenge with Giorgio Chiellini, who attempted to block Van Persie´s shot. After the match, it was confirmed that the Arsenal striker has torn his ankle ligaments and could be facing around two months on the sidelines.

Danko Lazovic
Danko Lazovic had been called up to the Serbia squad after all to face Northern Ireland in an international friendly. The PSV striker scored the vital in Serbia’s 1-0 win in the 57th minute.