MILAN – Italy beat Denmark 3-1 in a 2014 World Cup qualifier played at the Stadio Meazza this evening, despite being reduced to 10 men at the start of the second half after Osvaldo was sent off. Montolivo (33), De Rossi (37) and Balotelli (54) were on the scoresheet for the Azzurri, who have extended their lead at the top of Group B to 4 points.
Nerazzurri defender Andrea Ranocchia was an unused substitute.