ROME, Nov 16 - A late goal by Aimo Diana salvaged
a 1-1 draw for Italy in their friendly against the Ivory Coast
in an international friendly in Geneva on Wednesday.
Italy looked on the verge of their first defeat in 15
matches after Chelsea striker Didier Drogba put the African side
ahead in the 69th minute, bringing down a low ball before
lashing it into the roof of the net.
With four minutes remaining a Gianluca Zambrotta cross
bounced through the defence for Sampdoria midfielder Diana to
poke in the equaliser at the far post.
Diana almost gave the Azzurri a dramatic late winner when he
forced Ivory Coast keeper Barry Boubacar to scoop a shot off the
line in stoppage time.