Italy and Netherlands tie 0-0 in exhibition Eds: APNewsNow. Italy 0, Netherlands 0.

AP Photo PER101, DS103, DS104, DS105 PESCARA, Italy (AP) Giampaolo Pazzini had a goal disallowed for a hand ball in the 82nd minute, and World Cup champion Italy tied the Netherlands 0-0 Saturday night in a World Cup warmup.

Pazzini replaced Alberto Gilardino in the 76th minute. Replays showed he pushed the ball into the goal with his hand.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon became the fourth player with 100 appearances for the Azzurri, joining Fabio Cannavaro (133), Paolo Maldini (126) and Dino Zoff (112).

Midfielders Antonio Candreva and Davide Biondini made their national team debuts and both especially Candreva put in solid performances. Raffaele Palladino started at forward as was replaced by New Jersey-born Giuseppe Rossi in the 56th minute.

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