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Gianluigi Buffon shows off pants after Italy scrape past Macedonia in World Cup qualifier

Ciro Immobile’s scored twice late on as Italy came back from behind to overcome Macedonia in Skopje

GIANLUIGI BUFFON flashed his underwear after Ciro Immobile scored two-late goals as Italy came back from behind to beat Macedonia.

The hosts were set for a shock result against Azzurri as they had a 2-1 lead but Immobile struck on the 75th and the 91st minute to spare Italy an embarrassing result.

The Juventus hero was seen applauding the travelling fans with no shorts on as he celebrated Italy’s second World Cup qualifying win.

Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying soccer match between Macedonia and Italy at the Filip II Arena in Skopje, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 09 October 2016. Italy won 3-2. EPA/VALDRIN XHEMAJ

Buffon, 38, left the field arm in arm with the national team’s coaching staff as he conceded two goals in Italy’s nail-biting win.

It all seemed to be going swimmingly for Giampiero Ventura’s side after Andrea Belotti scored his first international goal after scoring from a corner.

But after comfortably being in the lead, Macedonia netted two quick-fire goals in the space of two minutes.

Ilija Nestorovski netted the equaliser on 57 minutes before Ferham Hasani imminently put the hosts in front.

But Macedonia could not hold on after Immobile brought Italy level with a smart finish before the Lazio striker headed home the winner with minutes remaining.

Sporting Tribune

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