Soccer-Majestic Balotelli goal gives Italy 2-2 draw with Brazil

A vintage international friendly saw Italy and Brazil share a 2-2 draw in front of a Geneva crowd that was treated to goals of the highest quality.

Luiz Felipe Scolari's Brazil enjoyed a two-goal lead at half-time thanks to a fine volley from Fred at the far post and then an accomplished finish from Chelsea's Oscar after he was teed up by a stunning run and pass from Neymar.
But Italy produced an emphatic response, Daniele De Rossi scoring with an aerial backheel and Mario Balotelli converting a stunning effort from 25 yards as the Azzurri fought their way back into the game in stylish fashion.
Boasting nine World Cup trophies between them, a match contested by two of international football's grandest teams started in entertaining fashion and with an intensity that often eludes friendlies, especially ones played on neutral turf.