GIF: Giorgio Chiellini's header gives Italy lead vs. Azerbaijan
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It took 44 minutes, but Italy entered the interval with a 1-0 lead in their Euro 2016 qualifier versus Azerbaijan courtesy of some poor defending from 'keeper Kamran Agayev and a composed finish from Giorgio Chiellini.
After Agayev failed to properly punch away Andrea Pirlo's corner kick, Chiellini was presented with an empty net and proceeded to head the Azzurri in front at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.
[Courtesy: Reddit user "Omar_Til_Death"]
When Chiellini scores a rare goal, you can bet your money that it was header.
5 - Giorgio Chiellini has found his fifth goal for the Italian National team - three of them were headers. Specialist.
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) October 10, 2014
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