Italy held 2-2 by Haiti

Claudio Marchisio #8 celebrates scoring the second goal during the international friendly match between Italy and Haiti at Estadio Sao Januario on June 11, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Rio de Janeiro, June 12 (IANS): Italy were held to a shock 2-2 draw by Haiti in their final warm-up match before the Confederations Cup.

The Azzurri, with a team largely made up of reserves, appeared set for a comfortable victory at the Sao Januario stadium after goals either side of half-time from Emanuele Giaccherini and Claudio Marchisio Tuesday, reports Xinhua

But Pascal Millien struck from the penalty spot with five minutes remaining before Jean-Philippe Peguero equalised in stoppage time.

The result broke a run of six straight defeats for the Caribbean nation.

Italy open their Confederations Cup campaign against Mexico at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium Sunday.