Again, firmly within reach of qualifying for Euro 2024 Italy, who prevailed 2-1 against Ukraine at home and took her to 2nd place in the 3rd group standings – having one match less.
Great protagonist for the “Azzuri” o Frateziwho opened the scoring at 12′ after a tragic mistake by the Ukrainian defense.
The Inter midfielder took possession of the ball in the area and with a fine shot sent the ball into Buscan’s corner, with the same player doubling the Italians’ tally in the 29th minute.
He then took advantage of a tackle on him and scored from close range, with the goal initially disallowed for offside but then counting after VAR was used.
Nevertheless, the guests managed to reduce the score at 41′when after an inconceivable blunder by the Italian defender o Yarmolenko sent the ball into Donnarumma’s net.
The second part had plenty of good moments, especially from the home side – which they also had beam with Locatelli – however the score did not change.
Even so, Mr Luciano Spalletti claimed the first win since taking charge of the national team, with the European champions making it two.
There is also the North Macedoniawhich with two goals in the first half from Elmas (5′) and Manef (41′) they were beaten 2-0 by Malta and are now tied for 2nd place together with Italians and Ukrainians.
The rating
1.England 13 (16-2)
2. Italy 7 (6-4)
3.Ukraine 7 (6-7)
4.B. Macedonia 7 (7-12)
5. Malta 0 (1-11)
Results
Italy-Ukraine 2-1
Malta-North Macedonia 0-2
The next matchday (14/10)
Ukraine-B. Macedonia
Italy-Malta
Source: Sport Fm
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