Italy Secures Three Points Against Moldova

The Italian national team secured a confident 2-0 victory over Moldova in Chișinău. The visitors controlled possession, created numerous chances, and ultimately overpowered their opponents in the closing stages of the match.

This victory allowed Italy to continue its fight for the top spot in the group. Italy started the match actively, taking control of the ball right from the beginning.

Moldova, on the other hand, played a deep defensive game and occasionally attempted counterattacks. The visitors managed to gain multiple crosses and corner kicks but struggled to find the back of the net for a long time.

Several good opportunities were missed by Mancini and Orsolini, while shots from Tonali and Esposito were blocked by defenders. In the second half, Italy intensified their offensive pressure.

Moldova retreated into full defense, with the entire team often positioned inside the penalty area. In the 87th minute, Dimarco delivered a cross to the center, and Mancini capitalized on his aerial dominance to open the scoring.

Three minutes later, Politano sent a cross to the far post, where Esposito directed a header into the goal, doubling the lead. Moldova tried to equalize by relying on crosses, but Italy's goalkeeper displayed secure performance, denying their efforts.

At the end of the match, Moldovan player Ștefan received a yellow card. The Italian team secured the victory and maintained their second position in the group.

Moldova, meanwhile, continues to remain at the bottom of the standings. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!