Italy faces the prospect of missing out on three consecutive World Cups

In the early morning of June 7, Norway defeated Italy 3-0, thereby moving closer to the dream of returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

With confidence high, coach Stale Solbakken's students entered the match in Oslo determined to win all 3 points and they did so convincingly.

After 3 matches, Norway leads Group C with 9 points. Meanwhile, Italy has no points and has 2 matches left to play.

In the European qualifying round for the World Cup, only the group winners will qualify directly for the Americas next year. The second-placed team will have to play a play-off round. Italian fans still haven't forgotten the nightmare of losing to North Macedonia, thereby missing out on the 2022 World Cup. In 2018, the "Azzurri" didn't even qualify.

Erling Haaland and teammates crushed Italy.

Right from the 14th minute, the home team opened the score thanks to Alexander Sorloth after a skillful dribble and a classy assist from young talent Antonio Nusa.

Against Norway's speedy and technical play, Italy's defence was constantly caught off guard. In the heavy rain in Oslo, Luciano Spalletti's players appeared disjointed and lacking in attacking ideas. Their only notable chance of the first half was Giacomo Raspadori's shot from a tight angle, but the ball flew regrettably over the bar.

In the 33rd minute, Nusa continued to make his mark with a solo move that eliminated a series of defenders and shot into the roof of Donnarumma's net. Before the first half ended, Martin Odegaard showed excellent tactical vision with a delicate pass for Erling Haaland to score his 41st goal for the national team, helping Norway lead 3-0.

The second half saw Italy struggle to recover. Despite having more possession and increasing the pressure, the Azzurri were still unable to penetrate the disciplined and solid defense of the home team. The most dangerous chance only came in the extra time when Lorenzo Lucca's header was easily saved by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

With 9 absolute points after 3 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 1, Haaland and his teammates are facing a great opportunity to participate in the World Cup for the first time in 26 years.

Source: https://znews.vn/italy-dung-truoc-vien-canh-vang-mat-o-3-ky-world-cup-lien-tiep-post1558913.html