Italy won 3 important points

The Italian team showed a rather poor performance in the EURO 2024 qualifiers. Before the match against Malta, they ranked third in Group C with 7 points, 6 points behind the top team England and 3 points behind Ukraine.

The Blues have been in serious decline since winning EURO 2020, so they must beat Malta to keep their hopes of qualifying for next year's finals alive.

Italy easily dominated the match with the home advantage. They controlled 67% of the ball and had 18 shots. In contrast, Malta only had 2 shots on goal from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Italy dominated the attack. The three stars in attack, Domenico Berardi, Giacomo Raspadori and Moise Kean, stirred up the Maltese defense. The visitors could only hold out for the first half before conceding the first goal.

In the 22nd minute, Giacomo Bonaventura received the ball in front of the penalty area before turning and finishing with class, opening the score. The goal helped the home team play more freely. At the end of the first half, Domenico Berardi skillfully curled the ball to double the gap.

In the second half, Italy continued to play at a high tempo. The third goal came as a matter of course. In the 63rd minute, Giacomo Raspadori dribbled down the left wing before crossing. Moise Kean's missed shot accidentally created a favorable finishing opportunity for Domenico Berardi. The Sassuolo striker easily scored a double.

Before the end of the match, substitute Davide Frattesi sealed a 4-0 victory for Italy. Coach Luciano Spalletti's team took second place from Ukraine. They finished above on goal difference.

In the next round, on October 18, Italy will face England. This match is crucial to determine the top spot in the group. However, the reigning EURO 2024 champions are at a disadvantage as they are playing away from home and must win to overtake their opponents.

Result: Italy 4-0 Malta

Score

Italy: Giacomo Bonaventura (22'), Domenico Berardi (45'+1, 63'), Davide Frattesi (90'+3)

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