20: a place at Euro 2024 for one, and for the other uncertainty next March in the playoffs that stopped Italy going to the past two World Cups.
Italy and Ukraine are tied on seven points - with North Macedonia, which beat Malta 2-0 but has the toughest schedule - trailing six behind England, who Spalletti’s team must face at Wembley Stadium next month.Ī possible scenario is a decisive final-round game between Ukraine and Italy on Nov. Italy’s improved and more energetic performance survived Ukraine forward Andriy Yarmolenko cutting the lead before halftime. Two first-half goals by Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi in his home stadium at San Siro gave new coach Luciano Spalletti a first win after a tension-filled draw at North Macedonia on Saturday. The highest-stakes game of the evening saw Italy secure a vital 2-1 win over Ukraine in what shapes as a tight race to finish second in the group led by England. Political pro-Serbia chants by home fans in Bucharest forced a 45-minute delay in the first half and players were taken back to their locker rooms.Īfter Romania risked forfeiting the game as a 3-0 loss, late goals earned a 2-0 win though the national federation now faces punishment in a UEFA disciplinary case. Romania and Kosovo managed to finish a game that risked being abandoned. Sweden looks like it’s failing to qualify for the first time in 28 years. Spain and Belgium won easily on their path to Euro 2024. European champion Italy took a big step Tuesday toward being able to defend its title.
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