Italy players celebrate after scoring a goal against Moldova in World Cup qualifying.
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Italy win, but likely bound for World Cup playoff

Italy left it late as they battled to a 2-0 win over Moldova in their penultimate World Cup qualifier in Chisinau.
Nov 13, 2025, 11:59 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Moldova
Italy
  • KO
  • 2
  • 28
  • HT
  • 55
  • 61
  • 65
  • 75
  • 75
  • 82
  • 88
  • 90+2
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Moldova 0, Italy 2.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Moldova 0, Italy 2.
90'+5'
Mihail Stefan (Moldova) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Match Stats
MDAITA
Possession
22.9%
77.122.9
77.1%
Shots on Goal
1
9
Shot Attempts
3
28
Yellow Cards
3
0
Corner Kicks
1
13
Saves
8
1