Italy players congratulate outgoing manager Luciano Spalletti after a win over Moldova.
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Italy give sacked Spalletti winning sendoff in WCQ

Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out with a victory after his side laboured to an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova in their World Cup qualification match on Monday thanks to goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso.
Jun 9, 2025, 10:32 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Italy
Moldova
  • KO
  • 40
  • HT
  • 45
  • 50
  • 58
  • 66
  • 71
  • 71
  • 72
  • 77
  • 83
  • 85
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Italy 2, Moldova 0.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Italy 2, Moldova 0.
90'+6'
Attempt saved. Vitalie Damascan (Moldova) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy). Assisted by Victor Stîna.
Match Stats
ITAMDA
Possession
65.4%
34.665.4
34.6%
Shots on Goal
7
7
Shot Attempts
28
18
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
7
6
Saves
6
5