Italy Win Nine-Goal World Cup Qualifier Against Israel!
Italy narrowly escaped with a 5-4 victory over Israel in a thrilling World Cup qualifying match. Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali scored the winning goal in injury time, securing a crucial three points for the Azzurri.
A Rollercoaster Ride
The match was filled with twists and turns. Israel took the lead twice, but Italy fought back to go ahead 4-2. However, Israel scored two late goals to level the score at 4-4 before Tonali's dramatic winner.
Key Moments
- Italy went behind to an own goal.
- Moise Kean scored twice for Italy.
- Israel equalized late, making it 4-4.
- Tonali's injury-time goal secured the win for Italy.
Italy's coach, Gennaro Gattuso, acknowledged that his team needs to improve despite the victory. He described their performance as "crazy" and highlighted areas for rectification.
Italy's World Cup Qualification Hopes
This win is vital for Italy's chances of qualifying for the World Cup. They failed to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, making qualification for the next World Cup a top priority. Only the group winners are guaranteed a spot.
With Norway leading the group with a perfect record, Italy will need to continue winning to secure their place in the World Cup.