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Italy Beat Estonia 3-1 as Playoff Route Beckons After Norway’s Rout

Norway’s 5-0 over Israel effectively ends the race for first, refocusing Gattuso’s plan on the playoff route.

Overview

  • Kean opened the scoring early, Retegui redeemed a saved penalty by making it 2-0, and Pio Esposito added his first senior international goal for the 3-1 win in Tallinn.
  • A late handling error by Donnarumma allowed Sappinen to pull one back for Estonia, fixing the final score at 3-1.
  • Norway crushed Israel 5-0 with a Haaland hat-trick, creating a decisive gap in points and goal difference that makes direct qualification for Italy highly unlikely.
  • Italy host Israel in Udine on Tuesday, where a draw would clinch second place and confirm a playoff berth.
  • Kean departed with a right-ankle sprain and will undergo scans, and Bastoni is suspended for Israel, narrowing Gattuso’s options for the next match.