Match Report
In the standings it was Italy 2nd on 18 points, Israel 3rd on 12 — separated by 6. The last five rounds placed Israel no better than 29th for form, against 3rd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.63/1.5 for Italy and 2.38/2.5 for Israel (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Italy. Italy had banked 12 of the last 15 points on offer; Israel, 6.
The match was played at Dacia Arena (capacity 25,132). On the scoreboard, Italy led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Italy: Mateo Retegui (45'), Mateo Retegui (74'), Gianluca Mancini (90')
Key stats
Possession: Italy 53% · Israel 47% · Total shots: 16-8 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 4-3