Match Report
Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0 at home in the WC Qualification Europe, Play-offs - Semi-finals. Before the match, Italy were 2nd in the WC Qualification Europe table with Northern Ireland in 3rd. The two sides have met 3 times (2009–2026). Italy lead the head-to-head with 2 wins. Italy had scored 21 goals this season (2.6 per game), Northern Ireland had 7 (1.2 per game). Italy's goals came from Sandro Tonali (56'), Moise Kean (80'). Match stats: possession 63%-37%, shots 19-8, on target 8-1, corners 12-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Italy meet Northern Ireland at Gewiss Stadium in the WC Qualification Europe.
Italy occupy 2nd place with 18 points. Northern Ireland, for their part, hold 3rd with 9.
In their head-to-head record since 2009, the two sides have met 3 times, with 2 wins for Italy, 0 for Northern Ireland and 1 draw.
The scoreboard read 2-0 at full time. The points went to Italy.
Goal scorers
Italy: Sandro Tonali (56'), Moise Kean (80')
Key stats
Possession: Italy 63% · Northern Ireland 37% · Total shots: 19-8 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 12-3