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. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
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