Dominant functionality across Italy propelled them to a 1-0 lead over holland and the most sensible organization in the League of Nations on Monday.
Nicolo Barella led the sole purpose in a time before half-time as Italy missed times. But the demonstration will go a long way to helping the Azzurri put the sadness of the 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzepassvina last Friday.
“I am satisfied with the mentality and presentation,” said Italian coach Roberto Mancini. “The boys played well, they were amazing.
It was Italy’s eleventh victory in 12 games, some critics moderated that feat by pointing out that none of the victories opposed the so-called “big teams” of foreign football.
“You don’t win 11 games in a row if you don’t have a smart mindset and a smart play formula,” Mancini said. “Even if the groups weren’t at the point in Holland or Germany, if you win, it means you have something. “
The disappointing moment for Italy came when striker Nicolo Zaniolo, betting his first foreigner since returning from a serious knee injury, lied in the 42nd minute after an entry from Donny van de Beek.
Zaniolo severely twisted his knee. It’s hard to make a comparison with the other knee, which has been operated on, so we’ll have to see tomorrow,” said Italian team doctor Andrea Ferretti. “He’s very worried, since we all are.
However, Mancini said Zaniolo was calmer because the pain had subsided.
The victory propelled Italy to the most sensible group one in the A-League when Poland beat Bosnia 2–1 in the other organizing match.
Italy has one more than Holland and Poland, and 3 more than Bosnia.
With the return of foreign football for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the 54 matches played throughout Europe for six days are subject to strict hygiene measures, adding the exclusion of the fans. -Pairing tests for COVID-19.
The Czech Republic had to call a new team, while regular members and coach Jaroslav Silhavy were quarantined after Friday’s 3–1 victory in Slovakia following a coronavirus outbreak at the team camp.
Led by David Holoubek, coach of the under-18 team, and with two of the 23 who had previously played for the national team, the Czechs lost at home to Scotland 2-1 in League B.
Israel tied at home against Slovakia 1-1 in the group.
Also in League B, Alexander Surloth scored two goals and Norway beat Northern Ireland 5–1 to take his t-1 t total to six goals in his last five foreign matches. He has scored twice in his last 19 appearances.
Romania beat Austria 3-2.
In League C, Kazakhstan lost at home to Belarus 2-0 and Lithuania in Albania 1-0.
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