Itália led Luxemburgo 1-0. The goal came in the 4th minute of the second half with Francesco Pio Esposito. The game continues at 21 minutes of the final stage in Estádio of Luxembourg. The two teams use the match as preparation for the 2030 Copa.
The Italian team dominated possession for much of the first half. Luxemburgo defended with discipline but suffered from the pressure. Donnarumma did little work. Moris made important saves.
Gol changed the outlook of the match
Niccolo Pisilli took a corner from the right in the 4th minute. Francesco Pio Esposito rose higher and headed the goal firmly. Anthony Moris was unable to avoid 1-0.
Itália accelerated after the goal. The visitors began to value possession in the attacking field. Luxemburgo tried to react with quick counterattacks.
Luca Lipani received a yellow card shortly afterwards for a foul. The Italian midfielder brought down Tomás Moreira.
Donnarumma shines in dangerous submissions
Gianluigi Donnarumma made at least two tough saves. One of them in the 12th minute, when he scored a strong shot. Pouco then countered a cross from the right.
- Aos 14 minutes Francesco Pio Esposito hit the post with a dangerous shot
- Tomás Moreira was threatened on the right in the 18th minute
- Hamza Kadamani and Enes Mahmutovic joined Luxemburgo
- Florian Bohnert and Mica Pinto left the field
Itália maintained 57% possession of the ball against 43% for Luxemburgo after 20 minutes of the second half.
Primeiro time was 0-0
The referee whistled the start of the game with both teams already focused on preparing for 2030. Nenhum from the sides had qualified for the current edition of Copa from Mundo.
Itália pressed from the opening minutes. Cher Ndour finished after 2 minutes but stopped at the mark. Luca Lipani and Pietro Comuzzo committed fouls in midfield.
Luxemburgo arrived with danger at times. Danel Sinani and Mathias Olesen tried shots from outside the area. Anthony Moris held the scoreboard to zero until halftime.
Linha of the timing of the main moves
- Início: Referee’s initial Apito for the friendly match
- 4′: Gol from Francesco Pio Esposito with a header after a corner from Pisilli
- 5′: Cartão yellow to Luca Lipani
- 12′: Donnarumma palms Luxemburgo’s strong submission
- 14′: Trave of Pio Esposito in bicycle submission
- 18′: Tomás Moreira submits in the hands of Donnarumma
- 21′: Substituições on Luxemburgo: Hamza Kadamani and Enes Mahmutovic enter
The pace dropped a little after the changes. Itália continued to control the actions in midfield.
Seleções seek pace for 2030
Luxemburgo showed defensive organization in the first half. The team suffered from Italian technical superiority but did not open up too much.
Itália alternated moments of high pressure with calmer touches. Francesco Pio Esposito was the main name in the attack so far. The number 9 had already been in danger before the goal.
Ambas teams treat the friendly as a testing opportunity. The focus is on building chemistry for the cycle of the next Copa of Mundo.
Detalhes technical showdown
The match takes place on Estádio of Luxembourg. The pitch was in good condition so far. The public followed the game attentively.
Itália arrived with 5 shots against Luxemburgo’s 2 in the first half. Possession also favored the visitors.
Donnarumma and Moris were the highlights in their respective goals. The Italian goalkeeper avoided a draw on at least two clear opportunities.