"Italy left it late but eventually claimed a 2-0 win away to Moldova to secure their spot in the World Cup qualifying play-offs. Gennaro Gattuso's side dominated from the start, creating a flurry of early chances, yet Moldova's defensive rapproach kept the match goalless until the closing minutes. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 88th minute when Dimarco floated a precise cross for Mancini to head in. Substitute Esposito then added a second with a powerful header from Politano's delivery."
"Four-time World Cup winners Italy started their qualifier in Moldova on Thursday knowing that second place in Group I and a place in the play-offs beckoned. Norway's 4-1 home win over Estonia earlier in the day put the group leaders six points above the Azzurri ahead of the closing match for both teams against each other in Milan on Sunday, but their 19-goal superiority over Gennaro Gattuso's side means they have all-but mathematically qualified."
Italy secured a World Cup qualifying play-off place by beating Moldova 2-0 with late goals from Gianluca Mancini and substitute Esposito. Gennaro Gattuso's side dominated long periods and produced 2.59 expected goals compared with Moldova's 0.41, but a defensive Moldovan approach kept the score goalless until the closing minutes. Norway's 4-1 win over Estonia earlier in the day left them six points clear and with a 19-goal superior difference, rendering Norway all-but certain of progression. Albania visited Andorra while seeking to retain second place in Group K ahead of facing England.
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