"Mateo Retegui's double helped Italy to secure at least a play-off spot for next year's World Cup as they secured a 3-0 win over Israel. The teams played out an enthralling nine-goal thriller in the reverse fixture, but Italy held out for a not-together-all-convincing win to continue Gennaro Gattuso's fine start in the dugout. Israel were given a couple of early warnings as Retegui sent an effort wide before Andrea Cambiaso rifled a powerful effort just past Omri Glazer's post shortly after."
"It came from the penalty spot, after Mata Baltaxa went through the back of Retegui in the box, with the striker making no mistake from 12 yards. The Azzurri were then denied a second, with Cambiaso's fine volley hitting the back of the net just before the offside flag went up against him. But Retegui doubled up in the 74th minute. He won back possession on the left flank before cutting inside and curling a stunning strike into the far-top corner."
Mateo Retegui scored twice and Italy beat Israel 3-0 to secure at least a World Cup play-off place. Italy produced early chances through Retegui and Andrea Cambiaso, while Israel threatened with efforts from Oscar Gloukh and Manor Solomon that required saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma. The opener arrived from a penalty on the stroke of half-time after Mata Baltaxa fouled Retegui, and Retegui added a curling strike in the 74th minute. Gianluca Mancini wrapped up the win in stoppage time. Italy sit three points behind Norway in Group I with two matches remaining.
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