Skopje –
Italia muted by North Macedonia in continuation 2024 European Cup Qualification. It was acknowledged that the results did not meet expectations and The Blues perform below standard.
Italy was held to a 1-1 draw by North Macedonia at the Tose Proeski Arena, Skopje, Sunday (10/9/2023) early morning WIB, in the continuation of the Euro 2024 Qualifications. Ciro Immobile’s team led by Ciro Immobile in the 47th minute. missed by Enis Bardhi in the 81st minute.
Overall, Italy played very dominantly, controlling the ball up to 72.5%. They recorded three chances on target, the same as the hosts, plus two chances to hit the post.
The results of North Macedonia’s contract strengthen the signs that Italy is not at its best, even though it is currently in a transition period because it has just started the Spalletti era. In the previous five matches, they also won twice and the other three ended in defeat.
Sandro Tonali admitted that Italy needed to immediately return to its best level, in order to qualify directly for the finals. Currently Italy is in third place in Group C with four points from three matches, nine points behind England (5 matches) and three points behind Ukraine (4 matches).
“This is not according to our expectations and is not the result we want to bring home,” Tonali said Sky Sport Italia reported Football Italia.
“It’s natural to be disappointed, as is normal for North Macedonia to celebrate their result. But this is football, every match is difficult at international level.”
“Now we need to get back on the right track, because in a few days there is another important match. We need to return to being true Italians,” added the Newcastle United player.
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