Thursday, 26 March 2026
๐ Gewiss Stadium
Italy
โฝ 56โ - Sandro Tonali
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Visualization based on match commentary โข Positions are approximate
The game concludes with Italy securing a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland.
The second half has concluded, with Italy securing a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland.
Giacomo Raspadori commits a handball for Italy.
Missed opportunity! Isaac Price from Northern Ireland took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sailed over the crossbar. Shea Charles provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to Northern Ireland after Gianluca Mancini gave it away.
Missed opportunity! Ruairi McConville from Northern Ireland took a right-footed shot from the center of the box that narrowly missed to the right. The chance was created by a cross from Justin Devenny after a set piece.
The shot was deflected. Jamie Reid from Northern Ireland took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. He was set up by Ruairi McConville.
Paul Smyth from Northern Ireland earns a free kick on the right flank.
Nicolรฒ Barella commits a foul for Italy.
Shea Charles from Northern Ireland is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Giacomo Raspadori commits a foul for Italy.
Substitution for Italy: Giacomo Raspadori comes on to take the place of Moise Kean.
Marco Palestra from Italy earns a free kick in his own half of the field.
Ethan Galbraith from Northern Ireland commits a foul.
The game concludes with Italy securing a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland.
The second half has concluded with Italy leading Northern Ireland 2-0.
Giacomo Raspadori commits a handball for Italy.
Missed opportunity! Isaac Price from Northern Ireland takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sails over the crossbar. Shea Charles provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Northern Ireland after Gianluca Mancini allowed the ball to go out of play.
The shot was deflected. Ruairi McConville from Northern Ireland tried a right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Justin Devenny, who delivered a cross.
Paul Smyth from Northern Ireland earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Nicolรฒ Barella commits a foul for Italy.
Shea Charles from Northern Ireland is awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Giacomo Raspadori from Italy commits a foul.
Substitution for Italy: Giacomo Raspadori comes on to take the place of Moise Kean.
Marco Palestra from Italy is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marco Palestra from Italy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Italy: Niccolรฒ Pisilli comes on for Sandro Tonali.
Substitution for Italy: Marco Palestra comes on to take the place of Matteo Politano.
โฝGoal! Italy leads 2-0 against Northern Ireland. Moise Kean scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.
Substitution for Northern Ireland: Josh Magennis comes on to take the place of Jamie Donley.
Substitution for Northern Ireland: Jamie Reid comes on to take the place of Brodie Spencer.
Missed opportunity! Moise Kean from Italy took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.
Paul Smyth from Northern Ireland earns a free kick on the right flank.
Manuel Locatelli from Italy commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Nicolรฒ Barella from Italy takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner, but it goes over the bar.
Corner kick awarded to Italy after Trai Hume allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt was thwarted. Francesco Pio Esposito from Italy had a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it was blocked. The cross was delivered by Federico Dimarco.
Corner awarded to Italy after Paul Smyth let the ball go out of play.
Corner awarded to Italy, following a foul by Ruairi McConville.
Substitution for Northern Ireland: Paul Smyth comes on to take the place of Terry Devlin.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Moise Kean from Italy took a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but Pierce Charles from Northern Ireland made a save right in front of the goal. The attempt was set up by Francesco Pio Esposito.
Offside call against Italy. Sandro Tonali has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Substitution for Italy: Francesco Pio Esposito comes on to take the place of Mateo Retegui.
Substitution for Italy: Federico Gatti comes on to take the place of Alessandro Bastoni.
Moise Kean from Italy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Riccardo Calafiori from Italy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Alessandro Bastoni from Italy receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Jamie Donley from Northern Ireland earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Alessandro Bastoni commits a foul for Italy.
โฝGoal! Italy takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Northern Ireland. Sandro Tonali scores with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Italy after a deflection off Pierce Charles.
A shot on goal is thwarted. Moise Kean from Italy takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Pierce Charles from Northern Ireland makes a save in the bottom left corner, with assistance from Sandro Tonali.
Pierce Charles from Northern Ireland earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Mateo Retegui commits a foul for Italy.
Corner kick awarded to Northern Ireland, following a foul by Alessandro Bastoni.
Isaac Price from Northern Ireland earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Alessandro Bastoni from Italy commits a foul.
Sandro Tonali from Italy earns a free kick in his own half.
Shea Charles commits a foul for Northern Ireland.
The shot is thwarted. Riccardo Calafiori from Italy takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
The attempt goes off target. Trai Hume from Northern Ireland takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the bar.
Ruairi McConville from Northern Ireland earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Mateo Retegui commits a foul for Italy.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Italy 0, Northern Ireland 0.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Italy 0, Northern Ireland 0.
Missed opportunity! Jamie Donley from Northern Ireland took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was set up by Terry Devlin.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Mateo Retegui from Italy took a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but Pierce Charles from Northern Ireland made a save in the upper center of the net, with assistance from Manuel Locatelli.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Gianluca Mancini from Italy earns a free kick in his own half.
Ethan Galbraith from Northern Ireland commits a foul.
Sandro Tonali from Italy takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets deflected. The attempt was set up by Riccardo Calafiori.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Terry Devlin from Northern Ireland tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. He was assisted by Ethan Galbraith.
Missed opportunity! Alessandro Bastoni from Italy heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes over the bar. The chance was set up by Federico Dimarco, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Jamie Donley from Northern Ireland commits a foul.
Alessandro Bastoni from Italy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Moise Kean from Italy takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails high and to the right. The attempt was set up by Mateo Retegui, who provided a header.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Federico Dimarco from Italy takes a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The cross was provided by Matteo Politano.
Missed opportunity! Ruairi McConville from Northern Ireland had a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.
Corner kick awarded to Italy, following a foul by Brodie Spencer.
A shot is denied. Alessandro Bastoni from Italy tries a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The cross was delivered by Sandro Tonali.
Corner kick awarded to Italy, following a foul by Isaac Price.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Italy.
Corner kick awarded to Italy after Paddy McNair allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Italy after Paddy McNair allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Italy after a play that resulted in a deflection off Terry Devlin.
Shea Charles from Northern Ireland earns a free kick in his own half.
Manuel Locatelli from Italy commits a foul.
A shot on goal is thwarted. Ethan Galbraith from Northern Ireland takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy makes a save in the upper center of the net, with assistance from Shea Charles.
Mateo Retegui from Italy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ethan Galbraith commits a foul for Northern Ireland.
Offside call against Italy. Matteo Politano has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Corner kick awarded to Northern Ireland after Riccardo Calafiori allowed the ball to go out.
Matteo Politano from Italy earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Brodie Spencer from Northern Ireland commits a foul.
Jamie Donley from Northern Ireland earns a free kick in his own half.
Manuel Locatelli from Italy commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Italy, following a foul by Ruairi McConville.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Federico Dimarco from Italy took a left-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but Pierce Charles from Northern Ireland made a save right in the middle of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Gianluca Mancini, who provided a headed assist.
Missed opportunity! Riccardo Calafiori from Italy heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the right. The chance was set up by Federico Dimarco, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Italy after Shea Charles allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Sandro Tonali of Italy takes a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Missed opportunity! Sandro Tonali from Italy heads the ball from the left side of the penalty area, but it goes just wide of the top right corner. The chance was set up by Federico Dimarco, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Italy after Brodie Spencer allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Italy, following a foul by Brodie Spencer.
Ruairi McConville from Northern Ireland committed a foul.
Alessandro Bastoni from Italy is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Jamie Donley from Northern Ireland is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Jamie Donley from Northern Ireland earns a free kick on the right flank.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their pre-match warm-up routines.
Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in the WC Qualification Europe. Italy scorers: Sandro Tonali (56'), Moise Kean (80'). Match venue: Gewiss Stadium. Watch on: Bet365.
