Before hosting Finland, Italy had been unbeaten for 13 years in the Euro qualifiers. Specifically, the last time the Azzurri lost a match in the EURO qualifiers was in September 2006, with a score of 1-3 against France. Since that defeat, Italy have played 30 times in the Euro qualifiers, winning 24 and drawing 6 times, scoring 56 goals and conceding only 14. Therefore, despite starting with a squad with many young players, Italy entered the match confidently and with great determination.
With the support of the home crowd, Italy rushed forward to attack and only took 7 minutes to score the first goal. After a free kick blocked by the Finnish defense, young midfielder Nicolo Barella fired a powerful shot outside the penalty area. The ball hit a Finnish defender's foot and changed direction straight into the net.
After the opening goal, Italy continued to dominate the match with the ability to control the ball and lead the playing style of the duo Jorginho - Verratti. But up front, the attacking trio Kean - Bernardeschi - Immobile could not find a common voice. At the end of the first half, Moise Kean had a chance but he shot the ball wide of the Finnish goal.
Entering the second half, the situation on the field did not change much. It was not until the 74th minute that coach Roberto Mancini and the Italian fans had the opportunity to celebrate the second goal. The striker for Italy this time was a young striker, Moise Kean with a very quick finish after a smart pass from Ciro Immobile.
In the remaining part of the match, the Italian DT had some more chances but could not score. However, the score of 2-0 was enough to bring joy to Mancini and his team in the opening match of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. The army in the army's voice currently has the same 3 points as Greece and Bosnia. According to the schedule, on March 26, Italy will continue to welcome Liechtenstein at home in the second round of matches in Group J.
