The Italian team lost 1:2 to the English team in the first round match of group C of the qualification for Euro 2024, which took place on March 23 at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples.
The British had a powerful first half, ending it with a two goal lead. As part of the guests, Declan Rice (13th minute) and Harry Kane (44th minute, from the penalty spot) scored.
The Italians began to correct the situation in the second half of the game: Mateo Retegi reduced the accumulation of the locals in the 56th minute. In the 80th minute, the English defender Luke Shaw saw the second yellow card and left the guests in the minority. However, the Italian players did not take advantage of the numerical advantage.
The final score is 1:2, the away victory of the England team at the start of the qualifying tournament.
In addition to Italy and England, the national teams of Ukraine, Malta and North Macedonia play in qualifying group C.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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