FT Italy 5 - 2
North Macedonia
Commentary:
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 56364.
90+7' Ball possession: Italy: 62%, North Macedonia: 38%.
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Isnik Alimi from North Macedonia trips Gianluca Scamacca
90+6' Ball possession: Italy: 62%, North Macedonia: 38%.
90+6' Goal kick for North Macedonia.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Cristante from Italy trips Enis Bardhi
90+4' Nicolo Barella made the key pass for the goal!
90+4' The cross by Federico Dimarco from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+3' Federico Dimarco provided the assist for the goal.
90+3' G O O O A A A L - Stephan El Shaarawy scores with the left foot!90+3' Nikola Serafimov from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Federico Dimarco swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+3' Visar Musliu relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Italy are in control of the ball.
90+2' Stephan El Shaarawy from Italy is ruled offside.
90+2' Enis Bardhi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Goal kick for North Macedonia.
90+1' A lob by Gianluca Scamacca from Italy goes wide.
90+1' Italy are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Italy: 62%, North Macedonia: 38%.
90' Giacomo Raspadori is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Gianluca Scamacca.
90' The spectators on the stadium are entertaining themselves by doing the mexican wave.
89' Yellow card for Francesco Acerbi.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Francesco Acerbi from Italy trips Stefan Ashkovski
89' The cross by Federico Dimarco from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
89' Italy start a counter attack.
89' North Macedonia are trying to create something here.
88' Italy are in control of the ball.
87' Yellow card for Nikola Serafimov.
87' Reckless challenge there. Nikola Serafimov commits a rough foul on Giacomo Raspadori
86' Dangerous challenge by Nicolo Zaniolo from Italy. Stole Dimitrievski on the receiving end of that.
86' Ball possession: Italy: 63%, North Macedonia: 37%.
85' Italy are in control of the ball.
84' The referee shows Blagoja Milevski the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
84' The referee is not having the complaints from Milan Ristovski who is given a yellow card for dissent
84' Reckless challenge there. Jani Atanasov commits a rough foul on Giacomo Raspadori
84' Enis Bardhi from North Macedonia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Davide Frattesi
83' Italy take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Nicolo Barella provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Giacomo Raspadori scores with the left foot!81' Italy are trying to create something here.
80' Yellow card for Stefan Ashkovski.
80' Reckless challenge there. Stefan Ashkovski commits a rough foul on Federico Dimarco
80' Ball possession: Italy: 63%, North Macedonia: 37%.
79' Yellow card for Darko Churlinov.
79' Reckless challenge there. Darko Churlinov commits a rough foul on Davide Frattesi
79' Italy are in control of the ball.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Ezgjan Alioski from North Macedonia trips Nicolo Zaniolo
78' The referee signals a free kick as Darko Churlinov from North Macedonia trips Matteo Darmian
77' Federico Gatti wins an air challenge against Darko Churlinov
76' Ball possession: Italy: 63%, North Macedonia: 37%.
76' Domenico Berardi is leaving the field to be replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy in a tactical substitution.
75' Italy are in control of the ball.
74' G O O O A A A L! - Jani Atanasov from North Macedonia scores after his effort with the right foot is deflected past the goalkeeper.74' The referee signals a free kick as Davide Frattesi from Italy trips Isnik Alimi
72' Eljif Elmas is leaving the field to be replaced by Darko Churlinov in a tactical substitution.
72' A silly yellow card for Nicolo Zaniolo there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
72' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Zaniolo from Italy trips Bojan Dimoski
72' Italy are trying to create something here.
72' The cross by Nicolo Zaniolo from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71' Italy are in control of the ball.
70' Italy are trying to create something here.
70' North Macedonia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
69' Italy are in control of the ball.
68' Federico Dimarco wins an air challenge against Bojan Dimoski
68' Italy take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Goal kick for Italy.
67' Isnik Alimi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
67' Ezgjan Alioski from North Macedonia takes a short corner kick from the left.
67' Domenico Berardi relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Federico Dimarco from Italy intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Ball possession: Italy: 65%, North Macedonia: 35%.
66' North Macedonia are in control of the ball.
65' Nikola Serafimov from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Francesco Acerbi wins an air challenge against Milan Ristovski
64' Agon Elezi is leaving the field to be replaced by Isnik Alimi in a tactical substitution.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Zaniolo from Italy trips Stefan Ashkovski
62' Federico Chiesa is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolo Zaniolo in a tactical substitution.
62' Jorginho is leaving the field to be replaced by Bryan Cristante in a tactical substitution.
62' Giacomo Bonaventura is leaving the field to be replaced by Davide Frattesi in a tactical substitution.
61' Visar Musliu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Jorginho from Italy intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Giacomo Raspadori from Italy trips Ezgjan Alioski
60' Ball possession: Italy: 67%, North Macedonia: 33%.
60' North Macedonia are in control of the ball.
59' Bojan Dimoski from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Giacomo Raspadori swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
58' Good effort by Federico Dimarco as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
57' Eljif Elmas is penalised for pushing Matteo Darmian.
57' Nikola Serafimov from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Italy are in control of the ball.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Enis Bardhi from North Macedonia trips Federico Gatti
56' Milan Ristovski wins an air challenge against Matteo Darmian
56' Ball possession: Italy: 67%, North Macedonia: 33%.
55' Matteo Darmian from Italy is ruled offside.
55' Italy are trying to create something here.
54' Milan Ristovski from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Federico Dimarco from Italy swings in the corner from the right.
53' Oooh... that was a sitter! Nicolo Barella should have scored from that position
53' Good effort by Nicolo Barella as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Giacomo Bonaventura creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' The cross by Giacomo Raspadori from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
52' Ezgjan Alioski provided the assist for the goal.
52' G O O O O A A A L - Jani Atanasov from North Macedonia heads the ball from close range into the net.52' Enis Bardhi from North Macedonia takes a short corner kick from the right.
51' The game is restarted.
51' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
50' Ball possession: Italy: 67%, North Macedonia: 33%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Matteo Darmian from Italy trips Ezgjan Alioski
50' Italy are trying to create something here.
48' North Macedonia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Italy are in control of the ball.
47' Good effort by Giacomo Raspadori as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
47' Italy are trying to create something here.
47' Italy are in control of the ball.
46' Italy are in control of the ball.
46' Bojan Miovski is leaving the field to be replaced by Milan Ristovski in a tactical substitution.
46' Jovan Manev is leaving the field to be replaced by Stefan Ashkovski in a tactical substitution.
46' Arijan Ademi is leaving the field to be replaced by Jani Atanasov in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Italy: 68%, North Macedonia: 32%.
45+2' Domenico Berardi provided the assist for the goal.
45+2' GOAL! - Federico Chiesa score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.45+2' Italy with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+2' Domenico Berardi from Italy is ruled offside.
45+2' Italy are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Enis Bardhi from North Macedonia trips Jorginho
45+1' Jorginho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' Francesco Acerbi from Italy intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Ball possession: Italy: 70%, North Macedonia: 30%.
44' North Macedonia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Agon Elezi from North Macedonia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorginho
43' Italy are in control of the ball.
43' North Macedonia are in control of the ball.
41' Nicolo Barella provided the assist for the goal.
41' G O O O A A A L - Federico Chiesa from Italy beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!41' Italy take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' HE MISSES - Jorginho takes the penalty, but the keeper blocks it back into play.40' Ball possession: Italy: 73%, North Macedonia: 27%.
40' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Italy!
39' Nikola Serafimov is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
39' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Italy.
38' PENALTY! - Nikola Serafimov handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Nikola Serafimov but the ref is uninterested.
38' Francesco Acerbi from Italy heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
38' Giacomo Raspadori from Italy swings in the corner from the left.
38' Agon Elezi relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Italy are in control of the ball.
37' Italy take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' Goal kick for North Macedonia.
36' Federico Dimarco from Italy fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
36' The cross by Matteo Darmian from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
35' Ball possession: Italy: 72%, North Macedonia: 28%.
35' Italy take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Dangerous challenge by Bojan Dimoski from North Macedonia. Federico Chiesa on the receiving end of that.
33' North Macedonia are in control of the ball.
33' Giacomo Raspadori is penalised for pushing Nikola Serafimov.
32' Francesco Acerbi from Italy goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bojan Miovski
31' Italy are in control of the ball.
31' Federico Gatti hand-balls.
31' Giacomo Raspadori swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
30' Ball possession: Italy: 76%, North Macedonia: 24%.
30' Jovan Manev successfully blocks the shot
30' A shot by Federico Chiesa is blocked.
30' Giacomo Bonaventura creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
30' The cross by Domenico Berardi from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
29' Italy are in control of the ball.
28' North Macedonia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' North Macedonia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Federico Gatti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' North Macedonia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Bojan Dimoski from North Macedonia trips Federico Dimarco
26' Goal kick for North Macedonia.
26' Italy are in control of the ball.
25' Italy are in control of the ball.
25' Goal kick for North Macedonia.
25' Ball possession: Italy: 76%, North Macedonia: 24%.
25' Federico Chiesa fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
24' Italy are in control of the ball.
23' Italy are trying to create something here.
23' Goal kick for North Macedonia.
22' Giacomo Raspadori from Italy sends an effort wide of target
22' Federico Chiesa creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
22' The referee signals a free kick as Agon Elezi from North Macedonia trips Giacomo Bonaventura
21' Ball possession: Italy: 77%, North Macedonia: 23%.
21' North Macedonia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Enis Bardhi from North Macedonia trips Nicolo Barella
19' Italy are in control of the ball.
19' North Macedonia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
18' North Macedonia are in control of the ball.
17' Giacomo Raspadori provided the assist for the goal.
17' G O O O A A A L - Matteo Darmian from Italy heads the ball home!17' The cross by Giacomo Raspadori from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
17' Giacomo Raspadori from Italy takes a short corner kick from the left.
17' Nikola Serafimov relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Good effort by Federico Chiesa as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
17' Giacomo Bonaventura creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
16' Italy are trying to create something here.
16' Italy take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16' Ball possession: Italy: 76%, North Macedonia: 24%.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Matteo Darmian from Italy trips Eljif Elmas
14' Francesco Acerbi wins an air challenge against Bojan Miovski
13' Giacomo Raspadori from Italy is ruled offside.
12' Federico Chiesa is penalised for pushing Bojan Dimoski.
12' Federico Chiesa wins an air challenge against Jovan Manev
12' The cross by Matteo Darmian from Italy successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Italy take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Ball possession: Italy: 76%, North Macedonia: 24%.
11' Federico Gatti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' North Macedonia are trying to create something here.
9' Visar Musliu from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Giacomo Raspadori swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
9' Jovan Manev relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Italy are trying to create something here.
8' Italy are trying to create something here.
7' Federico Chiesa shoots from outside the box, but Stole Dimitrievski has it under control
7' Italy are trying to create something here.
6' Italy take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Matteo Darmian successfully blocks the shot
6' A shot by Eljif Elmas is blocked.
6' North Macedonia are trying to create something here.
6' North Macedonia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' Federico Chiesa comes back onto the field.
5' Ball possession: Italy: 73%, North Macedonia: 27%.
5' Italy are in control of the ball.
4' North Macedonia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' Visar Musliu from North Macedonia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Federico Chiesa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
3' Federico Chiesa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
3' Reckless challenge there. Bojan Dimoski commits a rough foul on Federico Chiesa
2' Italy are in control of the ball.
1' Italy are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Italy kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stadio Olimpico, Rome, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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