Italy secured a of their second World Cup qualifying match, with Giacomo Raspadori leading to Soccer Italia’s MOTM.
Italy participant Scores
Donnarumma 6 – A vital save on Reabciuk only a minute after Raspadori’s opener. A poor go within the stoppages might have proved pricey.
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Di Lorenzo 6 – Spalletti’s Fedelissimo was at all times destined to begin within the coach’s last recreation. A balanced match, nothing extra, nothing much less.
Bastoni 6 – Usually reproached by Spalletti, the Inter star was glorious with the ball at his toes, however solely received one aerial duel from 4 (by way of ).
Ranieri 6.5 – Italy debut for the Fiorentina defender. Contributed to Raspadori’s opener with a cross from the left. Injured within the last minutes, he was pressured to be subbed off. (83′ Coppola 7)
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy in the course of the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Cambiaso 6.5 – In love with the ball. Removed from his finest model, however two of his three dribbles have been profitable, and he additionally scored the second for the Azzurri.
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Frattesi 6 – His trademark late runs produced some possibilities for the Azzurri. The Inter defender had his finest likelihood within the second half, however his shot from an excellent place was saved.
Ricci 6.5 – 92% correct passes and 4 floor duels received from 5. Simple, provided that Moldova didn’t press a lot? Perhaps, however resting him in Norway certainly wasn’t the most effective thought. (46′ Barella 6)
Tonali 6.5 – The Newcastle star coated two completely different roles as he grew to become the Italy playmaker within the second half when Barella changed Ricci.
Dimarco 6 – Simply two correct crosses from ten, a goal-line clearance earlier than the break was the spotlight of his efficiency. He wasn’t at all times in the most effective place to place the ball in. No coincidence that his substitute offered an help with one of many first touches. (46′ Orsolini 7)
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Sandro Tonali of Italy in the course of the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Retegui 5.5 – Saved Moldova defenders busy together with his physicality contained in the field, however didn’t have many massive possibilities. Tough, with simply 26 touches. (71′ Lucca 6).
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Raspadori 7 – Broke the impasse and appeared to dedicate his aim to Spalletti. Impressed Italy’s assaults with three key passes. (76′ Maldini N/A)
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Giacomo Raspadori of Italy celebrates after scoring the opening aim in the course of the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Coach: Spalletti 6 – Spent the entire recreation in entrance of his bench, giving the ultimate directions to his gamers and seeming discouraged at occasions. Italy received the sport, however an absence of unity was nonetheless evident from this match. Parting methods was the suitable factor; the timing and method stay debatable.
Moldova: Avram 7; Baboglo 5.5, Mudrac 5.5, Dumbravanu 5.5; Platica 6, Ionita 6 (72′ Dros 6), Bodisteanu 5.5 (58′ Motpan 6), Reabciuk 6.5; Caimacov 6 (65′ Stina 5.5), Nicolaescu 6.5 (72′ Damascan 6), Postolachi 5.5 (65′ Perciun). Coach: Cleșcenco 6.
