Italy v Malta LIVE - Giacomo Bonaventura scores his first goal as Italy cruise through Malta test
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- D. Berardi(45+2', 65')
- D. Frattesi(90+4')
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BERARDI BAGS BRACE AS ITALY SWEEP ASIDE MALTA IN EURO 2024 QUALIFIER
Italy moved into the Euro 2024 automatic qualifying spots after a 4-0 victory over Malta at Stadio San Nicola on Saturday.
Giacomo Bonaventura put Luciano Spalletti’s side ahead in the opening period with his first goal for his country at the age of 34.
Domenico Berardi struck beautifully on the stroke of half-time to double the Italians' lead.
Berardi struck again in the second half, just after the hour mark, for his second and Italy’s third with Davide Frattesi adding a late fourth.
The win moves Italy above Ukraine and into second place before they face Group C leaders England on Tuesday, with only three points separating the sides.
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FULL-TIME
Italy 4-0 Malta
An easy win for Italy in the end, who totally dominated from start to finish. A great way to warm up for a huge clash against England at Wembley on Tuesday!
GOAL!! ITALY 4-0 MALTA (FRATTESI)
And now they have a fourth!
The substitute rolls the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box to add to a deserved fourth goal and cap off the victory!
Goal
D. Frattesi
RASPADORI'S CROSS FLASHES ACROSS THE FACE OF GOAL
There was no one there to tap it in! That's all it needed.
INTO ADDED TIME
There will be a minimum of three minutes played at the end of the second half.
FINAL ITALY CHANGE
Goalscorer Bonaventura comes off, after what has been a truly memorable night for the 34-year-old.
Cristiano Biraghi replaces him.
On
C. Biraghi
Off
G. Bonaventura
ITALY ENJOYING ALL OF THE BALL
They're just trying to see this game out now without any issues. They're closing in on a perfect night.
On
B. Paiber
Off
P. Mbong
MORE CHANGES
This time for Malta as the game approaches its conclusion.
On
K. Nwoko
Off
Y. Yankam
BERARDI AT THE DOUBLE
What a night he's had.
GIANLUCA SCAMACCA COMES ON
In place of Moise Kean.
On
G. Scamacca
Off
M. Kean
HERE COME THE CHANGES
Dimarco replaced for Iyenoma Udogie.
On
I. Udogie
Off
F. Dimarco
MORE CHANGES FOR ITALY INCOMING
They probably want to rest a few for the England clash on Tuesday. They've won this game.
AN ACROBATIC EFFORT FROM ORSOLINI GOES HORRIBLY WRONG
He's keen to impress off the bench!
The substitute tries a bicycle kick from outside of the box but sends it absolutely miles over the bar.
IN CRUISE CONTROL
On
N. Muscat
Off
B. Kristensen
MALTA HAVE ALSO MADE TWO CHANGES
On
C. Attard
Off
J. Mbong
BARELLA ALSO REPLACED
On
D. Frattesi
Off
N. Barella
TWO CHANGES FOR ITALY
The goalscorer comes off.
On
R. Orsolini
Off
D. Berardi