New Delhi, Sep 9
Gennaro Gattuso continued his excellent start as Italy coach as Moise Kean scored twice in an epic 5-4 victory against Israel in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to move second in Group I.
Italy edged a pulsating game to make it six points from a possible six under Gennaro Gattuso. A sliding Manuel Locatelli inadvertently put Israel ahead in Debrecen but, after he’d hit the bar at the other end, Moise Kean equalised.
Following exquisite footwork from Manor Solomon, Dor Peretz rammed the ball into the top corner to restore Israel’s advantage, only for Kean to level again. Matteo Politano stylishly volleyed Italy in front after a glorious flick from Mateo Retegui, before Giacomo Raspadori’s canny, close-range finish, FIFA reports.