Gattuso: 'Italy had it all to lose' against Israel
Gennaro Gattuso warns that Italy 'had it all to lose' against Israel, as their 3-0 victory has guaranteed a place in the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
The atmosphere was not ideal at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, with security checks and a protest in the city square resulting in a low attendance of around 10,000.
Despite a sluggish start, Italy broke through with a Mateo Retegui penalty, and Gianluigi Donnarumma made two big saves to secure the win.
After the break, Retegui curled a wonderful finish into the far top corner to complete his brace, and Gianluca Mancini nodded in from a corner in stoppages.
We did well, because we all remember what happened a month ago, they made us wobble. I think we were more controlled tonight, they created a few chances too and Gigio made some big saves, but I saw the right spirit.
Locatelli had a great game, while the strikers struggled but played as needed, according to Gattuso.
Author's summary: Italy secures 2026 World Cup play-offs spot.
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