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40% Ball Possession FINLAND and 60% Ball Possession ITALY
Finland 1 – 2 Italy
72′ Teemu Pukki (pen) 59′ Ciro Immobile
. 79′ Jorginho (pen)
Italy is closer to the qualification. Italy winning the EURO 2020 Qualifier Matchday 6 game defeating Finland on Sunday 8 September 2019 at the Ratina Stadion, Tampere, Finland.
Here is the current situation. Italy is leading Group J winning all 6 games reaching 18 points. The qualification is closer. Simply put, Italy will qualify if they win the next game. Let’s root for the AZZURRRRIIIIIIIIIIIII
European Qualifiers Group J Standing after Matchday 6
The game started with bad news. Italy forced to make the first substitution in the 8th minute. Midfielder Alessandro Florenzi replacing Emerson because of an injury.
8′ #Mancini is forced into an early change as #Emerson can’t continue ⤵️#Florenzi comes on ⤴️#FINITA 0-0#VivoAzzurro
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
It is Italy to open the score in the 59th minute. Lazio forward Ciro Immobile defeating Finland goalkeeper with a headed shot in the top left corner.
59′ CIRO #IMMOBILE WITH THE HEADER AT THE FAR POST! #FINITA 0-1#VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/BolMDNe2IR
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
Finland 0 – 1 Italy, 59th minute goal by Ciro Immobile with a headed shot. @azzurri pic.twitter.com/Lt4z48Yx7f
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) September 8, 2019
NOOOOOO… Referee Robert Madden giving a penalty to Finland conceded by Stefano Sensi after a foul on Teemu Pukki. In the 72nd minute, Teemu Pukki converts the penalty defeating Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a right footed shot.
72′ Goal for Finland. Pukki goes down the middle and scores. #FINITA 1-1#VivoAzzurro
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
Italy taking the lead again in the 79th minute. Referee Madden giving a penalty to Italy conceded by Sauli Väisänen after a handball inside the penalty area. It is Jorginho to convert the penalty with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner.
Here is FINLAND official starting lineup by Head Coach Markku Kanerva:
FINLAND (5-4-1): Hradecky; Granlund, Toivio, Arajuuri, Vaisanen, Uronen; Lod, Schuller, Kamara, Lappalainen; Pukki.
Here is ITALY official starting lineup by Head Coach Roberto Mancini:
ITALY (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Izzo, Bonucci, Acerbi, Emerson Palmieri; Barella, Jorginho, Sensi; Pellegrini, Immobile, Chiesa.
#italiansoccerseriea.com #Azzurri #Euro2020
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Click the video to watch Finland 1 – 2 Italy highlights including all goals on Sunday 8 September 2019
Referee Robert Madden from Scotland will be assisted by Assistant Referee 1: Francis Connor (SCO) and Assistant Referee 2: David Roome (SCO). The Fourth Official will be John Beaton (SCO). The Referee Observer will be Andreas Schluchter (SUI).
📷 The #Azzurri in pursuit of a win tonight that would take them just one step from qualification for the finals of the European Championship.
The temperature is rising at the🏟️ #TampereStadium💙#VivoAzzurro #FinlandItaly🇫🇮🇮🇹 #FINITA pic.twitter.com/wiKUIOeggz
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
#EuropeanQualifiers 🇪🇺
📷 The #Azzurri in pursuit of a win tonight that would take them just one step from qualification for the finals of the European Championship.The temperature is rising at the🏟️ #TampereStadium💙#VivoAzzurro #FinlandItaly🇫🇮🇮🇹 #FINITA pic.twitter.com/wiKUIOeggz
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
Roberto #Mancini‘s starting XI tonight! 📋
🇫🇮 #FinlandItaly 🇮🇹
🏟 #Tampere Stadion
⏱ 20:45 CEST #FINITA #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/1BeRlu9yAT— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
Markku Kanerva on julkaissut avauskokoonpanon illan EM-karsintaotteluun. 🇫🇮 Tässä on Huuhkajien ryhmitys Italiaa vastaan! 🦉Ottelu alkaa klo 21.45 Ratinassa. Seuraa Huuhkajien taistoa suorana lähetyksenä @ViasatUrheilu ja @viafreefi -palveluista. OI SUOMI ON!💙 #FINITA #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/DKs9QUp8zb
— Huuhkajat (@Huuhkajat) September 8, 2019
It’s MATCHDAY for the #Azzurri 🇮🇹
🏟️ #TampereStadium
⏱ 2️⃣0️⃣:4️⃣5️⃣ CEST#VivoAzzurro #EURO2020 #FINITA pic.twitter.com/0RCMv6h1ZC— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
It’s almost time as the anthem plays in Tampere! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
🇫🇮 #FinlandItaly 🇮🇹
🏟 #Tampere Stadion
⏱ 20:45 CEST#FINITA #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/2tEcNapnhC— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
📷It’s been tight in Tampere. #FINITA 🇫🇮🇮🇹#VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/IDBCwixFap
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
A hard-fought win away in #Tampere thanks to #Immobile and #Jorginho goals means qualification from the @UEFAEURO finals is now just a step away! #VivoAzzurro #FINITA 🇫🇮🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/nslvmvBBbJ
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
⏱ FULL-TIME
⚽️ 59’ #Immobile, 72’ #Pukki (pen), 79’ #Jorginho (pen)BIG win to make it 6⃣wins from 6⃣in the group! 👏👏#FINITA 🇫🇮🇮🇹#VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/8cSKdtp0is
— Italy (@azzurri) September 8, 2019
UEFA 2020 European Qualifiers
Qualifying Round – Group J
Matchday 6
Finland 1 – 2 Italy
Sunday 8 September 2019
Ratina Stadion
Tampere, Finland
20:45
Referee: Robert Madden (SCO)
Assistant Referee 1: Francis Connor (SCO)
Assistant Referee 2: David Roome (SCO)
Fourth Official: John Beaton (SCO)
Referee Observer: Andreas Schluchter (SUI)
Goals: 59′ Ciro Immobile (I), 72′ Teemu Pukki (F)(pen), 79′ Jorginho (I)(pen)
Official lineups – formations:
FINLAND (5-4-1): Hradecky; Granlund, Toivio, Arajuuri, Vaisanen, Uronen; Lod, Schuller, Kamara, Lappalainen; Pukki.
Subs: Joronen, Jaakkola, Väisänen, Pirinen, Markkula, Sumusalo, Lam, Raitala, Taylor, Forsell, Jensen, Soiri, Kauko, Hämäläinen, Källman, Karjalainen, Skrabb, Tuominen.
Coach: Markku Kanerva
ITALY (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Izzo, Bonucci, Acerbi, Emerson Palmieri; Barella, Jorginho, Sensi; Pellegrini, Immobile, Chiesa.
Subs: Sirigu, Meret, Tonali, D’ambrosio, Belotti, Bernardeschi, Grifo, Romagnoli, El Shaarawy, Florenzi, Lasagna, Mancini.
Coach: Roberto Mancini