Match report

Italy Secures 5-0 Victory Over Estonia in World Cup Qualification

Italy
Italy
5–0
FT
Estonia
Estonia
Sep 5, 2025

Italy secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Estonia in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, showcasing a potent attack that overwhelmed the visitors. Moise Kean, M. Retegui, G. Raspadori, and A. Bastoni all found the back of the net for Italy. Estonia struggled to find their footing as Italy controlled the game from start to finish, making it a comfortable win for the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Italy defeated Estonia 5-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
  • • Goals scored by Moise Kean (58'), M. Retegui (69', 89'), G. Raspadori (71'), and A. Bastoni (90')
  • • P. Kristal received a yellow card for Estonia in the 31st minute
  • • A. Bastoni was also shown a yellow card for Italy in the 64th minute
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, with Italy making five changes and Estonia making four

Lineups

Italy

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 13 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (D)
  • 7 M. Politano (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 20 M. Zaccagni (M)
  • 11 M. Kean (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Meret
  • 14 G. Vicario
  • 2 R. Bellanova
  • 4 F. Gatti
  • 5 M. Locatelli
  • 6 N. Rovella
  • 10 G. Raspadori
  • 15 F. Esposito
  • 16 D. Frattesi
  • 17 R. Orsolini
  • 19 A. Cambiaso
  • 23 G. Mancini

Estonia

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Hein (G)
  • 18 M. Schjonning-Larsen (D)
  • 13 M. Paskotsi (D)
  • 2 M. Kuusk (D)
  • 3 J. Saliste (D)
  • 10 K. Palumets (M)
  • 5 R. R. Shein (M)
  • 4 M. Kait (M)
  • 14 P. Kristal (M)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (M)
  • 15 R. Sappinen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Igonen
  • 22 K. Vallner
  • 6 R. Peetson
  • 7 R. Saarma
  • 8 H. Anier
  • 9 I. Yakovlev
  • 11 M. Ainsalu
  • 16 J. Tamm
  • 17 M. Miller
  • 19 T. Tammik
  • 20 E. Tur
  • 21 M. Soomets

Timeline

  1. Estonia
    31' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kristal

    Foul

  2. Italy
    58' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    Moise Kean · Assist: M. Retegui
  3. Estonia
    61' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Kristal · On: M. Ainsalu
  4. Italy
    64' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bastoni

    Foul

  5. Italy
    66' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: Andrea Cambiaso
  6. Estonia
    67' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Sinyavskiy · On: R. Saarma
  7. Italy
    69' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Retegui · Assist: G. Raspadori
  8. Italy
    71' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Raspadori · Assist: Matteo Politano
  9. Italy
    76' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tonali · On: M. Locatelli
  10. Italy
    76' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: R. Orsolini
  11. Estonia
    77' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Paskotši

    Foul

  12. Estonia
    80' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Sappinen · On: H. Anier
  13. Estonia
    80' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Paskotši · On: J. Tamm
  14. Estonia
    80' Estonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. R. Shein · On: M. Soomets
  15. Italy
    84' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Moise Kean · On: F. Esposito
  16. Italy
    89' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Retegui · Assist: Andrea Cambiaso
  17. Estonia
    90'+5 Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    H. Anier

    Foul

  18. Italy
    90' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bastoni · Assist: G. Raspadori

Match Stats

Stat Italy Estonia
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 90% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 40 4
Corners 12 3
Total Passes 632 276
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 13 0
Shots on Target 13 2
xG 5.23 0.70
Shots off Target 14 2
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 569 210
Shots Inside Box 25 1
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 15 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Italy's goal by Moise Kean in the 58th minute gave them a crucial early lead, setting the tone for the rest of the match
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Retegui in the 69th minute further extended Italy's lead, effectively sealing the game as Estonia struggled to mount a comeback