Match report
Italy Defeats Estonia 3-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Estonia
1–3
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Italy
Oct 11, 2025
Italy secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Estonia in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Moise Kean opened the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by a goal from M. Retegui. Despite Estonia's resilience, F. Esposito added another goal for Italy. Estonia managed to score a consolation goal through R. Sappinen.
Key Facts
- • Italy's Moise Kean scored the first goal at the 4th minute, assisted by F. Dimarco.
- • M. Retegui's goal for Italy came at the 38th minute, assisted by R. Orsolini.
- • F. Esposito extended Italy's lead with a goal at the 74th minute, assisted by L. Spinazzola.
- • R. Sappinen scored a consolation goal for Estonia at the 76th minute.
Lineups
Estonia
Starting XI
- 1 K. Hein (G)
- 6 R. Peetson (D)
- 13 M. Paskotsi (D)
- 2 M. Kuusk (D)
- 3 J. Saliste (D)
- 10 K. Palumets (M)
- 8 M. Soomets (M)
- 4 M. Kait (M)
- 5 R. R. Shein (M)
- 7 R. Saarma (M)
- 21 A. Tamm (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Igonen
- 22 H. Perk
- 9 I. Yakovlev
- 11 K. Mustmaa
- 14 P. Kristal
- 15 R. Sappinen
- 16 J. Tamm
- 17 M. Miller
- 18 K. Mets
- 19 M. Schjonning-Larsen
- 20 M. Vetkal
- 23 V. Sinyavskiy
Italy
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
- 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
- 21 A. Bastoni (D)
- 13 R. Calafiori (D)
- 7 R. Orsolini (M)
- 18 N. Barella (M)
- 8 S. Tonali (M)
- 3 F. Dimarco (M)
- 11 M. Kean (F)
- 10 G. Raspadori (F)
- 9 M. Retegui (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Carnesecchi
- 14 G. Vicario
- 2 M. Gabbia
- 4 L. Spinazzola
- 5 M. Locatelli
- 6 D. Udogie
- 15 F. Esposito
- 16 B. Cristante
- 17 D. Frattesi
- 19 N. Cambiaghi
- 20 A. Cambiaso
- 23 G. Mancini
Timeline
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4' Italy Goal · Normal GoalMoise Kean · Assist: F. Dimarco
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12' Italy Card · Yellow CardN. Barella
Foul
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15' Italy subst · Substitution 1Off: Moise Kean · On: F. Esposito
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29' Estonia Card · Yellow CardMärten Kuusk
Argument
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38' Italy Goal · Normal GoalM. Retegui · Assist: R. Orsolini
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41' Estonia Card · Yellow CardK. Palumets
Foul
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46' Estonia subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Palumets · On: Michael Schjønning-Larsen
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46' Estonia subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Saliste · On: V. Sinyavskiy
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59' Estonia Card · Yellow CardR. Peetson
Foul
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62' Italy subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Orsolini · On: Andrea Cambiaso
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62' Estonia subst · Substitution 4Off: Märten Kuusk · On: K. Mets
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62' Italy subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Raspadori · On: L. Spinazzola
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72' Italy Card · Yellow CardA. Bastoni
Handball
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74' Italy Goal · Normal GoalF. Esposito · Assist: L. Spinazzola
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76' Estonia Goal · Normal GoalR. Sappinen
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78' Italy subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Retegui · On: B. Cristante
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78' Italy subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Barella · On: D. Frattesi
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83' Estonia subst · Substitution 5Off: R. R. Shein · On: K. Mustmaa
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84' Italy Card · Yellow CardAndrea Cambiaso
Time wasting
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87' Estonia Card · Yellow CardV. Sinyavskiy
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Estonia | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 88% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 2 | 24 |
| Corners | 0 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 325 | 579 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 9 |
| xG | 0.77 | 2.65 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 8 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 247 | 507 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 17 |
| Saves | 6 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Italy's early goal by Moise Kean set the tone for the match, giving them a strong start and momentum.
- ▸ The addition of F. Esposito's goal in the second half secured Italy's victory and quelled any hopes of a comeback by Estonia.