Match report

Italy Defeats Moldova 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Moldova
Moldova
0–2
FT
Italy
Italy
Nov 13, 2025

Italy secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Moldova in the World Cup Qualification Europe match, thanks to goals from Giorgio Mancini and Francesco Esposito. Despite early yellow cards for Moldova's Daniel Dumbravanu and I. Revenco, Italy maintained their composure and controlled the game with clinical finishing.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Moldova 0–2 Italy
  • • Giorgio Mancini scored Italy's first goal in the 88th minute
  • • Francesco Esposito netted the second goal in the 90th minute
  • • Moldova received three yellow cards during the match
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game

Lineups

Moldova

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Kozhukhar
  • 4 I. Revenco (D)
  • 3 M. Stefan (D)
  • 14 A. Craciun (D)
  • 19 D. Dumbravanu (D)
  • 2 O. Reabciuk (D)
  • 21 S. Perciun (M)
  • 22 V. Rata (M)
  • 7 A. Ionita (M)
  • 9 I. Nicolaescu (F)
  • 17 V. Postolachi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Timbur
  • 12 C. Avram
  • 5 C. Cucos
  • 6 S. Bitca
  • 8 S. Bodisteanu
  • 10 V. Damascan
  • 11 M. Caimacov
  • 13 V. Fratea
  • 15 I. Bors
  • 16 D. Forov
  • 18 V. Bogaciuc
  • 20 S. Platica

Italy

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 14 G. Vicario (G)
  • 2 R. Bellanova (D)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 4 A. Buongiorno (D)
  • 19 A. Cambiaso (D)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 16 B. Cristante (M)
  • 17 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 10 G. Raspadori (M)
  • 20 M. Zaccagni (M)
  • 11 G. Scamacca (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 G. Donnarumma
  • 12 M. Carnesecchi
  • 3 F. Dimarco
  • 5 M. Locatelli
  • 6 S. Ricci
  • 7 M. Politano
  • 9 M. Retegui
  • 13 M. Gabbia
  • 15 D. Frattesi
  • 18 F. Esposito
  • 21 A. Bastoni
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo

Timeline

  1. Moldova
    2' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Dumbravanu

    Foul

  2. Moldova
    28' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    I. Revenco

    Foul

  3. Moldova
    55' Moldova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Oleg Reabciuk · On: S. Bitca
  4. Moldova
    55' Moldova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Postolachi · On: V. Damaşcan
  5. Moldova
    61' Moldova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Perciun · On: V. Bogaciuc
  6. Italy
    65' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Scamacca · On: M. Retegui
  7. Italy
    65' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: F. Esposito
  8. Italy
    75' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: Matteo Politano
  9. Moldova
    75' Moldova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Nicolaescu · On: V. Fratea
  10. Italy
    75' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: F. Dimarco
  11. Italy
    82' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: D. Frattesi
  12. Italy
    88' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mancini · Assist: F. Dimarco
  13. Moldova
    90'+5 Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    M. Stefan

    Foul

  14. Italy
    90' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Esposito · Assist: Matteo Politano

Match Stats

Stat Moldova Italy
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 66% 89%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 28
Corners 1 13
Total Passes 224 714
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 1 9
xG 0.22 2.92
Shots off Target 1 11
Possession 23% 77%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 147 635
Shots Inside Box 1 22
Saves 8 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Italy took the lead with Giorgio Mancini's goal in the 88th minute, breaking Moldova's defense and shifting the momentum
  • ▸ Francesco Esposito's goal in the 90th minute sealed Italy's victory, securing their dominance in the World Cup Qualification Europe