EURO 2020 Qualifying Group J: tired but solid. Italy makes it 6th in a row! It's Mancio's hand!

Ciro Immobile (Picture taken from Bleacherreport)

FINLAND-ITALY=1-2  Ciro Immobile 59',Teemu Pukki 72'(PEN),Jorginho 79'(PEN).

Another promising match for the Azzurri! We do believe that Roberto Mancini must take most plaudits of this even if we are aware that the players are the ones that get in the pitch. Despite a very normal overall tiredness, Italy never gave the feeling that they could somehow lose or draw the match. They were on control for most of the time plus they found FINALLY a goal by Ciro Immobile, it took 2 years to him to score a goal wearing the National Team shirt! Only a penalty kick brought Finland close to get away from the match with something (1-1 penalty scored by Pukki). Perfect the assist from Federico Chiesa and even more perfect the Immobile's header's timing (0-1). The first half actually ended 0-0. The situation looked stuck a bit but we think it's normal since the Italian Serie A just started so most players are still a bit stiff. The  match winner goal was scored by Jorginho thanks to a great penalty at 79' for the final 1-2. Another great performance by Stefano Sensi and Barella this time. Positives also from Armando Izzo and Florenzi.